Tattoos and body piercings, by their very nature, are basically wounds. And like all wounds are open to infection. With more than 16% of the American population sporting some form of body art or piercing, it then behooves us to be fully aware of the dangers and treatment for our newly inflicted wounds, including what to look for in signs of an infected tattoo or piercing. It also goes without saying that because this is technically an invasive procedure, you should choose an above-board shop that operates according to the Department of Health codes in your area and practices sterile procedures from start to finish.
As always, if you are in doubt about what looks good and what doesn't concerning your tattoo, seek medical attention immediately. Still, there are some hard and fast rules that do apply when determining whether something has 'gone bad' with your tattoo or body piercing.
With reference to body jewelry, the area around the piercing will definitely show signs of redness for approximately a week to 10 days. Expect it to appear 'angry', although anything in the range of swelling or colored discharge should be considered suspect and treatment arranged at once. Genital piercings in particular are subject to increased risks of infection due to the nature of the area being pierced. Any indication, no matter how minor, that these piercings are not healing well, needs to be addressed with a medical professional as soon as possible.
Tattoos can be a bit more complex in determining whether an area is infected or not. Because there are in effect a myriad number of small wounds inflicted on the skin, the area will become somewhat swollen, a bit weepy, and possibly tender in the days following the treatment. You should be given instructions by the tattoo artist regarding how to care for your tattoo in the days following the application.
If the weeping begins to smell badly, or show signs of discoloration, or if a fever or body aches accompany this symptom, seek medical treatment immediately. Instances of infected tattoos have been reported where serious medical conditions have resulted, so infection needs to be taken quite seriously.
The final stage of your tattoo may include some shedding or flaking of the of skin. It is important not to pick at the area, and to keep it very clean. Moisturize the site and redress it after washing with a mild unscented non-bar soap as needed to keep the tattoo free from infection.
With proper care and maintenance, your body piercing and tattoos will continue to provide you with a lifetime of infection-free healthy enjoyment.
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Inflicting Ink is a Rhode Island Tattoo Studio that embodies
quality, consistency and pride, and offers a sterile, safe,
comfortable, artistic environment to its customers. Nominated multiple
times for the Best Tattoo Parlor in Rhode Island and Best Tattoo Artist
in RI.
You may contact them for an appointment for a
tattoo at (401) 683-5680 and of course walk-ins are always welcome.
For
more information, please visit our home page at www.inflictinginktattoo.com.
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Friday, December 17, 2010
Tattoo Enthusiast Leaves Message for Inflicting Ink
Web surfer leaves compliment for Inflicting Ink Tattoo Studio in RI...
"I just happened to come across this site. All of those tattoos are nice as hell man." -Ron
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Inflicting Ink is a Rhode Island Tattoo Studio that embodies quality, consistency and pride, and offers a sterile, safe, comfortable, artistic environment to its customers. Nominated multiple times for the Best Tattoo Parlor in Rhode Island and Best Tattoo Artist in RI.
You may contact them for an appointment for a tattoo at (401) 683-5680 and of course walk-ins are always welcome.
For more information, please visit our home page at www.inflictinginktattoo.com.
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Tattoos in the Workplace ~ The Stigma Finally Dies
As any tattoo enthusiast will tell you, there are, or have been in the past, certain places where you just know you're going to have to cover-up your body art. Places like, corporate offices, and certain family gatherings, where revealing your tattoo may be frowned upon.
Happily with the abundance of young people now sporting their own body art and custom tattoos, and being very proud to do so, the issue is seeing some light at the end of a very long tunnel involving persecution, bias, and judgment, especially in the workplace.
The following article touches nicely on the fact that with more and more companies being run by younger executives, the prevalence of not only tattoos but piercings and body art in general is leading a trend to rid ourselves of the stigma that different equals wrong.
The full article follows below.
November 17, 2010
Junior Taryn Blume got a tattoo of dog paws on her foot a few years ago and would only cover it up for a job interview, "depending on the shoes I was wearing," she said.
However, John Challenger, CEO of Challenger, Gray & Christmas thinks younger employers are less likely to stigmatize against untraditional appearances.
A Pew Center 2010 study found 15 percent of adults from the baby boomer generation have tattoos, compared to 38 percent of 18-29 year-olds. Out of that 38 percent, half of the 18-29 year-olds have two to five tattoos.
"I have four tattoos in places you can see if I'm wearing a t-shirt," said Jordan Smith, a junior on the football team. "I don't care if people see them and I don't think it will affect me getting a job because I can hide them if I really need to."
A tattoo on Jordan's arm reads "Love" or "Hate," depending on which side up you read it.
Senior basketball player Amanda Smith said she does care about where her two tattoos are, and made a point to place them in areas that would not be visible in work clothes. "I thought about placement a lot before I got them because I didn't want them to affect my job opportunities," she said.
Sarah Bolasevich, another Stonehill student, says that body art shouldn't be a concern of employers to begin with. "If people truly appreciate my mind, they won't care about my ink," she says.
Bolasevich has two tattoos, a bracelet that means "all will be well in the end" strung together with the word ‘hope' and her favorite Emily Dickinson poem on her rib cage, "just in case I forget that I stand for the service of others," she said.
Ryder Kern and Cameron Marston said that if you have a tattoo that you're happy you got, and that really means something to you, you shouldn't have to worry about hiding it.
"My tattoo is family oriented and I got it with my older brother, which was a bonding experience" Kern said. "I don't think that a tattoo anywhere other than my face would get in the way of being hired."
Marston, who has two tattoos, also has them in places that can easily be covered but doesn't worry about them in terms of his career plans.
Marston has one on his chest depicting a compass rose with an inspirational quote, and one on his ribs of his family crest and his grandmother's name.
"Both are very meaningful to me" he said.
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Inflicting Ink is a Rhode Island Tattoo Studio that embodies quality, consistency and pride, and offers a sterile, safe, comfortable, artistic environment to its customers. Nominated multiple times for the Best Tattoo Parlor in Rhode Island and Best Tattoo Artist in RI.
You may contact them for an appointment for a tattoo at (401) 683-5680 and of course walk-ins are always welcome.
For more information, please visit our home page at www.inflictinginktattoo.com.
Happily with the abundance of young people now sporting their own body art and custom tattoos, and being very proud to do so, the issue is seeing some light at the end of a very long tunnel involving persecution, bias, and judgment, especially in the workplace.
The following article touches nicely on the fact that with more and more companies being run by younger executives, the prevalence of not only tattoos but piercings and body art in general is leading a trend to rid ourselves of the stigma that different equals wrong.
The full article follows below.
Tattoo or Taboo?
The negative stigma on tattoos in the workplace may be dying out
By Jen DavisNovember 17, 2010
Junior Taryn Blume got a tattoo of dog paws on her foot a few years ago and would only cover it up for a job interview, "depending on the shoes I was wearing," she said.
However, John Challenger, CEO of Challenger, Gray & Christmas thinks younger employers are less likely to stigmatize against untraditional appearances.
A Pew Center 2010 study found 15 percent of adults from the baby boomer generation have tattoos, compared to 38 percent of 18-29 year-olds. Out of that 38 percent, half of the 18-29 year-olds have two to five tattoos.
"I have four tattoos in places you can see if I'm wearing a t-shirt," said Jordan Smith, a junior on the football team. "I don't care if people see them and I don't think it will affect me getting a job because I can hide them if I really need to."
A tattoo on Jordan's arm reads "Love" or "Hate," depending on which side up you read it.
Senior basketball player Amanda Smith said she does care about where her two tattoos are, and made a point to place them in areas that would not be visible in work clothes. "I thought about placement a lot before I got them because I didn't want them to affect my job opportunities," she said.
Sarah Bolasevich, another Stonehill student, says that body art shouldn't be a concern of employers to begin with. "If people truly appreciate my mind, they won't care about my ink," she says.
Bolasevich has two tattoos, a bracelet that means "all will be well in the end" strung together with the word ‘hope' and her favorite Emily Dickinson poem on her rib cage, "just in case I forget that I stand for the service of others," she said.
Ryder Kern and Cameron Marston said that if you have a tattoo that you're happy you got, and that really means something to you, you shouldn't have to worry about hiding it.
"My tattoo is family oriented and I got it with my older brother, which was a bonding experience" Kern said. "I don't think that a tattoo anywhere other than my face would get in the way of being hired."
Marston, who has two tattoos, also has them in places that can easily be covered but doesn't worry about them in terms of his career plans.
Marston has one on his chest depicting a compass rose with an inspirational quote, and one on his ribs of his family crest and his grandmother's name.
"Both are very meaningful to me" he said.
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Inflicting Ink is a Rhode Island Tattoo Studio that embodies quality, consistency and pride, and offers a sterile, safe, comfortable, artistic environment to its customers. Nominated multiple times for the Best Tattoo Parlor in Rhode Island and Best Tattoo Artist in RI.
You may contact them for an appointment for a tattoo at (401) 683-5680 and of course walk-ins are always welcome.
For more information, please visit our home page at www.inflictinginktattoo.com.
Thursday, December 9, 2010
RI Tattoo Studio Rocks
New tattoo rocks...
"Corey - Thanks for the new tattoos. You rock!" -Robyn & Jaime
Inflicting Ink is a Rhode Island Tattoo Studio that embodies quality, consistency and pride, and offers a sterile, safe, comfortable, artistic environment to its customers. Nominated multiple times for the Best Tattoo Parlor in Rhode Island and Best Tattoo Artist in RI.
You may contact them for an appointment for a tattoo at (401) 683-5680 and of course walk-ins are always welcome.
For more information, please visit our home page at www.inflictinginktattoo.com.
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Best Tattoo Shop in RI Inflicting Ink Tattoo
RI tattoo studio customer leaves review of Inflicting Ink Tattoo Studio...
"Corey on a scale from 1 to awesome, your the sh*t." -Damitri
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Inflicting Ink is a Rhode Island Tattoo Studio that embodies quality, consistency and pride, and offers a sterile, safe, comfortable, artistic environment to its customers. Nominated multiple times for the Best Tattoo Parlor in Rhode Island and Best Tattoo Artist in RI.
You may contact them for an appointment for a tattoo at (401) 683-5680 and of course walk-ins are always welcome.
For more information, please visit our home page at www.inflictinginktattoo.com.
Monday, December 6, 2010
Tattoos on Minors Gaining Attention by Authorities
Inflicting Ink Tattoo shop in Portsmouth RI will refuse to tattoo any minor under any conditions, and does not support underground tattooing of any kind. We are happy to see the authorities increasing the activity to stop this deadly practice in other states and push consistently for stricter laws and guidelines concerning sterile facilities and tattoo practices, for all tattoo shops in RI.
The following article deals with a situation in Pennsylvania where a minor was tattood by a 28 year old man in his home. The girl was 14 years old. The full article follows below.
November 2, 2010
A 28-year-old man has been charged with giving a tattoo to an underage girl without her parents' consent in Noxen Township.
State police charged Christopher C. Everetts with corruption of minors and illegal tattooing or body piercing. Police listed Everetts' address as the Luzerne County Correctional Facility in Wilkes-Barre.
However, previous criminal records in Luzerne County give his address as Dallas.
According to the police complaint, on April 23 Trooper Robert Kennedy
responded to a home in Noxen Township by the parents of a 14-year-old girl.
The parents said their daughter had tattoos, which she had kept hidden from them for more than two weeks.
When Kennedy interviewed the girl, she said on April 6, she was at a swimming hole along Tannery Street with some friends when Everetts and another person arrived and joined the conversation.
The girl said the subject turned to the tattoos that Everetts had. Everetts offered to give the girl a tattoo for $20, the report says.
The girl ran home, got money, and returned to the swimming hole. She told police she and her sister went with Everetts to a house on Stull Road.
While at the house, the report says, Everetts took out some tattooing equipment and cleaned them. He proceeded to tattoo a four-inch black cross on the back of the girl's neck, and a crescent moon on her hip.
The girl paid Everetts and left.
The girl's sister told police she witnessed Everetts do the tattooing. She said Everetts offered to give her a tattoo as well, but she declined.
Police said they were unable to locate Everetts until Oct. 25, when they were notified that he was incarcerated in Luzerne County.
When Trooper Steven Scoble questioned Everetts, he acknowledged that he gave the girl a tattoo, but disagreed with the amount he was paid, saying he charged the girl $50. Scoble said that without being asked,
Everetts stated that he "had an idea" that the girl was underage, but did not know she was 14.
Everetts was placed in the Wyoming County Correctional Facility in lieu of $15,000 bail.
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Inflicting Ink is a Rhode Island Tattoo Studio that embodies quality, consistency and pride, and offers a sterile, safe, comfortable, artistic environment to its customers. Nominated multiple times for the Best Tattoo Parlor in Rhode Island and Best Tattoo Artist in RI.
You may contact them for an appointment for a tattoo at (401) 683-5680 and of course walk-ins are always welcome.
For more information, please visit our home page at www.inflictinginktattoo.com.
The following article deals with a situation in Pennsylvania where a minor was tattood by a 28 year old man in his home. The girl was 14 years old. The full article follows below.
Man charged with giving minor a tattoo in Noxen Twp.
By Michael J. RudolfNovember 2, 2010
A 28-year-old man has been charged with giving a tattoo to an underage girl without her parents' consent in Noxen Township.
State police charged Christopher C. Everetts with corruption of minors and illegal tattooing or body piercing. Police listed Everetts' address as the Luzerne County Correctional Facility in Wilkes-Barre.
However, previous criminal records in Luzerne County give his address as Dallas.
According to the police complaint, on April 23 Trooper Robert Kennedy
responded to a home in Noxen Township by the parents of a 14-year-old girl.
The parents said their daughter had tattoos, which she had kept hidden from them for more than two weeks.
When Kennedy interviewed the girl, she said on April 6, she was at a swimming hole along Tannery Street with some friends when Everetts and another person arrived and joined the conversation.
The girl said the subject turned to the tattoos that Everetts had. Everetts offered to give the girl a tattoo for $20, the report says.
The girl ran home, got money, and returned to the swimming hole. She told police she and her sister went with Everetts to a house on Stull Road.
While at the house, the report says, Everetts took out some tattooing equipment and cleaned them. He proceeded to tattoo a four-inch black cross on the back of the girl's neck, and a crescent moon on her hip.
The girl paid Everetts and left.
The girl's sister told police she witnessed Everetts do the tattooing. She said Everetts offered to give her a tattoo as well, but she declined.
Police said they were unable to locate Everetts until Oct. 25, when they were notified that he was incarcerated in Luzerne County.
When Trooper Steven Scoble questioned Everetts, he acknowledged that he gave the girl a tattoo, but disagreed with the amount he was paid, saying he charged the girl $50. Scoble said that without being asked,
Everetts stated that he "had an idea" that the girl was underage, but did not know she was 14.
Everetts was placed in the Wyoming County Correctional Facility in lieu of $15,000 bail.
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Inflicting Ink is a Rhode Island Tattoo Studio that embodies quality, consistency and pride, and offers a sterile, safe, comfortable, artistic environment to its customers. Nominated multiple times for the Best Tattoo Parlor in Rhode Island and Best Tattoo Artist in RI.
You may contact them for an appointment for a tattoo at (401) 683-5680 and of course walk-ins are always welcome.
For more information, please visit our home page at www.inflictinginktattoo.com.
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Body Piercing Remorse
Where do the holes go?
Far from being regretful, our lives and circumstances, likes and dislikes, can and do change as we grow and mature. Anyone in the business of tattoo removal can attest that even among the most hardcore fans, there can be moments and situations that arise where removal is not only an option but a necessity.
The rise of body piercing among the youth of the country gives credence to speculation of just how the next generation sees themselves when it comes to wearing a nose or chin piercing at 40 or 50 while simultaneously bouncing a child, or grandchild, on their knee. Without giving rise to the stereotype and stigma, there is a certain degree of change that accompanies the birth of a child.
Body piercings and tattoos seem to be at the forefront of these alterations, at least from a physical perspective. When even a celebrity factor comes into focus on the matter, like the recent admission by Christina Aguilera that she has abandoned most of her prolific body piercings since the birth of her son Max, one would suppose that a changing trend was being observed rather than mere maternal instincts for presenting our children with the best examples of a life well lived.
Unlike laser tattoo removal where the technology now exists to remove virtually all of a tattoo as well as the resultant scarring in less time and for less money than ever before, there is no procedure for 'removing' body piercings; the hole will either close, or it will not. If it does not, is the bearer then left with not only a visible reminder of days gone by, but also an invited fascination from others more compelling than the jewelry ever was? Or will these 'holes' simply become known as the remnants of choices made in our youth that no longer serve us, and for which we have no way to fill, now that the glitz and glamour is gone?
In Aguilera's case it is the former, with the admirer being the very person for whom she felt compelled to remove the jewelry to begin with; her son Max. The hole has become a fascination for him, leaving his mother more concerned than ever about the day when she will have to divulge where more similar points could be found on her body, and field the discussion about whether he will want to pierce his own, starting the cycle anew.
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Inflicting Ink is a Rhode Island Tattoo Studio that embodies quality, consistency and pride, and offers a sterile, safe, comfortable, artistic environment to its customers. Nominated multiple times for the Best Tattoo Parlor in Rhode Island and Best Tattoo Artist in RI.
You may contact them for an appointment for a tattoo at (401) 683-5680 and of course walk-ins are always welcome.
For more information, please visit our home page at www.inflictinginktattoo.com.
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Rank the 'Tattoo Talk' With Drugs and Alcohol as a Parent
Underage tattooing has been a nightmare issue for both parents and children alike in recent years. The notoriety of young celebrities who bare their tattooed skin for their younger fans to admire opens the debate concerning role model behavior and presentation to our under 18 crowds.
In ancient circles, tattooing the body was a form of ritual and art-work. Tribal tattoos were given to children very young, with the entire tribe engaging in the structured and carefully planned family-type activity of initiation involved in giving and receiving the tattoo was a major part of this culture. This practice extends into the present day in tribal society, as well as, in some cases, extreme body piercing.
While we are not a tribal society, modern social pressures for teens in particular, together with a popular cult-ure of rising stars with little to no concern for the image they are portraying to their younger fans, has brought the issue of underage tattooing to the forefront of many family discussions. Like the tribal society that engages in ritual tattooing through the family unit, the discussion of underage tattooing needs to be initiated within the same family unit here in the United States.
Far from being a social problem, although one could argue for stricter rulings for tattoo artists who are caught tattooing children without parental consent, the issue of tattooing on minors needs to be addressed at the much more intimate level of in home discussions and guidelines for acceptable behavior, limits and consequences, by parents to their children.
School districts in some areas of the country are speculating about the importance of tattoo education for teens in particular regarding the laws and the dangers of underage and underground tattooing in unsterile facilities. While the topic is definitely a great health concern, and needs to be addressed in that manner, the onus still falls on the parents of teens to be certain of their child's activity by becoming more involved in the lives of their children.
When a 14 year old girl can obtain a tattoo from a stranger, the obvious concern needs to extend much further than the kinds of skin troubles she can contract from dirty needles; although that too is definitely an issue ~ perhaps concern for whether she would make it out of a stranger's home alive might also need to be talked about at the family dinner table.
Definitely lobby for educating children to the health dangers of underground and underage tattooing in schools and anywhere else children are prone to hang-out, but make the major portion of this issue your issue and protect your children by talking to them about making wise choices concerning their bodies and health now. Factor this one in as one of those topics you need to talk to your kids about, up there with drugs, alcohol and sex.
Inflicting Ink supports state laws and regulations regarding underage tattooing and sterile facilities by refusing to tattoo minors, and maintaining a sterile tattoo facility that exceeds every guideline in RI and the United States at this time.
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Inflicting Ink is a Rhode Island Tattoo Studio that embodies quality, consistency and pride, and offers a sterile, safe, comfortable, artistic environment to its customers. Nominated multiple times for the Best Tattoo Parlor in Rhode Island and Best Tattoo Artist in RI.
You may contact them for an appointment for a tattoo at (401) 683-5680 and of course walk-ins are always welcome.
For more information, please visit our home page at www.inflictinginktattoo.com.
In ancient circles, tattooing the body was a form of ritual and art-work. Tribal tattoos were given to children very young, with the entire tribe engaging in the structured and carefully planned family-type activity of initiation involved in giving and receiving the tattoo was a major part of this culture. This practice extends into the present day in tribal society, as well as, in some cases, extreme body piercing.
While we are not a tribal society, modern social pressures for teens in particular, together with a popular cult-ure of rising stars with little to no concern for the image they are portraying to their younger fans, has brought the issue of underage tattooing to the forefront of many family discussions. Like the tribal society that engages in ritual tattooing through the family unit, the discussion of underage tattooing needs to be initiated within the same family unit here in the United States.
Far from being a social problem, although one could argue for stricter rulings for tattoo artists who are caught tattooing children without parental consent, the issue of tattooing on minors needs to be addressed at the much more intimate level of in home discussions and guidelines for acceptable behavior, limits and consequences, by parents to their children.
School districts in some areas of the country are speculating about the importance of tattoo education for teens in particular regarding the laws and the dangers of underage and underground tattooing in unsterile facilities. While the topic is definitely a great health concern, and needs to be addressed in that manner, the onus still falls on the parents of teens to be certain of their child's activity by becoming more involved in the lives of their children.
When a 14 year old girl can obtain a tattoo from a stranger, the obvious concern needs to extend much further than the kinds of skin troubles she can contract from dirty needles; although that too is definitely an issue ~ perhaps concern for whether she would make it out of a stranger's home alive might also need to be talked about at the family dinner table.
Definitely lobby for educating children to the health dangers of underground and underage tattooing in schools and anywhere else children are prone to hang-out, but make the major portion of this issue your issue and protect your children by talking to them about making wise choices concerning their bodies and health now. Factor this one in as one of those topics you need to talk to your kids about, up there with drugs, alcohol and sex.
Inflicting Ink supports state laws and regulations regarding underage tattooing and sterile facilities by refusing to tattoo minors, and maintaining a sterile tattoo facility that exceeds every guideline in RI and the United States at this time.
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Inflicting Ink is a Rhode Island Tattoo Studio that embodies quality, consistency and pride, and offers a sterile, safe, comfortable, artistic environment to its customers. Nominated multiple times for the Best Tattoo Parlor in Rhode Island and Best Tattoo Artist in RI.
You may contact them for an appointment for a tattoo at (401) 683-5680 and of course walk-ins are always welcome.
For more information, please visit our home page at www.inflictinginktattoo.com.
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Thanks sent to Inflicting Ink for Rhode Island Blood Center Blood Drive with Cardi's Furniture in South Kingstown, RI
Nov 6, 2010: Rhode Island Blood Center Blood Drive with Cardi's Furniture
Cardi's Furniture, South Kingstown, RI
Dear Inflicting Ink Tattoo,
Thank you for sponsoring the Cardi’s Furniture blood drives on November 6th. Your support helped the Rhode Island Blood Center to ensure a safe & adequate blood supply to our hospitals. A total of 42 pints were collected between all 4 locations. Since one pint can save up to three lives, your blood drive potentially benefited up to 126 people in Rhode Island and beyond!
All blood donations will make a difference in someone’s life. A significant amount of the blood collected at our blood drives will go towards treating children with leukemia, automobile accident victims and patients needing organ transplants. It is because of generous folks like yourself, who host blood drives, that we are able to give hope to patients and their families.
Please extend my thanks to everyone else that helped to make the day a success. It was a pleasure working with you again and I look forward to our next drive. Saturday, February 12th 2011.
Also, I believe Frank and Glenn will be working on a new Providence Journal ad for our 2011 blood drives and will be in touch soon once they have some proofs to show.
Till then, take care.
Sincerely,
Jennifer Siegal
Account Manager, South CountyRhode Island Blood Center
Mobile: 401-480-7891
Office: 401-453-8367
Fax: 401-453-8557
Email: jsiegal@ribc.org
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Inflicting Ink is a Rhode Island Tattoo Studio that embodies quality, consistency and pride, and offers a sterile, safe, comfortable, artistic environment to its customers. Nominated multiple times for the Best Tattoo Parlor in Rhode Island and Best Tattoo Artist in RI.
You may contact them for an appointment for a tattoo at (401) 683-5680 and of course walk-ins are always welcome.
For more information, please visit our home page at www.inflictinginktattoo.com.
k.
Cardi's Furniture, South Kingstown, RI
Dear Inflicting Ink Tattoo,
Thank you for sponsoring the Cardi’s Furniture blood drives on November 6th. Your support helped the Rhode Island Blood Center to ensure a safe & adequate blood supply to our hospitals. A total of 42 pints were collected between all 4 locations. Since one pint can save up to three lives, your blood drive potentially benefited up to 126 people in Rhode Island and beyond!
- South County Commons: 15 (5 sign ups to become bone marrow donors)
- Swansea: 6
- South Attleboro: 16
- West Warwick: 5
All blood donations will make a difference in someone’s life. A significant amount of the blood collected at our blood drives will go towards treating children with leukemia, automobile accident victims and patients needing organ transplants. It is because of generous folks like yourself, who host blood drives, that we are able to give hope to patients and their families.
Please extend my thanks to everyone else that helped to make the day a success. It was a pleasure working with you again and I look forward to our next drive. Saturday, February 12th 2011.
Also, I believe Frank and Glenn will be working on a new Providence Journal ad for our 2011 blood drives and will be in touch soon once they have some proofs to show.
Till then, take care.
Sincerely,
Jennifer Siegal
Account Manager, South CountyRhode Island Blood Center
Mobile: 401-480-7891
Office: 401-453-8367
Fax: 401-453-8557
Email: jsiegal@ribc.org
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Inflicting Ink is a Rhode Island Tattoo Studio that embodies quality, consistency and pride, and offers a sterile, safe, comfortable, artistic environment to its customers. Nominated multiple times for the Best Tattoo Parlor in Rhode Island and Best Tattoo Artist in RI.
You may contact them for an appointment for a tattoo at (401) 683-5680 and of course walk-ins are always welcome.
For more information, please visit our home page at www.inflictinginktattoo.com.
k.
Sunday, November 7, 2010
White Sox Fan Needs Tattoo Removal
White Sox fan sues for backward tattoo
By Sahadev Sharma
CHICAGO -- Chicago White Sox fan Gina Bebis wanted to use part of her body as an homage to her favorite team, but the tattoo turned out to be as disappointing as what happened on the field for the South Siders.
On June 5, just before the Sox went on a run that would eventually take them to first place in the American League Central Division, Bebis went to have the White Sox logo surrounded by purple clovers tattooed on her thigh.
One problem: the tattoo was applied backward, which mirrored what happened to her team after the All-Star break.
Bebis, who underwent numerous laser removal sessions, is suing the tattoo shop and the artist for an amount not to exceed $50,000 for the cost of the laser removal, the cost of a cover-up tattoo, and money for the pain and suffering she endured from the laser treatments.
Attempts to call the tattoo parlor went unanswered, and a visit to the shop proved fruitless.
According to the suit, the artist prepared a proof of the design, which was approved by Bebis, and the artist proceeded to ink the tattoo on Bebis' thigh.
So was the proof placed on Bebis' backwards?
"Yes, it seems [the artist] applied the proof flipped over, and that is how it ended up backwards," said Bebis' attorney, Daniel Fabbri. "We can only speculate as to that, since it is such an obvious mistake on his part, we can't come up with any other possible way he did this."
A few artists at Insight Studios in Ukrainian Village -- who asked that their names not be used -- were willing to shed some light on how something like this usually is avoided. They claimed that before using permanent ink, the artwork would be stenciled on the body and approved by the person receiving the tattoo. They were adamant that this is standard practice and a step that is never skipped. It is unclear whether a non-permanent stencil was ever done on Bebis' thigh for her approval.
None of the artists at Insight confessed to ever making a similar mistake, though one artist claimed that he had one client who wanted a tattoo of his child's name. The customer wrote down the name, had the ink done and left satisfied. However, the next day he returned after his wife yelled at him because he had misspelled his child's name.
The artists from Insight also said when inking letters, they're more concerned with the 'art' of the tattoo rather than the actual spelling of any words, so it's plausible that a transposed word could go unnoticed, unless the customer speaks up.
In fact, this is not the first time a Chicago tattoo has gained infamy. Nearly five years ago, Sam Hacker intended to tattoo the word 'CHI-TOWN' on a customer. However, after going through the appropriate steps, all which were approved by the customer, the word 'CHI-TONW' ended up being tattooed.
Hacker claimed that he was less concerned with the spelling and completely focused on the intricate art of the old-English style font the customer had requested. The tattoo actually gained so much notoriety that it became a fad for people to request the misspelled version.
This can only mean that there will be numerous sightings of upside down Blackhawk logos and backwards "Go, Cubs, Go!" tattoos scattered across the Chicagoland area in the near future.
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Inflicting Ink is a Rhode Island Tattoo Studio that embodies quality, consistency and pride, and offers a sterile, safe, comfortable, artistic environment to its customers. Nominated multiple times for the Best Tattoo Parlor in Rhode Island and Best Tattoo Artist in RI.
You may contact them for an appointment for a tattoo at (401) 683-5680 and of course walk-ins are always welcome.
For more information, please visit our home page at www.inflictinginktattoo.com.
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Portrait Tattoo in Memory of a Friend
Memorial tattoo from Inflicting Ink Tattoo in RI...
"Thanks David Foster for the great Tattoo. I appreciate your patience regarding the artwork and the fine work you did for me in memory of my friend...Thanks again!" -J Souza
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Inflicting Ink is a Rhode Island Tattoo Studio that embodies quality, consistency and pride, and offers a sterile, safe, comfortable, artistic environment to its customers. Nominated multiple times for the Best Tattoo Parlor in Rhode Island and Best Tattoo Artist in RI.
You may contact them for an appointment for a tattoo at (401) 683-5680 and of course walk-ins are always welcome.
For more information, please visit our home page at www.inflictinginktattoo.com.
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Inflicting Ink is a Rhode Island Tattoo Studio that embodies quality, consistency and pride, and offers a sterile, safe, comfortable, artistic environment to its customers. Nominated multiple times for the Best Tattoo Parlor in Rhode Island and Best Tattoo Artist in RI.
You may contact them for an appointment for a tattoo at (401) 683-5680 and of course walk-ins are always welcome.
For more information, please visit our home page at www.inflictinginktattoo.com.
Monday, November 1, 2010
The Tattoo and Body Art Debate
Tattoos, body piercings and other forms of body art have come under a tremendous amount of scrutiny of late. Everything from Southern teens expelled from school for a body piercing that expresses religious freedom, to employability and the strange case of a man who, running out of available skin, chose to tattoo his eyeballs.
The question really isn't about what is too much, or enough even, the only question that needs to be considered in any of this is, Why are the rights of individuals to express themselves in this way being systematically violated and removed by our current societal standards?
It amounts to censorship in one form or another, and whether you are a body art enthusiast or not, you need to be aware and concerned about these developments; because today it might be the guy or girl with the multiple tattoos and piercings who doesn't get the job, or is expelled from school, and tomorrow it might be your daughter, son, or mother with that hidden tattoo that no one else ever sees who is being discriminated against or singled out in some fashion, for their artistic expression.
Ultimately, we are all in control of our own bodies. The rights and choices of what we determine to be acceptable, wearable, and enjoyable, belongs to us, so far.
Exercise your current right to adorn your body in any way you like and visit Inflicting Ink Tattoo Studio in Portsmouth RI for a professionally inked custom tattoo or a beautiful body piercing in a comfortable sterile environment.
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Inflicting Ink is a Rhode Island Tattoo Studio that embodies quality, consistency and pride, and offers a sterile, safe, comfortable, artistic environment to its customers. Nominated multiple times for the Best Tattoo Parlor in Rhode Island and Best Tattoo Artist in RI.
You may contact them for an appointment for a tattoo at (401) 683-5680 and of course walk-ins are always welcome.
For more information, please visit our home page at www.inflictinginktattoo.com.
The question really isn't about what is too much, or enough even, the only question that needs to be considered in any of this is, Why are the rights of individuals to express themselves in this way being systematically violated and removed by our current societal standards?
It amounts to censorship in one form or another, and whether you are a body art enthusiast or not, you need to be aware and concerned about these developments; because today it might be the guy or girl with the multiple tattoos and piercings who doesn't get the job, or is expelled from school, and tomorrow it might be your daughter, son, or mother with that hidden tattoo that no one else ever sees who is being discriminated against or singled out in some fashion, for their artistic expression.
Ultimately, we are all in control of our own bodies. The rights and choices of what we determine to be acceptable, wearable, and enjoyable, belongs to us, so far.
Exercise your current right to adorn your body in any way you like and visit Inflicting Ink Tattoo Studio in Portsmouth RI for a professionally inked custom tattoo or a beautiful body piercing in a comfortable sterile environment.
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Inflicting Ink is a Rhode Island Tattoo Studio that embodies quality, consistency and pride, and offers a sterile, safe, comfortable, artistic environment to its customers. Nominated multiple times for the Best Tattoo Parlor in Rhode Island and Best Tattoo Artist in RI.
You may contact them for an appointment for a tattoo at (401) 683-5680 and of course walk-ins are always welcome.
For more information, please visit our home page at www.inflictinginktattoo.com.
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Inflicting Ink Traveling Tattoo and Cardi’s Furniture will Team up to Host a Blood Drive for the Rhode Island Blood Center
South Kingstown, RI ~ November 6, 2010 --- Inflicting Ink Traveling Tattoo, a one of a kind mobile tattoo studio based out of Portsmouth, RI, will be teaming up with Cardi’s Furniture to host a blood drive for the Rhode Island Blood Center. Jeffrey Goyette, renowned tattoo artist and owner of Inflicting Ink Tattoo Shop, created the traveling studio.
Inflicting Ink Traveling Tattoo will be set up in the South County Commons parking lot near Cardi’s Furniture from 9:30am until all scheduled tattoos are completed. The Rhode Island Blood Center will be on site from 10am-2pm collecting blood donations. The concept of the day will be “give blood while you wait to get tattooed”. Participants can donate blood and either set up a tattoo appointment later in the day (Jeff will decide the amount of time needed in between to ensure safety for all clients) or schedule an appointment at the shop for a later date. Those who donate blood can either have a free Inflicting Ink t-shirt or receive a $10 off coupon for their next tattoo. Individuals may schedule tattoo appointments with Jeff prior to the event, but all walk-ons are welcome.
All attendees do not have to donate blood and/or receive a tattoo. The event is to simply highlight the fact that these two elements can come together. Inflicting Ink and the Rhode Island Blood Center are looking to create awareness about tattooing and donating blood, with hopes of dispelling the myth; “you cannot give blood for a year if you have a tattoo”. This event will take place rain or shine.
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Inflicting Ink is a Rhode Island Tattoo Studio that embodies quality, consistency and pride, and offers a sterile, safe, comfortable, artistic environment to its customers. Nominated multiple times for the Best Tattoo Parlor in Rhode Island and Best Tattoo Artist in RI.
You may contact them for an appointment for a tattoo at (401) 683-5680 and of course walk-ins are always welcome.
For more information, please visit our home page at www.inflictinginktattoo.com.
Inflicting Ink Traveling Tattoo will be set up in the South County Commons parking lot near Cardi’s Furniture from 9:30am until all scheduled tattoos are completed. The Rhode Island Blood Center will be on site from 10am-2pm collecting blood donations. The concept of the day will be “give blood while you wait to get tattooed”. Participants can donate blood and either set up a tattoo appointment later in the day (Jeff will decide the amount of time needed in between to ensure safety for all clients) or schedule an appointment at the shop for a later date. Those who donate blood can either have a free Inflicting Ink t-shirt or receive a $10 off coupon for their next tattoo. Individuals may schedule tattoo appointments with Jeff prior to the event, but all walk-ons are welcome.
All attendees do not have to donate blood and/or receive a tattoo. The event is to simply highlight the fact that these two elements can come together. Inflicting Ink and the Rhode Island Blood Center are looking to create awareness about tattooing and donating blood, with hopes of dispelling the myth; “you cannot give blood for a year if you have a tattoo”. This event will take place rain or shine.
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Inflicting Ink is a Rhode Island Tattoo Studio that embodies quality, consistency and pride, and offers a sterile, safe, comfortable, artistic environment to its customers. Nominated multiple times for the Best Tattoo Parlor in Rhode Island and Best Tattoo Artist in RI.
You may contact them for an appointment for a tattoo at (401) 683-5680 and of course walk-ins are always welcome.
For more information, please visit our home page at www.inflictinginktattoo.com.
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Tattoo Cover-Up at Inflicting Ink Tattoo Studio
Almost everyone has had a situation in their lives when they had to hide their body art for one reason or another. Hiding your tattoo isn't always easy however. Make-up can rub off and stain clothing, and many tattoos are far too dark to be effected by traditional cover-up methods anyway.
While clothing can be worn strategically to cover some tattoos, those tattoos that are located on parts of the body that would be hard to cover will still need another method. Additionally, depending upon the season, certain articles of clothing might be considered out of place merely for use as a tattoo cover-up.
If you are only interested in a temporary cover-up for your tattoo, doing some research into over the counter airbrush types of cover-up makeup can provide you with the best results. The make-up is applied using an airbrush technique that might be unusual at first, but with practice will become fairly easy.
If you are looking for a permanent tattoo cover-up you will need a consultation with a reputable tattoo artist to determine if the tattoo can be covered at all, and if so, to what degree. You will also need to go over which designs will best do the job of covering up the old ink.
Inflicting Ink Tattoo Studio in Portsmouth RI has highly skilled tattoo artists, working in a sterile environment, who are always happy to discuss your tattoo cover-up project with you.
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Inflicting Ink is a Rhode Island Tattoo Studio that embodies quality, consistency and pride, and offers a sterile, safe, comfortable, artistic environment to its customers. Nominated multiple times for the Best Tattoo Parlor in Rhode Island and Best Tattoo Artist in RI.
You may contact them for an appointment for a tattoo at (401) 683-5680 and of course walk-ins are always welcome.
For more information, please visit our home page at www.inflictinginktattoo.com.
While clothing can be worn strategically to cover some tattoos, those tattoos that are located on parts of the body that would be hard to cover will still need another method. Additionally, depending upon the season, certain articles of clothing might be considered out of place merely for use as a tattoo cover-up.
If you are only interested in a temporary cover-up for your tattoo, doing some research into over the counter airbrush types of cover-up makeup can provide you with the best results. The make-up is applied using an airbrush technique that might be unusual at first, but with practice will become fairly easy.
If you are looking for a permanent tattoo cover-up you will need a consultation with a reputable tattoo artist to determine if the tattoo can be covered at all, and if so, to what degree. You will also need to go over which designs will best do the job of covering up the old ink.
Inflicting Ink Tattoo Studio in Portsmouth RI has highly skilled tattoo artists, working in a sterile environment, who are always happy to discuss your tattoo cover-up project with you.
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Inflicting Ink is a Rhode Island Tattoo Studio that embodies quality, consistency and pride, and offers a sterile, safe, comfortable, artistic environment to its customers. Nominated multiple times for the Best Tattoo Parlor in Rhode Island and Best Tattoo Artist in RI.
You may contact them for an appointment for a tattoo at (401) 683-5680 and of course walk-ins are always welcome.
For more information, please visit our home page at www.inflictinginktattoo.com.
Friday, October 22, 2010
Body Piercing Requires Sterile Facilities and Healthy Patrons
Best Tattoo Studio in RI Inflicting Ink's Jeff Goyette posts an article regarding sterile tattoo and body piercing facilities and the importance of being healthy before having any kind of work done.
Jeff said "Karen's Blogs are very good and I think more people should read them. This is a procedure that Inflicting Ink takes very seriously and completely checks before any piercings are granted, verbally and in writing before the client leaves the shop."
The full article from the About.com tattoo blog of Karen Hudson follows below.
According to the results of a recent inquest, the death of a UK woman, Amanda Taylor, earlier this year resulted from severe septicaemia (blood poisoning) just two days after having her tongue pierced. Health authorities checked equipment from the jewelry shop and found that although there was evidence of bacteria on some equipment due to unhealthy practices, none of the spores were connected to the death of Taylor.
What appears to have happened is that Taylor, sadly, just had bad timing and got her tongue pierced at the same time she was developing strep throat. While strep throat by itself is usually non life-threatening and easily cured with a round of antibiotics, the streptococcus bacteria is actually quite dangerous, especially if it has the opportunity to enter the blood stream. With a new piercing wound that has a quick and direct route to the bloodstream, it only took 48 hours for the bacteria to completely shut down Taylor's body. That's pretty scary and it's something that needs to be taken very seriously because this isn't the first time something like this has happened.
It's so important to make sure you're healthy before getting a tattoo or piercing, ensure that your artist follows all safety protocols, and to regard any infection or illness after the procedure to be a potentially serious problem and see a doctor immediately. And don't be afraid to go to the ER if you feel your doctor isn't taking the situation seriously enough. Taylor's doctor prescribed antibiotics for her strep throat but it was too little too late. Please take care of yourselves!
Visit Karen's blog at http://tattoo.about.com/b/2010/10/17/in-the-news-uk-woman-dies-48-hours-after-tongue-piercing.htm
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Inflicting Ink is a Rhode Island Tattoo Studio that embodies quality, consistency and pride, and offers a sterile, safe, comfortable, artistic environment to its customers. Nominated multiple times for the Best Tattoo Parlor in Rhode Island and Best Tattoo Artist in RI.
You may contact them for an appointment for a tattoo at (401) 683-5680 and of course walk-ins are always welcome.
For more information, please visit our home page at www.inflictinginktattoo.com.
Jeff said "Karen's Blogs are very good and I think more people should read them. This is a procedure that Inflicting Ink takes very seriously and completely checks before any piercings are granted, verbally and in writing before the client leaves the shop."
The full article from the About.com tattoo blog of Karen Hudson follows below.
UK Woman Dies 48 Hours After Tongue Piercing
Sunday October 17, 2010According to the results of a recent inquest, the death of a UK woman, Amanda Taylor, earlier this year resulted from severe septicaemia (blood poisoning) just two days after having her tongue pierced. Health authorities checked equipment from the jewelry shop and found that although there was evidence of bacteria on some equipment due to unhealthy practices, none of the spores were connected to the death of Taylor.
What appears to have happened is that Taylor, sadly, just had bad timing and got her tongue pierced at the same time she was developing strep throat. While strep throat by itself is usually non life-threatening and easily cured with a round of antibiotics, the streptococcus bacteria is actually quite dangerous, especially if it has the opportunity to enter the blood stream. With a new piercing wound that has a quick and direct route to the bloodstream, it only took 48 hours for the bacteria to completely shut down Taylor's body. That's pretty scary and it's something that needs to be taken very seriously because this isn't the first time something like this has happened.
It's so important to make sure you're healthy before getting a tattoo or piercing, ensure that your artist follows all safety protocols, and to regard any infection or illness after the procedure to be a potentially serious problem and see a doctor immediately. And don't be afraid to go to the ER if you feel your doctor isn't taking the situation seriously enough. Taylor's doctor prescribed antibiotics for her strep throat but it was too little too late. Please take care of yourselves!
Visit Karen's blog at http://tattoo.about.com/b/2010/10/17/in-the-news-uk-woman-dies-48-hours-after-tongue-piercing.htm
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Inflicting Ink is a Rhode Island Tattoo Studio that embodies quality, consistency and pride, and offers a sterile, safe, comfortable, artistic environment to its customers. Nominated multiple times for the Best Tattoo Parlor in Rhode Island and Best Tattoo Artist in RI.
You may contact them for an appointment for a tattoo at (401) 683-5680 and of course walk-ins are always welcome.
For more information, please visit our home page at www.inflictinginktattoo.com.
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Tattoo Clients are calling Inflicting Ink "Incredible" and "The Best"...
Recently this comment was left by a Tattoo Client:
Jeff and his staff are incredible.When you walk into a tattoo studio and feel like you are in your own living room wow that's pretty fantastic! What else can you say they are "THE BEST" Thank You......
- Jennifer Anctil
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Inflicting Ink is a Rhode Island Tattoo Studio that embodies quality, consistency and pride, and offers a sterile, safe, comfortable, artistic environment to its customers. Nominated multiple times for the Best Tattoo Parlor in Rhode Island and Best Tattoo Artist in RI.
You may contact them for an appointment for a tattoo at (401) 683-5680 and of course walk-ins are always welcome.
For more information, please visit our home page at www.inflictinginktattoo.com.
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Tattoo for Troops at Inflicting Ink in RI
A satisfied soldier gives thanks to Marc for his tattoo...
"Thanks Marc for fitting me in on short notice....it came out better than I imagined. I will be back for more when I get back from the Middle East. Good luck with everything....I will definitely be recommending you to the guys in my unit." -Ryan S
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Inflicting Ink is a Rhode Island Tattoo Studio that embodies quality, consistency and pride, and offers a sterile, safe, comfortable, artistic environment to its customers. Nominated multiple times for the Best Tattoo Parlor in Rhode Island and Best Tattoo Artist in RI.
You may contact them for an appointment for a tattoo at (401) 683-5680 and of course walk-ins are always welcome.
For more information, please visit our home page at www.inflictinginktattoo.com.
Inflicting Ink is a Rhode Island Tattoo Studio that embodies quality, consistency and pride, and offers a sterile, safe, comfortable, artistic environment to its customers. Nominated multiple times for the Best Tattoo Parlor in Rhode Island and Best Tattoo Artist in RI.
You may contact them for an appointment for a tattoo at (401) 683-5680 and of course walk-ins are always welcome.
For more information, please visit our home page at www.inflictinginktattoo.com.
Monday, October 18, 2010
Jesus Tattoo and Portrait Tattoo in RI
Inflicting Ink Tattoo Studio gives Nick Jesus portrait tattoo...
"Hey man the Jesus that you did for me is well, let's just say everyone wants to know where I got it from...See you on Wednesday." -Nick R
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Inflicting Ink is a Rhode Island Tattoo Studio that embodies quality, consistency and pride, and offers a sterile, safe, comfortable, artistic environment to its customers. Nominated multiple times for the Best Tattoo Parlor in Rhode Island and Best Tattoo Artist in RI.
You may contact them for an appointment for a tattoo at (401) 683-5680 and of course walk-ins are always welcome.
For more information, please visit our home page at www.inflictinginktattoo.com.
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Inflicting Ink is a Rhode Island Tattoo Studio that embodies quality, consistency and pride, and offers a sterile, safe, comfortable, artistic environment to its customers. Nominated multiple times for the Best Tattoo Parlor in Rhode Island and Best Tattoo Artist in RI.
You may contact them for an appointment for a tattoo at (401) 683-5680 and of course walk-ins are always welcome.
For more information, please visit our home page at www.inflictinginktattoo.com.
Saturday, October 16, 2010
The Best Tattoo Studio in RI
Inflicting Ink has been at it for years....
"We have received tattoos from Jeff for years and will not go anywhere else. Once you have had the best nothing else will do. Keep laying down the ink and making such wonderful art." -Lane and Jennifer Hopwood
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Inflicting Ink is a Rhode Island Tattoo Studio that embodies quality, consistency and pride, and offers a sterile, safe, comfortable, artistic environment to its customers. Nominated multiple times for the Best Tattoo Parlor in Rhode Island and Best Tattoo Artist in RI.
You may contact them for an appointment for a tattoo at (401) 683-5680 and of course walk-ins are always welcome.
For more information, please visit our home page at www.inflictinginktattoo.com.
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Popeye Tattoo at Inflicting Ink
Inflicting Ink Popeye Tattoo for Nick....
"Popeye the Sailor Man I yam what I yam. Mark You are the shit man... thanks for all the tattoos in the past two weeks. The Popeye tattoo is awesome. Thanks for everything and we will see you in July." -Nick R
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Inflicting Ink is a Rhode Island Tattoo Studio that embodies quality, consistency and pride, and offers a sterile, safe, comfortable, artistic environment to its customers. Nominated multiple times for the Best Tattoo Parlor in Rhode Island and Best Tattoo Artist in RI.
You may contact them for an appointment for a tattoo at (401) 683-5680 and of course walk-ins are always welcome.
For more information, please visit our home page at www.inflictinginktattoo.com.
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
RI Tattoo Studio Gives Awesome Tattoos
Awesome Tattoo from Inflicting Ink...
"Hey there Mark. My tattoo looks awesome I am so glad that I came to Inflicting Ink thanks for the experience." -Heather R
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Inflicting Ink is a Rhode Island Tattoo Studio that embodies quality, consistency and pride, and offers a sterile, safe, comfortable, artistic environment to its customers. Nominated multiple times for the Best Tattoo Parlor in Rhode Island and Best Tattoo Artist in RI.
You may contact them for an appointment for a tattoo at (401) 683-5680 and of course walk-ins are always welcome.
For more information, please visit our home page at www.inflictinginktattoo.com.
Monday, October 11, 2010
Phoenix Feather Tattoo at Inflicting Ink Tattoo Studio
Ankle tattoos, phoenix feather tattoos, and a wolf tattoo by Inflicting Ink....
"Jeff, I never posted on here (which of course I remembered when seeing a Budweiser commercial :P) telling you how in love with the ankle/foot piece you did for me. The phoenix feathers came out EXACTLY the way I'd pictured them. I'll be back to get the wolf on my back expanded upon. I'll send you some pics soon I promise! <3" -Jules
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Inflicting Ink is a Rhode Island Tattoo Studio that embodies quality, consistency and pride, and offers a sterile, safe, comfortable, artistic environment to its customers. Nominated multiple times for the Best Tattoo Parlor in Rhode Island and Best Tattoo Artist in RI.
You may contact them for an appointment for a tattoo at (401) 683-5680 and of course walk-ins are always welcome.
For more information, please visit our home page at www.inflictinginktattoo.com.
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
RI Tattoo Studio Applauds Court Decision Upholding First Amendment
Appeals court ends tattoo parlor ban in Calif city
By PAUL ELIASAssociated Press Writer
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - A federal appeals court struck down a city ban on tattoo parlors Thursday, ruling the artistic expression is entitled to free speech protection under the U.S. Constitution.
The U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ordered the Southern California city of Hermosa Beach to allow tattoo parlors to operate.
The city had argued the operations threaten public health and attract an unsavory clientele prone to crime.
Several state courts and federal trial courts have upheld similar bans in other cities across the country.
However, the ruling Thursday was the first by a federal appeals court, meaning such bans are now unconstitutional in the nine western states that must comply with 9th Circuit rulings.
Circuit Judge Jay Bybee, writing for the unanimous three-judge panel, called the city's ban "substantially broader than necessary to achieve the city's significant health and safety interests and because it entirely forecloses a unique and important method of expression."
The court said the ban was an unconstitutional overreaction to health concerns that can be addressed through regulations to ensure sanitation.
Hermosa Beach City Attorney Michael Jenkins said the city was disappointed with the ruling and hasn't decided whether to appeal.
"The Hermosa Beach City Council places a priority on protecting the public's health and safety, and it adopted this ordinance because of the potential health hazards caused by unsanitary tattoo practices," Jenkins said.
Johnny Anderson sued the city in 2007 after it refused to let him move Yer Cheat'n Heart Tattoo studio from Gardena to Hermosa Beach, which is closer to his Redondo Beach home and three young children.
"They have an outdated notion that only sailors and fallen women get tattoos, which isn't the case," Anderson said of his legal battle with Hermosa Beach officials. "Everybody gets a tattoo these days."
Free speech expert Jesse Choper said it's unlikely the U.S. Supreme Court would take up the case, noting that Bybee is a politically conservative judge.
"It's a pretty straightforward case," said Choper, a law professor at the University of California, Berkeley. "It would seem a clear, uncontroversial application of the First Amendment."
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Inflicting Ink is a Rhode Island Tattoo Studio that embodies quality, consistency and pride, and offers a sterile, safe, comfortable, artistic environment to its customers. Nominated multiple times for the Best Tattoo Parlor in Rhode Island and Best Tattoo Artist in RI.
You may contact them for an appointment for a tattoo at (401) 683-5680 and of course walk-ins are always welcome.
For more information, please visit our home page at www.inflictinginktattoo.com.
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Inflicting Ink Traveling Tattoo at Seekonk Speedway for Breast Cancer Charity Event
Inflicting Ink Traveling Tattoo Will Support Racing Against Breast Cancer
SEEKONK, MA. October 2, 2010 --- Inflicting Ink Traveling Tattoo, a one of a kind mobile tattoo studio based out of Portsmouth, RI, will be sponsoring Racing Against Breast Cancer at Seekonk Speedway. Jeffrey Goyette, renowned tattoo artist and owner of Inflicting Ink Tattoo Studio, created the traveling studio.
Inflicting Ink Traveling Tattoo will assist in raising money and creating awareness for breast cancer that affects over thousands of Americans each year. Inflicting Ink Traveling Tattoo will have their 78 ½ foot mobile tattoo studio stationed inside the gates of Seekonk Speedway on Saturday, October 2nd from 2-6pm. Inflicting Ink will not be tattooing during the event but they have designed special breast cancer t-shirts where $3.00 from every t-shirt sale will benefit Making Strides Against Breast Cancer.
During the Race Against Breast Cancer spectators can watch the ISMA SUPERS take to the track, Lee Small Block Supers, a 75-Lap Northeast Mini Stock Race, and a New England powder puff championship race using Seekonk Legal Enduro cars! Media sponsor of Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, Cat Country 98.1 will also be on site in efforts to raise money for the American Cancer Society. Rain Date is Oct 3. Pits: $30 Gates Open: 3pm, Adults $25, kids 12 & under FREE Start Time: 5pm
About Inflicting Ink and the Traveling Tattoo Studio
Inflicting Ink has been in business for over 23 years providing the highest standards for the tattoo industry. Due to the company’s success and the high volume of requests to appear at events, Inflicting Ink Traveling Tattoo was created. This 78-½ foot vehicle contains a studio that has the ability to be self - contained for up to fourteen days while running on its own power. Inflicting Ink has kept safety in mind for venues that have long awaited a clean and safe environment for a mobile tattoo studio.
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Inflicting Ink is a Rhode Island Tattoo Studio that embodies quality, consistency and pride, and offers a sterile, safe, comfortable, artistic environment to its customers. Nominated multiple times for the Best Tattoo Parlor in Rhode Island and Best Tattoo Artist in RI.
You may contact them for an appointment for a tattoo at (401) 683-5680 and of course walk-ins are always welcome.
For more information, please visit our home page at www.inflictinginktattoo.com.
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Champion Rib Tattoo at Inflicting Ink Tattoo Studio
Inflicting Ink RI tattoo studio open for all tattoos...
"Cory you need to update your gallery. My "champion" rib tat can be your first pic! I'll be back soon for back shading" -K Champion
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Inflicting Ink is a Rhode Island Tattoo Studio that embodies quality, consistency and pride, and offers a sterile, safe, comfortable, artistic environment to its customers. Nominated multiple times for the Best Tattoo Parlor in Rhode Island and Best Tattoo Artist in RI.
You may contact them for an appointment for a tattoo at (401) 683-5680 and of course walk-ins are always welcome.
For more information, please visit our home page at www.inflictinginktattoo.com.
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Tribal Tattoo at Inflicting Ink
Tribal tattoo is 'sick'....
"Mark another bang up job man. The tribal is sick and people are asking me were I got it done and I tell them that there is only one place to get it done, Inflicting Ink. Thanks for everything we will see you again soon." -Nick R
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Inflicting Ink is a Rhode Island Tattoo Studio that embodies quality, consistency and pride, and offers a sterile, safe, comfortable, artistic environment to its customers. Nominated multiple times for the Best Tattoo Parlor in Rhode Island and Best Tattoo Artist in RI.
You may contact them for an appointment for a tattoo at (401) 683-5680 and of course walk-ins are always welcome.
For more information, please visit our home page at www.inflictinginktattoo.com.
Sterile Tattoo Studio Inflicting Ink
Inflicting Ink Sterile Tattoo Environment a hit with clients...
"Jeff, you're the greatest! I've referred many friends and family to you because your studio is so clean - and so beautiful and you are such an awesome artist. You are so professional, but yet patient and so personable. You did a fantastic job on my tattoo and everyone in my family!! Will be coming back soon - good luck with your new venture. You'll do wonderful!" -Donna M
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Inflicting Ink is a Rhode Island Tattoo Studio that embodies quality, consistency and pride, and offers a sterile, safe, comfortable, artistic environment to its customers. Nominated multiple times for the Best Tattoo Parlor in Rhode Island and Best Tattoo Artist in RI.
You may contact them for an appointment for a tattoo at (401) 683-5680 and of course walk-ins are always welcome.
For more information, please visit our home page at www.inflictinginktattoo.com.
Inflicting Ink is a Rhode Island Tattoo Studio that embodies quality, consistency and pride, and offers a sterile, safe, comfortable, artistic environment to its customers. Nominated multiple times for the Best Tattoo Parlor in Rhode Island and Best Tattoo Artist in RI.
You may contact them for an appointment for a tattoo at (401) 683-5680 and of course walk-ins are always welcome.
For more information, please visit our home page at www.inflictinginktattoo.com.
Friday, September 10, 2010
Inflicting Ink Traveling Tattoo Will Help Raise Money for Polycystic Kidney Disease at 4th Annual Polycystic Kidney Disease Music Festival
PROVIDENCE, RI, September 18, 2010 --- Inflicting Ink Traveling Tattoo, a one of a kind mobile tattoo studio based out of Portsmouth, RI, will attend the 4th Annual Polycystic Kidney Disease Music Festival in Providence, Rhode Island. Jeffrey Goyette, renowned tattoo artist and owner of Inflicting Ink Tattoo Studio, created the traveling studio.
Inflicting Ink Traveling Tattoo will assist in raising money and creating awareness for Polycystic Kidney Disease, which is an incurable disease that affects over 600,000 Americans. During this two-day event Inflicting Ink Traveling Tattoo will only be on site for the first day, Saturday, September 18th. The 78-½ foot mobile tattoo studio will be stationed outside the Providence Firefighters Hall located at 90 Printery Street in Providence, RI. Owner and leading tattoo artist Jeffrey Goyette will donate a percentage of his tattoo sales in efforts to support Polycystic Kidney Disease.
The 4th Annual Polycystic Kidney Disease Music Festival will begin at 1pm on Saturday and 2pm on Sunday. The two-day festival will showcase numerous music acts, to name a few: James Montgomery with special guests Dave Foster and the Mohegan All Stars, Route 44, 5 Flavor Discount and many more.
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Inflicting Ink is a Rhode Island Tattoo Studio that embodies quality, consistency and pride, and offers a sterile, safe, comfortable, artistic environment to its customers. Nominated multiple times for the Best Tattoo Parlor in Rhode Island and Best Tattoo Artist in RI.
You may contact them for an appointment for a tattoo at (401) 683-5680 and of course walk-ins are always welcome.
For more information, please visit our home page at www.inflictinginktattoo.com.
Inflicting Ink Traveling Tattoo will assist in raising money and creating awareness for Polycystic Kidney Disease, which is an incurable disease that affects over 600,000 Americans. During this two-day event Inflicting Ink Traveling Tattoo will only be on site for the first day, Saturday, September 18th. The 78-½ foot mobile tattoo studio will be stationed outside the Providence Firefighters Hall located at 90 Printery Street in Providence, RI. Owner and leading tattoo artist Jeffrey Goyette will donate a percentage of his tattoo sales in efforts to support Polycystic Kidney Disease.
The 4th Annual Polycystic Kidney Disease Music Festival will begin at 1pm on Saturday and 2pm on Sunday. The two-day festival will showcase numerous music acts, to name a few: James Montgomery with special guests Dave Foster and the Mohegan All Stars, Route 44, 5 Flavor Discount and many more.
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Inflicting Ink is a Rhode Island Tattoo Studio that embodies quality, consistency and pride, and offers a sterile, safe, comfortable, artistic environment to its customers. Nominated multiple times for the Best Tattoo Parlor in Rhode Island and Best Tattoo Artist in RI.
You may contact them for an appointment for a tattoo at (401) 683-5680 and of course walk-ins are always welcome.
For more information, please visit our home page at www.inflictinginktattoo.com.
Dropkick Murphys Tattoo Done By Inflicting Ink Tattoo Studio in RI
RI Tattoo Studio Inflicting Ink feels like family to Mick Coogan who recently got his Dropkick Murphys tattoo at Inflicting Ink...
"Jeff, As always, thrilled with your art. Last nights work will be seen on the Dropkick Murphys web site soon. Nice to be treated like family when friends and I come in. Check out how we set up your links in my "Friends" section on my web site. www.cooganglassandsteelworks.com Thanks again." -Mick Coogan
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Inflicting Ink is a Rhode Island Tattoo Studio that embodies quality, consistency and pride, and offers a sterile, safe, comfortable, artistic environment to its customers. Nominated multiple times for the Best Tattoo Parlor in Rhode Island and Best Tattoo Artist in RI.
You may contact them for an appointment for a tattoo at (401) 683-5680 and of course walk-ins are always welcome.
For more information, please visit our home page at www.inflictinginktattoo.com.
Twin River Casino MMA First Blood Tattoo Event with Inflicting Ink Traveling Tattoo
Inflicting Ink Traveling Tattoo is the Official Tattoo Sponsor Of MMA’s First Blood Event
LINCOLN, RI, September 17, 2010 --- Inflicting Ink Traveling Tattoo, a one of a kind mobile tattoo studio based out of Portsmouth, RI is the official tattoo sponsor for MMA’s First Blood event presented by Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment and Sports that will take place at Twin River Casino. Jeffrey Goyette, the renowned tattoo artist and owner of Inflicting Ink Tattoo Studio, created the mobile tattoo studio
Inflicting Ink Traveling Tattoo will be positioned near the west entrance of Twin River Casino where they will hold raffles, tattoo onlookers and sell merchandise for the event. This is the first ever cage fighting experience in Rhode Island making it a historical event that is expecting to draw an unprecedented amount of viewers.
Owner and lead tattoo artist, Jeffrey Goyette is creating a limited supply of exclusive First Blood t-shirts and designing official First Blood tattoos that can only be purchased at this historical and mind-blowing event. Inflicting Ink Traveling Tattoo is honored to be a part of this event and is looking forward to making history in their home state of Rhode Island.
About Inflicting Ink and the Traveling Tattoo Studio
Inflicting Ink has been in business for over 23 years providing the highest standards for the tattoo industry. Due to the company’s success and the high volume of requests to appear at events, Inflicting Ink Traveling Tattoo was created. This 78 ½ foot vehicle contains a studio that has the ability to be self - contained for up to fourteen days while running on its own power. Inflicting Ink has kept safety in mind for venues that have long awaited a clean and safe environment for a mobile tattoo studio.
Contact:
Jessica Teixeira (Marketing Coordinator)
Inflicting Ink Traveling Tattoo
2968 East Main Rd.
Portsmouth, RI. 02871
jessinink@gmail.com
Ph…774-991-0565
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Inflicting Ink is a Rhode Island Tattoo Studio that embodies quality, consistency and pride, and offers a sterile, safe, comfortable, artistic environment to its customers. Nominated multiple times for the Best Tattoo Parlor in Rhode Island and Best Tattoo Artist in RI.
You may contact them for an appointment for a tattoo at (401) 683-5680 and of course walk-ins are always welcome.
For more information, please visit our home page at www.inflictinginktattoo.com.
Inflicting Ink Tattoos Get the Girls
Hot girls love Tattoos done at Inflicting Ink...
"Jeff, the custom tattoo's you did for me are so badass ...hot girls want to kiss me with there tongues when they see the tattoos you did for me. haha.thanks !!" -Damian
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Inflicting Ink is a Rhode Island Tattoo Studio that embodies quality, consistency and pride, and offers a sterile, safe, comfortable, artistic environment to its customers. Nominated multiple times for the Best Tattoo Parlor in Rhode Island and Best Tattoo Artist in RI.
You may contact them for an appointment for a tattoo at (401) 683-5680 and of course walk-ins are always welcome.
For more information, please visit our home page at www.inflictinginktattoo.com.
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Inflicting Ink is a Rhode Island Tattoo Studio that embodies quality, consistency and pride, and offers a sterile, safe, comfortable, artistic environment to its customers. Nominated multiple times for the Best Tattoo Parlor in Rhode Island and Best Tattoo Artist in RI.
You may contact them for an appointment for a tattoo at (401) 683-5680 and of course walk-ins are always welcome.
For more information, please visit our home page at www.inflictinginktattoo.com.
First Tattoo a Valentine's Day Tradition at Inflicting Ink in RI
First tattoo at RI Inflicting Ink on Valentine's Day...
i got my first tattoo last V- Day and this year I am gonna get my second, I love Inflicting Ink...ya'll are great!!! ~ Amanda
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Inflicting Ink is a Rhode Island Tattoo Studio that embodies quality, consistency and pride, and offers a sterile, safe, comfortable, artistic environment to its customers. Nominated multiple times for the Best Tattoo Parlor in Rhode Island and Best Tattoo Artist in RI.
You may contact them for an appointment for a tattoo at (401) 683-5680 and of course walk-ins are always welcome.
For more information, please visit our home page at www.inflictinginktattoo.com.
RI Tattoo Studio Inflicting Ink Inspires Loyal Customers
Another satisfied and dedicated customer showing their appreciation for the Best tattoo studio in Rhode Island.
"HEY MARC THANKS AGAIN FOR DOING MY TATTOOS FROM NOW ON THAT IS THE ONLY PLACE I WILL COME FOR TATTOOS...KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK "
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Inflicting Ink is a Rhode Island Tattoo Studio that embodies quality, consistency and pride, and offers a sterile, safe, comfortable, artistic environment to its customers. Nominated multiple times for the Best Tattoo Parlor in Rhode Island and Best Tattoo Artist in RI.
You may contact them for an appointment for a tattoo at (401) 683-5680 and of course walk-ins are always welcome.
For more information, please visit our home page at www.inflictinginktattoo.com.
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Inflicting Ink is a Rhode Island Tattoo Studio that embodies quality, consistency and pride, and offers a sterile, safe, comfortable, artistic environment to its customers. Nominated multiple times for the Best Tattoo Parlor in Rhode Island and Best Tattoo Artist in RI.
You may contact them for an appointment for a tattoo at (401) 683-5680 and of course walk-ins are always welcome.
For more information, please visit our home page at www.inflictinginktattoo.com.
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Inflicting Ink's Rhode Island Tattoo Studio Shop Services
Inflicting Ink offers a variety of services from different styles of tattooing to body piercing and cosmetic tattoos.
Inflicting Ink currently employs seven artists who are uniquely dedicated to tattooing as an art form that has its roots in history and early culture. They all come from diverse backgrounds and each specializes in different tattoo styles.
Styles of Tattooing
▪ Traditional or “Old School” – This style is bold, blue-black outlines, usually filled with solid red and green with rare additions of blue, yellow, brown and purple; and embellished with little or no shading (examples: Cherries, pin ups, roses, nautical stars, etc.).
▪ Contemporary or “New School” – Bold, bright and in your face style. It includes contemporary and fantastical designs. This style contains more elaborate blending and shading with extensive coloring and heavy outlines.
▪ Black and Gray – This style uses only black ink in a variety of shades. By mixing black ink with distilled water it creates a “wash” where lighter shades can be produced. This is the most popular method or tattooing.
▪ Tribal – This style is most recognizable with its dramatic use of aggressive dark lines in jagged symmetrical shapes and spread throughout the skin. These tattoos are more often done in simple black and skin tones
▪ Portraits – This style is simply the replication of a person, animal or any human realism. Most clients will bring in an actual picture so the artist can better capture the details. Portraits can be done in both color and black ink; however, many people find that black and gray is more realistic.
Inflicting Ink also provides body piercing
What is a Cosmetic Tattoo?Cosmetic - Permanent Eyeliner, Lip liner, Lipstick, and Eyebrows
Permanent make-up is possible through a procedure called micro pigmentation, which is similar to tattooing. It can mimic eyeliner, eyebrow pencil, lip liner, and lipstick. When Inflicting Ink performs this medical procedure, permanent make-up can appear natural and attractive.Advantages of Permanent Make-up
Permanent make-up is ideal for on-the-go women who always need to look their best but cannot afford the time to apply make-up throughout the day. At the end of the day, your make-up looks as though it was just freshened. You can select your color of make-up from a wide variety of shades, or a new shade can be created for you.------------------------------------------------------
Inflicting Ink is a Rhode Island Tattoo Studio that embodies quality, consistency and pride, and offers a sterile, safe, comfortable, artistic environment to its customers. Nominated multiple times for the Best Tattoo Parlor in Rhode Island and Best Tattoo Artist in RI.
You may contact them for an appointment for a tattoo at (401) 683-5680 and of course walk-ins are always welcome.
For more information, please visit our home page at www.inflictinginktattoo.com.
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Tattoo Studio in RI and Tattoo Myths
Myths and Facts About Tattoos
It’s bad luck to get a tattoo of someone’s name… Light colors hurt more… Tattoos bleed a lot… A tattoo needle is only one needle… Tattoos turn blue when they are old… Red ink fades quickly… Anyone who can draw can tattoo… Only sailors, bikers, circus people and tough people get tattoos… Tattoos cost a lot of money… Tattoos are forever…
Many of these urban legends were started a long time ago, when basically some truth did exist in them. Everything from the types of folks who would venture into a tattoo parlor, to the kinds of skin dyes used caused the myths to become popular in the first place.
Modern tattooing however is much more about the art form, hygiene, and appealing to people from all walks of life, than about maintaining any outdated stereotypes and falsehoods. Let’s take a few of these myths about tattooing and turn them into factual statements instead.
Having someone’s name tattooed on your body, while not necessarily bad luck, is a personal choice. And while any relationship can fail, if you already believe that getting their name tattooed on you is a guarantee one way or the other about the outcome then you’re doing it for the wrong reasons anyway. Relationships fail for all kinds of reasons, getting someone’s name tattooed on you is not one of them.
Tattoos do hurt, and depending on your tolerance to pain, some will feel more pain, some less. The light colors are typically done last when the skin is most tender, so to most, these will be the most painful colors. As to other ink colors, tattoo ink innovations have come a tremendously long way. During the 50s and 60s, tattoo ink pigments were not as refined as they are today, so bright colors like red or blue would fade under the elements and normal wear. That is no longer the case however, and all tattoo colors resist fading if properly cared for when healing.
Tattoo needles are clustered together in soldered groups of odd numbers, 3, 5, 7, etc. While most tattoos bleed minimally during the outline, and up to as much as 10 minutes after the shading is done, by the time you leave the shop, the bleeding will have stopped. Your tattoo will be bandaged for hygienic reasons only.
With modern medical advances in dermatology and skin care, tattoos are no longer a forever commitment. Laser tattoo removal and fade creams can remove a tattoo leaving behind no trace.
Stereotypes for tattoos came about at a time when tattoo parlors were rare, unregulated, and often located in seedy areas. Many sailors obtained tattoos according to the myths and legends that said that tattoos and piercings were thought to ward off evil spirits and bring good luck to the wearer. The prevalence of motorcycle enthusiasts who enjoy tattoos is merely a cultural bias. Today, anyone can have a tattoo and no one would even know, and conversely simply because someone does have a tattoo, does not mean they are part of a seedy sub-culture. The prevalence of tattoos in society and among more publicly notable figures has also done a great deal to bring tattooing into its place as a mainstream form of art and personal expression.
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Inflicting Ink is a Rhode Island Tattoo Studio that embodies quality, consistency and pride, and offers a sterile, safe, comfortable, artistic environment to its customers. Nominated multiple times for the Best Tattoo Parlor in Rhode Island and Best Tattoo Artist in RI.
You may contact them for an appointment for a tattoo at (401) 683-5680 and of course walk-ins are always welcome.
For more information, please visit our home page at www.inflictinginktattoo.com.
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Lili Tattoo is a Work of Art!
Thank you Marc for the beautiful lily tattoo on my shoulder. It is a work of art and I get so many compliments on it. I can't wait to come back for another!
Katie
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Inflicting Ink is a Rhode Island Tattoo Studio that embodies quality, consistency and pride, and offers a sterile, safe, comfortable, artistic environment to its customers. Nominated multiple times for the Best Tattoo Parlor in Rhode Island and Best Tattoo Artist in RI.
You may contact them for an appointment for a tattoo at (401) 683-5680 and of course walk-ins are always welcome.
For more information, please visit our home page at www.inflictinginktattoo.com.
Katie
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Inflicting Ink is a Rhode Island Tattoo Studio that embodies quality, consistency and pride, and offers a sterile, safe, comfortable, artistic environment to its customers. Nominated multiple times for the Best Tattoo Parlor in Rhode Island and Best Tattoo Artist in RI.
You may contact them for an appointment for a tattoo at (401) 683-5680 and of course walk-ins are always welcome.
For more information, please visit our home page at www.inflictinginktattoo.com.
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Portsmouth RI Inflicting Ink Tattoo Studio Customers Show Love
Best Tattoo Studio in RI, customers all agree... Inflicting Ink Tattoo Studio in Portsmouth RI...
"We have received tattoos from Jeff for years and will not go anywhere else. Once you have had the best nothing else will do. Keep laying down the ink and making such wonderful art."
Lane and Jennifer H.
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Inflicting Ink is a Rhode Island Tattoo Studio that embodies quality, consistency and pride, and offers a sterile, safe, comfortable, artistic environment to its customers. Nominated multiple times for the Best Tattoo Parlor in Rhode Island and Best Tattoo Artist in RI.
You may contact them for an appointment for a tattoo at (401) 683-5680 and of course walk-ins are always welcome.
For more information, please visit our home page at www.inflictinginktattoo.com.
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Sterile Tattoo Studio in Portsmouth RI
Our customers all agree, we have the cleanest, most sterile tattoo facility they've ever seen...
"Jeff, you're the greatest! I've referred many friends and family to you because your studio is so clean - and so beautiful and you are such an awesome artist. You are so professional, but yet patient and so personable. You did a fantastic job on my tattoo and everyone in my family!! Will be coming back soon - good luck with your new venture. You'll do wonderful!"
Donna M.
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Inflicting Ink is a Rhode Island Tattoo Studio that embodies quality, consistency and pride, and offers a sterile, safe, comfortable, artistic environment to its customers. Nominated multiple times for the Best Tattoo Parlor in Rhode Island and Best Tattoo Artist in RI.
You may contact them for an appointment for a tattoo at (401) 683-5680 and of course walk-ins are always welcome.
For more information, please visit our home page at www.inflictinginktattoo.com.
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Lawnmower Tattoo on Bald Spot Sparks Interest
The Best Tattoo Studio in RI Inflicting Ink Tattoo Studio has the best customers in the world...
"Jeff, Thanx for the great conversation piece on my bald spot. The lawnmower guy has already made a lot of people laugh. The Navy Jack flag on my shoulder looks great! What a great start to a new passion, I'll see you again."John C.
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Inflicting Ink is a Rhode Island Tattoo Studio that embodies quality, consistency and pride, and offers a sterile, safe, comfortable, artistic environment to its customers. Nominated multiple times for the Best Tattoo Parlor in Rhode Island and Best Tattoo Artist in RI.
You may contact them for an appointment for a tattoo at (401) 683-5680 and of course walk-ins are always welcome.
For more information, please visit our home page at www.inflictinginktattoo.com.
Monday, August 16, 2010
Phoenix Ankle Tattoo Best Tattoo Studio in RI
On February 2009 Jules had this to say about a visit to the Best Tattoo Studio in RI, Inflicting Ink Tattoo Studio in Portsmouth RI...
"Jeff, I never posted on here (which of course I remembered when seeing a Budweiser commercial :P) telling you how in love with the ankle/foot piece you did for me. The phoenix feathers came out EXACTLY the way I'd pictured them. I'll be back to get the wolf on my back expanded upon. I'll send you some pics soon I promise! <3"
Jules
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Inflicting Ink is a Rhode Island Tattoo Studio that embodies quality, consistency and pride, and offers a sterile, safe, comfortable, artistic environment to its customers. Nominated multiple times for the Best Tattoo Parlor in Rhode Island and Best Tattoo Artist in RI.
You may contact them for an appointment for a tattoo at (401) 683-5680 and of course walk-ins are always welcome.
For more information, please visit our home page at www.inflictinginktattoo.com.
Friday, August 13, 2010
Inflicting Ink Traveling Tattoo supports the Andrew J. Gauthier Memorial Scholarship Fund
Inflicting Ink Traveling Tattoo, a mobile tattoo studio based in Portsmouth, RI, will attend the Andrew J. Gauthier Memorial Scholarship Fund at Mettatuxet Yacht Club to raise money for the cause.
NARRAGANSETT, RI. AUGUST 14, 2010 – Inflicting Ink Traveling tattoo, a one of a kind mobile tattoo studio based out of Portsmouth, RI, will attend the Andrew J. Gauthier Memorial Scholarship Fund at Mettatuxet Yacht Club in hopes of raising an unprecedented amount of money for the scholarship program. Jeffrey Goyette, the renowned tattoo artist and owner of Inflicting Ink Tattoo Studio, created the mobile tattoo studio.
Inflicting Ink Traveling Tattoo will be on the Mettatuxet Yacht Club grounds on Saturday from 12PM until at least 10PM when the fundraiser comes to an end. They will have raffles for a free tattoo, and provide select discounted tattoo prices for the event. Inflicting Ink Traveling Tattoo will donate a percentage of their sales to the Andrew J. Gauthier Memorial Scholarship Fund.
Andrew J. Gauthier was a fun-loving, athletic individual who was diagnosed with Leukemia in 2002. After five years Gauthier lost his battle with cancer at the age of sixteen. Gauthier was laid to rest wearing his number eight, hockey jersey from Toll Gate High School.
About Inflicting Ink and the Traveling Tattoo Studio.
Inflicting Ink has been in business for over 23 years providing the highest standards for the tattoo industry. Due to the company’s success and the high volume of requests to appear at events, Inflicting Ink Traveling Tattoo was created. This 78 ½ foot vehicle contains a studio that has the ability to be self - contained for up to fourteen days while running on its own power. Inflicting Ink has kept safety in mind for venues that have long awaited a clean and safe environment for a mobile tattoo studio.Contact:
Jessica Teixeira (Marketing Coordinator)
Inflicting Ink Traveling Tattoo
2968 East Main Rd.
Portsmouth, RI. 02871
jessinink@gmail.com
Ph: 774-991-0565
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Inflicting Ink is a Rhode Island Tattoo Studio that embodies quality, consistency and pride, and offers a sterile, safe, comfortable, artistic environment to its customers. Nominated multiple times for the Best Tattoo Parlor in Rhode Island and Best Tattoo Artist in RI.
You may contact them for an appointment for a tattoo at (401) 683-5680 and of course walk-ins are always welcome.
For more information, please visit our home page at www.inflictinginktattoo.com.
Dragon Tattoo is awesome!
Tattoos are like Lays, no one can get just one!
I got an awesome dragon tatt from Dave. It looks great! I am really happy with the way it came out, now to save up for a little something for the other arm!
Adam
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Inflicting Ink is a Rhode Island Tattoo Studio that embodies quality, consistency and pride, and offers a sterile, safe, comfortable, artistic environment to its customers. Nominated multiple times for the Best Tattoo Parlor in Rhode Island and Best Tattoo Artist in RI.
You may contact them for an appointment for a tattoo at (401) 683-5680 and of course walk-ins are always welcome.
For more information, please visit our home page at www.inflictinginktattoo.com.
Thursday, August 12, 2010
Tattoos done by Inflicting Ink in Portsmouth RI Keep Memories Alive
People get tattoos for all kinds of reasons, but mostly for the memories of people, places and events in their lives.
I want to thank you Jeff for the phenomenal tatt on my shoulder!! It is more than I could have asked for. I'm at a loss for words to tell you how much it means to me that you were able to take the memories that I have of my son and actually make them literally a part of me!! I am so happy with this tatt!!!! Thanks again!! You truly are the best!!!
Lori B.
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Inflicting Ink is a Rhode Island Tattoo Studio that embodies quality, consistency and pride, and offers a sterile, safe, comfortable, artistic environment to its customers. Nominated multiple times for the Best Tattoo Parlor in Rhode Island and Best Tattoo Artist in RI.
You may contact them for an appointment for a tattoo at (401) 683-5680 and of course walk-ins are always welcome.
For more information, please visit our home page at www.inflictinginktattoo.com.
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Father Gets Portrait of Son Tattoo
We love to do unusual tattoos. All of the tattoo artists at Inflicting Ink Tattoo Studio are highly skilled artists in their own right as well.
David,
The portrait you did of my son is fantastic. everyone who's seen it thinks it's awesome. I am so happy with it. Great job, thanks.
Richard
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Inflicting Ink is a Rhode Island Tattoo Studio that embodies quality, consistency and pride, and offers a sterile, safe, comfortable, artistic environment to its customers. Nominated multiple times for the Best Tattoo Parlor in Rhode Island and Best Tattoo Artist in RI.
You may contact them for an appointment for a tattoo at (401) 683-5680 and of course walk-ins are always welcome.
For more information, please visit our home page at www.inflictinginktattoo.com.
Proud Owner of Captain America Tattoo
Another happy customer from Inflicting Ink Tattoo Studio.
Thanks,Marc,for doing Captain America proud with his shield. I am already psyched for my next piece of art.
Eric L.
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Inflicting Ink is a Rhode Island Tattoo Studio that embodies quality, consistency and pride, and offers a sterile, safe, comfortable, artistic environment to its customers. Nominated multiple times for the Best Tattoo Parlor in Rhode Island and Best Tattoo Artist in RI.
You may contact them for an appointment for a tattoo at (401) 683-5680 and of course walk-ins are always welcome.
For more information, please visit our home page at www.inflictinginktattoo.com.
Thursday, August 5, 2010
Family Crest Tattoo is fantastic!
A share from a happy customer from our guestbook.
Marc put my family crest on my shoulder and the detail is fantastic. Very impressed and comfortable with his work.
T. Bodington
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Inflicting Ink is a Rhode Island Tattoo Studio that embodies quality, consistency and pride, and offers a sterile, safe, comfortable, artistic environment to its customers. Nominated multiple times for the Best Tattoo Parlor in Rhode Island and Best Tattoo Artist in RI.
You may contact them for an appointment for a tattoo at (401) 683-5680 and of course walk-ins are always welcome.
For more information, please visit our home page at www.inflictinginktattoo.com.
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
My Tattoo Looks Great!
From time to time our great customers make an effort to let us know how we're doing through our online guestbook. We thought it might be fun to share some of their tattoo testimonials and comments here with all of you.
Hey Marc thanks for the tat on my arm aka my "guns" haha it looks Great! I'll be seeing you soon for another. Take Care!
Jeanette F.
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Inflicting Ink is a Rhode Island Tattoo Studio that embodies quality, consistency and pride, and offers a sterile, safe, comfortable, artistic environment to its customers. Nominated multiple times for the Best Tattoo Parlor in Rhode Island and Best Tattoo Artist in RI.
You may contact them for an appointment for a tattoo at (401) 683-5680 and of course walk-ins are always welcome.
For more information, please visit our home page at www.inflictinginktattoo.com.
Monday, July 26, 2010
Underground Unlicensed Tattoo Artist Charged in NH
A local newspaper article that RI tattoo artist and Inflicting Ink owner Jeff Goyette found interesting concerning unlicensed, underground illegal tattooing is posted below.
NASHUA, NH – Police have brought additional charges against a woman accused of tattooing minors in an unlicensed, underground tattoo parlor in her apartment, detectives reported Wednesday.
Ronalda Brunner-Cummings, 45, of 1 Burns Hill Road, building 3, apt. 37, Hudson, has been jailed since her arrest late last month, unable to post $1,000 bail, Detective Lt. Jeff Bukunt said this morning.
Police charge she had been running an illicit tattoo parlor out of her former apartment at 25 Tolles St., using equipment she bought online, and offering low quality, cut-rate tattoos, at about $30 to 40 each.
Police searched her Hudson home and seized her tattooing equipment on April 29, and on Tuesday, Brunner-Cummings was arrested and arraigned in Nashua District Court on several more misdemeanor charges, Bukunt said.
In addition to endangering the welfare of two 15-year-olds, Brunner-Cummings is also charged with tattooing without a license, and tattooing minors, both also misdemeanors, Bukunt said.
Tattoo shops are highly regulated by state law (RSA 314-A), and it is illegal to operate one without a license in New Hampshire, and illegal to tattoo persons younger than 18.
“Even if parents said it was okay for their kids to get a tattoo, it’s illegal,” Bukunt said.
“Although the tattoos were of poor quality the bigger concern were the health risks,” Bukunt said. “Any time you’re dealing with needles, there’s obviously a risk (of infectious disease).”
Licensed tattoo shops are required to know and abide by safety regulations, including using disposable ink containers, tubes and needles. Brunner-Cummings has never been licensed, nor applied for a tattoo license, in New Hampshire, Bukunt said, and police have been unable to verify what sort of health protocols she followed, if any, he said.
Police have identified four teens tattooed by Brunner-Cummings, but two of the families declined to cooperate in prosecuting charges against her, Bukunt said.
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Inflicting Ink is a Rhode Island Tattoo Studio that embodies quality, consistency and pride, and offers a sterile, safe, comfortable, artistic environment to its customers. Nominated multiple times for the Best Tattoo Parlor in Rhode Island and Best Tattoo Artist in RI.
You may contact them for an appointment for a tattoo at (401) 683-5680 and of course walk-ins are always welcome.
For more information, please visit our home page at www.inflictinginktattoo.com.
Illegal Tattoo Artist Faces New Charges
May 7th, 2009Police File New Charges Against Illicit Tattoo Artist
By Andrew WolfeNASHUA, NH – Police have brought additional charges against a woman accused of tattooing minors in an unlicensed, underground tattoo parlor in her apartment, detectives reported Wednesday.
Ronalda Brunner-Cummings, 45, of 1 Burns Hill Road, building 3, apt. 37, Hudson, has been jailed since her arrest late last month, unable to post $1,000 bail, Detective Lt. Jeff Bukunt said this morning.
Police charge she had been running an illicit tattoo parlor out of her former apartment at 25 Tolles St., using equipment she bought online, and offering low quality, cut-rate tattoos, at about $30 to 40 each.
Police searched her Hudson home and seized her tattooing equipment on April 29, and on Tuesday, Brunner-Cummings was arrested and arraigned in Nashua District Court on several more misdemeanor charges, Bukunt said.
In addition to endangering the welfare of two 15-year-olds, Brunner-Cummings is also charged with tattooing without a license, and tattooing minors, both also misdemeanors, Bukunt said.
Tattoo shops are highly regulated by state law (RSA 314-A), and it is illegal to operate one without a license in New Hampshire, and illegal to tattoo persons younger than 18.
“Even if parents said it was okay for their kids to get a tattoo, it’s illegal,” Bukunt said.
“Although the tattoos were of poor quality the bigger concern were the health risks,” Bukunt said. “Any time you’re dealing with needles, there’s obviously a risk (of infectious disease).”
Licensed tattoo shops are required to know and abide by safety regulations, including using disposable ink containers, tubes and needles. Brunner-Cummings has never been licensed, nor applied for a tattoo license, in New Hampshire, Bukunt said, and police have been unable to verify what sort of health protocols she followed, if any, he said.
Police have identified four teens tattooed by Brunner-Cummings, but two of the families declined to cooperate in prosecuting charges against her, Bukunt said.
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Inflicting Ink is a Rhode Island Tattoo Studio that embodies quality, consistency and pride, and offers a sterile, safe, comfortable, artistic environment to its customers. Nominated multiple times for the Best Tattoo Parlor in Rhode Island and Best Tattoo Artist in RI.
You may contact them for an appointment for a tattoo at (401) 683-5680 and of course walk-ins are always welcome.
For more information, please visit our home page at www.inflictinginktattoo.com.
Friday, July 23, 2010
Sterile Tattoo Environments and RI Tattoo Law
Jeff Goyette, the owner of Inflicting Ink Tattoo Studio in Portsmouth RI, and also the creator, builder and owner of the Inflicting Ink Traveling Tattoo truck, has been involved in the tattoo industry for almost all of his adult life, making him a veritable expert in this field.
In the State of Rhode Island, the last time the tattooing laws were rewritten was in 1997. Due to Jeff’s extensive knowledge in the areas of blood-born pathogens, sterile procedures, cross contamination, barrier coding, and the tattoo industry, he was asked by the State to consult with them regarding rewriting the bylaws and what needed to be contained in order to keep the public safe.
After several months of consulting with Vincent Bacari, who was in charge of the Medical Tattooing Department of the Department of Health, the new laws went into effect.
Although the laws were altered to provide a somewhat more sterile approach to tattooing, many of Jeff’s suggestions were labeled an ‘unnecessary precaution’ and were not adopted. Jeff feels that there is still too much of a gap in the procedures that the State notes as acceptable and what he considers the ultimate protective environment in which to tattoo. And though the standards are improving, he is adamant that the procedures and environment at Inflicting Ink Tattoo Studio and Traveling Tattoo remain well above the State recommendations in the areas of sterilization, environment, and sterile practices.
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Inflicting Ink is a Rhode Island Tattoo Studio that embodies quality, consistency and pride, and offers a sterile, safe, comfortable, artistic environment to its customers. Nominated multiple times for the Best Tattoo Parlor in Rhode Island and Best Tattoo Artist in RI.
You may contact them for an appointment for a tattoo at (401) 683-5680 and of course walk-ins are always welcome.
For more information, please visit our home page at www.inflictinginktattoo.com.
In the State of Rhode Island, the last time the tattooing laws were rewritten was in 1997. Due to Jeff’s extensive knowledge in the areas of blood-born pathogens, sterile procedures, cross contamination, barrier coding, and the tattoo industry, he was asked by the State to consult with them regarding rewriting the bylaws and what needed to be contained in order to keep the public safe.
After several months of consulting with Vincent Bacari, who was in charge of the Medical Tattooing Department of the Department of Health, the new laws went into effect.
Although the laws were altered to provide a somewhat more sterile approach to tattooing, many of Jeff’s suggestions were labeled an ‘unnecessary precaution’ and were not adopted. Jeff feels that there is still too much of a gap in the procedures that the State notes as acceptable and what he considers the ultimate protective environment in which to tattoo. And though the standards are improving, he is adamant that the procedures and environment at Inflicting Ink Tattoo Studio and Traveling Tattoo remain well above the State recommendations in the areas of sterilization, environment, and sterile practices.
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Inflicting Ink is a Rhode Island Tattoo Studio that embodies quality, consistency and pride, and offers a sterile, safe, comfortable, artistic environment to its customers. Nominated multiple times for the Best Tattoo Parlor in Rhode Island and Best Tattoo Artist in RI.
You may contact them for an appointment for a tattoo at (401) 683-5680 and of course walk-ins are always welcome.
For more information, please visit our home page at www.inflictinginktattoo.com.
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