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LA Ink is an American reality show on TLC that follows the events of the High Voltage Tattoo
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About LA Ink
2011-01-27 09:29:00
LA Ink is an American reality show on TLC that follows the events of the High Voltage Tattoo (and, later in the series, American Electric) tattoo studios in Los Angeles, California. The spin-off of TLC's Miami Ink, it premiered on August 7, 2007.  BackgroundAfter leaving the hit program Miami Ink because of a dispute with her fellow cast members, Kat Von D moved back to Los Angeles to open her own tattoo shop and was offered a spin off show. Initially, she hired her close friend Pixie Acia  to be the shop manager, and her good friend Corey Miller as the tattoo artist. After considering many more artists for the job, Von D hired Hannah Aitchison and Kim Saigh to work for her as well. The cameras follow her as she opens the shop, while capturing everything that unfolds in betw...
 
L.A. Ink Pictures: Kat's Tattoo Process
2011-01-27 09:22:00
You’ve seen the show, marveled at the artwork, and wondered, "How do they do that?" Scroll through this gallery for the step-by-step process on making a tattoo, demonstrated by L.A. Ink’s very own Kat Von D!Creating tattoos is a skilled art. The basic supplies include gloves, disinfectant, ink, and tattoo needle, which attaches to a foot-pedaled machine that pumps the ink through the needle into the skin.When clients come into Kat’s parlor, they first work through the design concept. In this photograph, from Season 2, Episode 12, Kat talks with Staind frontman Aaron Lewis about what he wants in his tattoo.After Aaron makes his decision, Kat begins by carefully shaving, cleaning and disinfecting the location of the intended tattoo. Then, she will trace the outline using an imprint of ...
 
Miami Ink : Kat Von D Tattoo
2011-01-25 09:48:00
Kat Von D is the husky voiced star of hit reality show LA Ink.  Set in her West Hollywood studio ‘High Voltage Tattoo’, the series has become TLC’s most popular show ever broadcast and has helped bring the tattoo culture to a much wider audience.  Kat began her television career as the only female artist on original show, Miami Ink.  After a now legendary falling out with fellow cast member Ami James, Kat left to return to her beloved Hollywood and was approached to star in LA Ink, a show which has now overtaken its competitor in popularity and ratings.Despite her success Kat has faced criticism from fellow artists and tattoo enthusiasts who claim she has glamourized the business in order to promote her show and various other business endeavors.  Regardless of wha...
 
Marilyn Manson Body Art Tattoo
2011-01-25 09:39:00
Brian Hugh Warner was born on January 5, 1969 in Canton, Ohio, the only child of Barb (née Wyer) and Hugh Warner. He is of German descent on his father's side, and is a 4th cousin twice removed of Conservative commentator Pat Buchanan. As a child, he attended his mother's Episcopalian church, though his father was Catholic. Manson attended Heritage Christian School from first grade to tenth grade where he experienced traumatic brainwashing at the hands of his Christian pedagogues by way of their apocalyptic biblical narratives. Ultimately, out of fear, this led to his own personal rebellion against Christianity, and religious conformity in general. In a quote from Manson's autobiography The Long Hard Road Out of Hell, he states: "I was thoroughly terrified by the idea of the end of the wo...
 
Men Tattoo Idea
2011-01-25 09:25:00
It is essential to put in a lot of thought if one wishes to have a permanent tattoo made on the body. Firstly one needs to take into consideration the acceptability of a particular design in the society as well as in a person’s career. For e.g., tattooing is not accepted in corporate culture and is often looked down upon. Secondly, certain designs and symbols may create controversy or hurt feeling of certain community. Lastly, one may even get bored of a certain tattoo after some time. One may argue that tattoo removal is possible anytime, however, one should remember that it is a painful and expensive process. If you wish to avoid all this, it is better to go for a design that is decent, socially accepted, yet creative and different. Here are some unique tattoos for men.Unique Tattoos D...
 
Come on And Check Out The Cutest Star Tattoos
2011-01-25 09:17:00
Star tattoos are very meaningful as well as easy to make if you want to get a tattoo for the first time. Getting just one star doesn’t always look very great. If it has a combination with some other unique design like a name or clouds, then single stars are preferred but not otherwise. Wouldn’t it be great if you got a trail of small star tattoos behind the big one to make it look like it is a falling star? Stars are beautiful to look at and they symbolize eternity. Stars are known to be immortal and never ending. They twinkle through time lines without stopping every night. Tattoos on the other hand, also symbolize permanence, thus getting a star tattoo can be a unique idea on it’s own. There are myths which say, that when loved ones die, they become stars and look down on you every...
 
Check Out The Different Tattoo Idea
2011-01-25 09:01:00
Tattoos have been around for thousands of years. Body art is a beautiful way to express one's artistic sensitivities. However, when choosing a tattoo, it is important that you make a very careful decision. While it is possible to remove a tattoo, it is a complicated process. For this reason, most pieces will remain on your body forever.You want to choose a tattoo design that speaks to your unique nature. In order to make the most educated choice, it is important to understand all of the different traditions that persist in this art form. If you are aware of a variety of style options, you will be able to select a tattoo that best represents your personality. At the same time, an intelligent tattoo choice will impress other fans of the craft. Let's take a look at some of the more popular ta...
 
Check Out My Tattoo Removal
2011-01-25 08:48:00
Tattoos can be artwork for the body. An expression of who you are and an extension of your personality. Often referred to as body art, it's a popular accessory to boost your sense of style. That is of-course, unless you change your mind. The trouble with tattoos is they are indeed permanent.There are different reasons to have a tattoo removed. Perhaps it was an impulse decision you've come to regret. Maybe the workmanship was substandard and you are not happy with the results. Possibly, the name of the special someone you had forever etched to your skin, is no longer in the picture.Whatever your reason, the good news is, there are a few different methods to have your tattoo removed.Many clinics use lasers to penetrate the tattoo and break up the ink. This will take several sessions for com...
 
Checking Out On Tribal Tattoos
2011-01-25 08:38:00
A tribal tattoo is quite an extreme tattoo; it is a black design that is usually applied to the upper arm or back. The original wearers of tribal tattoos used the designs to show their status within their community, it served a purpose to warn others of their rank. This is obviously no longer the case; however it is worth taking the time to understand the importance of the tribal tattoo before having one done.Taking the time to understand the culture and history of a tribal tattoo, shows a level of respect to a civilisation that has long passed. Although, that being said we no longer look at a person’s tattoos to establish their success as a hunter. Nevertheless, it is important that the original inspiration remains.Keeping in touch with the original style, yet adding more modern touches...
 
Different Tattooing
2011-01-25 08:28:00
There are many different tattooing techniques, both for the design and how the tattoo is put on your skin. Different tattooing techniques differ from artist to artist. Sometimes you can request certain types of ink and some artists use different types of ink needles. Some artists prefer outlines or black and white pictures while other prefer to do portraits and such.There are many different tattooing techniques across the country, but one thing you must always remember is to only trust a professional tattoo artist doing your tattoos. Some less experienced "wanna be" artists claim they can give you a tattoo with other home made machines besides the normal tattoo gun, like a hair clipper, but DO NOT listen. These techniques are not safe, they are not sanitary and they are not the same qualit...
 
 
 
 
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