A little light bloodplay

Posted on May 2, 2006 by Shannon Larratt

OK, it’s all cleaned up in this photo. Thanks Sara for showing us there actually is fun to be had in Manitoba, Canada… A province currently fighting to outlaw scarification by professionals — so politicians, be proud of yourself — you’ve just guaranteed that a whole lot more home cutting is going to happen. Was that really your wish? Get a clue, old dudes.

Armenian Genocide Tattoo

Posted on May 2, 2006 by Shannon Larratt

Spencer got this tattoo by Kevin at Precision Body Arts in Nashua, NH on April 25th. It’s an Armenian flag with the number of people who died during the genocide written below it.

Beer Tattoos

Posted on May 2, 2006 by Shannon Larratt

Now, I’m not going to say anything bad about this Miller Time tattie, because it’s just begun…

…but I did get a kick out of this Coors Attack tattoo done by Dan Henk (AKA IAM:Deadguy, currently working at PURE in Brooklyn) at the Inkslinger’s Ball.

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BME Newsfeed for May 1, 2006

Posted on May 1, 2006 by Shannon Larratt

2006-05-01: IL: Doty fund fights the spread of disease from released inmates [by deadly pale]
2006-05-01: Germany: Skin Marks – Body Pictures [by deadly pale]
2006-05-01: Australia: Supermarket ban upheld:piercing’s on the nose [by deadly pale]
2006-05-01: Bermuda: Tattoing, body piercing risks highlighted in campaign [by deadly pale]
2006-05-01: OK: Many students eager to hear result of tattoo bill [by deadly pale]
2006-05-01: KS: Internet sites encourage self-injuring [by SavageGypsy]
2006-05-01: OK: Police raid Ada tattoo studio [by SavageGypsy]
2006-05-01: India: Police using tattoos to fight pickpockets [by Shutterbug]
2006-05-01: AL: Body as canvas: Tattoos under legal watch [by Shutterbug]

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Be back soon!

Posted on May 1, 2006 by Shannon Larratt

Assuming no [more] emergencies happen, I’ll be in NYC most of the week, but I should be able to keep posting here with any luck… we’ll see… I’ll do my best. Either way, the technical problems look like they’re coming to their end [I hope].

Hope everyone at APP is having fun at the convention! Full post this evening.

BME Newsfeed for Apr 30, 2006

Posted on April 30, 2006 by Shannon Larratt

2006-04-30: PA: Tips for job-hungry college grads [by deadly pale]
2006-04-30: D.C.: Navy: Sailors can tattoo away, with limits [by deadly pale]

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BME Newsfeed for Apr 29, 2006

Posted on April 29, 2006 by Shannon Larratt

2006-04-29: VT: Covered tattoos [by deadly pale]
2006-04-29: NY: Piercings let unique looks rise to surface [by deadly pale]
2006-04-29: NY: More and more adults are saying: Undo my tattoo [by SavageGypsy]
2006-04-29: ME: Secret Tattoo carves mainstream niche [by rebekah]
2006-04-29: NC: 2 castration suspects evicted [by rebekah]
2006-04-29: Sweden: Japansk kroppskonst [by merten]

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BME Newsfeed for Apr 28, 2006

Posted on April 28, 2006 by Shannon Larratt

2006-04-28: UK: Written on the body: Eminem bares his tattoos [by deadly pale]
2006-04-28: USA: What’s really good [by deadly pale]
2006-04-28: OK: The ‘hole’ truth [by deadly pale]
2006-04-28: UK: Girl’s agony after piercing blunder [by deadly pale]
2006-04-28: MS: Patients still recovering from ear-stapling problems [by deadly pale]
2006-04-28: ID: Pins and needles [by deadly pale]
2006-04-28: PA: Easy To Remove Tattoo Ink [by SavageGypsy]
2006-04-28: UK: Tattoo could be breakthrough in police hunt [by SavageGypsy]
2006-04-28: MD: Bad luck delays woman’s plans for shamrock tattoo [by SavageGypsy]
2006-04-28: AZ: Jeans maker wants to tattoo you [by SavageGypsy]

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BME Newsfeed for Apr 27, 2006

Posted on April 27, 2006 by Shannon Larratt

2006-04-27: ND: Pamper your entire body [by deadly pale]
2006-04-27: OK: Body as Canvas [by deadly pale]
2006-04-27: AZ: Mesa could draw line on new tattoo parlor [by deadly pale]
2006-04-27: MA: Students sponsor health fair [by deadly pale]
2006-04-27: UK: Hygiene is number one concern when getting pierced [by deadly pale]
2006-04-27: D.C.: Navy Spells Out Policy on Tattoos, Body Art, Piercings [by SavageGypsy]
2006-04-27: UK: Removable tattoo set to launch [by SavageGypsy]
2006-04-27: UK: Tats the way to celebrate George [by rebekah]

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Scarification Dog Portrait

Posted on April 27, 2006 by Shannon Larratt

I’ve seen the piece before (and maybe even posted it), but I quite like seeing this skin removal scarification on Rumiko, done by Ryan during his Japanese tour, with the subject of the portrait.