Tattoos  

Recently it was discovered that a Department of Agriculture worker at the USDA had used government credit cards to get a tattoo. Well this is very interesting and I hope the tattoo serves them well. Perhaps the taxpayer should pay for another tattoo on therefore had that says; THIEF! ...read more

Tattooing has become just a sensitive issue because just by raising the question of getting a tattoo, brings forth a lot of different opinions and viewpoints, both pros and cons. Many people use tattoos to help express who they are and what they believe in. There will be people who ...read more

On a trip to Africa I went hiking with my friend, Colin, on his ranch in Kenya. The trail varied between rock and brush. Colin's dog, Uzuri, came with us, sometimes running ahead of us, sometimes following behind, but almost never on the trail. Well into the hike we encountered ...read more

Cherry blossom tattoos are some of the most popular tattoo designs for women currently. The beauty and delicate nature of a cherry blossom can’t be denied. In both Japanese and Chinese cultures the cherry blossom is full of symbolic meaning and significance. Before deciding to get a ...read more

A lot of Western people love to get their names in Japanese, especially with the Japanese script called, Kanji. But, we also use 2 other Japanese scripts called Hiragana and Katakana to write names in Japanese.

So, which script is the best one to use?
It depends on a type ...read more

Summer time is the peak season for new tattoos. With a few simple steps, you can help your new tattoo heal quickly and without complications. Here are a few pointers...

First, ALWAYS follow your tattoo artist's advice over anyone else's since they are the experts, they created it and ...read more

Think twice before buying a used body kit. Keep in mind that often, kits have to be remolded to fit custom work. It has to be cut or molded to fit your car’s dimensions. You have to be very lucky for a used body kit to fit on your ...read more

The majority of tattoos are applied without any problem, but there are some that result in a less than desirable outcome. For this reason, the potential risks associated with getting a tattoo cannot be overlooked. Unsanitary equipment is the main concern that most individuals face when getting a ...read more

A recent survey tells us that 24% of Americans between the ages of 18-50 are tattooed. This is almost 1 in 4. The most popular reason people get tattooed is “To broadcast what they are all about.”

Keeping this in mind, many people end up regretting the tattoo that is inked ...read more

The word tattoo comes from the Tahitian word ""tatu,"" which means, ""to mark something."" It can be considered the ancient version of modern day “branding”. In some cultures, tattoos were used to symbolize possession, and often a man’s name would be tattooed on the arm of his wife to qualify ...read more