Tattoos in Society

If you think that more people are getting tattoos these days, you are right. According to a Pew Research Center survey, 36% of Americans age 18-25 have at least one tattoo. 40% of Generation X members have tattoos, though younger people are more likely to have multiple tattoos.  What has caused this rise in popularity … Read more

If you ask your parents, it seems like everyone has a tattoo these days, still, it mostly depends on where you live. Tattoos are more accepted in various parts of the world than they are in others, and even then, the level of acceptance largely depends on the local population. People hardly blink at the … Read more

The idea that your tattoo might not belong to you may seem strange, mainly because a tattoo is intrinsically a part of a person’s physical being. However, tattoo copyright infringement is all too real.  It’s vital to consider your prospective tattoo’s copyright before committing to your initial tattoo session. Doing so could help you avoid … Read more

Tattoos have been around for at least 5,000 years, with Otzi the Iceman being the first documented case of humans permanently marking their bodies with ink. They started as ways to demonstrate hierarchy, establish a more formidable appearance and highlight accomplishments. Since then, they’ve developed into more artistic expression and a way to commemorate loved … Read more

Today, tattooing has become an art form. Social media has exploded the popularity of tattoos and raised the bar on the artistry of them. However, this was not always the case, as throughout history, tattoos were often seen as barbaric and something only sailors got. That said, established tattoo shops are relatively new on the … Read more

In recent years, it seems like more and more people have gotten tattooed. Everywhere you look, you see somebody with some ink, from family and friends to celebrities. However, if you’re new to the tattooing world, getting inked can seem intimidating. After all, it stays on your body forever. If you’ve thought long and hard … Read more

The Bible is a hard book to decipher. There are thousands of chapters and verses that tell a story and spread God’s word, but almost everyone interprets it differently.  In the English language alone, there are over fifty different translations of the original Bible. These are popularly known as the New International Version (NIV), the … Read more