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Karen's Tattoos Blog June 2008 Archive

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

Forum Discussion - Smudged Tattoo?

Saturday June 28, 2008
"[Got] my tattoo 3 days ago, healing process is fine but today I've noticed that around some edges and corners ink has staind my skin almost as if it has ... Read More

In the News - Rapist Tattooed Teen

Saturday June 28, 2008
Convicted Rapist Charged with Tattooing MinorAs if you didn't have enough reasons not to get tattooed by someone not working out of a professional studio, here's another - what do ... Read More

QOW: Sunblock

Sunday June 22, 2008
Question: "Are there any sunblocks that are to harsh or harmful to the pigment of color tattoos? I use a spray sunblock that has an SPF of 70 and the ... Read More

Convention Calendar Updated

Sunday June 22, 2008
Several new events have been added to the calendar for both this year and next. I'm always impressed when an event is so well organized that they know the dates ... Read More

Forum Discussion: Is it Safe to Get a Tattoo Before Minor Surgery?

Sunday June 22, 2008
"I'm posting on [behalf] of a friend, who might be having minor sugery soon. We've planned tattoos at a local tattoo convention this weekend! We're both majorly excited and ready! ... Read More

In the News - Bikers Cause More Problems Down Under

Sunday June 22, 2008
Bikers Cause More Problems Down Under Outlaw biker gangs, known in Australia as "bikies," have been causing their fare share of trouble in the tattoo industry lately. One shop has been ... Read More

The Art Fusion Experiment - Bridging the Gap Between Tattooing and Fine Art

Sunday June 15, 2008
What started out as a hotel room experiment in collaborative tattoo art between Paul Booth and Filip Leu has blossomed into a movement that is changing the very face of ... Read More

Turning Prejudice into Acceptance - Props to Josh Todd

Sunday June 15, 2008
While surfing channels the other day, I came across E!'s True Hollywood Story. The show was about rocker wives and one of the women they interviewed was Mitzi Martin, wife ... Read More

News - Oliver Peck Inks His Way into the Record Books

Sunday June 15, 2008
New World Record Oliver Peck - former husband of Kat Von D - from Dallas, Texas has inked his way into the Guinness Book of World Records for the most tattoos ... Read More

Forum Discussion: Tattoo Artist Looking for Job in Chicago

Sunday June 15, 2008
"I'm thinking of moving to Chicago this summer, and will be out there next week for a few days, looking for a job, as I dont want to move without ... Read More

Baltimore Ink: Patterns on Bodies Review

Sunday June 8, 2008
Generally, when history is made, it's not with much pomp and circumstance. In fact, we usually don't even realize that the timeline has been altered until many years afterward. But ... Read More

The Power of The Smile (by Billy the Kid)

Sunday June 8, 2008
Guest article by Billy the Kid - Scarred for Life Tattoos - Boulder, CO Like many people, I am heavily covered with tattoos. But I also have my face tattooed. Tattoos have ... Read More

QOW: Weight Loss, Stretch Marks and Tattoos

Sunday June 8, 2008
Question:"Hey, I am interested in getting a tattoo on my outer upper arm, but it goes to part of my inner arm. I have light stretch marks on ... Read More

In the News - Illegal Shops, Illegal Tattoos

Sunday June 8, 2008
Two Illegal Texas Shops ClosedAfter it was discovered that two Texas shops were operating without a license, they were quickly shut down by the state health department. Tattoo Leads to ArrestA ... Read More

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