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Karen's Tattoos Blog June 2004 Archive

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

In the News - New Age Tattoo Studio Destroyed in Fire

Wednesday June 30, 2004
On June 28th around 10:00 a.m. in Springfield, Illinois, New Age Tattoos and Body Piercings was destroyed in a fire that was started at a nearby woodshop. Four employees of ... Read More

Tat of the Week - Pegasus

Sunday June 27, 2004
Although we tend to classify all flying horses as "pegasus", according to mythology there was only one true Pegasus, which was the name given to the flying horse born to ... Read More

Link of the Week - Triple 7 Tattoo

Sunday June 27, 2004
Triple Seven Tattoo features the work of award winning tattoo artist, Tommie Sanders. Tommie has been tattooing for 10 years and has travelled around, benefiting from the knowledge of many ... Read More

Forum Discussion - Do Outlines Have to Be Done in Black?

Sunday June 27, 2004
Jon writes: "Outlines do not have to be black. They can even be the same color as the tattoo making it look totally different than black outlines tattoos. If you're ... Read More

In the News - ALERT: Starbrite Inks Contaminated with Mold

Sunday June 27, 2004
This alert is not intended to scare customers or to bash Starbrite inks in any way. Starbrite has been a very reputable brand of ink for many years, and has ... Read More

Tat of the Week - For all of you Fathers Out There

Sunday June 20, 2004
This adorable and touching portrait of a father lion with his cub seemed appropriate for a Father's Day tribute. This tattoo was inked by artist Shane O'Neill of Studio One ... Read More

Link of the Week - Gogue Art

Sunday June 20, 2004
This website, Gogue Art, was found by a forum member when he was searching for a personal artist. Jeff Gogue - who can be found in Grants Pass, Oregon - ... Read More

Forum Discussion - VOTE: Why Do You Think Tattoos Are So Popular Today?

Sunday June 20, 2004
Why do you think tattoos have become so mainstream in recent times? Is it because of rebellion or self-expression, or is it because there is less of a stigma attached ... Read More

In the News - Florida Tattoo Artist Found Dead; Man Fired for Religious Tattoos

Sunday June 20, 2004
A Florida tattoo artist was found shot to death in his home. His family is, understandably, shocked about this. The investigation is still underway to determine what happened. A man following ... Read More

Tat of the Week - "Primitive" Tribal Sun

Saturday June 12, 2004
This tribal sun tattoo may not look like anything difficult, but it stands out as a solid piece of work and I will tell you why it it so special. ... Read More

Forum Discussion - Do People Stare or Make Rude Comments?

Saturday June 12, 2004
trixxiefirecrakker wrote: "I had an interesting thing happen when I went out to eat with my husband a few days ago,we ended up having this table by this ... Read More

60 New Pictures Added to the Tattoo Gallery!

Friday June 11, 2004
I know you've been waiting a long time for a new tattoo gallery update, and I promise that it was worth the wait. I have added 60 awesome tattoos to ... Read More

In the News: Oh, Britney! When Will You Ever Learn?

Friday June 11, 2004
Britney Spears has done it again. After already making two very big tattoo boo-boos, the only difference this time is it may take her a little longer to realize she's ... Read More

Tat of the Week - Celtic Star

Sunday June 6, 2004
This Celtic (by the way, if you've ever been confused, that's pronounced KEL tik as my Irish husband likes to point out every time I say SELL tik) star was ... Read More

Forum Discussion - Controlled Substances & Tattoos

Sunday June 6, 2004
Taesa writes: "No alcohol or painkillers before a tattoo. They are bloodthinners and can cause you to bleed more. This can result in fading or the artist not ... Read More

The Difference Between Migration and Rejection

Sunday June 6, 2004
You've probably heard the terms "migrate" and "reject" in relation to body piercings before, but do you know the difference? Some get the two confused or think they are two ... Read More

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