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Outstanding detail

2013-03-26T23:00:00.001-04:00

Ink submitted by Angela from Zeewolde, Netherlands

2013-02-20T19:45:00.000-05:00

Angela shared her tattoos and what they mean to her. This is what she has to say in her own words:

The tattoo is made in elfish language.. the words are love, hope, happiness... because with love u have hope and with that u create happiness. These words are very powerful for me, I get this tattoo in 2011 in curacao.. I was there for a year and this is a symbol that I am a very strong woman and I deserve love, hope, happiness. The artist is man who lives at Curacao and he was very proud to make this special tattoo for me. His name is tattoo Daniel.

Every story has an end but every end in life is a new beginning. I went trough some hard stuff in life but always looked positive and stand up and go on with my life. Its on my leg and I put also a photo from it. It's written in a way so u can read it in the mirror. This one is made by tattoo Byron also located in Curacao.

Rhode Island Tattoo Expo coming in May 11 - 13

2013-02-16T08:17:00.001-05:00

Tattoo aficionados from all over New England will flock to Rhode Island in May for the Rhode Island Tattoo Expo.
While Rhode Island's flowers will be blooming this May, there will be a whole different set of bright colors blooming May 10-12 at the Rhode Island Convention Center.

This year's event includes over 300 Industry renowned as well as celebrity tattoo artists.

Expo hours are from 5pm to 11pm on Friday, 12noon to 11pm on Saturday and 12noon to 6pm on Sunday. Individual tickets as well as three day weekend passes can be purchased either in advance via Ticketmaster or at the Rhode Island Convention Center box office at any time throughout the duration of the event. Single Day Admission is $25.00 per day, per person while Weekend Passes are $50.00 per person for all three days.

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Art by Juan Gatti

2012-12-10T11:32:00.000-05:00

For more info on the Artist go to: http://www.mfilomeno.com/juan-gatti/bio.html?utm_source=Street+Anatomy&utm_campaign=6689734c08-RSS_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&mc_cid=6689734c08&mc_eid=34b8993f33

Conversating with a Tattoo Enthusiast

2012-09-29T21:25:00.000-04:00

One of the greatest things about have a true passion is to come across other people who share the same passion and enthusiast as well. While on the train today, I saw this awesomely cool woman who had her legs tattooed. I had to tell her how great her Ink was. We had a very nice conversation and she mentioned her Brother is a Tattoo Artist in Miami, she praised my tattoos as well. She is currently adding more tattoos and showed me some of the unfinished work on her body, I can tell it will look dope once the work is finished, hopefully I get to see her finish work of art sometime in the future.

2012-09-29T15:41:00.001-04:00

Only the brave can accomplish success.

From Butthole Ink to Knowledge Enlightment

2012-08-20T19:44:00.001-04:00

Last week was very intense and I had the chance to meet awesome people who were really interested in Tattoos and a bit more. I had questions asked and some people asked me to refer them to an artist, obviously I did. In this competitive word it is complicated for some to actually find an artist they can trust, unfortunately some people want to add good pieces of art to their flesh canvas but are not willing to go thru what it takes or simply cannot afford the artist according to them.

Choosing an artist can be a bit frustrating for some while others already know where to go, all that needs to be done is research. Also big news last week was about the girl who got the butthole Inked and I must say she is not the first one doing it. I've known of many people doing that for quite some time, maybe it needed to be stirred a bit. It pleases me to share many things with my followers, things that I come across, I've experienced or had shared to me by many enthusiasts and artists as well. Meetieng people from all around the world have made me learn and evolve many cultural aspects in society when it comes to Body Mod in general.

Last Rites Gallery Upcoming Events.

2012-07-29T10:39:00.000-04:00

NEW YORK, NY (October 1st, 2011) — Last Rites Gallery presents The Carnival Of Death, new works by Laurie Lipton, in what will be her first solo show at the gallery.

A master of graphite, Laurie Lipton’s detailed drawings explore the passages of life and the portal into death. With technical prowess, she approaches her subject matter with a unique blend of both elegance and dark humor. Influenced by Día de los Muertos iconography, this exhibit runs just prior to The Day Of The Dead, commemorating the holiday by which it was inspired.

“I became fascinated by the contrast between the Day Of The Dead festival in Mexico and my experience of my mother's death. My parents were atheists. We had no ceremony, no goodbyes, no "closure". My father instructed the hospital to cremate my mother and dispose of her ashes. She was gone, disappeared, zapped out of existence. I was left with Nothing... literally and metaphysically. Friends & family treated my mother's death like an embarrassment. They awkwardly murmured Hallmark platitudes before slinking uneasily away. Death is as forbidden a topic in modern society as sex was in Victorian England.

When I visited Mexico in order to see The Day Of The Dead festival some years later, I couldn't help feeling envious of their approach to mortality. Families gathered on graves and picnicked, whole villages turned up with food for households in mourning. Death was treated as normal, even silly. Candied skulls grinned in their hundreds and skeletons danced in a fair-ground atmosphere. I decided to rebel against my heritage and create drawings inspired by the mood and atmosphere of the Mexicans. I decided to get in-touch with my bare bones. My culture runs from death, screaming. We worship youth, beauty and the illusion that we have all the time in the world. We frantically face-lift and botox, and throw pills, creams and money at death. We fool ourselves into thinking that death only happens to other people & only losers die. Skulls always look like they're laughing. Maybe the joke is on us?”
-Laurie Liption

About The Artist:
Laurie Lipton was born in New York and began drawing at the age of four. She was the first person to graduate from Carnegie-Mellon University in Pennsylvania with a Fine Arts Degree in Drawing (with honours). She has lived in Holland, Belgium, Germany,France and London and has recently moved back to the States after 35 years abroad. Her work has been exhibited extensively throughout Europe and the USA.

Lipton was inspired by the religious paintings of the Flemish School. She tried to teach herself how to paint in the style of the 17th century Dutch Masters and failed. When traveling around Europe as a student, she began developing her very own peculiar drawing technique building up tone with thousands of fine cross-hatching lines like an egg tempera painting. "It's an insane way to draw", she says, "but the resulting detail and luminosity is worth the amount of effort".

House of Addixion will be taking part in Coliseum Tattoo Expo.

2012-06-27T09:31:00.001-04:00

The event will take place from July 24-27 at Nassau Coliseum.

House of Addixion will have a booth at the event, and several artists will be working the three-day extravaganza. Vendors will be doing implants, body piercings, and there will be a suspension show as well.

House of Addixion, located at 2560 Hempstead Turnpike in East Meadow, has been open since Feb. 18.

Body Integrity Identity Disorder

2012-06-22T14:30:00.000-04:00

Body Integrity Identity Disorder is when a person believes was meant to be born without one or more limbs. Many people seek therapy in order to try to eradicate such thoughts.

Most people suffering from BIID seek help any possible way they can and many people have gone as far as applying self mutilation to the limb they believe shouldn't be there so badly to the point were it has to be amputated.

Going that far is they only way they can achieve what they want and believe in order to live and feel normal in society.

Due to the controversial practice, there is none publicly recognized practitioner who performs such type of procedures.

Eros and Thanatos Art

2012-05-20T14:23:00.001-04:00

Yesterday I took time to vist the Eros and Thanatos art exhibit in Downtown Manhattan and I must say I was really impressed by the art display.

It was a unique experience where anyone who get the chance to see had a clearer understanding of human nature on a deeper level.

The complexity of the human being can be appreciated thru this style of photograpy.

More photos of this art exhibit can be seen on the Facebook Fan Page album.

The exhibit will run until today Sunday May 20th 2012

Unbelievable Modification (but true)

2012-05-20T13:48:00.000-04:00

Thinking I already seen everything and nothing would impress me I cam across this photo. I have seen many styles of scrotum modification but as you can see this individual went to the extreme. It has the whole package in it including the ass crack modified as well with some kind of a gap in between the cheeks. Enjot the photo as well.

The Outstanding Work of Marco Antonio Morales

2012-05-09T02:20:00.000-04:00

Marco Antonio Morales from The Bronx, NYC was born and raised in Mexico and has a great passion for traditional art. At the Urban Ink Tattoo Convention he has won 3 first place and one second place. He has been tattooing for four years.

Marco Antonio Morales can be contacted by Calling 646-623-5758

Last Rites Gallery Announcement

2012-04-23T00:22:00.000-04:00

Paul Booth: Cruciatus Aeternum Pop-Up Show Viewing Parties: Friday May 18th & Saturday May 19th, 10pm - 4am Last Rites Gallery presents the homecoming of Cruciatus Aeternum, Paul Booth's collection of works for the Giger Museum. Painter, tattooist and entrepreneur Paul Booth has become an internationally recognized figure and a pioneer in gaining mainstream recognition for the dark arts movement. Paul’s acclaimed retrospective, which ran from November through April 2012 at the H.R. Giger Museum in Switzerland, now makes it’s way back to New York where it will be displayed for one weekend only at Last Rites. The show presents an evolution of his artwork over the past 10 years- in paint, mixed media, and tattoo.

To be placed on the preview list for these shows, please email info@lastritesgallery.com

Last Rites Gallery 511 W 33rd Street, NYC 212.529.0666 http://www.lastritesgallery.com

Third Electric City Tattoo Convention

2012-04-22T07:53:00.001-04:00

The Hilton will host the Electric City Tattoo Convention Friday through Sunday, April 27 to 29.
Eighty-six artists from "as far away as Utah and South Carolina" and as close as Philadelphia and New Jersey will be tattooing at the convention, held April 27 to 29, and while other activities will be offered throughout the weekend.

What: Electric City Tattoo Convention

Where: Hilton Scranton Hotel and Conference Center, 100 Adams Ave., Scranton

When: April 27-29, times vary

Cost: Single day $15, weekend $40, two day pass $25

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Last Rites Gallery invite you to Dark Pop 4 (opening 3/3)

2012-02-29T16:25:00.000-05:00

Check the online preview for Dark Pop by going to Dark Pop 4

(For purchases & inquiries, please contact: info@lastritesgallery.com)

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I want to thank everyone

2012-02-24T15:54:00.000-05:00

I want to thank all the followers on this Blog for all the support given all this time. I also encourage everyone to keep spreading the voice and to continue following all postings and as well all short messages on Twitter, Facebook and MySpace as well.

Remember that everyone is welcomed to be part of this by promoting their future events, specials, skills, artwork, etc. on Facebook as well, and also let all your colleages, customers, family and friends to follow on Facebook.

Remember to send emails to: InkedPlus@Live.com with a short bio and photos of your work, Ink and everything else regarding Body Modification you wish to share.

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Johanna

West Texas Tattoo Convention

2012-02-24T04:07:00.001-05:00

The third annual West Texas Tattoo Convention this weekend at the McNease Convention Center.
Artists include Richard Stell, Oliver Peck, Tony Hundahl, Daniel Abrigo, Matt Arriola, Mike Wilson and others from Los Angeles, New York, Austin and even Rome. Tickets at the door are $18.50 for a daily pass and $30 for a weekend pass.
The convention lasts from 2 to 11 p.m. today, noon to 11 p.m. on Saturday and noon to 8 p.m. on Sunday. The Deadhorse will host an after-party each night downtown at 210 S. Chadbourne St.
More than 50 booths will be stuffed full of jewelry, artwork, T-shirts, toys and other tattoo-themed merchandise. Patrons with tattoos can enter contests in different categories to strut their ink.
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Share your Ink with me and The World.

2012-01-25T20:14:00.000-05:00

If you have great artwork on your body and want to share it with the rest of the world send me your pics along with your short bio explaining what they mean to you.

If youre a Body Modification artist share your specialty as well, anything goes. Send your good quality photos to InkedPlus@Live.com (Don't forget the short bio). By emailing the photos you're giving permission for them to be posted.

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2011-12-20T22:54:00.002-05:00

Just a few of the best Tattoo Artwork found on the web.

2011-11-28T20:25:00.002-05:00

This amazing artwork was created by an artist known as Timmy. His skills shows dedication and experience. His work speaks for itself, pure eye candy.

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Inkin the Valley Tattoo Convention.

2011-11-05T20:26:00.001-04:00

This year's Inkin the Valley Tattoo Convention and sideshow gathering kicked off on Friday in Wilkes-Barre.

This year's event honors the man behind it all, Franko Kossa, who started the Inkin the Valley Convention and sideshow gathering almost 20 years ago.

Friends and family want to keep Franko's dream alive by keeping the show alive. The show goes until 11 p.m. Sunday at the Woodlands Inn and Resort in Wilkes-Barre.

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Cool Tattoos Spotted on the Web.

2011-11-05T11:15:00.002-04:00