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Tattoo artists give ink to help kids in DHS custody
May 14, 2016
Gulf Coast Tattoo Co. in Waveland promised to donate 100-percent of the proceeds from Friday’s event to CASA. The money will be used to help recruit and train more CASA volunteers. (Photo source: WLOX) WAVELAND, MS (WLOX) – A Waveland tattoo shop is doing its part to help abused or neglected […]
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New tattoo ink disappears in a year, can be removed on demand
May 10, 2016
Anyone who has ever gotten, or even thought about getting a tattoo had heard a snarky warning from others about how they’re forever. Well, maybe they aren’t. A company called Ephemeral has designed a two-part system for tattoos that last about a year. It’d probably be a smart […]
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Sailors rush for tattoos as Navy eases rules to help draw younger recruits
April 30, 2016
29 Apr 2016 at 20:25 ET Butch Johnson, owner of Champion Tattoo Company, works on a former US Marine at his art studio in Washington, DC, on April 18, 2016. (AFP Photo/Brendan Smialowski) An indelible blue drawing of an ornate birdcage, festooned with roses and petals, wraps its way […]
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Inktoberfest’s Inkin the Coast – Biloxi – 2016
April 26, 2016
It’s not too early to start planning! Coming up September 30th – October 2nd is Inktoberfest’s fifth annual Inkin the Coast, a convention full of ink, pinups, art, and more! Dozens of artists, such as Big Gus, Gypsy Rose, and Dave Clarke (Inkmaster Season 6) will be there, and the show will be hosted by Dr. Blasphemy. […]
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We Asked 3 Middle-Aged Women If They Regret Getting Tattooed
April 22, 2016
Tattooed woman For the adorned, the most adrenaline-inducing sound is the buzz-buzz-buzz of a tattoo machine. The worst sound the tattooed hear are the oft-repeated words: “You’re going to regret that when you’re older.” To fact-check the validity of such claims, we spoke with three tattooed women over the […]
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From Punk Rocker to Soccer, Tokyo Hiro Has Tattooed Them All
April 19, 2016
Click here to view original web page at www.ocweekly.com The man himself, surrounded by some of his favorite memorabilia. A A In a private studio just outside of Irvine, Tokyo Hiro is living the dream. After over two decades as a highly respected tattooer, Hiro’s primary focus nowdays is on design work. The veteran artist […]
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With tattoos, Marylanders happy to permanently show state pride
April 13, 2016
Click here to view original web page at www.baltimoresun.com Shaun Purvin, the proud owner of several Maryland-themed tattoos. Shaun Purvin has a left leg Maryland’s founding family, the Calverts, would love. It’s tattooed with Maryland flags, an oriole and a raven, a blue crab, an anchor (think the Naval Academy) and maybe a couple of […]
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This is what the 2016 Boston Tattoo Convention looked like from the inside
Click here to view original web page at www.boston.com Miss Boston Ink contestants crowd around pageant emcee The Synystr Mr. Syxx. From April 8 to April 10, hundreds of tattoo aficionados attended the Boston Tattoo Convention at the Hynes Convention Center. Attendees connected with local artists, got tattoos, and competed in tattoo-themed beauty pageants. This […]
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Baltimore Tattoo Arts Convention 2016
April 10, 2016
Mark your calendars for the Baltimore Tattoo Arts Convention, coming up in less than a week April 15th-17th. Hosted by Villain Arts, this show will be packed with awesome artists, events, and vendors. Special Guests: Once again, this Baltimore show has attracted a solid list of special guests such as: Steven Tefft (winner of Ink […]
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US Navy Eases Tattoo Policy in Hopes of Boosting Recruitment
April 2, 2016
Click here to view original web page at www.theepochtimes.com US Navy and Coast Guard ships arrive for Fleet Week in New York City, May 21, 2014. (Allen Xie/Epoch Times) In an effort to recruit more millennials, the U.S. Navy is easing its tattoo policy, according to a NavyTimes report . Announced on March 30 and […]
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Tattoo lovers, artists attend United Ink No Limits Tattoo show at Queens casino
Click here to view original web page at www.nydailynews.com Stephanie Maldonado, 29, of New Jersey, had Miami-based tattoo artist Roy Gonzalez do a Walking Dead-inspired tattoo on her left thigh. Fresh ink — rather than fresh cash — was the main attraction Friday at a Queens casino. Hordes of tattoo lovers — and hundreds of […]
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Lady Tattoo Artists We Love: Amy Shapiro
March 31, 2016
Click here to view original web page at thestir.cafemom.com With an incredible artistic talent, Amy Shapiro made her way to tattooing and has been creating beautiful pieces of art on people’s skin. Her botanicals are gorgeous, and all of her works have amazing detail. Amy has been tattooing in NYC since 2011, beginning at East […]
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Blackout tattoo trend has people covering bodies in solid ink
Click here to view original web page at www.today.com Americans spend $1.65 billion on tattoos annually, according to the Pew Research Center. So it’s safe to say this increasingly popular body art is keeping the tattoo industry “in the black” — and now, quite literally! RELATED: Tattoo engagement rings are the latest trend for couples […]
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Case dismissed after twin with different tattoo discovered
March 29, 2016
Click here to view original web page at www.newarkadvocate.com (Photo: .) NEWARK – It’s the type of dramatic turn that usually only happens on TV or in the movies, but this week it happened in Licking County Common Pleas Court. A case was dismissed Monday after it was discovered the defendant’s identical twin brother may […]
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Travels Through Tattoo & American, History in Sailor Jerry’s Hawaii
March 17, 2016
Like many good stories worth telling, this one began with a bottle of rum. I am a longtime unabashed fan of the spirit, and the sunny, tropical associations that come with it. The Sailor Jerry brand, in particular, speaks to me with its beige label sporting stylized font and an ukulele-strumming hula girl – who […]
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