Tattoo ink

can appear the same from a distance; 2 legs, 2 arms, long black hair, and an oval shaped face. Then as you get closer you notice that I have a scar on my forehead, split ends in my hair, and scars on my knees from picking at scabs as a child, and tattoos on my right arm. Similar to the dodecahedron we start having character, personality, and edge. Although you and I can seem similar from a far everyone has their own story to tell once you get close enough.…

Many students who walked by, stopped to get their henna done, because of its beauty and while getting their henna done, asked questions around what was going on. In this case the counter memory becomes the henna tattoo. The henna is used to talk about a greater issue that is being overlooked. The idea that the beauty of the henna masks the bitter truth towards Islam in this setting. By allowing people to put on henna, we are able to create a dialogue that people…

Self-expression is a very important aspect of life. Teens need self-expression to discover exactly who they are. This helps them know what they are interested in and what sort of adult they would like to turn into in the future. Piercings, tattoos, crazy…

been planning a tattoo design for months, or whether you've impulsively decided to just go for it, when you're actually about to get your first tattoo it is completely normal to be nervous! You may well be anxious about the pain, whether you'll be able to stick it out to the end, or whether you're really able to commit to one design for life. Either way, tattoos are more popular than ever! Here are my top 8 tips to make getting your first tattoo easier: 1. Think about where the tattoo will be…

idea of getting tattoos or piercings. Actually, about 40% of American adults have at least one tattoo, while 60% of American adults have either one piercing or more. Tattoos and piercings aren’t only a trend or style, but they are a form of art, a way of expression and another way to express your identity. Many employers think that people with tattoos/piercings not only look unprofessional, but they also give a bad representation of their businesses. However, people with tattoos and/or piercings…

In real life, a distinguishing physical attribute such as a scar or mark can reveal an aspect of the bearer’s history. A crooked nose recounts the time when a throw went astray in little league. A veteran with a missing limb lets his or her injury speak for itself about the brutality of war and the sacrifice soldiers make for their country. A blotch of old frostbite brings back memories of long winter adventures. Markings can tell stories without even using words. In literature, however,…

Tattoos Do Not Define You Going to work everyday should not be like going to school was, you should not be judged for what you wear, how you look, and the tattoos and piercings you decided to get. It is your body, so you should be aloud to do whatever you want to with it. Many older people are not used to people having tattoos or piercing. For the people who have those things it may be harder for them to get a job. In Barrie Gross’ article “Tattoos in the Workplace: What’s an Employer to Do?”…

Tattoos are a way for one to express themselves. Tattooing is an odd and beautiful form of art, very interesting and a more expressive sentiment than any other thing given thing. It is more fascinating than costly jewelry; and cannot be lost, borrowed or stolen. It is a simple memento we can keep throughout our lives and retain after death. Individuality, culture, and stereotypes are all words that pop into my head when thinking about the acceptance of tattoos. The presence or absence of artwork…

tattooing has been a major part of communities and cultures. Whether it be for a religious reason or to mark a person in a group, tattoos have made their way through history. Nowadays most of the older generations see tattooing as harmful and not acceptable for society, but much of the younger generations see tattooing as a way of self-expression and extremely common. Getting tattoos has changed over time; in the past it was mainly used for religious reasons, but in more modern times tattooing…

society views people. The ancient Egyptians really brought tattooing to life and it has been ever blooming since then. Originally, tattoos were believed to have begun some time around 2000 B.C. In 1991, however, scientist discovered a mummy that they dated to be around 5,200 years old. The mummy had small tattoos scattered around its body. This meant that the earliest tattoos were now from 3350 B.C. to 3100 B.C. (The Incredible Age of the Find). This mummy became known as Iceman. Iceman was…