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Miami Ink is a democratic reality TV show filmed at their location in Washington Avenue, South Beach, Miami. This well known tattoo parlour is known to attract body art enthusiasts who ar willing to apply any type of body art, from the most dainty to the wildest designs.

Here at Miami Ink, clients come and explicate the type of tattoo they wish to get and give a elaborated account of their life tales. It is amazing to watch the tattoo come alive while astatine the same time the client tells the artist their life story. Most (more…)

Sleeve Tattoo Designs

The Sleeve tattoos are becoming increasingly popular amongst men these days and is probably due to the increasing number of celebrity males getting this sort of ink done. A sleeve tattoo can be described as a tattoo which wraps around the upper part of the arm from shoulder to elbow. This is some times referred to as a half-sleeve tattoo while a tattoo which wraps around the arm and extends all the way down to the wrist is known as a full sleeve tattoo. If the tattoo starts from the elbow area to the wrist then this is called a quarter sleeve tattoo.

These types of tattoos mean you are making a bold statement due to there size and complexity. This means you will need to have a through consultation with a tattoo artist you know has a good reputation for going this type of tattoo. This is not a small girly tattoo to get.

It is essential find out the time and cost for a sleeve tattoo. The time taken will depend on the complexity of the design. The longer it takes will of course mean more cost to you. You must discuss this with your tattoo artist. A typical sleeve tattoo is done over a number of sessions which last about two hours. A full sleeve design are done over multiple sessions and may involve over twenty hours of work.

Popular sleeve tattoo designs include -

Tribal Tattoo Sleeve – These look fantastic from a distance due to their bold dark lines. Flame Tattoo Sleeve – The most extravagant of flames start from the wrist area then up along the forearm over the shoulder and down one half of the body. Japanese Designs – The Japanese are known for their detailed designs and have deep symbolic meanings. At the same time they are exceptionally beautiful. They make an excellent choice for a full sleeve tattoo. Celtic Sleeve Tattoos – The intricate knot work of Celtic designs often make a great design. They usually have a load of detail in the interweaving lines.

Please remember that you should not ever get a tattoo because you spotted your favourite celebrity with a sleeve design you thought was great. You should instead find a design that appeals to you by doing you own research. It should have a powerful and symbolic meaning to yourself only. Continue reading

Cool Sun and Moon Tattoo Designs and the Meaning Behind These Popular Tattoos

Tattoos not only look beautiful on the skin but they also have their own symbolic meaning and this is especially true when you talk about sun and moon tattoo designs. Sun and moon tattoos come together to form many different themes of the universe. Some people like these tattoo designs because they look amazing, while others find the meaning of each element interesting.

A sun tattoo design is a reflection of the suns’ symbolic meaning in different cultures across the world. Each of these cultures have different explanations for how the sun came into existence. Most cultures believe that the rising and setting of the sun symbolizes life and death.

The sun tattoo design is usually seen as a circle with sun rays coming out from the perimeter. The dot in the middle of this circular design represents the combination of male and female forces. Often seen as a masculine symbol, the sun is the exact opposite of the moon which is seen as a feminine symbol. The tattoo design of the sun represents a variety of different things such as vitality, fertility, light, knowledge, courage, and renewed youth.

The moon tattoo design symbolizes heaven and it is the yin to the suns’ yang. The moon represents a more feminine energy and also symbolizes the feeling side of human nature. It characterizes the inner chile inside us and also represents our past and how we used to be, not how we are now.

People used to worship the moon long before the sun. Its gravitational pull dictates the tides and has been a mythical symbol for the werewolf and other creatures of the night. The moon tattoo designs include the full moon and crescent moon.

Both these tattoo designs are unique in their own way and represents their own individual meaning. When combined, their uniqueness will form a spectacular artwork. Continue reading

Tattoos – Expression of Racism, Loyalty, Love and Devotion?

It’s great to walk and stroll around thinking we are all hip and trendy because of tattoos. One way or the other, these tattoos can actually catch attention and even pleasure us after hearing good comments about them.

People have just gotten wilder because of this trend that gets more and more popularized. Wilder in the sense of fashion. Tattoos are made to express racism, loyalty, love, devotion, justice and more. Categories of designs are unlimited and you are likely just invited to pick one of the hippest choices.

If you were thinking that these tattoos are hip just for others, you are mistaken. Did you know that they are getting more and more popular in North America (just thinking all those states). Canada just had a survey back from 2007, that 1 out of 5 Canadian citizens do have tattoos. Remarkably, 36 percent of American citizens, within the legal age of 18 to 29 back from 2006, likes getting tattooed.

Talking about Health Risks, yes, there maybe are, especially if you are to have tattoos from unlicensed practitioners. There are malpractices that transfer diseases from clients to clients due to repeated use of needles that were not sterilized. Just to make sure that you fit in getting tattoo, a health history regarding acquired diseases such as diabetes or hepatitis should be taken into consideration. In this instance, we need consultations from doctors.

A progress has been made about Health Risks issues associating tattoo creation. This is about the efforts made by the National Tattoo Association and the Alliance of Professional Tattooists to educate the licensed practitioners about health awareness and safety practices.

Some of you might have been wondering when is it better to get a tattoo. The usual time of the year is summer. This has been the usual time since people don’t have to do a lot in summer. But did you know that it causes hassles while on summer break because of the sun’s heat that makes us sweat. The cold days are preferred since we don’t perspire that much during these times.

In the future where you decided to have your tattoo be removed, yes, there are ways to get rid of them, but they are expensive. Laser Tattoo removal is the most popular and others might be done through dermabrasion or a process called surgical excision. In a brighter view, tattoos would never leave fashion, especially now that the mother earth is seemed to face global warming, one might opt not to wear anything anymore and just get a tattoo! Continue reading

Tattoos and Body Art on Hollywood Celebrities

Celebrity tattoos are becoming more and more visible and socially acceptable in mainstream pop culture these days. Angelina Jolie recently voted most sexy woman has plenty of tattoos and is probably the most famous and desirable celebrity with tattoos in Hollywood. Her tattoos to date consist of tribal dragons, a Thai tiger, and various Latin sayings across her shoulders and arms.

This surge in popularity of celebrity tattoos began in the 1960s. Lyle Tuttle the forefather of American tattooing tattooed Janis Joplin. Time was when tattoos were the preserve of those on the fringes of society but now it is not uncommon to see celebrity tattoos. Even super models such as Kate Moss and Sarah O’Hare strut around flashing their body art on the cover of glossy magazines or on the cat walk.

Actor Johnny Depp ranks as heavily tattooed for his caliber of talent and breadth of acting work. His tattooed arms are as often painted to be blank flesh as left with their own tattoos showing and incorporated into the character.

Vin Diesel is covered with a mix of modern tattoos styles, as befitting an underground government secret agent in the movie xXx. The character he plays agent X has one full sleeve, one partial sleeve, chest work and tattoos on his stomach.

As vampire slayer BLADE, Wesley Snipes has tribal blackwork on his arms, chest and back, as well as the sides of his head and the back of his nect. Pamela Anderson had her arm tattooed for real with a barbed wire armband for her role in the movie BARBWIRE. Following her split from husband Tommy Lee, (who is heavily tattooed) she had the “Tommy” tattoo on her finger edited to read “Mommy” in reference to her two sons. She also has tribal tattoos on the small of her back and a tattoo on her ankle.

Musicians have traditionally enjoyed more freedom than actors when it comes to body art. For movie stars having to transform into a different character each time they shoot a movie can be limiting especially if they are playing historical figures. But that has not stopped a lot of actors from getting tattooed in very visible places.

Historically rock stars were renowned for getting tattoos. The band Red Hot Chili Peppers are an example where the band members have a well-developed collection of tattoos. Singer Henry Rollins began his tattoo collection as the lead singer of Black Flag. Eminem continues to add to his tattoo collection but some critics have claimed that it will inhibit him if he wants to play a bigger acting role. Eminem’s tattoos are a combination of a style that is typical of Hip Hop and R&B artists such as Justin Timberlake, 50 Cent and Pharrel.

See a Hip Hop RnB Artists Tattoos

Of all the celebrities with tattoos sports stars tend to sport more tattoos than most especially basketball players. You can be big in sports and be tattooed, but the clean cut type still seems to be favored amongst Madison Avenue advertising gurus. Continue reading

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