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Karen's Tattoos Blog January 2004 Archive

By Karen L. Hudson, About.com Guide to Tattoos since 1999

Tat of the Week - Elephant and Tribal

Sunday January 25, 2004
Although you can't really see the "tribal" part of this tattoo here in this preview, if you click to view the entire picture, you'll see how beautiful the entire piece ... Read More

New! Link of the Week - Big Dog Tattoos

Sunday January 25, 2004
Big Dog Tattoos is located in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa. They offer both tattoos and piercings, and the website displays pictures of a clean, professional, non-smoking studio environment. The galleries of ... Read More

The Power of Community

Sunday January 25, 2004
One of the greatest things about this site is the great community that you don't get to experience if you only read the articles. Here are some of the great ... Read More

Tat of the Week - Celtic Horse

Sunday January 18, 2004
This colorful celtic horse has been on my favorites list ever since Erin sent it to me. I don't think I've ever seen color used so brilliantly on a ... Read More

Piercing Rejection and Migration

Sunday January 18, 2004
Rejection and migration are two common difficulties associated with body piercing. Understand the difference between the two terms, and learn how to prevent or handle a migration situation.

Vote: What's the Most Attractive Place for a Woman to Get a Tattoo?

Sunday January 18, 2004
What's the sexiest or most appealing part of the body for a woman to have a tattoo? Her arm? Stomach? Lower back? Vote in this opinion poll on the forum ... Read More

Question of the Week - How a Tattoo is Done

Sunday January 18, 2004
Q: How EXACTLY is a tattoo done? A: Well, I can't explain the exact process for fear of those who try to do such dangerous things themselves, but if you're interested ... Read More

In the News - S.C. Senate Passes Bill to Legalize Tattooing

Sunday January 18, 2004
Will it Finally Happen? South Carolina Senate has passed a bill to legalize tattooing, which is step one toward a lift on a seriously outdated ban. However, before you get too ... Read More

Tat of the Week - Geisha Beauty

Sunday January 11, 2004
This beautiful Geisha woman was tattooed by Tony from Chronic Tattoo in Cleveland, Ohio. What appeals to me most about this tattoo is the colors used that makes the art ... Read More

Piercing Gallery Updated

Sunday January 11, 2004
It's been long overdue, but the piercing gallery has finally been updated with 9 new photos. There are several interesting ear piercings as well as unique combinations and jewelry. The ... Read More

Question of the Week - Excessive Bleeding

Sunday January 11, 2004
Q: If you get your tongue pierced, is it possible that you'll wake up with mouthfuls of blood? It happened to my friend but I've never read about it happening. A: ... Read More

In the News: Surgery Blunder Changes Man's Tattoo to Gay Statement

Sunday January 11, 2004
Story of the Year? I think this gets an automatic nomination into the wackiest body art news ever posted on this site. A straight man is angry with his surgeons ... Read More

Submit a Tattoo or Piercing Photo

Sunday January 4, 2004
Tattoo and piercing pictures are the meat and potatoes of this site, but the qualifications for your picture being accepted are more difficult now in order to keep the level ... Read More

Submit an Article

Sunday January 4, 2004
If you have an article that you feel would be beneficial to this site and its readers, and you would like to have it published here, you can submit it ... Read More

Submit a Question for Question of the Week

Sunday January 4, 2004
Every week this site will publish and answer a question that has been submitted by a visitor. If you have a question that you would like to have considered, ... Read More

Give Props to Your Favorite Artist

Sunday January 4, 2004
If you've got an artist that is really great and you want to give them mad props for the excellent work, use this form here. To read the props that ... Read More

Submitting a Tattoo or Piercing Experience

Sunday January 4, 2004
If you'd like to share your experience about getting tattooed or pierced, you can use this form here. Your story will then be considered for inclusion - they are not ... Read More

Submitting a Link

Sunday January 4, 2004
If you have a website you would like to see linked here, submit it via this form for consideration. Please note that commercial sites will not be considered for free ... Read More

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