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  • Community.

    Written by

    Shannon Larratt

    Hurricane Katrina has devastated the Gulf Coast of the United States. Affected areas included Mississippi, Louisiana, and Alabama.

    Air America Radio’s Public Voicemail is a way for disconnected people to communicate in the wake of Katrina. The United States Department of Labor is offering Hurricane Recovery Assistance. FirstGov.Gov can assist in finding one’s loved ones. Donations are being accepted by the American Red Cross, Network for Good, Habitat for Humanity, the SPCA of Texas (who helped with the overflow of animals once the Louisiana SPCA was overfilled), and the Salvation Army. HoustonPBS has information about non-monetary donations.

    Needled.com is aware — very aware — that there are body modification professionals who have lost their livelihood. Their statement:

    Needled has a group of tattooists who are willing to donate their used tattoo machines and supplies for those artists who were affected. Please contact us if you need this help.

    There were dozens of IAM members within 150 km of Biloxi, MS, who were affected by this natural disaster; as their status is learned, it’s been updated. Our friend Matt Gone (IAM: Matt Gone) lost just about everything but his body suit; he’s being sponsored by various members of our community. Assistance has been offered in the forms of pet cages, baby clothing, housing, and, of course, money.

    Of course, you already knew most, if not all, of this information if you were logged into IAM this week.

    The international community of body modification enthusiasts and professionals has stepped up to help friends and strangers alike, not only with cash and goods, but with information. It’s not an overstatement to declare that this community has made a difference.

    I’m proud to be a member of this community.

  • Tattoo Miscellany

    Written by

    Shannon Larratt

    Since I’m going to be mostly offline for a couple days (as will Jordan who will be covering the Guadalajara convention with Rafael), I thought I’d post a little more to keep you occupied. First, if the entry about Craig tattooing his dog upset you, let me offer you this more easy-to-digest dog tattoo by Matt Lautar at Great Southern Tattoo in College Park, Maryland.

    I recently mentioned “finger mustache” tattoos. Well, I’ve been seeing them more and more. Here’s one on Embot (by Jason Bradshaw at Custom Ink in Isla Vista, CA), and another on El Pulpo in Germany.

    I also recently mentioned My Little Pony tattoos so I thought I ought to showcase the fabulous My Little Pony sleeve that Venus Pink had done by Kim Durham at Brewery Ink in Los Angeles.

    And, finally, if you’re having a downer day, maybe you’ll like this combination piercing and stapling by Anders the Piercing Guy down in Brisbane, Australia.

    See you in Amsterdam!

  • Dog Tattoos

    Written by

    Shannon Larratt

    So in something that I suspect could generate a bit of a furor, Craig Driscoll, a great Canadian tattooist working in Edmonton (and elsewhere) took his puppy Chico in to the vet, had him sedated, and tattooed him. Now, before you go calling the Edmonton Humane Society and telling them to raid DragonFX or something (where he was guest-spotting at the time of this entry), realize that dogs get tattooed all the time and it’s perfectly legal — and as Craig points out, it’s not as bad as cutting the tails off boxers and Rottweilers (or cutting the foreskin off baby humans I guess).

    That said, if you’ve got an opinion on the matter, here’s his comment forum. Personally while I’ve got enormous respect for Craig’s artwork, and I’m sure that he loves his dog, I’m really not down with tattooing animals myself.

  • You need a reason?

    Written by

    Shannon Larratt

    Razorwrists writes, ‘If you’ve ever asked “Why?”, here is your answer.’

  • Sweet!

    Written by

    Shannon Larratt

    I just got this from Matt Bruce who’s currently doing a guest spot over at Wingnut in Minnesota (who are all great BME contributors), and I just had to share it here:

    This guy walked into the shop asking if we do cover ups, I say “of course,” and then he tells me I’m gonna laugh at the placement. I said “I doubt it,” but boy was I wrong!

    As he takes off his hat, he reveals a large horrible forehead tattoo that reads “DUDE”. I just stood there amazed and said, “I gotta get my camera.” Apparently he was mouthing off at a party, passed out and woke up with this masterpiece. So I guess the urban legend is true… I am amazed he didn’t wake up in the middle of it.

    He wanted to originally cover it up with the Miami Dolphins logo (apparently he doesn’t learn). He doesn’t want to pay the quote he got for removal for it, so he is gonna get a bit of light branding to lighten it up so it will be easier to cover. I can’t imagine why he just wont suck it up and pay for the removal but I guess this guy isn’t known for his good choices.

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