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Gender: Male
Status: Single
Age: 28
Sign: Gemini

Country: AU
Signup Date: 3/24/2006

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Tuesday, November 13, 2007 
I have recently setup a new tattoo gallery that is all about cherry blossom tattoos and wanted to share some of it here with you now:

Sakura and Cherry Blossom Tattoos

 

Are you wanting to add a little sweetness and celebrate new life with the little Japanese flower that is so steeped in meaning?

Here we have a nice little collection of cherry blossom tattoos for you to have a look through and see if there is anything that appeals to you, anything you might think of added in your current tattoo or to add in with a new tattoo to complement and finish off the design.

And continuing with the cherry blossom theme we have a few cherry tattoos as well, that way you can add both the spring and autumn or fall seasons to your tattoo in the one go.

So have a good look through our new cherry blossom tattoos and see if there is anything you like…


And here is a pic from the gallery:

three pink, white, yellow and green cherry blossoms and a mt fuji fan in the one cherry blossom tattoo

Sunday, October 21, 2007 
Recently i also wrote an article about how the Moon also makes for very appropriate inspiration for tattoos.

Here is a bit of it so you can check it out:

The Moon As Inspiration For Your Next Tattoo

What do moon tattoos make you think of?

  • The man on the moon
  • The face of the moon
  • New beginnings
  • The waxing and waning of life
  • Moon goddesses
  • Pixies and fairies riding the moon across the night's sky

Moon Tattoo Meanings

Like most tattoo designs moon tattoos can hold a whole myriad of meanings for many different people.

In choosing your next or new tattoo it is important that you concentrate more on the meaning behind and significance of the tattoo to you than the prettiness or beauty of the design.


If you want to check out the rest of the article just click on the link below:
http://www.tattooblast.com/tattoo_ink/Moon_Inspiration_Next_Tattoo.html
Sunday, October 14, 2007 

Recently i wrote an article all about flower tattoos and feminine tattoos and how the two are so closely intertwined. I thought i would share some of it you so you can check i out and tell me what you think.

Feminine Tattoos And The Importance Of Flower Tattoos

Are you looking for some pretty floral inspiration for your first or next tattoo?

Then a flower tattoo may just be the right tattoo for you. If you are looking for a flower tat then you are probably looking for some more info as to what they are all about so you can decide if the flower tattoo your are thinking of getting is an appropriate match for the idea or event in your life that set you on this path of looking for a tattoo in the first place.

Flowers and Life

For many people flowers are representative of the seasonality of life, 'what you reap is what you sow,' and also the propagation and spreading of the species.

Some of the nicest feminine flower tattoos include:

If you want to read the rest of the article just click on the link below
http://www.tattooblast.com/tattoo_ink/Feminine_Tattoos_Flower_Tattoos.html

Thursday, May 17, 2007 

History Of Tattoo

If you are curious about the history of tattoo as a practice in the world, you might just be surprised by how far back the story goes and how wide the practice is and has been across the world. At Tattoo-Blast, we want to give you as much information as we can in order to satisfy your curiosity.

History Of Tattoo

While some experts state that the practice can be traced back a few thousand years to ancient Egypt, other experts give the practice a life span much longer than that. The ice man, found in Europe in the 90's and said to have lived about 5,000 years ago, sported many designs on his frozen body. This discovery made it known that the practice was not limited to the regions of the world where it was once thought to have originated.

Many people, in writing a brief tattoo history, state that the practice began in ancient Egypt. The name for the practice, however, comes from the Tahitian word 'tatau' which means "to mark something." Purely etymologically speaking, it seems unlikely that the practice was isolated to Egypt and cultures in contact with it. Researchers have found evidence of it being done in areas as distant as Alaska, Peru and New Zealand. It is most likely that it does not have one and only one source, but rather that it was begun, independently, in various parts of the world.

At Tattoo-Blast, we can give you more information on the very developed tribal tattoo history. Many ancient tribes all across the world used the practice to show who was a member of which tribe. In addition to showing allegiance or membership, designs and locations of markings could show the status of various members of a tribe. For men, markings often showed warrior feats that had been accomplished, whereas women's symbols showed first that they were of adult age and then again a new marking when they became married. Such practices are attested to in many regions of the world.

If you want to know even more about the history of tattoo, visit our website at www.tattoo-blast.com. This information is only the tip of the iceberg -- you can find much more information on our webpage or purchase our helpful eBook if you are getting ready to get one yourself. This practice is an integral part of our human story on Earth and some of the earliest art known to man.

Tuesday, May 01, 2007 

If you are looking for a top tattoo design, we at Tattoo-Blast think you have absolutely come to the right place when it comes to the newest and most unique resource: the Internet. The Internet is by far the most up-to-date source of ideas when it comes to this most popular form of body art. Not only can you find awesome ideas on the Internet, you can also find informative articles about what certain layouts mean and what different signs mean, for example Kanji characters.

Best Tattoo Design

The Internet has an abundance of information and ideas available, and all of it is available at no cost to you. Our site is one of the great places to start because we offer a lot of informative articles that tell you about the meanings behind different images and the popularity of certain kinds of images. We also offer a lot of links to some of the best tattoo design sites that are currently available. Since we are passionate about body art, we keep ourselves abreast of the latest trends and information. This is not simply a business for us, it is our passion just as much as it might be, or might become, your passion as well.

When scouring the Internet for ideas for your next tat, you might notice that a lot of the ideas are being copied over and over again by various people out there viewing the styles on the Internet. Instead of going to a free tattoo design website, you might try going to a site that charges for their images. Take a good look at images that you like and then make up your own version of it.

Since sites that offer images for a price get less traffic than sites that offer images without cost, you will be starting out with an image that is less often purchased and used. Sites that offer images at no cost see so much traffic because the images are used by a large population. If you take one of these images without paying for it and alter it, the beginning image is the same as many other people will get. If you take an image that has to be paid for, the beginning image is less frequent. Then, make the image your own.

The best tattoo design is one that you have come up with yourself. Not everyone is as creative as some people, which is why we at Tattoo-Blast recommend that you get your inspiration from the Internet instead of just sitting down and drawing yourself an image. Visit our website at www.tattoo-blast.com for much more information and inspiration!

Sunday, April 29, 2007 
check out these sick heart tattoo designs
flaming heart tattoo design

heart with tribal flowers tattoo design

heart in smoke tattoo design

Saturday, April 21, 2007 

Tattoo Idea

If you are looking for a new tattoo idea, Tattoo-Blast has many conceptsavailable to you. There is no doubt that every person is looking for a uniquedesign of their own, and getting one is all about marking oneself in a uniqueway. In order to achieve this goal, each person heading into the artist'sstudio needs a unique design for him or herself. With the ease of searching onthe Internet nowadays, it is easy enough to find sample designs for oneself.What is not so easy is taking these designs and coming up with your own versionof the design.

Tattoo Idea

In order to have an absolutely cool tattoo idea, we at Tattoo-Blast are awarethat you have to consider your design to be uniquely yours. If it is the samedesign as hundreds or even thousands of other people out there, there is no doubtthat most people will no longer be interested in this design being put, indelibly,onto their body. Perhaps you find a design on the Internet that is very rareat the moment and you think to yourself that this is the perfect opportunityto grab this unique and free tattoo idea.

Well, yes, but then imagine that a year down the road a thousand other people,who thought the same way that you, did, are also sporting this new design. Atthat moment, you probably will not feel so good about your choice to find yourdesign online. It is for this reason that we recommend that you get inspirationfrom designs online and then adapt the design to your own unique version of it.

If you take a particular tattoo idea that you found online and try to changeit, you might be wondering how it is that one goes about making minor changesto a design. The difficult thing is changing the design enough to make it yourunique design, but not changing it so much that the initial appeal is taken awayfrom the design. On our website, you can find a lot of information about personalizingyour designs to make them your very own.

Visit our informational pages at www.tattoo-blast.com andtake a look at all of our articles about different types of designs. While youwill not find templates on our website, you will find lots of inspiration tomake up your own design. After all, in the Internet age, it is best to come upwith one's own free tattoo idea than to simply copy a design from the Internet.If it is truly your own design, you can rest assured that the design will notbe marked onto thousands of young people across America by next year.

Friday, March 23, 2007 
Choosing a tattoo artist

Now how does one go about choosing a tattoo artist?

Not sure where to start?

We let you in on the real things to look for when you are trying to find the right person to put a permanent image on you body. You need to know that you are in the hands of someone who is qualified and knows what they are doing.

To that end we have condensed it all down to Three easy steps that anyone can follow to ensure a rewarding tattoo experience:

Step 1: Check artists portfolios

    You want to find where the artist real talent lies and that they are good at         the producing the style of tattoo that you are after. You need to find the         right FIT.

Step 2: Go over the tattoo experience with the artist.

    We give you a list of 5 must ask questions to get you headed in the right         direction

Step 3: How much should you pay for your new tattoo?

    Making sure you are getting what you are paying for but also not going too     cheap as to jepordise your new tattoo.

find more at www.tattoo-blast.com
Thursday, March 22, 2007 
The Tattoo Process Explained

Given that this is the first time you are getting a tattoo you are probably wondering just what exactly is involved in getting a tattoo done, you want more detail on the inks and the needles and how the ink is applied and so on.

In this section, the tattoo process explained, we go through and detail for you exactly what is involved in getting your first tattoo applied.

We give you the complete low down so you can put your mind at rest because you know exactly what is involved and can mentaly prepare yourself for what is going to happen once you are in the hot seat and you hear the needles buzzing...

find more at www.tattoo-blast.com
Wednesday, March 21, 2007 
Warning: Do NOT buy any Product name
unless it meets the following 3 criteria


There is a lot of confusion surrounding our field. I want to give you 3 criteria or elements you absolutely, positively must have in any solution you obtain:

1: The material must be writen by someone who has actually been through the experience of choosing a tattoo design and then going all the way and getting it inked on their body.

2: Research must be conducted and real live practecing tattoo artist must be consulted and interviewed to find out the real inner workings of tattooing.

3: And last but not least it needs to be writen in a friendly manner that is going to make for an enjoyable read.

check out more at www.tattoo-blast.com