Flash Your Tattoo

John Lynch, also known as Prince “John” Albert”,  is quite a unique character whose story is just as interesting as his visible appearance. He is known for having the most piercings of anyone in the UK where he resides. You may recognize him from tattoo and piercing sites, tattoo conventions, and magazines.  I’ve seen his picture in the media but never thought much about the man behind the metal. Until I read an interesting interview with him.

He worked in the banking industry for over 30 years and didn’t start getting tattoos and piercings until after he left this long running career.  He was married for over 20 years and has a daughter and two grandchildren.  He eventually admitted he was gay and left his marriage. He went from a banking career to managing a gay porn book shop.  You might say this was the turning point of John’s life as well as a major career change. (continue reading…)

Yes, another big breakthrough in the degree of understanding from “the mainstream”. A new law that wasn’t highly publicized but yet went into effect in January. It put an end to the 12 month waiting period that people were forced to comply with after getting some ink work done. The powers that be have come to their senses and realize the majority of shops and tattoo artists are responsible professional artisans and people are no longer going down to the local sleazy parlor to get a tattoo from a used, disease ridden needle. (continue reading…)

Tawapa is an online store that sells hand crafted jewelry using materials such as wood and  water buffalo horn…sea shell, and various minerals.  They designed for the non-stretched ear as well as ears with a more drastic body modification size.  The designs are unique with some having an almost tribal type of design. The name of the store came from  a Native American tribe at one time located in  northern New Mexico.

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I love goth style and fashion. If I was born at the right time, I can see myself getting into it. The style has developed and grown and this site – Goth Models Gallery – is a testimony to the legitimacy and serious following that goth has found. (continue reading…)

This story is about a year old but new to me. A pediatrician practicing in a town called Bakersfield, refused to treat a child for an ear infection because he objected to the mom’s tattoos. The doctor believed in a Christian atmosphere for his office and was following his beliefs. This doctor follows these guidelines – no tattoos, piercings, and other such requirements. (continue reading…)

While on vacation I had time to pour over back issues of tattoo magazines where I found some cool items, artists and sites – like this one called Outlaw Posters Ink – (continue reading…)