Design Infringement Case Decided

Copyright infringement is serious business. In the tattoo world, design infringement can mean that an honest artist loses a substantial amount of money when a dishonest one steals and markets work that doesn't belong to them.

It was heartening to see that the 4th District U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals agrees and ruled in favor of the tattoo artist who was getting ripped-off in this case.

Tattoo parlor wins ruling over design infringement

By Tim McGlone
The Virginian-Pilot
© December 17, 2012  

Joe DuFresne, known professionally as J.D. Crowe, spent the better part of a year fighting to launch tattoo parlors in Virginia Beach and Chesapeake before opening in the cities about a decade ago.

DeFresne recently won an even longer legal battle. A federal appeals court last week upheld a $500,000 copyright infringement award, ending a court battle that dragged on more than three years.

With fees and interest to date, the total award tops $683,000.

DuFresne bills his company, Tattoo Art Inc., as creators of "the world's most popular tattoo designs." So popular that a Grand Rapids, Mich., company, TAT International, and its tattoo parlor, TatStore, bought a license to market Tattoo Art's designs.

Tattoo Art sued TAT for copyright infringement and breach of a licensing agreement after finding that TAT had altered some of its designs and were marketing them as its own, according to the court filings. (TAT had agreed to pay additional royalties but never did.)

U.S. District Judge Mark S. Davis in Norfolk held a non-jury trial in March 2011 and found against TAT. TAT appealed, arguing that the damage award was "grossly disproportionate" to the actual damages and "constitutionally excessive." The Richmond-based 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals disagreed and upheld Davis' ruling last week.

Call Inflicting Ink at 401-683-5680 to schedule a free consultation to learn about laser tattoo removal for yourself, or to learn about adding the Quanta USA laser to your 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.

What Every Tattoo Artist Wishes You Knew

Thinking About a Tattoo?

Before you go to any tattoo shop, there are a few things that you should consider to make the experience enjoyable for you, the other patrons, and the artist. All artists will want to hear your opinion, and want you to express your ideas, but some folks can get carried away. Tattoo artists are all highly trained in their field, and usually very passionate about their art. Like most artists, they tend to bruise easily, so tread lightly with your criticism, and Be Nice. That being said, here are a few things that they would like you to know (and remember) before you step into their shop.

Do not show up drunk for your tattoo. 

 Aside from the obvious health and sanitation issues, it's obnoxious. If you're not sober, most studios won't even let you get the tattoo. The Board of Health is rather particular about that, and no artist wants to work on a drunk.

Have some idea of what you want done. 

You don't need to show up with a drawing, in fact most artists won't use someone else's work, but you do have to have some idea of the kind of tattoo you want, including size and placement. Tattoo artists are experts at this and are used to looking at tattoos on the human body, so if an artist gives you a tip that a certain piece won't look good where you want it, or that the size is off, trust them and take their advice. Your input is valuable too however, so don't ever let an artist bully you into something you don't want. You will be living with it for the rest of your life (unless you want some laser tattoo removal  next).

Don't be cheap. 

When you're shopping around for an artist, price should be the last thing on your mind. Just as you wouldn't go to a backwoods, bargain-basement for a medical procedure, you need to remember that a tattoo is a sterile procedure done by a professional in a sterile environment (a good tattoo is at least). If you're looking for a bargain in this area, keep in mind that you'll get what you pay for.

Inflicting Ink Tattoo in Portsmouth RI offers custom tattooing by licensed professional tattoo artists in a sterile, comfortable environment, as well as laser tattoo removal by fully trained technicians. Contact them now for an appointment, or feel free to walk in during regular business hours.

Call Inflicting Ink at 401-683-5680 to schedule a free consultation to learn about laser tattoo removal for yourself, or to learn about adding the Quanta USA laser to your 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.

Tattooist Hannah Aitchison

Tattoo artist Hannah Aitchison talks about her own unique style and why it's important to her to do work that is recognizable as her own.




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Call Inflicting Ink at 401-683-5680 to schedule a free consultation to learn about laser tattoo removal for yourself, or to learn about adding the Quanta USA laser to your 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.

3 Things You Need to Know About Your Tattoo Studio

 Three Things You Need to Know about Your Tattoo Studio

The mark of a great tattoo studio is best seen in the overall satisfaction of the clients they serve. There are however, a few things that you do need to consider before allowing another person to take a needle to your skin.

Licensed Shop and Artists

This may seem like a no-brainer, but you would be amazed at the number of people who end up in emergency rooms every year with life threatening infections from underground tattoo artists, or backyard tattoo parties. Getting your tattoo done in a licensed facility by an experienced, licensed tattoo artist will not only provide you with the safety you should be considering, but will also provide you with someone to call if your tattoo does not heal as it should, or if you have any other concerns about the artwork or healing process at all. Something else you're not going to get from the backyard guy.

Sterile Environment

This goes along with the licensed shop and artist but takes it one step further. There are some shops that may be licensed and employ licensed artists, but may still be lax in their sterilization procedures. A sterile environment means that the tattoo artist does not need to touch faucets or handles, does not have a cigarette or a coffee nearby, and is wearing gloves for the entire procedure.

Reputable Studio

A reputable tattoo studio will have before and after photos available for you of previous client's work, as well as artists who are able to work with you to create a custom piece of art for you. Reputable tattoo studios also have a large highly satisfied, repeat clientele, so look for testimonials to that effect when you're shopping around for a studio.

For more information about custom tattoo work in a sterile, licensed environment, laser tattoo removal, or getting a piercing, contact Inflicting Ink Tattoo in Portsmouth, RI at (401) 683-5680, and remember to subscribe to our blog for updates on tattoo issues and information of all kinds.

Call Inflicting Ink at 401-683-5680 to schedule a free consultation to learn about laser tattoo removal for yourself, or to learn about adding the Quanta USA laser to your 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.

3 Things About Laser Tattoo Removal You Didn't Know

There's a lot of concern and chatter over laser tattoo removal as generations of tattoo lovers consider the changes in their lives and the wisdom of some body art choices. Amid the confusion, one fact remains crystal clear - today's laser tattoo removal systems are far superior to anything that has come before. If you're still wondering about laser removal however, here are 3 reasons to have it done now.

Good Studios Have Laser Cooling Systems
As a relatively new technology, cooling systems are not widely used by many tattoo studios. The device allows a laser removal technician to keep the skin around the removal area cooler and therefore less prone to damage or pain during the laser process. If you're unsure about the process, ask your technician at Inflicting Ink for more information about their cooling unit and how they use it in conjunction with their state of the art Quanta Q Plus C and T laser removal system.

Some Tattoos Disappear Faster Than Others
Various elements like pigment, skin tone, and even whether you smoke or not can have an effect on how long your tattoo takes to fade. Of course size is important too, but with the current laser technology, even the deeper tattoo colors can be removed easily in less sessions.

It's More Affordable Now Than Ever
Because today's lasers work faster and release darker pigments just as easily as light ones, if you can afford to get a tattoo, you can afford to have one removed. Most studios also offer very convenient payment options on a session-by-session basis. Remember a gift certificate is a great option if you know someone who would like to have a tattoo removed and want to give it to them as a gift. 

For more information about laser tattoo removal, or getting a tattoo or piercing, contact Inflicting Ink Tattoo in Portsmouth, RI at (401) 683-5680, and remember to subscribe to our blog for updates to tattoo issues and information of all kinds.

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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.

Laser Tattoo Removal ~ Before and After Photos

These unbelievable photos show the incredible effectiveness of Inflicting Ink's Quanta Q Plus C and T laser removal system. The darkest pigments can now be removed in fewer treatments.

Remember we offer gift certificates for tattoos and laser removal!
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Call Inflicting Ink at 401-683-5680 to schedule a free consultation to learn about laser tattoo removal for yourself, or to learn about adding the Quanta USA laser to your 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.

What qualifications should I look for in a laser tattoo removal technician?

Laser Tattoo Removal

The fact is, laser tattoo removal is on the rise. As the job market becomes smaller and more selective people tend to see their tattoos as detrimental to gaining employment. Not to say that this is the only reason someone may opt to have an unwanted tattoo removed by any means, but if the media is anything to go by, the decrease in available work is at least partially responsible for the increase in laser tattoo removal.

So what should you be looking for in your laser removal technician? 

Obviously, you're going to use some of the same criteria that you would use if you were shopping around for a tattoo artist or studio. You want a clean, sterile facility with certified technicians operating the laser. This is fairly standard in laser removal. Anyone operating the machine should have certification either by the company who manufactured the machine, or by a reputable laser certification program.

You will also want to make sure that the facility is using state-of-the-art equipment.

While an old machine might be a less expensive experience, the newer laser removal machines have special features and up-to-date laser systems that can remove all of the pigments in your tattoo, often in fewer treatments than ever before.

Finally, make sure that you've seen the results of the studio's previous work. 

Just in the same way that you wouldn't allow a tattoo artist to ink your skin without seeing proof of their ability, the same conditions should be applied to the laser tattoo removal search. Ask to see before and after photos, question the amount of time each tattoo took and in comparison how long yours might take, discuss the total cost involved, and whether the studio offers payment plans (most do), and ask for testimonials from other clients. Remember to ask the technician about possible side effects or things that can go wrong in your removal and to take proper care of the removal site as instructed.

If you want to have the best possible laser tattoo removal experience, you need to contact Inflicting Ink and arrange for a consultation. Not only do they use the most advanced laser system, the Quanta Q Plus C and T; which removes all pigments in fewer treatments, they also use a skin cooling system to make the process as painless as possible.

Laser tattoo removal or a new tattoo make a great gift! Ask about our gift certificates and remember to subscribe to our blog for laser removal and new tattoo and body art updates!

Call Inflicting Ink at 401-683-5680 to schedule a free consultation to learn about laser tattoo removal for yourself, or to learn about adding the Quanta USA laser to your 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.

3 Things You Need to Know Before You Get a Tattoo

Tattoo lovers come in all shapes and sizes. Like all forms of art, what one person finds perfect, another may see as unbearable. There are some aspects of getting a tattoo that are universal however, and that should be sought after and understood by anyone seeking some ink.

Quality of the Studio Matters

We've all heard horror stories about people getting bad tattoos, backyard tattoo parties, biker tattoo parties, and basically any unsanitary, non-sterile situation where people have gotten tattooed. Most of these situations involve alcohol as well; which when combined with the non-sterile environment places them at the top of the "Don't Do" list for getting a tattoo. While getting a tattoo in less-than-optimum environment won't absolutely guarantee you get a bad tattoo or heaven forbid, a serious infection, it would simply be wiser to opt-out of these kinds of situations entirely and visit a reputable, licensed, sterile tattoo facility instead.

Bring Your Own Artwork or Idea

Yes, tattoo studios have books and books of artwork already available for you, but do you really want something that potentially hundreds, even thousands of people are already wearing? Isn't the purpose of getting the tattoo to mark something special about your life? You don't need a professional or to pay someone to draw you something, but have a good idea of what you want, be able to describe it, or have a picture handy to give the artist something to go on. A good tattoo artists will be able to help you refine your artwork before they ink you anyway. Remember also that tattoos look larger on paper. Once they're applied to your skin the perspective will change a bit so choose something slightly larger than you would normally to compensate.

All Tattoos Can Be Removed

The days of people using salt or creams are reaching an end. Unless you'd simply like to cover your tattoo temporarily, there is no reason for you to put-off laser tattoo removal for unwanted body art. The prices are affordable, the new Quanta Q-Plus Lasers take out every spectrum of ink, and professional tattoo studios typically offer skin cooling procedures to keep the pain under control.

Whether you need to free up some space for a new tattoo, or are simply looking to get rid of an old one, laser tattoo removal is the best option available.
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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.

Why Unlicensed Tattooing is Dangerous

We come across articles where people have gotten infections from unlicensed, underground tattoo facilities all the time.
The one listed below is only one of many.

We try to put as much educational information as we can out there so that you’ll remember to do a bit of research before letting someone take a tattoo gun to your skin. At the very least we’d hope you would use a reputable, sterile tattoo studio.

It’s not just a tattoo after all. It’s a needle injecting ink into the dermis layer of your skin. That’s deep, and with an unsterilized needle or equipment can also mean a deadly infection.

If you want a tattoo, make sure you use a licensed, sterile tattoo facility in your area. Do some research before getting inked, and if you live in Rhode Island, visit Inflicting Ink.

Walker County Health Department looking into complaints about unlicensed tattoo artist

by Adam Cook

After nearly a dozen complaints of various skin infections from a LaFayette woman who has been giving in-home tattoos, the Walker County Health Department may soon have to take legal action to help protect the public.

For Michael Harris of Fort Oglethorpe, what he initially considered to be a deal of a tattoo by an acquaintance of he and his wife, has quickly turned in to an ordeal he didn't quite bargain for, he said.
“It seemed like a good deal, so I went for it...and now it's turned out to be a bad decision,” Harris said.

Officials with the Walker County Health Department could not comment on an on-going investigation, but did acknowledge that it is aware of proposed concerns regarding the woman issuing tattoos without a license.

The name of the tattoo artist in question has not been made public at this time because she has not been charged with any crime.

Attempts to contact the woman for comment regarding this story were unsuccessful.

Background

On Sunday, Oct. 8, Harris agreed to get a $20 tattoo above his left knee from a LaFayette woman, and has since endured pain, aggravation, and added expense.

“I've had plenty of other tattoos, nine in total, but none of them ever hurt like this one,” Harris said. “I knew it hurt more than usual while she was doing it. It really felt like she was going pretty deep into my leg, but I just figured that it was probably just a tender part of the leg or something.”

Read more HERE


Call Inflicting Ink at 401-683-5680 to schedule a free consultation to learn about laser tattoo removal for yourself, or to learn about adding the Quanta USA laser to your 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.

Inflicting Ink Tattoo Gift Certificates

Tattoo Gift Certificates Are Here!

Stumped again this year for a great gift for the person who has it all? Inflicting Ink has the best solution to your problem – a gift certificate for a tattoo, body piercing, or laser tattoo removal in our Portsmouth RI studio.

The gift of a new tattoo or laser tattoo removal will be the best thing your tattoo enthusiast gets all year. Inflicting Ink uses state of the art tattooing and laser removal equipment in a sterile tattoo environment. Our laser is used in conjunction with a skin-cooling system to help keep discomfort at a minimum.

We have packages and pricing available for every budget. Call us or stop in the studio for more information and get your holiday shopping done early and all at once!

Remember to subscribe to our blog updates for all kinds of great tattoo and laser removal information, as well as events throughout the holiday season.


Call Inflicting Ink at 401-683-5680 to schedule a free consultation to learn about laser tattoo removal for yourself, or to learn about adding the Quanta USA laser to your 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.

3 Reasons to Consider Laser Tattoo Removal

Considering Laser Tattoo Removal?

Although there are certainly more than three reasons for you to consider laser tattoo removal, we thought we'd get you started with these.

Ending a Relationship

It was a great idea at the time right? The matching tattoos, his/her name on your ____, your anniversary tattoo. And then, everything ended, except that now you're stuck with your tattoo for life - an eternal reminder of what went wrong. Laser tattoo removal is the quickest, easiest way to remove an unwanted, leftover, relationship tattoo gone bad.

New Ink

Real estate getting thin? Is finding a cool spot for a new tattoo becoming difficult? Laser tattoo removal can not only help eliminate an old faded tattoo and make room for a new one, but it can do it in a relatively short amount of time and for just about the same price you'd pay for a new tattoo.

Inflicting Ink Tattoo's Laser Removal System

The best reason of all to get laser tattoo removal is Inflicting Ink's Quanta Q Plus C and T laser removal system that promises to get even the toughest, darkest tattoos off your body. Inflicting Ink also uses a special skin cooling system to minimize damage and pain, and keep your skin happy during the laser process.

If you've been waiting for the right moment to have laser tattoo removal, your time has come. The technology and availability of quality, comfortable laser removal is now affordable too at Inflicting Ink.


Call Inflicting Ink at 401-683-5680 to schedule a free consultation to learn about laser tattoo removal for yourself, or to learn about adding the Quanta USA laser to your 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.

Mermaid Tattoos - Not Just for Sailors

Mermaid Tattoos

Mermaid tattoos have been around since the early 1300's. Although the mermaids themselves were initially thought to be the product of hallucinating sailors who had spent too long at sea, they later became synonymous with any mysterious creature who lived in the ocean.

Sailors were thought to wear mermaid tattoos to bring them luck on the open seas in the event they fell overboard and to keep them company on long voyages where women were not permitted. Myths surrounding mermaids however, claim that they are sirens who lure men to their deaths with the sound of their voices or their beauty.

In the archetypical sense, the mermaid embodies everything associated with the sea and the mythological force of rebirth and the natural world. Throughout history, in folklore, fantasy, and mythology, the mermaid has held a place as the handmaiden of Aphrodite and Venus and a symbol of the tragedy of star-crossed romance.

One of the talented artists at Inflicting Ink Tattoo will be happy to help you design your own custom mermaid tattoo...just ask!


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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

What does your wolf tattoo mean?

Wolf Tattoos

Wolves hold a long history of symbolism associated with cultures, religions, and myths. From the association of the 'lone' wolf to the brother (and sister) hood of the pack, few animals create as much of an emotional response as the wolf.

Although the wolf is largely associated with Native Americans, it was only the hunting tribes who considered wolf a good omen. Agricultural tribes saw the wolf as a predator. Most tribes held the wolf in a position of respect as a valuable guide.

In Norse mythology we see great depictions of the wolf as Fenrir and his children Skoll and Hati. Fenrir grows too large for his bonds and devours Odin according to the myth. He is later stabbed by Odin's son. In similar Norse myths however, Odin had two wolf pets Geri and Freki who were considered good omens.

Even the Bible mentions wolves at least 13 times, and always as signs of greed and destruction, or the perils Christ's followers would face on their paths.

Perhaps the most popular stories about wolves are found in our fairy tales like Little Red Riding Hood, The Three Little Pigs, and The Boy Who Cried Wolf. In each instance, wolf is portrayed as a trickster, or predator, who must not be trusted and must be guarded against at all costs.

Although wolf tattoos have always been quite popular, it is only with modern werewolf stories and cinematic references that the wolf has come to have a more romantic symbolism attached to it.

Visit Inflicting Ink for your wolf tattoo, and remember to subscribe to our blog for more great tattoo meanings.

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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.

Tattoo Process

Tattoos have long been associated with bikers, traveling sideshows, and sailors. A new kind of diversity has permeated this culture however, and now tattoos can be found on every kind of person, in every culture, every career, and almost every home. Even those who would prefer not to have a picture type tattoo will often get cosmetic tattooing done to accent eyebrows, or line lips or eyes.

The tattoo process involves the use of a sterile needle that injects ink into the upper layer of the dermis, beneath the epidermis of the skin - or approximately 1 millimeter below the surface. The needle is typically powered electronically and punctures the skin between 50 and 3,000 times per minute. This is one of the many reasons that a sterile environment is required for tattooing.
The ink is injected into the dermis because that layer is more stable than the epidermis and will ensure that your tattoo will stay there, with minor fading only, for the rest of your life.

That is, unless you decide you'd like it removed. Ask us about tattooing and our virtually painless laser tattoo removal!
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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.

Tattoo Removal

Despite a challenging US economy the tattoo industry is booming. The majority of people born between 1980 - 2000 ("Millennials") are the premier customer base. The tattoos themselves consist of virtually every type of subject matter imaginable, from ancient tribal patterns, to popular sports team logos. People receive tattoos of loved ones, important dates, symbols; even popular memes have crossed over from the internet onto human skin. Along with the recent influx of tattoo activity however, comes an inevitable percentage of people that regret some portion of the ink they received in the past.

Although the average tattoo removal may cost between $150-$500 per treatment, Inflicting Ink offers laser tattoo removal for as low as $60 per treatment.

If you or someone you know would like to learn more about laser tattoo removal, call (401) 683-5680 to schedule a free consultation with Inflicting Ink today.

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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.

Cosmetic Tattooing vs. Custom Tattooing

There are many options to consider when getting a tattoo. For most people, this merely involves the choice of what to get and where to get it. While for others, the decision isn't so much a question of what they'd like to have done, but what they should call it when looking for someone to help them.

In the world of tattoos there are different kinds of tattoos, as well as different uses for tattoos. For instance, there are tattoos that will help accident and scarred victims eliminate or minimize their scarring. These are in the family of medical tattoos. There are tattoos that will enhance your appearance in very subtle, permanent ways. These fall under the category of cosmetic tattoos. Then there are tattoos that are designed with you and your tattoo artist for a specific part of your body. These are called custom tattoos.

Medical tattooing is often done by specialized medical professionals in hospital environments. When talking about most tattoo studios, including Inflicting Ink, cosmetic and custom tattooing are the two categories from above that are most requested.

A cosmetic tattoo might be anything from eyebrow shading or eyeliner, to lip liner and beauty mark enhancement. Inflicting Ink employs professionally trained tattoo artists who are highly skilled in the art of cosmetic tattooing.

A custom tattoo may be something small and easily drawn, planned, and applied, or it can be something large and involved that will take many sessions to complete. Whatever custom tattoo you have in mind, the accomplished tattoo artists at Inflicting Ink Tattoo will be able to help.


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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.

Back to School Tattoo Removal

Well it's time to head back to school after a long, hot summer. Is your tattoo regret lasting longer than that summer love? Come in to Inflicting Ink in Portsmouth RI for a free laser tattoo removal consultation.

Inflicting Ink's owner Jeff Goyette is a U.S. representative for the Quanta Q-Plus C and T laser system and will easily give you all of the facts and information you need to make a safe and affordable laser tattoo removal decision. Jeff also uses a special system of cooling the skin during the removal process that significantly reduces the pain normally associated with laser tattoo removal.

Appointments suggested and convenient hours are offered. Call (401) 683-5680 now for the best and most painless laser tattoo removal in Rhode Island!

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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.

Tattoo Healing vs. Tattoo Infection

You got a great new tattoo and now you have a list of aftercare tips for helping it to heal and look great for the rest of your life. You're following the rules and yet you still aren't sure if you're healing properly.

Here's how can you tell the difference between the normal healing of your tattoo and an infected tattoo.

During the first week of healing your new tattoo might be slightly swollen or mildly sore. Over the counter pain medication should be enough to control the discomfort. In comparison, an infection will be very swollen and red, and you will be in pain. You need to get to the doctor immediately if you experience any extreme pain or discomfort or large swelling at this point.

During the second week some flaking or peeling may occur and it might be itchy, scabbed, or dry. DO NOT PICK OR SCRATCH IT. If your tattoo is growing more swollen, irritated, or painful, if you are noticing any odor, discharge, or sores, or if you have a fever, it's definitely time to get medical attention.

Finally by week three your tattoo should be well on its way to completely healed. It might be slightly sensitive, but any scabbing should be clearing up and your skin should be healing. By no means should you wait until this far into the healing process if you have any of the symptoms of an infection. A tattoo infection can be life-threatening and should be treated as a very serious medical emergency. Seek treatment right away if you suspect you have an infection.

And if you need help choosing a new tattoo, or clearing some real estate for new body art through laser tattoo removal, contact Inflicting Ink Tattoo in Portsmouth, RI at (401) 683-5680
 
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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.

Process of Cosmetic Tattooing

Similar to a standard Tattoo, Cosmetic Tattooing applies permanent pigment beneath the skin via a needle. Special training and techniques are necessary to better apply cosmetic tattoos, and the skills do differ slightly to those used when applying a standard tattoo.

You will want to be sure that you work with the artist to choose the best color and communicate exactly what you want done. Once you are comfortable with the decision, the artist will sketch a light overlay with a sterile surgical pen. When the overlay is complete the artist will cover the area with a topical anesthetic gel which will numb the skin and dramatically decrease any discomfort. The tattoo artist will then use a vibrating needle to apply the desired colors into the top layer of the skin.

Care of a Cosmetic Tattoo

Once the procedure is complete you will need to keep the area lightly covered and clean. Do not be alarmed if the area gets slightly swollen, or the color looks darker than the one you chose. It can take from 3 to 4 weeks for the color to fade into its permanent shade and the swelling is the natural reaction by the skin to the tattoo needle. Gently use a cold compress and some antibiotic ointment to reduce swelling and decrease the risk of infection.

As with any tattoo complications can develop. If you notice any dramatic changes or signs of infection, obtain medical assistance immediately.

If you would like a free consultation to discuss Cosmetic Tattooing, Body Piercing, a Custom Tattoo, or Laser Tattoo Removal, contact Inflicting Ink today at (401) 683-5680 for more information.

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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.

Types of Cosmetic Tattooing

The tattoo industry has evolved substantially over the past 20 years, particularly in the areas of offering body modifications and laser tattoo removal services. Where a tattoo used to be a permanent addition to your body, it can now be completely removed. Where tattoos used to be primarily for men (stereotypically sailors of course), and used to be for the purpose of body art adornment alone, we are now able to have Cosmetic Tattooing done in areas such as eyebrows, lips, and eyeliner.

Eyebrow Cosmetic Tattoo

People interested in maintaining a certain, well-kept appearance pay close attention to the shape and color of their eyebrows. The eyebrows frame the eyes, so having a well-plucked pair can greatly increase attention to the eye area. Some people have extremely thin eyebrows that they are either born with or achieve through over-plucking or an accident of some kind. Still others may have areas within the eyebrow where hair does not grow. One method of dealing with thin or patchy eyebrows is Cosmetic Tattooing.

Lips

"Lipstick Bleed" is a term used by many women to describe the nuisance of lipstick smears that extend beyond the natural lip line. For those who would rather not deal with lipstick every day or simply want to add a certain shade or color, a cosmetic lip-liner tattoo may be the answer.

Post Surgery

Cosmetic Tattooing can benefit and enhance the appearance of a nipple after breast-reconstruction, reduce the appearance of certain scars from surgery, and improve other permanent surgical inconsistencies.

Communicate

Before deciding to get a cosmetic tattoo there are certain considerations and precautions that need to be taken. The first is knowing exactly what you want, and understanding that not all procedures are reversible. The second is checking your tattoo artist's credentials and the cleanliness of their shop. Read reviews, ask to speak with former clients, inspect the facility where the procedure will be done to ensure a clean, sterile, and safe environment.  
 
If you would like a free consultation to discuss Cosmetic Tattooing, Body Piercing, a Custom Tattoo, or Laser Tattoo Removal, contact Inflicting Ink today at (401) 683-5680 for more information.
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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.

5 Myths About Laser Tattoo Removal and the True Facts

It's no secret that laser tattoo removal is becoming one of the most popular business opportunities in many years. Tattoo studios everywhere are considering their options and weighing the cost of tattoo removal equipment purchases with the profits and seeing the worth in ownership.

Still, there are some myths that are being perpetuated about tattoo removal and lasers in particular. While only time and customer testimonials can dispel these untruths permanently, it is always wise to counter them as they are discovered.

Myth No. 1: Tattoo Removal Is Painful.

FACT:

Tattoo removal will cause you no more pain than having your tattoo did in the first place. Many customers liken the sensation to having an elastic snapped against your skin. Keeping in mind that most tattoo removal sessions last minutes, not the normal lengthy amounts of time some tattoo sessions can last, it becomes easy to understand that anyone who can get a tattoo, can withstand the marginal discomfort associated with having it removed via laser. Something else to consider are your options... creams that don't work, cost a lot, and take incredibly long amounts of time to even fade already faded work, or the more archaic, painful, and dangerous methods; which will not be named here.

Myth No. 2: Tattoo Removal Requires a Long Recovery Time

FACT:

Laser tattoo removal will offer you a shorter recovery time than getting your tattoo did. Sessions are typically spaced out over the course of several weeks to allow you the time to recover and allow the ink to disperse and fade. This in turn gives the certified removal specialist a chance to see how many more treatments you may need before your tattoo is fully removed from your skin.

Myth No. 3: Laser Tattoo Removal Will Leave Scars

FACT:

While this may have been true of lasers used for tattoo removal in the past, the current technology as exhibited in the Quanta Q Plus C and T laser removal system offers an experience that is free from scarring and skin damage of all kinds. A certified operator of the laser will know exactly how much time to devote to each of your removal sessions according to your specific tattoo, and your skin type, to avoid permanent damage to your skin.

Myth No. 4: My Tattoo Will Disappear After One Session of Laser Removal

FACT:

This is certainly not the case in every instance, however, if you have a very old, and already very faded tattoo, you may be able to minimize your sessions with the laser substantially. Incidences of one session completely removing the average tattoo are not the norm however and you should expect to spend at least 3 to 5 sessions before you see marked results in your tattoo.

Myth No. 5: Laser Tattoo Removal is Expensive

FACT:

Laser tattoo removal is as affordable, if not more so, than getting the tattoo was in the first place. If you can afford to get a tattoo, you can afford to have one removed. Reputable and reliable tattoo studios will allow you to make payments on your removals and come in for appointments according to your budget and ability to pay.

If you would like more information about laser tattoo removal, and need to speak to a knowledgable, certified laser removal specialist, contact Jeff Goyette at Inflicting Ink Tattoo Studio at (401) 683-5680 today to schedule a consultation.


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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.

Laser Tattoo Removal Huge Among Former Gang Members

If you would like more information about tattoo removal, contact laser tattoo removal specialist and Quanta Q Plus C and T certified operator Jeff Goyette at (401) 683-5680 for a removal consultation appointment, or just walk-in to the Portsmouth RI shop location.

'This whole house was transformed;' Former white supremacist sheds hate to help all people

June 22, 2012
by Aaron Aupperlee

RIVES TOWNSHIP — Two years ago, he led a white pride march from Loomis Park to downtown Jackson.
Six months ago, he abandoned the white supremacy movement.
On April 15, he was baptized.
Five days later, Chris Simpson sat in the waiting room of a skin and vein clinic, waiting to start the long and painful process of having his tattoos, most replete with Nazi or white pride iconography, removed.
"Hate will blind you to so many things. It will stop you from having so many things," Simpson said. "It consumes you."
Simpson, a 38-year-old garbage man and former Marine, has given up on hate. It is a decision he made for his family, for his wife Misty and his children, 9-year-old Cody, 7-year-old Kayleigh, 5-year-old Nikolaus and the 2-year-old twins, Tyrsson and Aeric. It is a change that has left Simpson feeling better these past six months than he has in the last 12 years.
"He's just a lot happier," said Simpson's wife, Misty. "Happier all the time, when we're out; when we're at home; especially when we're helping people."
"WE DIDN'T PREACH HATE"
The March 21, 2010, white pride march from Loomis Park to E. Michigan Avenue perplexed, angered and offended many.
"This type of ignorance has no place here," read the sign of one protestor at Loomis Park.
Simpson led the march. Nine supports followed him. More than 100 protesters followed them. Simpson said protesters spit at him, threatened him and called him a racist, a bigot, a honkie, a cracker.
"We did what all the other races did. We tried to have a march that said we are proud to be white," Simpson said, recalling the march.
Even without the tattoos, which sprawl down his arms and up his neck, Simpson's presence can be intimidating. At 6 feet and 245 pounds, he fills out clothing with authority. He does not think his tattoos draw notice, but they are hard to miss.
"PURE HATE," is tattooed across his knuckles. His forearms read "BLOOD" and "HONOR." There are four battle axes in the shape of a swastika on his left shoulder with the words "Supreme White Power" over them. There are several wolf's hooks, a Nazi symbol. The iconic lightning bolts associated with Nazi Germany's Schutzstaffel, the SS, are above his right wrist. There's a Nazi war bird on his chest. There are tattoos of a Valkyrie, a Viking, and Thor with swastikas drawn in his helmet. Some of Simpson's tattoos are specific to the white supremacy movement, some to his former devotion to Norse mythology. Some are for his family. Some are "very stupid," he said. Some, like a sun and wizard, are meaningless. Some, like his Marine Corps tattoo and one in memory of his daughter, have deep meaning. There are 42 tattoos, he thinks. An explanation of them all takes several minutes.
Simpson was a member of Battalion 14, a white pride group with supporters in Michigan. The group had a zero tolerance policy on drugs and violence. It did not allow any illegal behavior, Simpson said. The group sought to help white people, donating baskets of formula and supplies to mothers of newborn babies and helping children on dialysis. Battalion 14 bought Christmas gifts for needy families. In their 12 years with various white pride groups, Chris and Misty Simpson estimate they donated more than $15,000.
"All to help people," Simpson said. "We didn't preach hate. ...For us, it was just about taking care of our own."
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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.

Laser Tattoo Removal

Have you ever known someone who loves tattoos and has a beautiful array of body art, but has one piece that they wish they had never gotten? It is a lot more common than you would imagine. New technology has made tattoo removal and repairs possible when a tattoo does not come out as expected. Inexperienced tattoo artists make mistakes all the time. Individuals getting tattoos have regrets over their choice days, weeks, months, or even years down the road. When you are faced with the prospect of living with bad body art or having it removed you now have laser tattoo removal to help you through your decision.

In the past

It wasn't long ago that your only options when dealing with unwanted tattoos involved pain, and lots of it. One very old method of tattoo removal is called dermabrasion. Dermabrasion involves scrubbing out the tattoo with salt - extremely painful, leaves dreadful scarring, and opens you up only to infection if you're lucky. Cryosurgery, excision, and skin-grafts are still used today in some parts of the world, though they too are far less popular than more modern methods involving lasers. If you lived in ancient Greece, you would have been subject to having wine, lime, garlic, or pigeon excrement injected under the skin to achieve the removal of your tattoo.

Tattoo Removal technology

Laser Tattoo Removal generally refers to using what they call Q-switched lasers to remove pigment from the skin. These lasers allow for a much less invasive, and more effective removal process.  The technology for laser tattoo removal began developing in the early 1960s with limited success. By the late 1990s however, the technology finally began to mature. A tattoo consists of several thousand particles of pigment beneath the skin. Normally, your body will reject and remove foreign particles, but in the case of tattoo ink, the particles are too large to be removed. Laser tattoo removal systems heat up the particles so that they are forced to fragment into smaller pieces, allowing your body to eliminate them on its own.

What to expect

The sensation of having a tattoo removed by laser is not considered to be any more painful than getting a tattoo. Having the procedure done consists of a series of treatments and it may take anywhere from 6 months to a year for the tattoo to fully fade. You will need to avoid tanning or too much sun for 4-6 weeks before your treatment. In some cases, it may take a series of treatments 4-6 weeks apart to achieve your personal goals.

What does it cost?

Due to high demand the average tattoo studio charges anywhere from $150-$500 per treatment. Inflicting Ink offers prices starting at half that cost depending upon your circumstances and the size and color of your tattoo.If you or a friend would like more information about laser tattoo removal, and specifically the Quanta Q Plus C and T laser removal system, contact Jeff at (401) 683-5680 to schedule a removal consultation today.

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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.

Tattoo Removal Offers a Fresh Start to Many

Have your unwanted tattoos removed today and make room for something truly memorable! Inflicting Ink Tattoo Studio in Portsmouth RI offers custom tattoos, body piercing, and laser tattoo removal featuring the state of the art Quanta Q Plus C and T removal system. Call the studio now at (401) 683-5680 for more information!

Recovering alcoholic changes his life after having prison tattoos removed

La Quinta — With his neat trimmed goatee and preppy clothes, Brian Byrd, 44, looks like a clean-cut guy.

But underneath his collared shirt are the remnants of a life the La Quinta resident doesn't like to talk about and is eager to forget.

The recovering alcoholic has been in and out of jail for a good portion of his life but now works at a service station. During his times in prison, Byrd received some tattoos that served as shields to keep people away — devil horns on his head, ink on his hands, face, neck and back of his head.

Byrd wanted to remove those marks and hopefully fade the memory of his troubled past.

For almost two years, he has had dozens of laser tattoo removal treatments done by Dr. Matthew Werner of La Quinta MedSpa.

“I had tattoos all over, and it was hard to get employment like that,” Byrd said. “I knew I had to start changing some things to make myself more presentable.”

Byrd learned of Werner's work from a friend at the ABC Recovery Center in Indio where he was undergoing treatment for alcohol addiction. A program offered through the Employment Development Department, in conjunction with Werner's donated time, gave Byrd the opportunity to start tattoo removal treatments for free.

“I thought it was kind of cool dealing with these guys, and it gives them a second chance to live a normal life,” Werner said. “Even when the program ran out of money, I kept doing treatments on them until they were finished.”


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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.

Why do people get tattoos?

Inked: Fox's Watters Takes On Tattoo Nation

Factor' producer Jesse Watters ventures to Coney Island in order to find out why people get tattoos. Watters also questions the tattoo nation on politics and who they support in the upcoming election.


O'REILLY: "Back of the Book" segment tonight, "Watters World," it's estimated 15 percent of Americans have tattoos, and that number rises to 40 percent in the age group 26 to 40.

Now, there is not a social stigma that there used to be among the tattooed people, but they can still be a breed apart, as Jesse Watters found out.

See the video HERE


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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.

Regulations for Military Tattoos

Tattoo Regulations In The Military

Once limited to the parts of the body covered by long sleeved shirts and pants, the army now allows tattoos on the backs of the hands and on the back side of the neck. The primary requirement is that they are not “extremist, indecent, sexist, or racist”, per Army Regulation 670-1.

There’s only one reason the United States Army relaxed its restriction on tattoos. They realized that they were turning highly qualified individuals away over their skin art. One caveat is that the military still reserves the right to determine what is in good taste, so it might be a good idea to run it by your commanding officer before actually having needle put to skin. There also remains a limit on how many tattoos can cover any area. There are no sleeves or Japanese suits for soldiers, at least for right now.

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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.

Getting Rid of Your Butt Tattoo Has Never Been Easier!

'America's Worst Tattoos': Man Has His Parents' Faces Tattooed On His Buttocks

On the Series Premiere of "America’s Worst Tattoos" (Thu., 10 p.m. ET on TLC) viewers were introduced to John.

He loves his parents so much that he decided to have portraits of them tattooed onto his body. On his buttocks, to be precise. Ouch!

"For Mother’s Day, I decided to get my mom's face tattooed on my butt cheek," said John, showing off his mom's face on his posterior. "My mom cried when she first saw it."

Next, "I got my dad’s face tattooed on my ass. ... My dad, who is the king of not showing emotion, sent me a text message that said, 'You rock!'"
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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.

Military Tattoo or Military Tattoos?

If you would like to get a military tattoo and are stationed in the Rhode Island area, visit Inflicting Ink Tattoo Studio in Portsmouth. We gladly take walk-ins and appointments and offer state of the art sterile facilities for both tattooing and laser tattoo removal.

2 Tattoos or not 2 Tattoos?

by Star

Two Tattoos? Let’s ponder that question. And no, I don’t mean the question of whether or not a second tattoo is needed. What I want to lay out for you is why “tattoo” is in our book twice.

Does tattoo have two meanings? Yes. It does.

One you probably knew (and the other one):

tattoo #78: Military tattoos–the skin art kind to mark with an indelible design by inserting pigment into punctures in the skin or a design made in such a way

tattoo #730: Tattoo–a thrill to experience a military display consisting of music, marching, and exercises or an evening drum or bugle signal recalling soldiers to their quarters

(Concise Oxford English Dictionary © 2008 Oxford University Press)

If you’re like me, maybe you’ve seen and enjoyed a festival that included fife and drum corps, the sound of bagpipes and bugles, and people in “very military” looking uniforms. You just didn’t know that may have been a “tattoo.”

Next to the Fourth of July’s fireworks and patriotic music and parades, these types of events hold a special place in my heart. That feeling only grew fonder when I later found out that these “very military” looking uniformed performers were borne of military tradition and history. I was just slow to realize.

The term “tattoo” dates from the seventeenth century’s British Army days. Drummers from the garrison were sent out into the towns at 2130—that’s #770 or Military time for 9:30pm—each evening to inform the soldiers that it was time to return to barracks. The process was known as “doe den tap toe” and encouraged the innkeepers to turn off the taps, stop serving beer, and send the soldiers home for the night.

I can’t help but wonder if soldiers were not only being called from the inns but out of the “tattoo parlors” as well.

According to PBS, tattoos for early-American military members were a tradition started in 1846 by Martin Hildebrandt who set up a permanent tattoo shop in New York City and began tattooing sailors and military servicemen from both sides of the Civil War. I can easily imagine them fresh from the fields of war celebrating the latest successful battle or memorializing their fallen brothers forever marked on their hearts and skin.

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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.

Underage Tattoo Sanctioned by Family for 10 Year Old

10-year-old gets 'family' tattoo

By Kaitlyn Ross

In the Garrison family, it's a tradition.

"He got his initials out there on the right leg at the very bottom," said Jerry Garrison.

All of the family members have their initials in ink.

So when Jerry Garrisson's 10 year old grandson wanted his initials tattooed on his leg...

"I didn't see why a tattoo was such a big issue to begin with, and I didn't see where none of this was right,' he said.

Garrisson says the Florida Department of Children and Families came to his Jacksonville home with another concern, and when they saw his grandson's tattoo, they told him it was a problem.

Because of other allegations, DCF placed his grandkids in foster care.

"My little son called me and said, Dad, I'm so scared, I want to come home so bad. When you have your youngin' call and tell you he's scared. I want to go put my arms around him and say son, it's all right, it's really all right. But no, I can't," he said.

He thinks the tattoo played a role in DCF removing his grandkids, and doesn't know how to fix it.

"I ain't never been in pain like this, it's the worst pain I have ever felt in my life. In my whole entire life," he said.

Department of Children and Families Spokesman John Harrell says it wasn't the tattoo, but additional allegations that had the children removed.

"When you get in to cases like this, is the child being abused? Is the child at risk? Are the actions of the parents putting the child at risk," said Harrell.

Legally, the tattoo isn't DCF's call.

But in the business for 20 years, tattoo artist Todd Lake says it's just wrong.

"We'll tattoo down to the age of 16, don't really like to do that," said Lake.

Lake says legally the standards in Florida have changed in the past year.

"Under the old law, I believe you probably could bring your kid in, legally, with notarized parental consent. But right now it's probably a big gray area in the law. So that's a tough case," said Lake.

The law did change in 2012.

Previous to the new law, it was legal to tattoo a child with expressed parental consent.

Under the new law, a child under the age of 16 cannot be tattooed unless it is for medical or dental reasons.

It is a misdemeanor for the tattoo artist, not for the guardian of the child.

Children 16-18 can be tattooed with parental consent.

And once a person turns 18, it's their choice.

No arrests have been made in this case.

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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.

Best Laser Tattoo Removal in RI…

Can be found at Inflicting Ink Tattoo Studio in Portsmouth RI. Whether you have a bad tattoo that you want removed, or a fading tattoo that you want to eliminate for some fresh real estate, our state of the art Quanta Q-Plus laser system can provide you with the most advanced laser tattoo removal available today.

Inflicting Ink owner Jeff Goyette is so knowledgeable and experienced with laser tattoo removal and the Q-Plus that he is consistently asked to instruct medical professionals through Tufts University in the proper care and use of the Quanta laser.

Do yourself a favor and have that ink that you’ve been meaning to get rid of taken care of once and for all. The Q-Plus is the only full-spectrum laser removal system of its kind on the market today and can handle blue, green, red, and any other color necessary.

If you’ve had trouble getting your tattoos removed in the past, give Inflicting Ink a try.
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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.

Tattoos More Accepted By Many

Tattoos: a step towards social freedom

April 26, 2012
Aaron Stuckel

I’ve been pondering the possibility of getting a tattoo recently. But, in doing so, I’ve had to consider the troubled history of those who’ve gone under the needle.

People have been permanently decorating their bodies longer than Christianity has been around. It was often used as a means of therapy for arthritis, or a sign of loyalty to the gods or country.

More recently, tattoos have been associated with criminals. Gangs have long used tattoos as a way to identify themselves to one another, while many convicts have tattooed themselves as a certain type of badge of honour.

It seems to me though, that ten years ago, tattoos were not as socially acceptable as they are now.
Even many professionals today now go to their daily meetings with ink up their arms.
But what has caused this change?

Well, personally I think there has been a shift in our culture that has allowed people to express themselves without fear of being judged. The constant hunt for political correctness and objectivity in the hiring process has changed the way employers react to a little bit of ink on the wrists of job-hunting hopefuls.

I asked my own employer if she would change her opinion on a prospective employee if they had tattoos. Though she said someone with facial ink would probably change her perspective (have you seen Mike Tyson lately?), she said it’s unlikely that some modest colourings would alter their chances at a job.

But something else in her answer struck me as an important factor. She said she often doesn’t see her prospective employees because so much of the hiring process is now done online.

It’s hard not to notice the affects that the advent of the Internet have had on our world. But besides the looming elimination of paper and the ease of which we can now communicate with each other, there is anonymity in the virtual world that allows people to freely express themselves. And we can do that without others judging those expressions based on physical appearance.

Somehow this attitude seems to have seeped into the physical world. Though racism and bullying are still big problems in our society, I think we as a society have moved in the right direction in the sense that more and more of us base our opinions on others on how they treat us, and not how they look.
In many ways, tattoos are the most personal form of art. They likely have some meaning to those who wear them and are their forever. They become as much part of the person as their fingers and toes.

The fact that they are more accepted socially now than ever before tells me that we can and will end bigger problems like racism and bullying.

I will most definitely be getting a tattoo, if not just to express myself, than at least to stand up and say that if you can accept my tattoo, than you can accept anyone.

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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.

How to Have a Tattoo Removed Safely

In the realm of tattoo regret, few things are more troubling than wanting to be rid of a tattoo and not having the money to pay for proper laser tattoo removal. The temptation to spend what little money you do have on worthless removal creams or use some barbaric removal method that will definitely leave you scarred or perhaps worse infected, should be avoided at all costs.

Realize that there are countless procedures that will remove your tattoo in a safe, sterile environment, but only one place that will allow you to make payments that you can afford on your laser tattoo removal.

Inflicting Ink Tattoo offers the highest quality laser tattoo removal yet available in the tattoo community. Using the Quanta Q-Plus laser and featuring a spectrum only used by the Quanta Q-Plus that will remove even dark pigments, Inflicting Ink Tattoo artists and laser removal specialists are able to safely and affordably remove your unwanted tattoo.

Whether you've exhausted all of your options, or have only just begun your research into tattoo removal, you owe it to yourself to visit Inflicting Ink and get an estimate for your laser removal treatments with the Q-Plus today.

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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.

Tattoos Protected by the U.S. Constitution and Supreme Court

This debate is rather important to us as tattoo artists. We're happy to see that the Supreme Court is upholding the First and Fourteenth Amendment rights on this matter and can only hope that it is definitely a sign of improvement overall in the views held regarding tattooing as a form of art.

Tattoos are “pure speech” & protected under the Constitution

In November, 2011, an Arizona appellate court declared that “a tattoo, the act of tattooing, and the business of tattooing constitute pure speech entitled to the highest level of protection under our state and federal constitutions.”
The issue came before the court when Ryan and Laetitia Coleman applied to the City of Mesa, Arizona for a business permit to open a tattoo shop. They considered themselves “body artists” and owned a similar business (Angel Tattoo) in Nice, France. The City required tattoo parlors, body piercing and pawn shops to be licensed. The City Council voted against the Colemans explaining it wasn’t appropriate for the neighborhood. No evidence was presented regarding adverse effects to local residences or businesses. Opponents merely speculated that the tattoo shop might have a negative impact on the area.
The Colemans filed a lawsuit alleging a violation of their free speech and a denial of their equal protection rights under the First and Fourteenth Amendments. They pointed out that Arizona’s constitution guaranteed that “every person may freely speak, write or publish on all subjects, being responsible for the abuse of that right.” Furthermore, the U.S. Constitution prohibits the government from “abridging the freedom of speech or of the press.” Their equal protection claim was based on the fact that other businesses in Mesa were treated differently in the licensing process.
The trial court ruled in favor of the City of Mesa and the Colemans appealed to a higher court. On November 3, 2011, the Court of Appeals ruled unanimously that “tattooing is purely an expressive activity entitled to fullest protection afforded by the First Amendment.” The court ruled that a tattoo conveys a message and, as such, is protected speech. Reasonable government restrictions may be imposed regarding time, place and manner of conducting a business.
Judge Ann Scott Timmer wrote the opinion outlining a brief history of First Amendment protections and the difference between “pure speech” and “symbolic conduct.” Speech that is written or spoken such as a newspaper ad, a verbal comment at a public rally, poetry, a painting, stained glass window, radio, TV, music and live entertainment are examples of pure speech. Expressive or symbolic speech includes voting, wearing a black armband to school, marching and picketing on a public street. Unprotected speech are those expressions that consist of “fighting words,” obscenity, words that incite violence or defame another person. Each of these examples has been litigated in the courts and are cited in Timmer’s opinion (see link below). If you are researching the First Amendment for a paper or presentation at school, this opinion is a good start.

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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.