Women's Ink

Sorry I’ve Been Behind in Posting

2010-01-12T19:33:00.000-08:00

It’s been a bit tough to get back into the swing of things after the holidays but I’m back and ready to go so let’s jump in. Asian themed tattoos are popular with both men and women and can work up beautifully on either sex. Here are some examples of some great Asian theme tattoos to get you in the mood. CheckOutMyInk CheckOutMyInk CheckOutMyInk CheckOutMyInk

Pregnancy and Abdominal Tattoos

2009-12-21T15:12:00.000-08:00

We have all seen women in their late teens, early twenty’s with cute or stunning ink on their hips, thighs or abdomen. But what happens to these tattoos after a pregnancy? Did they think about that prior to getting inked? Here is an example of a really good piece that took time, thought and probably, quite a bit of money. I would hate to see it with stretch marks running through it. We never know

To Flash or Not to Flash, That is the Question

2009-12-15T13:14:00.000-08:00

When deciding to get a tattoo whether or not it is your first tattoo, you need to take Flash into consideration. Now if you are a newbie to tattoos, Flash is the artwork that you see on the walls of tattoo shops or that you can purchase online at sites like Tattoo Johnny. Flash is good and Flash is bad so choose it wisely if you use it.Basically, you will get the exact (or almost exact) tattoo of

What to Consider Before Getting Your First Tattoo

2009-11-03T22:55:00.000-08:00

Making the decision to get your first tattoo is a big one because this is not something you can change your mind about once it’s done. Oh, you can do a cover up tattoo but it will be larger than the original one and if you try and laser it off you can have mixed results (just look at Angelina Jolie’s arm) since most of the ink might be removed but you can still tell something was there.

I’ve Been a Bad Girl

2009-10-29T12:47:00.001-07:00

Sorry I haven’t posted in awhile but between going on vacation, getting hurt on vacation plus a trip to California, life has just been terribly crazy. I do have a new tattoo to share so thanks for hanging in there with me and I’m back! Any of my regular readers will know that I am a nut for tattoos and have been for the last five years. I now have my fifth tattoo and it is my second larger

Busy Weekend and then Jamaica

2009-09-10T22:38:00.000-07:00

We are headed to KC, MO for the weekend to visit our daughter and go to her baby shower then we have to get back on Sunday to get packed and ready for our 10-day trip to Jamaica.I think we are going to need a vacation from our vacation at this rate :0)We will be back on September 25th and I will post photos from our trip on my main blog Delaney’s World.I look forward to checking everyone’s blogs

Asian/Chinese Themed Tattoos

2009-09-04T16:17:00.000-07:00

I am a big fan of a lot of the Asian/Chinese style of tattoos and for those that know me through this blog or my main blog Delaney’s World, are aware of my Geisha tattoo on my shoulder/back. Now if I could have afforded it at the time, I probably would have gone for something more like this one which I think is really cool! CheckOutMyInk Now I'm not a big fan of the Oriental writing or

I Have a New Tattoo!

2009-08-30T17:00:00.000-07:00

I posted this on my main blog - Delaney's World - and I figured I would share it here as well. Yes I did! There is a tattoo shop in Andover, KS where my son lives that is a two man operation. King Pete’s is owned by Pete, the only non tattooed tattoo artist I have ever met and a young guy named Nolan who has been tattooing for about three years now. Nolan tattooed my husband a couple of years

Literary Based Tattoos

2009-08-04T12:35:00.000-07:00

Literary based tattoos are becoming very popular particularly with women. Words from novels, poems and song lyrics that speak to the tattoo owner are usually very representative of feelings, desires, hopes and/or beliefs CheckOutMyInk< CheckOutMyInk CheckOutMyInk CheckOutMyInk CheckOutMyInkThis type of tattoo can pretty much go anywhere on your body since the

Women and Larger Tattoos

2009-07-07T09:29:00.000-07:00

Women getting tattoos at all is still a bit of a stretch for some people to wrap their heads around especially when they see a woman with a larger tattoo. This should not stop you from getting whatever size tattoo that you want particularly if the design really calls for it. The more the mainstream individuals sees women with great tattoos, no matter the size, they will start to get used to it

Old School Gypsy Tattoos

2009-07-01T17:05:00.001-07:00

One of the most common comments I hear and see on this blog is “I would never know what to get.” Well, my answer to this is you get what means something personal to you or something that draws you on a gut level. What draws your attention most often? What style or subject matter to you find yourself most interested in time and again? I have to admit to a new fascination with Old School

Great Butterfly Tattoos

2009-06-23T18:05:00.000-07:00

Butterfly tattoos are pretty much a staple when it comes to tattoos that women often choose. I know at least I do since I have two different butterfly tattoos myself.I think one of the reasons is because they look good in black/gray or in color. They can be simple and plain or very stylized depending on your taste and preferences. Here are some butterfly tattoos that I found that show the

Got An Award!

2009-06-16T15:03:00.000-07:00

Well now, I got an award from one of my readers and it was a complete surprise. A very nice surprise I might add. Thank you so much Stephanie, I greatly appreciate it! Check out Stephanie's blog here. And this is the great award: The rules of this award are as follows: 1) Grab the Award and link love the person whom you got the award from. 2) Pass the award to different bloggers whom you

More Foot Tattoos

2009-06-12T08:40:00.000-07:00

I have thought long and hard about getting a foot tattoo. I love most of the ones I have seen and since I run around without shoes most of the time I would have a fairly easy healing period and everyone would get to see it :0) One of the things that has held me back is wondering how painful it will be. Now I know from experience that the level of discomfort/pain is differnt for every person and

Fantasy Ink Part 1

2009-06-05T17:50:00.000-07:00

Fantasy tattoos are among some of the most interesting tattoos that you can get. When done well they are true works of art and can be stunning. Fantasy tattoos can be anything from mythical beings and animals to things as simple as fairies and cartoon icons. They can be flowery, geometric, abstract - you name it. Here are some Fantasy tattoos that I found interesting and well done. This is one I

Arm Tattoos

2009-05-19T13:07:00.000-07:00

More women today are getting their arms tattooed. This can be just a simple tattoo on their arm or full sleeves. The time when women tattooing such visable areas would be totally frowned upon is fading away. Not everyone accepts that women with ink want the same freedoms that men have had for at least 100 years. Not everyone likes the fact that women are quickly becoming as tattooed as their male

Do Tattoos Really Hurt?

2009-05-14T12:29:00.000-07:00

One of the most asked questions about tattoos to anyone that has one is "didn't that hurt?" or they say "I could never get one it looks like it would hurt too much." So I thought I would cover this issue since I have three tattoos one of which is very large and took six hours to do. Do tattoos hurt? Depends on your definition of pain and your pain tolerence. I personally hate needles as in

Options for Women Getting Back Tattoos

2009-04-23T18:45:00.000-07:00

Not only do we have to decide what we want for a tattoo we have to decide where to place it and for some women that can be a really huge question. In choosing a large design, the back is a logical solution. Plenty of space and easily covered up when need for work. But choosing the back can open up a whole new set of questions. Do you utilize the center of your back and have one large back piece

Black and Grey Tattoos

2009-04-08T15:56:00.001-07:00

There are lots of things to take into consideration and preparation of getting your tattoo, especially your first. Besides figuring out what, where and what size you want your tattoo to be you also have to decide whether you want color or just black and grey. Tattoo enthusiasts can be pretty divided on this issue while some of us like both. Sometimes it is strictly personal choice, sometimes

Cover Up Tattoos

2009-04-04T09:09:00.000-07:00

What happens when you decide that the cute little tattoo that you got that time on a dare isn’t so special any more? How about that tattoo you really didn’t take good care of while it was healing and it looks like hell? Or even worse, what about those self-done or BFF done (we’ll call them tats) indescribable splotches you now have? Or the tattoos done by people that call themselves “artists”

Tattoos and Aging

2009-03-25T19:45:00.000-07:00

We hear a lot of people that don't like tattoos or doesn't want someone to get a tat, use the old "but what about when you get old? What's it gonna look like then?" Don't let that stop you from getting a tattoo but it should make you think about all that goes with getting a tattoo. Having a tattoo brings along some responsibilities if you don't want to wind up like the guys in the cartoon.After

Religious Tattoos

2009-03-18T15:33:00.000-07:00

People of varying faiths, religions have been getting tattoos for ages. To me, getting a tattoo of a religious symbol shouldn't be a fashion statement but a statement of the depth of your belief since you are wearing this tattoo for life and it does represent icons of faith. Don't get me wrong, I have no problem with someone having religious tattoos, there are great ones out there. I just

Women With Hand or Knuckle Tattoos

2009-03-10T11:25:00.000-07:00

More women are getting hand or knuckle tattoos than ever before. This surprises me to an extent because of the sterotyping of women with tattoos and the general disapproval of tattoos in general in the workplace.Visible tattoos usually create issues when applying for work or is frowned upon for the usual 9-5 corporate America style employment. Hand or knuckle tattoos generally are not going to be

Lovely Tattoos on Lovely Women

2009-03-07T09:22:00.001-08:00

Today I just want to share some of my favorite pictures of great tattoos that women have chosen for themselves. There is no set style, theme or placements, just great tattoos for you to enjoy. I love the detail on this one, it is so lovely and delicate! I have a Geisha tat that I love but this one is spectacular and so well done it makes me jealous. Fairy tats are a favorite of

Skull Tattoos for Women

2009-03-02T06:47:00.000-08:00

The fasination of skull tattoos for men and women is a mystery to me. Not that I haven't seen some really good ones and I think that they can be interesting and cool, I just can't see myself with one and would love to ask someone with a skull tattoo "what draws you to this?" I guess it can be like any other reason to get something as a tattoo you just like it or find it interesting. Any and

Pinup Girl Tattoos Not Just for Men

2009-02-16T18:47:00.000-08:00

Pinup Girl tattoos were once a men only territory but women today aren't about to let anyone dictate what type or style of tattoo that they can choose. Old school style pinup girls are fast becoming popular with younger women Styles are not limited to old school pinups, we are talking about even portrait style like the Marilyn Monroe tattoo. Female Tattoo Design CheckOutMyInk Pinups can

Leg and Knee Tattoos

2009-02-13T16:12:00.000-08:00

There are some interesting and lovely tattoos that are done primarily on the leg, upper or lower, as well as on the knee. Now the knee part of any tattoo is going to be more painful than the leg since there is practically no padding on the knee. You should be aware of this if you are thinking about tattoos on your knees.CheckOutMyInkCheckOutMyInkCheckOutMyInkCheckOutMyInkCheckOutMyInkAs you can

Medical Information Tattoos

2009-01-30T19:41:00.001-08:00

I’m allergic to Penicillin but I don’t wear a medical alert bracelet and I should. I used to but if you have ever seen one of these you know how badly made they are and they snag on everything. Add to that the fact that I hardly ever wear jewelry or a watch, I’m just not into those bracelets. What can I do? Well, more people are getting tattoos with their medical information such as this

Portrait Tattoos

2009-01-24T06:25:00.000-08:00

Sorry that I haven't posted anything new in awhile, I just haven't seen a lot of pics that I wanted to share and I didn't want to do something half heartedly.Portrait tattoos are very tricky. You have to make sure that the tattoo artist you choose to do your tattoo can actually do portraits. If they do not have some samples of their portrait work, walk away. Bad tattoos aren't something you want

Large Tattoos for Women

2009-01-09T17:12:00.000-08:00

Large tattoos can be very stunning and interesting if chosen wisely. They require a lot of thought and work with your tattoo artist to ensure that what you envision is workable. You will need to decide with your tattoo artist if your design is workable for a single session or if you need to have the work done in multiple sessions.From personal experience, I did my Geisha tattoo in a single six

Tattoo Flash

2009-01-03T16:37:00.000-08:00

Today I am just going to post some interesting tattoo designs that I have run across. These may help to give you ideas for your own designs or you can have your tattoo artist come up with something along these lines. I hope these help in your quest for a perfect tattoo.I have this one on my right inside ankleFind more interesting blogs and bloggers at BlogerellaFind more blogs at Blogerella X-Men 2, Bulletproof Monk, Tuxedo, In Too Deep, and Boondock Saints.His

Side Tattoos

2008-07-27T14:58:00.000-07:00

CheckOutMyInkSide tattoos are becoming very popular with both men and women. This is a very touchy area of the body to have a large tattoo done as it is on the ribs and areas with more bone than muscle, tend to hurt more when tattooed. However, the results can be worth the discomfort if you can handle it.Floral designs are very popular since this is a very feminine detail though some women prefer

Dot Work Tattoos

2008-07-23T12:58:00.000-07:00

Artist: Dan DiMattia Studio: Calypso Tattoo Dot work tattoos are a mix of African tribes, Polynesian culture, Indian henna designs, ancient Greco-Roman motifs, and modern geometrical forms as well as many others. They are highly detailed and usually a mix of free hand and stencils to make sure that it fits your body area chosen for the tattoo. These are usually done on a larger area due to

Feminine Fairy Tattoos

2008-07-21T16:33:00.000-07:00

Fairy tattoos are extremely popular, so much so that a lot of the male tattoo artists are sick of doing them since they are not the most artist style that tattooist get to do whenever they do most mens tattoos. However, Fairy tattoos are very feminine and are less objectionable for some women to chose for their ink.As you can see from this Fairy, you can get ones with detail and beautiful colors.

Reader's Personal Tattoos

2008-07-17T01:29:00.000-07:00

Here are a few tattoos that I have received from a reader as well as one of my own. My tattoo is on my left inside wrist and is a tribute to my daughter. It represents her changing from a child to a grown-up married woman in her own right, as a caterpillar transforms into a beautiful butterfly and goes off on a new life. It is also on the left side as that is the closest to my heart and she is my

Lower Back Tattoos

2008-07-15T09:37:00.000-07:00

As these pictures show, they are NOT “tramp stamps” but beautiful tattoos that should be appreciated for the art an how well they fit the women that have them.People need to get over the stigma of tattoos, particularly on women and just appreciate the art involved instead of making snap judgments on the morals of the wearer.Shame on women that help to perpetuate the “tramp stamp” mentality as

Floral Tattoos

2008-07-14T18:10:00.000-07:00

Floral tattoos are among the most popular choices for women and will fit the body just about anywhere and look fantastic. As always in choosing a tattoo, the size and placement are very important for the tattoo to work. Please work with your tattoo artist in designing the perfect floral tattoo to fit YOUR body. They can take your photo, drawing, or idea and create the perfect design that

Feminine Foot Tattoos

2008-07-03T22:19:00.000-07:00

One of the most popular tattoos today for women are foot tattoos. These can range from extremely simple to rather detailed depending on your preference. They can only be on the top of your foot or wind up your ankle and leg in a continuing pattern. The ideas are only limited on your imagination and preferences.Foot tattoos do take some commitment though as they require more upkeep than tattoos on

Great Women's Tattoos

2008-06-28T17:56:00.000-07:00

Women are now getting more elaborate tattoos than before with great results as these pictures will show. You don't lose your femininity by have large tattoos. If done properly and with a good tattoo artist, a large tattoo will be an enhancement and not a detriment. When thinking about going for a large tattoo, be sure and work closely with your tattoo artist in making sure that the design will

Welcome to Women's Ink

2008-06-25T11:47:00.001-07:00