Removable Ink Not Allowed in Miami Ink Tattoo Shop
by Groshan Fabiola
New York based Freedom-2 Inc. has recently developed a new technology that makes the removal of tattoos much easier. This may come off as good news for those who want the art off their bodies, but for those who value the permanent nature of tattoos see this innovation as a complete insult. Take for example Ana Gonzales, an employee at the featured tattoo shop in TLC's reality series, Miami Ink.
"If you hate your tattoo cover it up but at least you've given the artist the benefit of the doubt," Gonzalez said in a CTV.ca telephone interview from Miami, Florida. Ana Gonzales is a secretary and personal assistant to the tattoo artists who regularly appear on Miami Ink.
"If you're going to get a tattoo, get a tattoo. If you don't, then get henna," she added.
Removable ink, the new creation of Freedom-2 Inc., has been the subject of heated discussions at the tattoo shop. Gonzales said that the shop, which was co-owned by tattoo artists Ami James and Chris Nunez, has always been against the use of such technology.
"The reaction has always been 'hell no!'" Gonzales told CTV.ca. "We're trying to find ink that will last longer, not less."
Aside from Gonzales, other purists also believe that tattoos are supposed to be treated as a legacy and not as a passing fad. Tattoo artist at Way Cool Tattoos in Toronto, Chris Hall also believes that tattoos are a representation of an individual's life experiences, thus should be permanent, such as the experiences themselves.
"[Removable Ink] is an easy out for people who want to get tattoos as fashion accessories but it takes away from their obligation to take responsibility for their choices," Hall said. "To put it on just to take it off totally misses the point."
Miami Ink features customers who have shared their personal stories and motivations for choosing such tattoos, thus further pushing the fact that they are more than just trendy body art. Even the artists' tattoos have stories hidden beneath the art and are often representations of an important phase or milestone in their lives.
TLC's Miami Ink will come back for a brand new season in the fall.
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Saturday, May 30, 2009
Friday, May 29, 2009
Minna Pajulahti
This beautiful young lady is Minna Pajulahti.
She is a fitness competitor, flight attendant and aerobics instructor from Finland.
You can read an interview with Minna by Kaisa Piippo here:
http://www.hardfitness.com/emagazine/issue20/minna.html
And you can see a lot more of her pictures here:
http://www.pakkotoisto.com/copper/thumbnails.php?album=169
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Karen Pang, Another Look
Here is another photo of fitness competitor, fitness model and swimsuit model Karen Pang.
And her great abs of course.
Karen is 5'2 and weighs 107 pounds.
She just recently came in second at the WBFF BC 2009 (Bikini) in Vancouver, Canada.
You can see more of this beautiful young lady here:
http://www.misskarenpang.com/
And of course at her MySpace page here:
http://www.myspace.com/karenpang
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Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Lotus Flower Tattoos
Lotus Tattoos: An Influential Statement
Author: Bobbie Hamilton
Tattoos are one of the popular ways to express an individuality or personality. In fact, each tattoo design has a symbolism or meaning which represents you. Therefore, your task is to select among the available ink designs that you might come across. Among the perfect option for tattoo style is diverse types of flowers. Several individuals opt for floral ink designs. One of the most popular floral ink designs is the lotus tattoo. This is due to the flower possessing a unique, strong and deep representation.
Lotus flower tattoos are a favorite among flower tattoo designs. | |
Lotus flower meanings are straightly associated to how the flower cultivates. As you imagine what is underneath a body of motionless water like pond, you will have a hard time to think about anything enjoyable. In fact, the first things that will come across your mind when you think about the bottom of a pond are scum. However, this is where the gorgeous and magnificent lotus flower begins.
Lotus flowers starts to flourish from underneath the unmoving water. It starts as a small bud connected to a vine. Eventually, the vine will start to ascend towards the water surface. Amazingly, the bud progresses to look downward even the vine emerge to the surface and sunlight. As the bud reach closer to the surface, this will finally see the sunlight. When the vine nurtures long enough and when the bud is out of the water, it will bloom into a very attractive flower.
There are numerous influential symbolism's in a "lotus flower". Think about something so stunning that can emerge out from a slimy and disgusting pond bottom. As it finally sees the sunshine and was away from the slime and muck it will come out into something stunning.
Among the influential meaning of the lotus flower are:
It symbolizes a separated nostalgia and love related to it.
It represents birth and true beauty within.
It symbolizes a life’s new start.
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Only a lotus flower tattoo can symbolize something noteworthy aside from the stunning appearance it possesses. If you are able to search for a tattoo artist who is able to capture the beauty and essence of lotus flower, you will definitely have a master piece on your skin. A lot of lotus flower tattoos have the advantage for acquiring vivid colors that they possess in real life.
Certainly, a lotus tattoos is an optimum option for an ink if you are thinking about getting one on your skin. You have the right to flaunt this design whenever and wherever you are. This flower has deep representation of how something can emerge from something so awful and arise from it beautifully. Anyone will be mesmerized about the cycle of the lotus flowers. The ladies are the ones who will opt for this design since it is a flower. But, men can also have this on their skin if they want to. The most popular areas to put this on would be the shoulders, back, or legs. Why wait longer, consider this option for your ink if you will have a tattoo.
Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/art-and-entertainment-articles/lotus-tattoos-an-influential-statement-828329.html
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Monday, May 25, 2009
Monique Minton in Flex Magazine
So I was in Barnes and Noble yesterday and I was looking at the magazines and my eyes landed on this month's Flex Magazine.
And look who is on the cover!
Yes, right there on the right hand side of the cover is our very own Monique Minton.
Okay, she's not "our" very own, but I have done write ups on her here and on my other fitness blogs.
This is the second time the beautiful Monique has appeared on the cover of Flex that I know of.
Flex has also put up some of their videos from the making of their swimsuit issue here.
http://www.flexonline.com/news/742
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Sunday, May 24, 2009
Star Tattoos
Star tattoos are one of the most popular designs among woman as this tattoo offers flexibility in respect of its meanings and simplicity. A perfect design for expressing your personality. The "star tattoos" can be associated with symbols of hope, determination, dreams, goals and guidance. The design of a star tattoo can be designed with patterns, choice of colors, different sizes, shapes and many other interesting objects can be intricate into the design.
See more Ideas For Star Tattoos.
Saturday, May 23, 2009
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