Karen's Tattoos Blog May 2005 Archive

Part 2 of this series on body jewelry materials deals with glass and plastic materials used in making both jewelry and accessories. It discusses the pros and cons of each ... Read More

Many times, tattoos are chosen as "excellent" because of their complexity of design or color palette. However, sometimes a tattoo can be just as admired for having an air of ... Read More

stephen21 writes: "I have 2 tattoos on my neck, 1 on my arm and another on my bicep...it's getting a bit annoying when [people] look at me for ages as ... Read More

An investigation is underway to find out who is holding illegal tattooing "parties" that have led to at least seven cases of bacterial infection in the Toledo, Ohio area. These ... Read More

If you're a LOTR fan, I know you will appreciate this tattoo. I sat through the entire series of DVDs (extended versions, no less) with my husband, and although I'm ... Read More

This Asian-themed half sleeve tattoo was inked by a really talented artist from New Zealand. Monique, the namesake of Monique's Euro Tattoo, has a great website featuring a very excellent ... Read More

chickonastick69 writes: "Hey guys I am from alaska. Any ways about a week after I got my lower back tattoo done I was walking through wal-mart and all of a ... Read More

Mike White, a tattoo artist and shop owner in West Virginia, was shot and killed the other day just outside his studio, Dragon's Den. He leaves behind 7 children and ... Read More

Two of the tattoos in this week's gallery update are done by Rob of Skin Graphics in Dolton, Illinois. Well, this one was too - and it's on the same ... Read More

The tattoo gallery has been updated again, and I'm pleased to say that the majority of it is from a friend of mine and one of my favorite tattoo artists ... Read More

Hippiekidwithtats writes: "I [get] the vibe on here that alot of people are always going to the same artist for all their work. Now don't get me wrong, I like ... Read More

One of the tattoo artists arrested in last week's sting operation in Oklahoma says he plans to keep right on tattooing, and claims it's legal under the law despite the ... Read More

Two tattoo artists are in the news this week because of their criminal histories. One was denied a studio license in Maine when he failed to mention his prior convictions ... Read More

minalin writes: "Is it just me or are just about all doctors really judgemental about piercings? I recently went to a doc who on finding out about my nipple piercings ... Read More

If you're looking for a great new piece of body jewelry, LeRoi Fine Body Jewelry is one of my top recommendations. They sell the highest quality body art at reasonable ... Read More

How you celebrate Mother's Day may depend on whether you are the child, the mother, or both. Moms and motherhood are celebrated through tattoos all days of the year, and ... Read More

Simran Khurana is About.com's guide to quotations - you can find quotes for just about anything on her site. This page deals with great quotes for moms on this special ... Read More

My husband and I were just having a discussion about the different types of motorcycle engines yesterday - mine is a V-Twin (2 cylinder) and his is a 4-cylinder. The ... Read More

Somewhere in Brussels, Belgium (unfortunately, the website does not specify) there is an artist named Shad who has a penchant for Japanese macabre art and a talent for it as ... Read More

Congratulations go out to Bahamarisa for posting 152 messages on the board in the month of April! By being such an active contributing member of the message board, Bahamarisa wins ... Read More

There are a lot of piercings that can adorn your face, but most of us have a favorite. What's yours? Vote in this curiosity poll and see what others are ... Read More

Not a lot of pertinent news to report this week, but there was a story about a shooting that occurred inside a Portland, Maine tattoo shop that was rather interesting. ... Read More