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TATTOOED TV – WEBISODE #5 from tattooedtv on Vimeo.

With the huge success of YouTube like videos, we are now seeing other ways video is now becoming a prominent tool in our entertainment and other aspects of our lives. So it’s no surprise we can now get instant gratification and access to a web site that offers webisodes of tattoo reality TV. (continue reading…)

There always have to be the pioneers, the ones that are willing to fight for what they believe and Johnny Anderson falls into that category. Rather than just accepting Hermosa Beach’s zoning laws which ban tattoo parlors, Anderson is taking his fight to federal court claiming suppression of his right to artistic expression through his body art. Custom-designed tattoos account for about 95% of his business
Johnny currently owns a well established parlor call Yer Cheat’n Heart located in Gardena but is not happy with the neighborhood and wanted to move the business. After losing his court battle in 2008, he decided to appeal the ruling, and some law scholars are anticipating a different verdict this time. (continue reading…)

With the recent popularity of the James Cameron’s 3D movie, Avatar, you know you’ll be seeing Avatar movie related tattoos.  This particular piece was done in a Spokane shop called Skin Candy Custom Tattoos – the artist wasn’t given credit but the site has samples of lots of nice tattoo art.  Estimates on the costs related to shooting the movie range from $200 million to $300 million.   (continue reading…)

You know, I’m a firm believer that people should be tested before allowed to make decisions for themselves of others – like completely inept parents that are responsible for their little munchkins.  Parents should be given IQ tests before allowed.  And here we have an example of a Canadian tattoo shop employee using bad judgment with a customer, with even more bad judgment,  requested minor surgery rather than a killer tattoo.  Would you really ask your tattooist to perform genital surgery?  Well someone asked for labia reduction.  What is a labia reduction you ask – It is for women who have a problem with large labia, asymmetric labia or related female genital issues. A labia reduction reduces their outward appearance and corrects irregularities and is at times referred to as designer Vaginas. (continue reading…)

Most people love to watch a tattoo artist work.  Often if a friend is getting tattooed they have a whole family of friends that come in to keep them company and hang out.  With some places of business this is easy while others have a limited amount of space to accomodate everyone.  (continue reading…)

The Queen of Hearts is an establishment that claims to be the oldest tattoo shop in Tennessee and has it’s own unique appeal. In addition to offering permanent cosmetics such as permanent eyeliner and eyebrows, they are experienced and certified in paramedical tattooing – including scar work, burn victims, pigmentation issues, breast cancer survivors work, hair strokes in eyebrows or scalp, cleft palates or lip design work.

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