Inkstanbul
No doubt about it, tattoos have the ability to deliver very political messages. This has always been the case and it certainly will always remain the same. Recently in Turkey however, a specific political tattoo has really grown in popularity with those who oppose the current direction that the Turkish government seems to be heading. According to this article , people all over Turkey are visiting Tattoo studios, many of whom don’t particularly like tattoos, simply to show their support for a growing movement that wishes to keep church and state separate. As a matter of fact, sixty-percent of the people who come into Instanbul’s Inkstanbul Tattoo shop (gotta love that name), have no other tattoos. What do all these people want tattooed on their bodies and why? Nothing more than the signature of Turkish politician Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, tattooed as “K. Ataturk”. Ataturk was the founder of the secular Turkish state and a well respected innovator in terms of Turkey adopting more of a European approach to everyday life. Today many feel that the secular way of life is in danger of being edged out in favour of a more Islamic republic. “The Justice and Development party (AKP), the current ruling party in Turkey has its roots in political Islam, and has exacerbated fears among opposition secular members that the party holds long-term plans to transform the country from its secular establishment to an Islamic republic. “Just like it happened in Iran,” Arti said. “They got rid of the shah and it became more religious and conservative. AKP is trying to do the same in Turkey.” The increased frequency of young Turks asking tattoo parlors for Ataturk’s signature, “K.Ataturk”, tattooed on their bodies comes as a reaction to the upcoming June constitution referendum in Turkey. ” Though I don’t know a lot about this situation in Turkey, I find it really interesting that people are willing to tattoo themselves in opposition to a melding of church and state. I know that in my own country people would never commit such a dedicated move to express their beliefs. Not only that, but I’ve seen many different forms of protest in my life, but I’ve never seen something like this. Good luck to them and their cause. Tags: AKP Turkey , Inkstanbul Tattoo , Inspired , Islamic republic , Istanbul , Justice and Development Party , K. Ataturk , Mustafa Kemal Ataturk , Mustafa Kemal Ataturk tattoo , News , Stories , tattoo blog , Turkey , Workforce Related posts on Tattoo Blog: Yikes. Wine, Cheese…and Tattoos Who’s Tattooed? When I Grow Up VIOLENCE!
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Do They Stand a Chance?
The area I live in has a problem with meth addicts and alcohol related crimes. This story is a typical one for the week. Police were called to investigate a small boy wondering a local neighborhood in the middle of the night, in the rain. The boy was six years old and autistic and was unable to communicate with the police. People in the area were able to help the cops locate the correct apartment. The grandfather, who was intoxicated, answered the door but denied responsibility. They then found a woman walking down the street, who was also – intoxicated, who claimed to be his stepmother. Then, to contradict that statement, she proved she was the kid’s mom by showing them a tattoo of the kid’s name she had on her neck. She was eventually arrested for child abuse. So she felt displaying her tattoo proved she was a mom. How ‘bout taking care of your special needs kid! Shit. Does this poor kid have any type of chance of surviving with parents and grandparents like this? Hell, no. Poor kid will be lucky to survive his childhood. (This great tattoo work is by Jeff Gogue ) Related posts: Another Idiot Parent Toddler Gets Tattoo Amy, Amy, Amy
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Greatest Tattoos Membership Sites
There are several ways of searching for the greatest tattoos designs; although the most appropriate and logical way is to symbol up with Tattoos Membership Sites. The vastness and amount of assets accessible on the internet intends that that you can easily use a search engine such as Google to discover indiscriminate tattoos designs. Although, the designs acquired from most tattoos sites would possibly not be clear sufficient for a tattoos artist. On the other hand you might use a better formula of acquiring into the tattoos lifestyle and this is done by signing up with a superior tattoos membership sites. Here, members are estimated to pay an average fee of approximately 30 dollars and this shall proffer unrestricted access to several one-of a variety designs online. The designs are exclusive and shall hardly be originated on any other online platform. The designs shall not merely be of a higher standard than any other online source but also better than most of the designs within local tattoos shops.
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Tiny Tats
Using tattoos in the service of advertising for a product is nothing new. We’ve seen it time and time again, but it’s at least nice to see that just as tattoos and the tattoo scene itself has been allowed to evolve and transform, so too has the method by which tattoos are now being used in advertising. What I’m talking about is a new advertising campaign for a line of Pilot brand pens. The point of the campaign is to illustrate (no pun intended) exactly how fine of a tip that these pens have on them. In order to do this, the Barcelona based Grey Agency have taken to tattooing Lego people . You know Lego people, right? Those tiny little guys that you used to play with when you were a kid? Yup, those ones. The end results are nothing short of amazing – even if tattooed Lego people isn’t something that gets you excited – you’ve got to admit that the work is really quite impress given the size of the er, canvas that the artists had to work with. I must add however, that if you think this kind of stuff is cool, it’s really nothing compared to the stuff that the multi-talented Dr. Lakra has been doing for years. If you ask me, the Grey Agency full on stole Dr. Lakra’s thunder here. I don’t know too much about the Grey Agency, but me thinks that at least one person there was more than a little familiar and inspired by the work of the great Dr. Lakra. Check out the Doc’s work here and see for yourself. Tags: Ads , Dr. Lakra , grey agency barcelona , lego people , News , Pilot pens , tattoo advertising campaign , tattoo blog , tattooed lego people Related posts on Tattoo Blog: Yikes. Wine, Cheese…and Tattoos Who’s Tattooed? When I Grow Up VIOLENCE!
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Tattoos Phrases In English, Those Chosen By Celebrities
Between phrases tattoos are those that may be the greater, because a few words you can give your skin anything to think, an emotion that we need and we can not forget. The languages that are most are English and Latin. Nowadays we deal with those English who have won merely one who is speaking, but numerous Italians. Let’s see what celebrities have chosen our house and away from, from Francesco captivate arm that presents a written very significant: “The think in my dream.” And I did well, given the success. The sentence is the most normal version in dissimilar languages for “What nourishes me I ruined “, alternative between super fine: Angelina Jolie Laura Chiatti and Melita Toniolo. The expensive Angie, although, has a body that has become a canvas. We discover some other exciting tattoo that tells “Know Your Rights” which intends “Know your rights.” Lindsay Lohan protagonist in the news these days, but the door “Stars, all we ask for is our correct to twinkle” which intends “O stars, we ask merely to be capable to shine.” Easier on her beautiful Ashley Tisdale back wrote “Believe”, which intends “believe.” Another girl with tattoos is actually filling the body is Elisabeth Canalis on the correct arm that bears the words “Pain Is Love “or” ache is Love ” and lately showed as “Together Alone”, translated “Together Alone”. Numerous are wondering what to tell and inspect whether it relates to his life “American.”
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Mick’s Birthday
One of my generation’s icons had a birthday a couple of days ago. Mick Jagger turned 67 years old on July 26 th . Although the lines are deeper, the skin is sagging more, he is still full of dynamic energy and talking about their farewell tour. Yup, the Rolling Stones will embark on large tour next year. Their last and final big tour. The Stones are facing their senior years and want this one last tour to celebrate almost 50 years of being together and to call it quits. It’ll be their last full scale tour. Ronnie Woods is 63, Keith Richards is 66 and Charlie Watts will turn 70 while the band is on tour. I find it depressing to see these guys at the end of their career. I saw them in concert multiple times for the Bridges to Babylon tour and I’ll never forget it. My kids were raised listening to the Stones and I took one of my daughters to see them during that time. I was even a member of their fan club! If you have an opportunity to see them on this last tour, do it. They are part of the history of rock and roll. Related posts: Ronnie in Rehab Rocker Tattoo Shine a Light
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Tattoo For One?
The topic of scratchers brings out a lot of different opinions from a lot of different people. It’s fair to say that it’s a highly contentious subject with some feeling that scratching is a valid method by which to become a tattoo artist and others (myself included) who are of the opinion that scratching is just plain unacceptable. However, probably the biggest challenge facing those of us who want to eliminate scratchers from the tattoo scene is the easy availability of tattoo machines on the internet. If you’ve got access to the internet and few spare bucks, you can have a tattoo machine delivered to your front door in a mere matter of weeks. From that point onward anyone can tattoo all they want. Despite this easy access to tattoo machines and the alive and well scratching scene, I’m not really so interested in talking about that this time. What I am interested in talking about is whether or not it should be legal to tattoo yourself with equipment bought on the internet, with no professional training whatsoever. At the moment in England, that very notion is causing a bit of a controversy. Tattooing one’s self is becoming a bit of a trend, according to an article at BBC News . “The law says you can tattoo yourself, but tattooing others must be supervised by a licensed premises. Both tattooist and client must also be over the age of 18. The regulations aim to ensure health and safety procedures are followed, with the correct kit and equipment used.” With the rising popularity of DIY tattoos, many people are calling for a change in the law that will make tattooing one’s self – DIY style – illegal. “Many have been done with kits bought over the internet for as little £60, they say. Environmental health professionals fear that amateur tattoos have a high risk of infection, and are calling for them to be banned. “If it is cheap and cheerful, it is going to be nasty,” says Andrew Griffiths from the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health. “I don’t think they should be available at all because I think they present a great risk. If it is possible to ban them then I think that is what we would like to see.” Now, there are of course, at least two sides to this argument. On one hand it could be said that banning people from tattooing themselves prevents health problems, and the spread of blood born diseases. On the other hand, it could be argued that no one has the right to tell people what they can or can’t do to their own bodies. Tattooing others without proper equipment or training is certainly out of the question, but I do think the question needs to be asked, is it okay to tattoo yourself regardless of your ability or experience? What do you think? Tags: Andrew Griffiths , bbc news , Chartered Institute of Environmental Health , Dislike , diy tattoo kit , Health Risks , News , Scratchers , Scratchers , tattoo blog , tattooing yourself Related posts on Tattoo Blog: Yikes. Yet Another Reason For Selling To Pros Only. Wine, Cheese…and Tattoos Who’s Tattooed? When I Grow Up
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Angel Art
Body art can be used to describe tattoos as well as many other types of body art. Temporary but elaborate paintings are very popular and are often part of art shows here and in other countries. It’s becoming more respected as an art form. It’s just sad to think they are basically temporary art that will washed (more likely scrubbed) off the skin of these models . Similar to sandcastle art that is admired for such a short time and then lost forever when the tide comes in. It makes you appreciate the effort even more. At least we can appreciate the photos to remind us. I love the planning involved with adding the cherubs to the knee area. Related posts: Only Good Die Young Summertime = Sandcastle Time John Millhouse
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Meet Adrian Lee!
Many times on the Tattoo Blog I have spoken about the need to eliminate the barriers between tattoo artists and other more conventional artists within the art world. While I continue to stick to this belief, it wasn’t until I discovered the work of Adrian Lee that I began to think about things just a little bit differently. First off, I need to say this: Adrian Lee is a phenomenal tattoo artist. He also paints, but for the time being, let’s just stick to his tattoo work – which is just like…it’s like…oh man, I don’t even think that any explanation or definition of Lee’s tattoos can do the work justice. It just is what it is – and what it is knocks you directly on to your ass the second that you see it. Anyway, where was I? Oh yeah, I was talking about tattoo artists and other, more conventional artists. Well, when Adrian Lee talks about understanding tattoo as its own medium first and foremost, I have to say that I am going to listen. “You really have to start over again, you have to learn to draw completely again, you have to really humble yourself, which is really hard to do; but if you don’t, you’ll never cross the mediums.” – Adrian Lee Lee really seems to understand the skills that are inherent to being a great tattoo artist. He’s humble enough to learn these skills and hone them despite growing up in a very artistic family. His mother is an artist and his father is a musician, which meant that Adrian had a head start in so many ways in terms of being exposed to originality and the ongoing desire to create. Yet rather than assume that tattooing is simply part of the greater sphere of artistic endeavour, Adrian Lee took the time to understand tattooing for what it truly is and to appreciate it in its own right. And that, I can now see is so vital to being a great tattoo artist, much more so than simply being accepted as an artist by the entire artistic community. In 1995 Adrian Lee opened NewSkool Tattoo Collective, along with his close friend Paco Excel, in San Jose California. NewSkool Tattoo Collective is home to some of the greatest tattoo artists in the world, in my opinion – including Adrian, of course. Have a look at Adrian’s work and believe me, you’ll be blown away. My only complaint about Adrian Lee’s work is that there isn’t more of it on the NewSkool website. Then again, I guess every great artists knows that you always leave ‘em wanting more. Tags: Adrian Lee , Inspired , meet adrian lee! , newskool tattoo collective , paco excel , Pictures , san jose , tattoo artist , Tattoo Artists , tattoo blog artist profile , Tattoo Pictures , Workforce Related posts on Tattoo Blog: What Does It Take? Time for Cartoon. Tattoo Couture Meet Teresa Johnson! Meet Robert Hernandez!
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Dreamt Up Tattoos
You may not have known his name but you’ll know the face. Liev Schreiber has starred in many roles in television and movies. One of his most recent and more popular roles was as Sabertooth in X-Men Origins: Wolverine. His background is very unusual. Once his parents divorced when he was 5 years old, him and his mom moved to New York City. She drove cab to support them but they lived in abandoned buildings. She never let him see color movies. Only the old black and white flicks. Anyway, he wasn’t into tattoos until recently when he had a vivid dream about a specific tattoo design. He dreamt he was in his senior years and his children were grown. He was driving and got a flat. While changing the flat, his sleeve rolls up and there is a tattoo of his childrens names on his arm. His kids were there and saw it and were thrilled. When he woke he thought it would be a great idea to show his love for them. He has experienced vivid dreams before that have been forceful enough to motivate him to act in his real life. He took up scuba diving to mimic the repeated dream he had of being able to fly. He felt that was fairly close to the wonderful sensation he experienced while having the dream. Related posts: Practical Tattoos Safety Tats Ink Not Mink
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