Dog Tattoo Under Rug

Dog Tattoo

This dog tattoo is one of my favorites, not only because it is well done, although it is, but because of the way the tattoo designer and tattoo artist captured the playful way a dog would look while doing something like this.

Also the way the rug over the dog's head looks so real wouldn't be an easy thing for a tattoo artist to do. I really like this one.

Dog Tattoo

Tattoos | Katy Perry's Newest Tattoo

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Katy Perry showed off her latest tattoo recently, and surprisingly, it is very tame, being a strawberry with a smiley face.

While Katy likes to try to look outrageous at times, it shows concerning permanent ink, her better judgement prevailed, and she did something she could live with over a long period of time.

I wonder if Katy will do as other celebrity females have done and add a tattoo at intervals in order to keep the spotlight on her?

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Extreme Tattoos | Woman with Tiger Stripe Tattoos

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This is an amazing tattoo set on this woman, as she's covered from head to toe (including her face) with tiger stripes.

I have seen people with medical conditions do stuff like this with different tattoo designs, but this woman actually looks like she's attractive, and had no need to do it other than her own personal reasons.

Odd, but obviously she must have financial means to look like this, otherwise she wouldn't have been able to do it.

I would like to hear her story some time.

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Extreme Tattoos | Horror Tattoos from Major Films

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Here's an interesting sleeve tattoo of some of the more notorious film horror stars, and they're done very well by the tattoo artist.

I wish I could have seen several different views of the tattoos, as they each look like they're really cool.

But as you can see from the photo, Chuck looks very realisitic, and the tattoo designer and artists captured the evil connected to him.

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Tattoos of Carey Hart

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Not too long ago Carey Hart was photographed at his legendary Hart and Huntington Tattoo Company, where it made its way on the web, showing all the great body art on his chest and arms.

I like that car with the Hart license plate on his stomach. Very cool.

The viva Las Vegas is also nice at the bottom of his stomach, where his tattoo is located within the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in sin city.

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Tattoos | Armpit Tattoos

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Now this is a little gross to me: standalone armpit tattoos. Usually you'll see them as part of a tattoo sleeve if they go under the armpit, but standing by themselves - not that great to me.

The thing that makes me wonder about why this is done is who can see your tattoo? You are forced to lift your arms up like this woman does or it does no good. You can't even enjoy the tattoo yourself unless you lift them up and look in a mirror.

A waste of good ink if you ask me, and who wants to look at someone lift their arms up to show you their tattoo?

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Extreme Fantasy Tattoo

Fantasy Tattoo

Fantasy and science fiction tattoos are among my favorites, and the tattoo included here is very unique and extraordinary in color and detail. It's one of the best I've seen as far as a full back tattoo which conveys almost an entire story.

The only thing I wish with this fantasy tattoo was that he would have bent over a little more or had more light on the small of the back, which looks very detailed and interesting, but difficult to make out.

That goes for the rest of the tattoo as well, which can be enjoyed as a whole, but the small detail can't be seen. Still, a tremendous tattoo with great color that is enjoyable to look at.

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American Patriotic Tattoos

Patriotic Tattoos

In the spirit of America's independence day, here are a couple of tattoos that look great and offer up the spirit of the day.

How can you go wrong with a beautiful woman wrapped in a flag and Captain America representing the celebration?

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Cherry Blossom Flower Tattoo

Flower Tattoos

Flower tattoos are becoming big, and the versatility and variety of themes that can stand alone or with other images, makes it a highly desirable medium for tattoo artists and those being inked to work with.

This cherry blossom flower tattoo is one of my favorites in the flower tattoo area, as I really like how it has the petals falling down her back, landing in the small of her back. Very cool!

Other flower tattoo themes that work good are those including dragonflies, butterflies and hummingbirds. Wrapping flowers around almost any object seems to work as well, as long as its the right flower.

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Tattoos | Michael Jackson Tattoos

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Tattoos of Michael Jackson have been appearing online, and some of them are in honor of him, and others aren't.

Like everything with Michael Jackson, the tattoos bearing him image are contradictions.

You have the usual images of Jackson at different stages of his life and career, but also tattoos of the dark side of him; specifically the pedophile related themes.

But the tattoo I included of Jackson showing him molesting a child is wrong to me. Not because it is expressing something that could have been a evil side of Jackson, but because of inking it on your arm in the first place.

Creepy Michael Jackson Tattoo

Who puts an image of a pedophile on their arm in the act of performing their dark deed? That's just wrong.

Anyway, here are a couple Michael Jackson tattoos.

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Thandi Newton Wearing Nothing But Rose Tattoo

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Ok. I had to find some excuse to show off gorgeous Thandi Newton, so having a photo of her with her rose tattoo is as good a reason as any.

Thandi's the type that will cause you to forget about tattoos pretty quickly, as you can see from this photo.

If you're not familiar with her, she played the lead female role in Mission Impossible II, and also starred in Crash and The Pursuit of Happyness, while playing a good part in the Chronicles of Riddick.

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Great Full Back Tiger Tattoo

Tiger Tattoo

Tiger tattoos are a challenge to have made because the form of the tiger isn't as fluid and flexible as other tattoo figures and themes.

I prefer the black and darker colors for tiger tattoos, as it brings out something in a way that the usual orange and reds just don't do.

This tigger tattoo on this man's back is on of the best I've seen. It's hard to surround tigers with extras because in most cases it just doesn't work well.

In this one though I think it's captured almost perfectly. You have the desirable tiger teeth and fierce eyes looking out of the jungle, while the moon and trees are seen in the background.

Personally, it's one of the, if not the, best tiger tattoo I've seen.

Tiger Tattoo

Extreme Branding | Scarification New Tattoo?

Extreme Branding

There's a growing movement among those practicing body modification and tattooing to move towards scarification as the means of putting designs in their skin.

Among a number of people this is evidently considered a spiritual experience of some sort.

As scarification or body branding gains in popularity, it will be interesting to see the quality of branding designs which emerge, and if they'll reach the variety and quality of tattoo designs.

They definitely give a different look than tattoos.

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Tattoos | Chinese Dragon Tattoo on Man's Back

Dragon Tattoos

I really liked this Chinese dragon tattoo, specifically the black lines and ink, which I prefer in most tattoos.

Dragon tattoos are probably the most popular at this time, because of the versatility of the dragon theme, works very well with both men and women, with the lines, patterns and tattoo designs fit both body types well.

This doesn's mean I don't like the very colorful dragon tattoos, just that those like the one in the photo seem to rock way better.

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Bizarre Tattoos | Skull Tattoos on Man with Mohawk Hair Style

Bizarre Tattoos

Here's a tattoo that is really out there. The tattoo of the skulls on his head are really well done, as far as quality goes.

What I do like about his strategy for tattoos is he was able to put on his head a tattoo he really liked, but if he has a need to, he can grow his hair back and cover it up.

It's something a lot of people getting tattoos don't consider, and in this case he was really smart in doing that.

Anyway, a great and unusual tattoo and placement. That mohawk adds a little to it as well.

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Bizarre Tattoos | Full Body Zombie Tattoos

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Most of us have seen the image of 'zombie' with his face looking straight at us, but here's a few that haven't been seen as much of his full body zombie tattoo.

I guess he could get parts in a movie or something like that to make a living, but what else would he do? That's the case with a lot of people that take tattooing to the next level.

It's one thing to get a zombie tattoo, but as you can see, it's another thing to get tattooed as a zombie. Pretty interesting.

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Tattoos | Eliminating or Reducing the Pain of Being Tattooed

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There are a number of concerns people have when either deciding to have their first tattoo, or whether to add more ink to their bodies. One of those major concerns is the pain associated with the procedure.

While a lot of men and women try to make it look like enduring the pain is part of the process, that's not really too smart when you think of it.

Unless you want to feel pain, the point of getting a tattoo isn't to endure the pain to prove something, you're getting a tattoo for a much different reason, which, depending on the individual, could be any one of a number.

The question of course becomes, why endure tattoo pain when you don't have to? The answer is you don't. There are a number of tattoo products on the market you can get relief from pain, and I'll show you where the best one is in a moment.

When you're thinking about getting your first tattoo or adding more ink to your body, a major consideration is the place you're going to have it put.

While there will be pain associated with being tattooed no matter what, the intensity of that pain will be determinded for the most part by where the tattoo is being placed.

Obviously we have much more sensitive spots in our bodies than other parts, and we must remember that when being tattooed.

There's nothing macho or impressive about being tattooed in pain, and there is no reason to have to endure that.

Oh yeah, you know why many people get tattooed in that way? They're either drunk or high, and with their sense dulled, make the arbitrary decision they're going to get a tattoo.

Any respectable tattoo shop or artist shouldn't do the work when someone is that state, but unfortunately, many still do. Imagine waking up to your body having tattoos you don't even remember having done, or vaguely remember a little of it?

Back to the tattoo pain subject. The point is why go through pain when you don't have to?

When you go here for tattooing pain relief, you will be able to get your tattoo without feeling the unnecessary pain many people have endured without needing to.

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Tattoos | Temporary Tattoos - A Tattoo Option for Those Who are Uncertain or Concerned

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With the growing popularity of tattooing, many first timers are hesitant to take the plunge because of the many stories connected to getting inked; like the pain, mistakes, dangers, health concerns, what if you don't like it, etc.

One thing I've recommended to people is first of all to go the temporary tattoo route.

The reason why is the first thing you want to know before you ever get a tattoo is whether you want to wear one or not. How can you ever know without trying it on for size?

You could of course look at friends, acquaintances, or just through others with photos to get an idea. But when it comes down to it, being tattooed is very personal, and only you can decide whether it's right for you and gives you the look, feel and experience you were hoping for.

What is valuable about being temporarily tattooed is you can experiment with a lot of different types and looks, while putting them on different parts of your body over time. This would not only let you see how it would feel to have one permanently on your body, but see the placement you like the best, and how people respond to you.

Don't underestimate the response factor, that is definitely part of the overall experience of being tattooed, and must be taken into account when making a final decision.

Another thing you could do is try temporary tattoos on different parts of your body at the same time to see if they mesh, or if you like multiple tattoos. Some like it and some don't, and it's definitely not for everybody.

Some people even like to live a lifestyle of being temporarily tattooed, as it gives all sorts of options, like not even having one at certain events or circumstance, or being playful and overdoing it to get a reaction from friends, family and colleagues.

Either way, you can have one style tattoo on one part of your body and change it around the next time you need or want to say or show someone in a certain social situation.

So if you're thinking of going the tattoo route but aren't completely sure or want to give it a test run, temporary tattoos are definitely the way to go to see if it's something you want to do permanently.

Or you may just discover it's a lot of fun having different looks at different times, and so embrace a temporary tattoo lifestyle.

One other thing, temporary tattoos can also be used to work with existing permanent tattoos for those who don't want too much ink on their body for different reasons.

So you could use some to enhance what you have, or to just add a little more for a short time to give yourself a specific look.

Whatever your reasoning, temporary tattoos are definitely an important part of the overall industry, and you can use them in a number of circumstances and purposes without the concerns or challenges that must be faced when making permanent tattoo decisions.

If you're interested in trying out some temporary tattoos, here's a place you can go with a ton of tattoos you can choose from.

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Tattoos | Julia Gnuse - The Illustrated Lady

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When Julia Gnuse knew she could look like a monstrosity after a skin disease devastated her body into a bunch of boils and scars, she decided to take matters into her own hands and have her entire body tattooed.

Julia Gnuse was born with a disease named porphyria, in which blistering boils would emerge as a result of contact with sunlight. Those blisters produce scars, which of course can deform the body and face in unfortunate ways.

As a result of her tattooing, Gnuse is cited by the Guinness as being the woman with the most tattoos in the world, having about 95 percent of her body covered, which includes her face.

With so many tattoos, she has become known across the world as "The Illustrated Lady."

She is of course using the tattoos as a means of covering up the scarring, although they do nothing to keep the skin from continuing to react to the sun.

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Tattoos | Latest Book from Spider Web: "The Big Book of Tattoos" Now Available

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Tattoo fans will enjoy the latest book from none other than Spider Webb, which has just released "The Big Book of Tattoos," covering a ton of retro tattoos back to the earliest times when they could be photographed, through the 1970s.

Along with the expected navy tattoos, are tattoos covering circus entertainers from that day, and the women who started going against the grain and getting inked far before it was considered acceptable.

Much of the tattoos of that time expressed a lot about life and the deeper feelings had by many then, including their ancestry, religion and love.

If you want to get it quick, I left a link below to where you can find it.

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The Big Book of Tattoos