Karen's Tattoos Blog February 2005 Archive

When you think of Celtic tattoos, you normally imagine them being black and gray ink or something similarly subdued, so this colorful celtic piece really stands out. What you see ... Read More

toadiejo writes: "My dermatologist is recommending that I go and use a tanning bed 3 to 4 times a week to help with my severe psoriasis (by severe I mean, ... Read More

The United States studio website list has just been reorganized to help you find a particular state easier than before. During the next few days, bad links will be removed ... Read More

A Texas artist has found a solution to that darned problem of glasses slipping down your nose - he had his lenses attached to his bridge piercing! Now, he's trying ... Read More

Irezumi is the traditional form of Japanese tattoo. When you see a whole body covered in Japanese designs and symbols, or see someone being tattoed with traditional hand-poking tools, you ... Read More

I chose this tattoo in honor of President's Day, a national holiday we will celebrate tomorrow here in America. I don't think I've ever seen a tattoo honoring one particular ... Read More

Old convention listings have been removed and new convention/expo listings have been added. If you or your studio hosts an event that you would like to have listed here, please ... Read More

texasinkslinger writes: "Tongue piercings never truly 'heal' in that the jewelry can be left out for extended periods. The time varies from person to person. While some can leave it ... Read More

An Oklahoma House Committee has approved and passed on to the House a bill to legalize tattooing in the state. More updates to appear here as it becomes available! Also: Tattoo ... Read More

The tattoo gallery has just been updated and this time I added 33 great new tattoo pages! There is some really great art in this update, but my favorite was ... Read More

Although some artists would credit Mike Ledger with being a pioneer who spearheaded the current state of New York tattoo artistry, he currently practices his art in beautiful Honolulu, Hawaii. ... Read More

eyelbeok writes: "I just read through a post about a mom's concern about her 14 yo getting her bellybutton pierced. Well my situation is not exactly the same, but ... Read More

Oklahomans may actually see the ban on tattoos lifted before too much longer. In a stunning turn of events, state representative Al Lindley announced that legalizing tattoos is on his ... Read More

If you're concerned you don't have enough muscles, forget going to the gym - just have them tattooed on! This unique tattoo was inked by Paul O. Rhodes at Ink ... Read More

Jess writes: "I'm sure many can relate to me on my frustration with the way body modifications of any origin are becoming increasingly popular. I belong to another community forum ... Read More

Bugs, the man behind the ink, is a true artist who has mastered both canvas and skin. Although he got his start in France and honed his talent in London, ... Read More

Celebrities are publicly regretting their body art and tattoo removal is on the rise. Is this an indication that tattoos and body piercings are on their way out as a ... Read More

A Shanghai man was arrested for holding his girlfriend prisoner and forcing over 100 defamatory tattoos on her with a sewing needle when she attempted to break up with him. ... Read More