Kiefer Sutherland’s life tattoos

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Apr 2, 2009, 9:30 GMT

Kiefer Sutherland says his tattoos are "like a disease".

The ’24′ star marks any important events in his life with a new piece of body art, and although he sometimes regrets the inkings he generally sees them as a "nice map of life".

He said: "I have a lot of tattoos – it’s kind of disease. You get the first one and then if it matters to you, you get more.

"I got my first tattoo when I was 16 and had just left home. I was really scared so a couple of friends and I got tattoos as a bonding thing. From then on, anytime I went through something in my life that mattered to me I had this desire to make a tattoo out of it.

"I have a lot. There are times when it is difficult. When I work I have them covered up and sometimes see a picture of myself when I had none and think maybe I shouldn’t have had any. But most of the time it’s a nice map for myself about the journey of my life."

Kiefer – who has a reputation for partying hard and has spent time in prison for drink driving charges – claims he has now curbed his wild ways, and credits his young grandson for being a calming influence.

Despite his love for the youngster – the son of his step-daughter Michelle Kath – the actor says four-year-old Hamish looks "like a failed boxer".

Kiefer added to Britain’s Daily Mirror newspaper: "His name is Hamish Adam Kiefer Sinclair and he’s a train wreck. He already looks like a failed boxer. He falls down a lot and he gets cut up and he’s just beautiful.

"He’s one of the great pleasures in my life".

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Video: ‘Bucket list’ man and wife get tattoos

by Sarah Marshall

Would you get a tattoo if your partner asked you to? Sue Mitcheson has had a permanent paw print tattooed on to her arm at the request of her husband who is completing a “bucket list” – a wish list of things to do before he “kicks the bucket”.

Ian Mitcheson, 42, has terminal cancer and, inspired by the 2007 film the Bucket List, is on a mission to achieve the things he wants to while he can.

One of his wishes was to get a tattoo – and he managed to persuade his wife to join him.

The Mitchesons, who live in Hawkinge with their six cats, were inspired by their furry friends in their choice of design.

The couple were tattooed by twin brothers Ben and Sam Stewart, of Ashford Custom Tattoo, Queen Street, who donated their time and expertise after the strange request from the Pilgrim’s Hospice, which supports the couple and is helping Mr Mitcheson achieve his bucket list.

Click on the video above to watch them go under the needle at http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kol08/article/default.asp?article_id=59904

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Inking Her Own Story One Tattoo at a Time

“I’m not a rocket surgeon,” says Katherine von Drachenberg, unaware that she has mangled the popular expression. “I know I can be smarter, but I’m pretty good,” she says in a husky voice, shaking her long, black hair. Then, to punctuate her goofy declaration, she switches on a megawatt smile.

The tattoo artist and star of the reality-TV series LA Ink, a slinky, wild thing from the edge, holds the centre of a Toronto hotel lounge. She has landed here temporarily to promote High Voltage Tattoo, a hybrid book that includes tips on getting a tattoo and caring for one as well as a mini-biography and tattography – behind-the-ink stories about her own, and some of those the artist has created on others.

With the appearance of a fearsome comic-book superhero in low-slung gold lamé leggings, black leather, thigh-high platform boots and a midriff-baring top and vest, Kat von D, as she is known, wears her tattoos of roses, skulls and portraits (among other things) like armour against the world.

“The ‘aware’ on my hand,” the 27-year-old says, pointing to a tattoo of the word, “came in totally handy the other day. …

 “It’s hard to stay positive sometimes … I am reminded to reassess a situation and try to do everything with love, you know?” she explains, turning her star-spangled alabaster sculpture of a face from a profile to a full-frontal assault of other-worldly beauty.

But if her name and looks suggest a castle-dwelling Goth warrior capable of wicked pleasures – she put a small tattoo under her chin so people would have something to look at as she downed shots of tequila – she is also, underneath all the coverings, sweet.

She’s girlish in her desire to explain herself. She seems intent on proving, just as she did to her strict, religious parents, that she is just an ordinary girl, despite the inks on her skin.

“I was in a constant struggle to prove myself to my dad. He just thought I was hanging out with bikers and not saving my money. I was, like, ‘Dad, I am a good person.’ The tattooing thing got in the way,” she says ruefully, arching her blackened eyebrows.

Her Argentinean family settled in Colton, Calif., on the outskirts of Los Angeles after living in Mexico, where she was born. Her father followed in the family tradition of medicine. Education and classical musical training – two hours of rigorous practice a day – were paramount for her and her two siblings.

But at 14, she fell in love with punk music and a 16-year-old boy, James, who had a sky-high Mohawk, tattoos and a penchant for black eyeliner. She dropped out of school and hopped a Greyhound with him when her parents forbade her to see him. Her first tattoo, a J on her ankle, which she still has, commemorates the love she didn’t think she could live without.

Three months later, she returned home, leaving James behind but having acquired a new infatuation. At 16, rather than return to high school, she began working in a series of tattoo shops to apprentice and develop her style as an artist. By 2005, she was well known enough to be invited to join The Learning Channel’s breakout reality show hit, Miami Ink.

Fired because of mounting tensions on the show after the second season, she was also drinking heavily. In her book, she writes about getting a large tattoo, Mi Vida Loca (Spanish for My Crazy Life), across her upper back after drinking a bottle of tequila. She prides herself on her wild ways. At 22, she had married a fellow tattoo artist, Oliver Peck, after knowing him for only two months. “I do as I feel,” she explains.

In 2007, unhappy with her life, she returned to L.A. to be near her family, she writes. She sobered up, left her husband and opened her own shop, High Voltage Tattoo – a space of red floors and yellow walls that she calls “my church.” In her stripper platform footwear, she also strode into the starring role of LA Ink, a spinoff offered after her departure from the original.

She quickly became a fixture on red carpets and in the gossip magazines. After a romance with Alex “Orbi” Orbison, a drummer and the son of the legendary Roy Orbison, she started dating Nikki Sixx, the multiply divorced 50-year-old bassist for Motley Crue and father of four. Not one for understatement in clothing, hairstyle or words, Mr. Sixx describes her as “wall-to-wall heavy metal, a B-52 bomber dropping nuclear F-bombs on full-tilt boogie.”

Her exposure increased when she launched a Kat von D line of cosmetics with retail chain Sephora last year, marketing it as “old-Hollywood glamour with an L.A. vibe.”

The fame has brought a scrutiny she doesn’t enjoy, however. “We don’t think fame is a good thing,” she says of her family, including her sister and brother, who both work for her. “We come from very private lives. We’ve had stalkers before. But it’s a sacrifice I’m willing to make for the ability to do what I love.”

It is often pointed out to her that her work is about vanity, youth and a passing trend, but she valiantly defends it. “Tattooing will never go away. It’s like art.” She has no fears about the eventual wrinkling of her canvas, either. (Eventually, she wants a full body suit of tattoos.)

“People always say, ‘Imagine her when she’s 80,’” she says, adopting a whiney voice as she screws up her nose. “But I look forward to my 40s and 50s and 60s. In my 80s, I think I’ll look like an old gypsy woman. I’m going to play the accordion and have a hairless cat and live in a castle and have blurry tattoos and lots of stories to tell.”

Ms. von D is a cauldron of contradictions. Just read her body. There are portraits of her parents, who divorced three years ago, and her siblings, alongside profanities. The approval-seeking daughter who often worries what others say about her has “the motto of my life” – an acronym for “Does It Look Like I Give a Fuck?” – written on the outside of her right hand. She does not seek attention, she asserts. Her flashy clothes, makeup and tattoos are “a form of self-expression.” She is aware of the irony that her art, which is highly personal, is drawn on a public billboard for all to see and comment on. When photographers expect her to wear tattoo-revealing clothing, she gets upset, she says. “I’m like, this is not for you. It’s for me.”

More rich and layered than a character in a novel, she is a charmingly strange, marked creature with a heart of gold, full of sweet sentiments, bold declarations and glaring malapropisms.

“I think it’s just like a rosary or a crucifix,” she says of her tattoos’ powerful reminders. “It’s so easy to get disfocused,” she says. “You know?”

Sarah Hampson From Monday’s Globe and Mail  March 23, 2009 at 2:10 AM EDT

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Janis Joplin
Janis Lyn Joplin born on January 19, 1943 was unassailable one of the biggest if not the biggest female rock star idol in the history. Janis’s nickname was Pearl. Somewhere in the 60′s she buried the old Janis Lyn and started the second part of her life as Pearl. "I’m tired of being Janis, call me Pearl" she said. Not only Janis Joplin but her wrist tattoo as well are still a subject of imagination to many.

Janis Joplin’s Wrist Tattoo
Her wrist tattoo is not only a symbol of the legend Janis Joplin still is but also a symbol for the liberation of women. The design represents a Florentine bracelet and was placed on her outer wrist. The tattoo is black, with a mix of another color.

The exact colors are difficult to determine because of the fact that there are only a few black and white photos of the design available. A Florentine bracelet is a historic piece of jewelry. Fifteenth century century Florentine goldsmiths engraved metal with a chisel and filled up the engraved ornaments with a compound made of lead, sulfur and silver. The result was a highly contrasting very visible design.

Just like Janis ,one of the first famous wearers of a wrist tattoo in modern pop culture, being very visible and contrasting.Janis Joplin said this about her tattoo: "I wanted some decoration. See, the one on my wrist is for everybody; the one on my tit is for me and my friends." She paused and chuckled, "Just a little treat for the boys, like icing on the cake."

Lyle Tuttle
Lyle Tuttle born in 1931 is one of the biggest legends in the tattooing industry. He started his tattooing career in 1949. Tuttle has had a great positive influence into taking tattooing from underground to mainstream.

The great artist tattooed the famous design on Janis’s wrist in his shop on Seventh Street in San Francisco. When asked for his explanation for the fact that tattoos gained popularity in the 1950′s he replied: "Women’s liberation! One hundred percent women’s liberation!" Women were free to get a tattoo if they wanted.

This development resulted in Tuttle tattooing almost nothing but women and changed the perspective tattooing was in. "Women made tattooing a softer and kinder art form." Tuttle said. Lyle Tuttle retired from tattooing in 1990.

Janis Joplin’s Wrist Tattoo as a Symbol of Female Power.
Tuttle’s most well known clients are pop stars Janis Joplin and Cher. These are both women who are known for being strong. Their tattoos have certainly contributed to image. Joplin is said to brake that male barrier.

She made women stronger, more assertive and self confident. That must be one of the reasons the Florentine bracelet design is a very popular design for a wrist tattoo for women until today.On October 4, 1970 Janis Joplin died on her hotel room as a result of a heroin overdose.

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When it comes to picking a thigh tattoo, or leg tattoos that you want, there are little tips that you need to be aware of. Without this knowledge, over 85% of guys and gals will continue bumping into outdated websites that post only the most generic, cookie cutter artwork.

Here’s the real deal on locating fresh, original thigh tattoo designs and quality drawn leg tattoos.

If you didn’t get the hint, everything revolves around how you start "searching" for artwork.

Most will do it the wrong way, which leads so many people into an alternative world of generic junk thrown everywhere.

If you do it the right way, you’ll surely be rewarded with the websites that really do like to post the most amazing artwork and never plaster their database with cookie cutter stuff. It all depends on how comfortable you are with getting a generic thigh tattoo, or some cookie cutter leg tattoos.

So many people regret getting inked with generic artwork, so I assume you want to find good, fresh, quality artwork. Here’s how you do it.

First, you need to forget about using search engines. Stay away from them like they have the plague.

In fact, this is the number one reason why people get led straight to the generic laced galleries. It’s the main factor by a wide margin.

Only use them if you want to see one generic thigh tattoo collection after another and tons of generic leg tattoos.

Next, you will need an alternative way to look for good artwork. I know just the tool to use. You need to use forums.

Large forums to be exact. Not only will you finally be able to see what "real" thigh tattoo designs look like, and "real" leg tattoos look like, but you will also be able to locate the hidden galleries that have them.

The way you do this is by stepping inside of the archive section of any large forum you come across.

Most will have gigantic archives, which always have loads of past topics on various tattoo subjects. These archives are golden, because the topics are loads with inside info, such as the websites where other people have uncovered truly amazing artwork.

All it takes is a little bit of reading and browsing, which is nothing compared to the time you’d be wasting with search engines. Like I said, if this is too much for you, search engines wile always be there to give you generic thigh tattoo design sand cookie cutter leg tattoos. It’s that simple.

There are so many original thigh tattoo designs you’re missing out on, but there are also loads of generic leg tattoos that you shouldn’t even waste your time looking at.

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Intricacies of the Henna Tattoo

Many people want a tattoo but find themselves either uncertain as to whether or not they want their body decorated permanently or they do not want to undergo the pain associated with tattoo machines.

A henna tattoo is a great alternative to the more mainstream tattooing and it is not permanent. This ancient art form has become much more mainstream thanks to a revival in Indian and Asian influenced designs.

Have you ever looked closely at a henna design? The attention to detail is simply amazing. These designs are rich and vibrant with color. Artists that create these designs are always proud to show you there work. Just request to see a portfolio of designs and the artist is more than happy to show off their beautiful work. You can also choose from one of these designs and have in tattooed on any part of your body, although the most common body parts fro henna are hands and feet.

One of the benefits of Henna is that it is a natural product. As such there is a great leeway for experimentation in design. Traditional designs do not have to be used and there are many kits available that include design patterns. Tattoo removal is simply the skin replenishing the cells and forcing the dye out of the body. There are tattoo studios that do offer permanent designs that resemble the henna tattoo. These tattoos are put into place with the typical tattoo machines but use a red dye that will remain permanent.

A note of caution concerning henna is the use of a product labeled as "black henna" or an indigo. The natural does not come in dark shades. The dark colors are actually made by combining henna with a chemical. There can be very harsh side effects such as skin blistering. As with any product, even a natural one, there can be allergic reactions. This is particularly true if the individual has a rare genetic condition called a G6PD deficiency. In large doses the dye molecule in henna can be fatal. If it is unknown whether or not henna will cause an allergic reaction it is best to do a small skin test.

A properly applied design is a creation of great beauty and intricacy. The delicate lines and swirls have long been a fascination upon the female’s skin. Thanks to more and more celebrities embracing Eastern culture, the influence has reached far into Western ideas and images of exotic beauty and continues to enjoy a rise in popularity.

Author: John Johnston  So, there you have it. Now that you’ve been given a few different ways to improve your Henna tattoo design, the next step is up to you. Take this information and make use of it. http://www.virtuowl.com/tattoo-store/laser-tattoo-removal.php  Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=John_Johnston

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Pros And Cons Of Wrist Tattoos

Wrist tattoos, like all other tattoos go back thousands years ago. A few hundred years ago sailors were the first to have star wrist tattoos. Many sailors were superstitious and the nautical star on their wrist symbolized the North star which was meant to guide them on their journeys and to find the way home.

Later on the star wrist tattoo symbolism evolved into a metaphor for finding your way in life. In the 50′s and 60′s of the previous century wrist tattoos were a way of expressing someone was gay or lesbian. Nowadays the wrist tattoo has become mainstream. There is no link any more to being gay or lesbian.

At present wrist tattoos come in all kinds of types. Stars, tribal bands, hearts, butterflies, letters or words in all kinds of languages like Sanskrit, Hebrew, Arabic and so on. The wrist is a cool place to get a tattoo on. Your tattoo will be more in sight than the average tattoo on an upper arm or leg. Because of the location it is important to be absolutely sure about your decision. Below are a few things to keep in mind when deciding to get your wrist inked.

Why the wrist is a cool place to get a tattoo on:
You can easily hide your tattoo by wearing a bracelet or watch. (or long sleeves)
They are in plain sight most of the time so you can show them very easy. This way your wrist tattoo is a means to express yourself with a particular design that fits your personality.
They usually are cheaper to get because they are smaller.
The wrist is an ideal area for a small tattoo. Most other locations on the body demand larger tattoos.
Your tattoo will give you much joy because you can look at it all the time. This is why words like a mantra or motto are great ideas for wrist tattoos. Your inked wrist will inspire you or remind you of something important in your life constantly.

Things to keep in mind when having a wrist tattoo:

They might fade away sooner because the wrist area is liable to influences like the weather. So after a period of time touch ups might be necessary.
It seems getting a tattoo on your wrist is a little more painful then on most other body parts. The skin is close to the bone on the inside of the arm and the wrist tissue isn’t very dense. So in theory getting tattooed on the wrist will be more painful. In fact many people say the pain was the same or even less so it’s just personal.
Because the wrist area is used and exposed a lot the healing of a wrist tattoo will probably take a little longer.
In some situations you’ll need to hide your tattoo, for example when applying for a job.

By: Tim van Lint  Article Directory: http://www.articledashboard.com  Mike van Lint has gathered photo’s and useful info about wrist tattoos wrist on his wrist tattoo designs Squidoo lens.

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The History Of The Dragons And Why Dragon Tattoos Are So Popular

According to the Webster-Merriam Dictionary, the word dragon is Middle English, from Anglo-French dragun, from Latin dracon.

The definition of dragon is: A mythical animal usually represented as a monstrous winged and scaly serpent with a crested head and enormous claws.
Or someone who is formidable

The many depictions of dragons are incredibly diverse and complex. No other creature in mythology has appeared in so many cultures from such remote parts of the world!

Many of us think of dragons as a terrifying beast. However, the Eastern dragons are portrayed as good, kind, ancient and intelligent. The Asian Dragons have the most recorded history in the world, especially in China going back thousands of years.

The Difference between the Eastern Dragons:

Chinese dragons have all five toes. The Chinese believe that all dragons began from China. They believed that as the dragons flew south, they began to lose their toes. The farther the dragons flew, the more toes they lost. So, Korean dragons have four toes, and Japanese dragons have three.

Korean dragons have four toes. The Koreans believe that when the dragons leave Korea and go north to China, they begin to gain toes. When the dragons leave Korea and go north to Japan, they begin to lose toes.

Japanese dragons have three toes. The Japanese thought all dragons originated from Japan. They also believed that when the dragons leave Japan and head north, they gain toes. The farther the dragons went, the more toes they gained. This is why the other dragons have more toes. The Japanese believed the breath of dragons could turn into clouds, which could produce rain.

But here’s the kicker, unlike most types of dragon, most of the Eastern Dragons have no wings!

The Western Dragon

The Western dragons or medieval dragons have a more ferocious and primitive appearance. They often look like giant lizards with long tails and a pair of wings. While the dragons are thought of as calculating and thoughtful monsters, they have also been viewed as mindless beasts.

We think of dragons as having talons, fangs, breathing fire, scaly skins, and red eyes in our drawings and paintings. The Western Dragons were also known to have huge hoards of gold and jewels hidden in their lairs.

Early Christianity condemned the ancient, benevolent and malevolent serpent deities. As a matter of fact, in Christian art, the dragon is a symbol of the pagan religion and was often drawn as overpowered by the spirit of the holy figures of Christianity.

The Vikings had figures of dragons on the prow of their boats. The dragons on the ships were believed to bestow sharp eyesight and craftiness to the Viking warriors. The Welsh flag has a red dragon on it and the dragon is their national symbol.

Why are Dragon Tattoos so popular today?

Dragons are a classic choice for a tattoo design and they are one of the more popular mythological creatures picked for inking.

Dragons are depicted as powerful, wise and free. Their legend is always cloaked in magic and mythical realm. They come from the tops of sacred Japanese mountains and the bottom of the deepest seas around Greece.

Dragons have been drawn in a wide variety of forms because of their popular appeal. Today’s tattoo designers have taken the art of the dragon to amazing new levels. Whether you want a traditional dragon tattoo or one with a cutting-edge, modern look you will find an incredible gallery of amazing images to choose from.

Tattoo artists have paid extra attention to creating images of dragons because they look great on the skin. They can be in color, or black & white. Dragon tattoos can wrap around the body and flatter the contours of the body. Dragon tattoos can be designed as tribal, Celtic or jade designs. The dragon tattoo may appear with wings or fire breathing or not.

Ancient Dragon lore and illustrations have inspired many of us to select a dragon tattoo because that design represents how we feel about ourselves — powerful, ferocious, and free…

By: Becky McClure  Article Directory: http://www.articledashboard.com  Becky McClure believes that the most important word after you make the decision to get inked is ‘Patience!’ Pick the right tattoo design. Pick the right location on you. And pick the best artist you can find for your new body art.   www.dream-tattoo-design.com

Here are more articles on the fascinating world of dragon tattoos.

1001 Japanese Tattoos: The African Tattoos   Other than a 5000 year old man recently discovered in ice the first evidence of tattoos leads back to mummies in Egypt.

Tribal Tattoos Make a Good Choice of Body Art  There are different tribal tattoo designs but Scorpio, phoenix and dragon are common designs, so why not try out something new this time. 

Girl Tattoos: Popular Tattoo Designs for Girls   There are a lot of different dragons to choose from, including the mythical dragon and ancient Chinese dragon. Dragons are great on the chest for males and the back for females.

Dragon Tattoo Designs  Among all the creatures and beasts tied to myth and fantastical belief, dragon tattoo designs are by far the greatest in demand. Winged or unwinged, Eastern or Western, feared or revered.

Japanese Tattoos: The Case for Dragon Tattoo Designs  Dragon tattoo designs are a creature much revered. On one hand, the Eastern dragon is understood to represent the characteristics of courage, honor, and strength. Seen as divine protector.

8 Most Popular Tattoo Designs Revealed   Dragon tattoos come in two main forms: the Eastern dragon and the Western dragon. The Eastern dragon is a protective ally. It brings water, signals fertility and ensures protection.

Tattoo Designs – Dragon Tattoo Design   From eastern to western these majestic creatures symbolizes different meanings to different races. That’s why Dragon designs either done in black ink or in vibrant colored pigments.

Chinese Symbol Dragon  Chinese dragon tattoos have always been and will always be tremendously popular. At one time, they were considered to be the realms of the mafia and other criminals.

Japanese Tattoos  So you’ve decided that you want a Japanese tattoo. Congratulations. You’ve chosen a style of body art that’s rich with symbolism and has links to ancient.   

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