Tattoo ink

perspective into the issue of tattoos and professionalism. Most of the studies that are available report on the perceptions that people have of tattoos and how this might influence the workplace. But it is more insightful to hear the experience of these marked individuals and whether they believe themselves to be repressed. I developed a series of eight questions to ask my participants that would let them share their opinions and experiences. I started by asking how many tattoos/piercings they…

Like its name suggests, this body modification is marked by a bagel shaped protrusion from the forehead. This protrusion is filled with saline, and, unlike blackout tattoos, they are not permanent. The way that this look is achieved is by taking a needle and injecting a saline infusion into the forehead. This trend was started by a Japanese artist named Keroppy after visiting an extreme body modification convention in…

People have been etching tattoos into their skin since the beginning of time and as we look around us there is a high percentage of people all around the world that have tattoos. There are many things that go into tattooing and not many people know about it. The history behind tattoos is very interesting and it goes back to thousands of years. Also considering that there are many different types of ways to tattoo an individual, to remove unwanted tattoos, and to style the tattoo in a different…

Katherine von Drachenberg, or more familiarly known as Kat Von D is a famous tattoo artist that many know from the famous television shows, “Miami Ink” and “LA Ink.” Sephora approached her back in 2008 to help her set up a couple shades for her own liquid lipstick line. Since then the Kat Von D Beauty collection has vaguely developed into a diverse makeup brand with numerous different products to choose from such as, foundations, liquid lipsticks, eyeshadow palettes and much more. (“Kat”).…

What would you say if your teen wanted a tattoo? Would you say yes, or would you disagree and not understand why they’d want to make that choice? Most adolescents see a tattoo as a way to express themselves and their personality, or interests. Minors should be allowed to get tattoos with their parents consent, because if their parent will allow and give permission to their child to receive a permanent mark on their body the choice should be theirs, but of course if their parent will also…

Future of American Traditional Tattoos A robust, youthful gentleman waves a stoic goodbye to his lover as he embarks on the USS Midway navy ship. Attired in snowy sailor clothes, a pin-up tattoo peeks out of his sleeve as the cobalt, crisp ocean waves slap against the ship’s flanks. This is the origin of the American Traditional pin-up tattoo, an illustration depicting a flirtatious woman with bright red lips often found wearing flimsy lingerie. The pin-up tattoo is the most noticeable…

of the earliest known examples of body tattoos derive from ancient Egypt and tribal traditions. Tattoos are integrated in societies across the world for religious and symbolic reasons, and they have spread globally due to conquest or clashing cultures. Therefore, the widespread trend of tattoos can attest to the universality of the practice, yet not all societies use tattoos in the same way. It was not uncommon for criminals and slaves to be marked with tattoos as a painful punishment. These…

someone sporting at least one tattoo. Once the “mark” of criminals and sailors, body art today has become increasingly more accepted in mainstream society. However, the very act of getting a tattoo separates one from others who have eschewed permanently marking their bodies. The reasons for getting a tattoo are varied, with the common underlying urge for self-expression and individuality as the main impetus. There are approximately 20 million Americans with tattoos, more than 13% of the…

A tattoo artist is a professional that will typically create tattoo based on what each client wants. The tattoo artist doesn’t always do tattoos, they also do piercings and brandings. New tattoo artist would want to work in an existing tattoo shop. To work at a tattoo and piercing studio, you must have a minimum of 2 to 5 years shop experience. An employee must have a solid art work and a portfolio demonstrating to quality. A career in the art industry business requires specific skills and…

January 3rd, 2015. On this day I chose to get a permanent reminder of an organization that had significantly impacted my life. To Write Love on Her Arms is a non-profit organization that works to help those struggling with mental illnesses, such as depression, self-harm, addiction, and suicidal thoughts. I was twelve years old when I happened to come across this organization. I can’t remember the exact date or what I should’ve been doing at the time, but I was browsing through YouTube. I…