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Karen's Tattoos Blog August 2004 Archive

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

Tat of the Week - Eastern Dragon Chest Piece

Sunday August 29, 2004
This eastern dragon tattoo can be found on the chest of Rick Sullivan, who not only got a great piece of art but also great customer service when he went ... Read More

Link of the Week - Big Dog Tattoos

Sunday August 29, 2004
Chris "Big Dog" LaMore has been tattooing for almost 30 years, but he's not stuck in the dark ages of body art. His recent work, which can be viewed on ... Read More

Forum Discussion - Why Nose Bones are a Bad Idea

Sunday August 29, 2004
Taesa writes: "A nose bone has a jewel or whatever adornment on one side, the post and then on the other side of the post is a metal ball. ... Read More

Ear Stretching Journal - Entry 3

Sunday August 29, 2004
I finally got my lobes stretched again! I had a lot of changes this time - a larger gauge, new jewelry, a new piercer and new beads on my old ... Read More

In the News - Tattoos and the Olympics

Sunday August 29, 2004
It's kind of sad that I am reading so many articles about the Olympics that have nothing better to focus on than the Olympians' tattoos. Unsurprisingly, most of the comments ... Read More

Tat of the Week - Yoda Takes Charge

Sunday August 22, 2004
As much of a science fiction geek I am, I must admit that I haven't seen the Star Wars movie when Yoda really blows everyone away by showing his prowess ... Read More

Link of the Week - Lost Art Tattoo

Sunday August 22, 2004
Lost Art Tattoo has two locations in Utah - Salt Lake City and Ogden. Between those two locations, there are 11 artists at your service. On their new website, you ... Read More

Forum Discussion - Tattoos and Copyrighted Art

Sunday August 22, 2004
The question is whether or not a tattoo artist would be willing to tattoo a replica of a picture, poster, photograph, etc. that has copyright protection. Although we are not ... Read More

2004/2005 Convention & Event Calendar Updated

Sunday August 22, 2004
If you're looking to attend a tattoo convention or event, you will need to know first what is going on and where. Whether you're looking for a local event or ... Read More

In the News: Bacteria-Tainted Inks Removed from Belgian Market

Sunday August 22, 2004
Starbrite inks has made it into the news again, but it is really for the same issue. On June 25th, 2004, it was discovered that a batch of Starbrite ink ... Read More

Tat of the Week - Negative Space Star Tattoo

Sunday August 15, 2004
Negative shading - or creating an opposite image - is becoming one of the more popular new ways to get a tattoo. This negative space star and tribalesque lower back ... Read More

Tattoo Gallery Update - 11 New Pictures Posted

Sunday August 15, 2004
The tattoo gallery has been updated and 11 new picture pages have been added to the collection. This weeks' update includes new photos from two of my featured artists, Stacey ... Read More

Link of the Week - Electric Lotus

Sunday August 15, 2004
Electric Lotus is located in Boonton, New Jersey. The website is relatively simple and doesn't waste your time with a lot of fluff, but the gallery speaks very loudly for ... Read More

Forum Discussion - If You're Worried You Might Regret Your Tattoo...

Sunday August 15, 2004
Charmed5889 writes: "I want a tattoo, but I keep having the thought of what would happen in the future if I ever want or need the tattoo removed, and that ... Read More

In the News: Highly Decorated Marine Refused Re-Entry Due to Tattoos

Sunday August 15, 2004
A Wisconsin man, Joseph Greathouse, who served an examplary 4 years as a Marine and received multiple medals during that time is being denied re-entry because of his tattoos. Apparently, ... Read More

Tat of the Week - Pepe LePew

Sunday August 8, 2004
My family and I just got back from a 2-day jaunt at Six Flags, so I guess I've got Looney Tunes on the brain. I have to admit I was ... Read More

Body Piercings and Sexual Issues, Part 2 - Male Genital Piercings

Sunday August 8, 2004
Male genital piercings may or may not enhance the sexual experience. It depends upon several factors listed in this article, and can have a very different result from one person ... Read More

Link of the Week - Fatty's Custom Tattooz

Sunday August 8, 2004
If you're in the Washington D.C. area and are in need of a killer tattoo artist, you'll definitely want to give this website a look. Both tattoo artists, Fatty and ... Read More

Forum Discussion - The "Rules" Of Cover-Up Tattoos

Sunday August 8, 2004
Sharptattoos (professional tattoo artist) writes: "Well, it's not like working with paint. Lighter colors don't often work over darker colors. When you do a coverup you're taking ... Read More

In the News - 8 Ink Manufacturers Sued for Alleged Toxins

Sunday August 8, 2004
Eight major tattoo ink manufacturers, two of them being Spaulding and Superior, are being sued by the AESI (American Environmental Safety Institute) for allegedly containing dangerous levels of lead and ... Read More

Tat of the Week - Young Girl Portrait

Sunday August 1, 2004
I don' t know this little girl, and chances are (unless you are one of few), you probably don't either. That's what amazes me so much about this tattoo ... Read More

Tattoo Gallery Updated - 26 New Pictures!

Sunday August 1, 2004
26 new pages of art have been added to the tattoo gallery. The updates on this site just keep getting better and better, thanks to the outstanding work that continues ... Read More

Link of the Week - Shotsie's Tattoo

Sunday August 1, 2004
Chances are you have probably heard the name Shotsie Gorman before. His name tends to come up in conversation, tattoo magazines, newspapers and even TV shows on a regular basis. ... Read More

Forum Discussion - Volunteers Needed for Body Mod Study

Sunday August 1, 2004
Posted by bodymodstudy: "I am using my dissertation to help dispel the myth that body modification is a form of self-injury. People started helping me out several weeks ago and ... Read More

In the News - Florida Tat Convention Raises Money for Children's Hospital

Sunday August 1, 2004
August 13-15 in Coral Springs, Florida, marks a very important weekend. Funhouse Tattoos hosts their 9th annual charity tattoo convention in which 100% of the proceeds go to benefit the ... Read More

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