Monday, December 27, 2010

Natalie Maines Back & Foot Tattoos

Natalie Maines is an American singer-songwriter and member of country group the Dixie Chicks.

Natalie Maines is known to have three tattoos, including a star with two banners and names, located on the back of her neck.

The singer also has a small design on her right ankle, accompanied by several tiny chick foot prints on the top of her right foot, which she shares with her two fellow bandmates.

Mechanic Arm Tattoo


This arm tattoo is one of the more interesting and unique designs I've come accross. It's like a cartoon zombie coming out of flames with a piston and wrench below.

Friday, December 24, 2010

Balls Mahoney Tribal Tattoos

Balls Mahoney is an American professional wrestler, known for his work with Extreme Championship Wrestling and World Wrestling Entertainment.

Balls Mahoney has quite a few tattoos on his body, including a large dragon on his right shoulder and arm, plus extensive tribal artwork on his left arm.

The wrestler also has a great deal of body art on his entire back, which contains more tribal designs along with a pentagram.

Wednesday, December 22, 2010

Madonna Hebrew Tattoo

Madonna is an iconic American singer-songwriter and actress, among other things, known for albums such as Like a Virgin, True Blue and Ray of Light.
Madonna is rumored to have a couple of tattoos, however none of these rumors are confirmed, in fact the only designs which have been spotted on her, are those featured in the "Die Another Day" music video.
In the video Madonna is seen with a Hebrew script tattoo on her right shoulder, including the letters "lamed", "alef" and "vav". These letters form one of the many names for God as written in the Kabbalah.

Tuesday, December 21, 2010

How Far Would You Go?

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Sometimes when people hear someone speaking about Body Modification they usually think about anything related to piercings. Sometimes those people fail to do a bit more research on this topic so they can find out there is more than piercings when it comes to this topic. Body modification is not just about getting pierced, it is more complex than actually thought. Some times people don't find themselves to be appealing to the rest of the world or simply are not happy with they way they look or feel and have the need to go through a single or many medical procedures in order to achieve the life they desire in order to be happy with themselves and to have what they consider a productive life or a physical accomplishment that will permit them be part of "society". Sometimes it is hard for an individual to live day by day simply because they're not happy with their appereance and, sometimes they have to live through depression or anxiety on a daily basis.

Those individuals choose to make changes to their bodies knowing that will be the only way they will be completely happy and feel content, which allow them to have the healthy and productive life they wish. There is plastic surgery and re-constructive surgeries which are they key to success for many and a the best solution for those who choose to break the stereotypes, and for those who simply don't give a fuck of what others might say. Sometimes people add and sometimes people remove parts of their bodies. I believe anyone has the freedom to live the life just as they please an do what they wish with their bodies when it comes to modification of their physical attributes. I've learned about people removing a toe or a finger an living happier life the same way I've heard of a woman having a desire to have three breasts (seriously).

Wednesday, December 15, 2010

Kim Maher Mask and Rose Tattoos

Kim Maher is a talented American softball player who is best known for winning an Olympic gold medal during the 1996 summer Olympics.

Kim Maher has a three piece tattoo design on her back, containing a mask, rose and a line of Kanji symbols.

Tuesday, December 14, 2010

Virginia Madsen Tattoos

Virginia Madsen is a delightful American actress, featured in movies such as Candyman, The Prophecy and Sideways.

Virginia Madsen has a total of three visible tattoos, including a cross on her left ankle, rose on her right foot, and a small unknown symbol on her left shoulder.

Monday, December 13, 2010

Michael Madsen Tattoos

Michael Madsen is an accomplished American actor, featured in motion pictures including Reservoir Dogs, Donnie Brasco and Kill Bill.

Michael Madsen has at least three tattoos on his body, one being a winged Harley Davidson logo on his left bicep, accompanied by a crescent moon design located just above.

The actor also has a rather large tattoo on his right forearm, however the specific design is not clear.


Sunday, December 12, 2010

Musical Notes Tattoos

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Recently I was having a conversation with a musician who said he wanted to get Musical Notes tattoed on his body but he also pointed out he don't want to do it just like "everyone else's". What he emant by that is that he noticed many people would actually get random notes all over the place and he wants his to actually say something even though not too many people know how to "read them". He said he wanted something that he can be proud of and at the same time a high quality custom made work. I gave him some advice about who to go to and also reminded him to look for an artist that can deliver quality and not quantity for a cheap price. I also told him to speak to the artist about him wanting a creative job instead of just plain notes. I learned a lot about my musician friend that actually made me think about something not too many people care about or simply focus on.


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Friday, December 10, 2010

Holly Madison Bunny Tattoo on Lower Back

Holly Madison is a stunning American model and television personality, featured on reality series The Girls Next Door and Holly's World.

Once upon a time, Holly Madison had a pink playboy bunny tattoo on her lower back, however she late thought better of the idea, and had it removed with laser treatment.

Wednesday, December 8, 2010

The Nautical Star

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The five-pointed Nautical Star of mariner’s charts is found on the compass rose, straight up, at the North position. Somewhere back in the salty mists of time it represented the North Star, also known as Polaris, which was so crucial to navigation. Today it is a tattoo symbol that harkens back to finding one’s way home and the luck that it sometimes takes to get there. The Nautical Star tattoo can be big, small, two colors, one color–pretty versatile really.
Who gets it? This is a tattoo symbol that is absolutely raging in popularity right now, especially among young hipsters who dig the nautical/retro feel. Who has it? Mark McGrath (lead singer of Sugar Ray) has a blue one on his left elbow. Where should you get it? The elbow is a classic placement of the Nautical Star, like Mark McGrath, but they also tend to occur in pairs, on either side of the chest or the insides of the forearms. Because it’s a essentially a bunch of straight lines though, it lies and looks best on relatively flat areas. Why should you get it? You’ll never have to pull over and ask for directions again.
Although you might not have found your perfect tattoo in the list above, you are no doubt starting to visualize one. As you continue on your journey to that final result, make your own top ten list of the greatest tattoos and keep revising it. In time, you may find that you’ll have a tattoo, one that’s just right for you, instead of just thinking about it for another decade.


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Ludacris Cross and Praying Hands Tattoo

Chris Ludacris Bridges is an American rapper and actor, best known for albums including Back for the First Time, Word of Mouf and The Red Light District.

Ludacris has be spotted with a few tattoos, one being a cross with a portrait on his right arm, along with praying hands on his left shoulder.

The rapper also has another tattoo design on his left shoulder, however we're not quite clear on the design. Any ideas?


Wednesday, December 1, 2010

Josh Lucas Tattoos

Josh Lucas is a talented American actor who has starred in movies such as Poseidon, Glory Road and Stealth.

Josh Lucas has two confirmed tattoos, including a cross/compass design on his left forearm, plus a rather large unknown tattoo on his right shoulder.



Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Rob Lowe Shoulder Tattoo

Rob Lowe is an American actor, known for his role in movies including Tommy Boy, Wayne's World and The Outsiders.

Rob Lowe has a single visible tattoo, which is rumored to have started as a heart, and then later with additional artwork.

Monday, November 29, 2010

Courtney Love Tattoos

Courtney Love is an American singer-songwriter, musician and actress, known as the lead singer and guitarist of rock band Hole.

Courtney Love has a smattering of tattoos on her body, including an angel and two hearts on her back right shoulder, several small cherry blossoms on her arms and chest, plus the words "Let it Bleed" on her right bicep.

Her other tattoos include, the letter "K" on her stomach and a flower ankle bracelet around her left ankle.




Sunday, November 28, 2010

The New Zealand Tattoo and Art Festival

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So many people turned up for the New Zealand Tattoo and Art Festival at New Plymouth's TSB Stadium this weekend it will be coming back every two years.
Thousands of tattoo enthusiasts and people watchers poured through the stadium where 140 tattoo artists, performers and rock bands had taken over. Organiser Brent Taylor of Oni Events said the turnout exceeded expectations. "It's been unreal. We have had through far more people than we ever expected. All of the artists have been working steadily through the weekend. They have all made money and made some good contacts in the industry," Mr Taylor said. The festival showcased the best New Zealand and international tattoo artists with 100 booths featuring live tattooing, piercing, art exhibitions and live entertainment.

Wellington's Sarah Crossly arrived at the festival with plans to track down a design for her first tattoo. "I have always wanted one but I have never known what to get so I'm looking for something different," she said. Ben Scoot, of New Plymouth, said he had been looking forward to the festival for months. "I haven't got much skin left," a heavily tattooed Mr Scoot said, "I'm sure I can find a place for something new." As well as getting ink, people were also treated to four live bands and dangerous stunts. "People really enjoyed the juggling chainsaws and all the feedback I have had has been good," said Mr Taylor. He said the charity skateboard auction also hit the mark, raising about $6000 for the Taranaki children's ward at Taranaki Base Hospital.


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Saturday, November 27, 2010

Choosing Colors For Your Tattoo


Choose tattoo colours that are stable and most resistant to fading. Blacks and blues are the most stable colours. Colours with red-based pigments such as yellow, orange, purple and magenta are more difficult to maintain which makes them prone to fading. Keep this in mind when choosing colors for your tattoo.

Protect your tattoo from the sun!


Your tattoo is as vulnerable to the sun's powerful ultraviolet rays as your skin. The ray can break down the pigments used to colour your tattoo. Never let it happen to you. Always get into the habit of putting sunscreen on your tattoo every time you go outside, even on cloudy days. You're supposed to do this to help protect your skin against premature aging.

Invest in sunscreen with a minimum SPF of 30 and apply a liberal amount to completely cover your tattoo. Remember also to reapply sunscreen after swimming or sweating. If you're always outside and applying sunscreen takes too much effort, you can instead cover your tattoo with clothing or a bandage. No matter what method you choose, always protect your tattoo from the sun's damaging rays.

Proper care for your new tattoo


The first few weeks after your ink is a crucial moment and it has a lot to do with whether or not your tattoo fades. Do not scratch as it might pull up some of the pigments. It is important to apply ointments or moisturizers continuously to your tattoo during the first 2 weeks.

If scabs develop, never pull them off or you risk pulling out some of the tattoo's pigment. The less pigment there is, the less vibrant your tattoo exudes, which gives it a fading appearance. Keep your new tattoo clean to prevent it from becoming infected; something else that can cause pigment loss.

Find an experience tattoo artist


The quality of your tattoo has a lot to do with the placement of its pigments. Tattoo pigments should penetrate deep into the middle layer of your skin. If the pigments aren't placed deep enough, they'll be too close to the skin's surface. As the skin's top layer constantly sheds dead skin cells to make room for new skin cells, tattoo pigments that are too close to the surface will also shed. As pigments shed, the tattoo will start to lose its brightness.

Hence, choosing your tattooist is important and you want to work with someone who is experience and know what he or she is doing. Ask around or anyone you know for references. And remember, you will often get what you pay for. If you are a member to any tattoo fraternity, you will no problem in finding a good tattoo parlour and artist. All it takes from there is some asking and research!

How can Tattoos Get You More Dates?


What is your perception on someone with an awesome tattoo on their bodypart? I must admit that I would go for a second or third look on that tattoo, if not the person. I do actually believe that the right tattoos can make a person more attractive to the opposite sex.

First off, if a tattoo is chosen correctly that suits your personality and character, it can definitely improve your overall appearance. We all know that improving your looks will often in turn increase your confidence, hence making you more attractive to the opposite sex. No matter how many people claim that it is the inside that counts, appearance still play a major factor in the "mating" game. Remember, first impression counts!

Secondly, people go for interesting stuff. Get a tattoo that has some kind of meaning to you and telling people your story behind your tattoo will definitely create a feeling of mystery and interest to other parties. You will be seen as a more interesting person and you will be noticed by more people.

Lastly, most people have some level of fear and constraint when approaching the opposite sex. If you're a guy and unless you are Tom Cruise or Brad Pitt, you aren't probably to have girls approaching you. Most of the time, if you want something to happen, you actually have to muster your courage and go talk to the man or woman that caught your eye. Now, what if you could improve the likeability of yourself going up and talking to other people? I strongly believe that tattoo has the mystical power of doing that.

If you have a tattoo that catches someone attention and come up to you complimenting on and asking where you had done it, they're going to have a reason to talk to you and things would feel much more natural. Tattoos can be a form of "peacocking" but it should not be the sole purpose of going after the opposite sex. I believe the best way to become more attractive to the opposite sex is to improve your personality and stay confident.

Friday, November 26, 2010

Flower Tattoos

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Getting tattooed with a flower stands for enjoy, or higher specifically a pure love. Really should be point, about the 16th century, a rose was inked on folks condemned to loss of life, so would be recognized instantly if he or she actually escaped the gallows. Even so, these days the rose is usually inked as synonymous with cherish and passion. High of the skin icon meaning of this flower concerns the rose being a flower that is given throughout passionate events. Because of this , a rose is sometimes tattooed on someone to clearly show their adoration for some man or woman. It is not likely the coincidence which the rose tattoo is easily the most popular of all tats picturing blossoms, and much more so, because men are acquiring tattooed with flowers too. Just like a rose tattoo signifies true love as well as purity in the west, a skin icon with a lotus flower stands for identical factors inside the eastern. A tattoo together with the lotus flower, even though, gives with it a bit more symbolism. This specific skin icon additionally represents magnificence, benefits, lot of money, enlightenment, and peace. In the event that you decide yourself a perfect lover, you may need to possess a tulip tattooed in your arm to represent fame as well as passionate cherish. However, if you are a self conscious and timid individual, the violet tattoo is great for you.Finding inked using a flower can offer these kinds of distinct explanations along with being very beautiful and stylish. The flower tattoos is as small and dainty or as significant and strong as you wish. Whichever flower you choose, maybe it’s a rose, a lotus, a violet or any other your skin icon can say specifically what you would like it to.

Monday, November 22, 2010

Fajah Lourens Tattoos

Fajah Lourens is a wonderful Dutch actress, featured on the television soap opera entitled, Good times, bad times.

Fajah Lourens has an array of tattoos, including a batch of roses on her lower stomach, the zodiac sign of pisces on her right shoulder, a red devil on her back left shoulder blade, and finally a small design on her left hand.




Choosing a Cat Tattoo Design

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Cats are incredible creatures and for some also simbolizes independence but when it comes to getting Ink encrusted in our skin to achieve a design there is a few things one has to keep in mind. For instance, choosing a unique design or custom made work is assential in order to avoid having something everyone else already have. Be creative, don't just choose what you normally see on other people.You might like tigers or black panthers but that don't mean the have to be posing or positioned just like the rest. You can have a reputable artist assist you on coming up with a creating that will only belongs to you, and having the kind of work that will make you proud not embarrased. If you're into pop culture, then you have to do research and try going to the best artist you can find since you will need someone who can capture emotions and expressions and translate them into that piece of artwork.Accuracy is important and one has to keep in mind that a well done job is priceless, so don't try going to the best artist and ask for a discount of simply don't expect going to just someone because they charge you a cheap price for something you will regret later on. I always recommend people to see the best artists, pay for quality, be creative and get custom made work. Being unique is what make us stand out in a crowd.

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Saturday, November 20, 2010

Most Popular Best Tribal Tattoo Design


For eld now, grouping from around the concern hit appreciated the prowess of tribal tattoos. But in the past, the natives were the first to hit unconcealed and utilised it for assorted purposes. Over time, it has been passed on from digit generation to another. And now, the westerners hit idolized this kind of body art.
So where did it first originate? How did it come to be? Well, during the ancient times, these tribal designs were not meet body decorations. They ofttimes mean something. The symbols may signify rank, status, or power of the individual bearing it. Various grouping from assorted cultures hit modified this kind of tribal tattoo before as an characteristic of manlike life. However, different cultures hit assorted tribal tattoo designs.
It is said that the first style was found in Egypt, way back then, when pharaohs were on the throne. Hieroglyphics is digit of the most popular tribal tattoo designs and even though the symbols were very meaning to the ancient people, some see it as a form of art. However, Egyptians hit also utilised it to represent churchlike and cultural scenes. The Egyptians were firm believers of the afterlife and so they drew half animal and half manlike tattoos to represent chronicle after death. Next to that are the Asian tribal tattoos.