tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64104702439753927992024-03-08T16:44:22.111-08:00ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT IN YOUR LIFEIT'S TIME TO COLORING YOUR LIFEAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17019761659897501607noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6410470243975392799.post-61160844946703963202013-04-15T02:38:00.000-07:002013-04-21T02:38:56.498-07:00Is Fortune Telling Real? The Straight Scoop on The Spiritual Science of Seeing the Future<div style="text-align: justify;">
How accurate is fortune telling? What does a good fortune teller do? Is it different than psychic ability... or are fortune tellers and psychics really the same? And what should I expect if I seek out a psychic who does future reading, especially if I hear something I DON'T want to know?<br /><br />The truth is, we get a lot of questions about how fortune telling works, and equally as important... how it differs from traditional precognitive psychic readings, or mediums, or clairvoyant abilities over all.<br /><br />The fact is - many people use new age jargon or terminology interchangeably. What one may consider a conventional clairvoyant reading... another might classify as fortune telling, depending a bit on their perspective and experience. (although in my own experience, most legitimate and gifted psychics, mediums and spiritual counselors of all types don't really love being referred to as fortune tellers, simply because the connotation can be a bit negative)<br /><br />In general though, people who do "fortune" type of readings are primarily those that are looking into the future... to divine or determine a likely outcome. Many people who do these style readings also use what are referred to as spiritual props... like crystals, tarot cards and even more esoteric items like ouija (which are often called spirit boards by fortune telling types... and ARE in fact, contrary to a lot of the lure and myth - a cool and non scary way to get entertaining information about future events, before they happen)</div>
<a name='more'></a><br /><br /> Did you know for example that most of the earliest psychics were thought of as either prophets or fortune tellers? Even super famous psychics like Nostradamus, who wrote books and books of poetic predictions that have remained compelling for centuries, was considered a fortune teller in his day.<br /><br /> Many of the traditional tools used by folks who read futures years ago are still effective, and used today such as:<br /><br /> Palm reading (a bit less so, due to the negative stereotype, but DEFINITELY getting a lot more credibility due to recent discoveries in energy medicine, meridians, chakras and acupuncture)<br /><br /> Scrying<br /><br /> Using mirror gazing for developing precognitive abilities and predicting future events (something I've been writing about for years, and that is a lot of fun, and a very cool way to have a spiritual or psychic experience in the privacy of your own home... without needing to believe ANYTHING than your own two eyes)<br /><br />The bottom line is...<br /><br />Fortune telling, and the idea that the future is fated, and that we are here for a REASON, with a unique karma and purpose that can be known in advance, is NEVER going to go away. It's hard wired into our bodies and brains... and if you believe like I do, into our spiritual DNA as well!<br /><br />The best way to find out what your future may hold may be as simple as suspending your disbelief for a moment... and seeking out a gifted empath who can see YOUR future before you do! (and tell you which way to turn to make sure you get where you are meant to go!)<br /><br /><br /><br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17019761659897501607noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6410470243975392799.post-71307034144786896412013-04-03T11:47:00.000-07:002013-04-20T11:48:46.225-07:00Stand Up Comedy - Your First Time on Stage<div style="text-align: justify;">
You think you're a funny guy or girl and you've gathered enough courage to perform on New Talent Night at a local comedy club. How should you prepare to face a room full of strangers and make them laugh?<br /><br />First, you need your arsenal of funny material. Take time during the day to sit down and write a joke with a simple joke structure. The simplest and most basic form of joke writing is "set up and punchline". "Setting up a joke" is providing basic information about an experience or topic. It establishes a place, a feeling and a presence. The punchline element produces the surprise and the unexpected ending. A genuine surprise elicits laughter from an audience which proves your joke is effective.<br /><br />Memorize your jokes and rehearse them either mentally or verbally. Create a visual picture in your head of the subject matter and your first jokes will be more easily committed to memory. Continue rehearsing your jokes daily until they can be recited out loud and with confidence. Achieving a relaxed conversational tone will demonstrate command of the stage and put an audience at ease.</div>
<a name='more'></a><br /><br />Many new comedians assume they can stand on stage and be an "off-the-cuff" guy or girl. This can be a dangerous assumption. The first time on stage can be intimidating and it is very possible that increased nervousness will steal your mental reflexes and response time. You will be facing lights and strange faces as the audience stares at you, and you alone. Most likely, you will feel robbed of your humorous creativity as you know it. Having a solidly memorized "set" of material will give you a performance safety net on stage. It is better that improvising skills are utilized once an audience is engaged and laughing.<br /><br />The first time on stage triggers the primal fear of facing a roomful of unfamiliar faces. You are taking on a very formidable challenge when standing on the comedy stage. Don't be too hard on yourself. Congratulations on conquering a fear that is only second to death. It does get better and more fun as you feel more comfortable on stage and as you get to know your "character". Performing on a weekly or nightly basis will make the joke writing easier and the performances will appear more natural. Taking those first few steps on the comedy stage are giant leaps in terms of personal goals and a lifetime of effort and enjoyment.<br /><br /><br /><br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17019761659897501607noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6410470243975392799.post-39430752401661738772013-04-01T11:49:00.000-07:002013-04-20T11:51:02.497-07:00How to Write a Joke for Stand Up Comedy<div style="text-align: justify;">
Writing jokes is a business in the world of stand up comedy. The jokes a comedian writes will be most effective if they match his or her character. Developing a comedic personality on stage takes years but in the meantime it is necessary to get a start on that route to funny. Following a simple joke formula is the first step to writing for the comedy stage.<br /><br />The formula "set up - punchline" is the most reliable comedic equation. It is a wonder that many comedians get so far off base when writing their first jokes. Usually this waywardness occurs because a new comedian usually imitates someone he or she has seen on stage at a concert or on television. What results from imitation is usually a very long and rambling set up and a punchline which is just as long and just as wordy.<br /><br />An effective exercise for an aspiring comedian who is writing jokes for the first time is to write down all of these rambling words, thoughts and phrases and immediately begin the editing process. One of the hardest exercises is reducing these ideas to two sentences - one sentence for the set up and one sentence for the punchline. The most rewarding part of this type of tight editing is that if your resulting joke is funny, your laughs will come more quickly. A series of one-liner jokes will give you confidence. The laughter will affirm your instincts and give you the confidence to relax and start to write in a style that is comfortable to you.</div>
<a name='more'></a><br /><br />Often times a new comedian will get ideas about how to perform by watching Cable TV. Unfortunately, these comics are not the best role models for their peers. Foul language and obscene subject matter are more often tolerated when a comedian gets his or her own HBO special as opposed to when they walk into a club for the first time. A new comedian whose jokes are filled with profanity will cause a club owner to wonder if the comic knows how to write a decent joke at all. A new comedian's stage presence is generally not strong and a trail of x-rated jokes will only highlight their desperate attempt to be funny.<br /><br />The basic element of a clean joke is to create a surprise ending. Write a one sentence set up and write the joke or "pay-off" in a direction the audience would never expect it to go. The standard "set-up, punchline" formula for joke writing will get a new comedian on stage in order to begin the journey of discovering what it is that makes people laugh.<br /><br /><br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17019761659897501607noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6410470243975392799.post-84767994098944256032013-04-01T11:45:00.000-07:002013-04-20T11:46:25.865-07:00The Secret Effects of Music<div style="text-align: justify;">
Your life will become a reflection of the type of music you listen to the most.<br /><br />Imagine yourself walking around your workplace with the lyrics of Kelis's song "I hate you so much right now!" playing in your head phones. You are grooving to it and dancing at your desk really feeling it. You take your headphones off but the song is still repeating in your head and then a co-worker does something that pisses you off. The words to that song will quickly come to mind. If you don't have a high level of self control you may even tell this person how much you hate them out loud. There is a perfectly logical explanation for this.<br /><br />The Secret is suggestion!<br /><br />Music is one of the most powerful suggestive tools that exist.<br /><br />Any marketing professional can tell you how powerful suggestion is. Suggestion directly impacts ones thoughts which in turn impacts how they act. This is why Bank of America spent $1.9 billion on advertising in 2010 according to Business Insider. They also brought in $111.3 billion in revenue that year.<br /><br />Of course the most effective ad campaigns have music in them. Better yet a smart company pays Drake a few millions to rap about Sprite in one of his songs. Let's talk shortly about the types of suggestion and then we will get back to the powerful role music plays in suggestion.</div>
<a name='more'></a><br /><br />Types of Suggestion<br /><br />In the book The Success System That Never Fails by W. Clement Stone three types of suggestion are defined as follows.<br /><br />Suggestion- anything you see, hear, feel, taste, or smell. It comes from the outside. For example, a child learns to walk because he sees his parents walk. She learns to talk because she hears others talk. He gets ideas from books when he knows how to read.<br /><br />Self-suggestion- the suggestion you purposely give yourself. It can take the form of thinking, seeing, hearing, feeling, tasting, and smelling through the power of your imagination. You can picture word symbols, or say the words to yourself or aloud, or you can write them down.<br /><br />Autosuggestion- is automatic. It is a suggestion from the subconscious mind that flashes to the conscious mind in the form of an image of seeing, hearing, feeling, tasting, smelling or word symbols. It is deeply imprinted on the subconscious mind through suggestion or self-suggestion...<br /><br />When music is listened to over and over again it's messages become autosuggestive.<br /><br />Music is the most powerful tool of suggestion. When you hear a song that has music and a beat you like you feel it on an emotional level. Our emotions directly impact how we act in any given situation. A well disciplined person controls their emotions,directs them and in turn controls their actions.<br /><br />As we listen to a song that we like as stated above we feel it on an emotional level and if we are bold enough we sing along and dance to the music as well. When we do this we are harmonizing with it on an emotional level.<br /><br /><br /><br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17019761659897501607noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6410470243975392799.post-21620455903590668872013-03-28T02:37:00.000-07:002013-04-21T02:37:32.294-07:003 Ways a Psychic Can Predict Your Future (Without Reading Your Mind)<div style="text-align: justify;">
How do psychics predict the future? How can a good psychic seem to know what happens BEFORE it does? Is it a trick? Cold reading? Mind reading? Or some sort of special gift that only a few people will ever have? Any of these questions sound familiar? In this article we are going to take a quick and easy look at how many gifted psychics, clairvoyants and empaths are able to foresee the future... well in advance. Curious to know more? Continue reading as we take a closer look below.<br /><br />Filed Under: The Ashkashic Record Philosophy<br /><br />Essentially, this was popularized by world famous psychic healer Edgar Caycee about 50 years ago, and is an idea that has many deep roots in scientific and spiritual circles alike. (even Carl Jung, the father of modern psychotherapy, taught something similar... that the universe is made up of a collective unconscious, or the history of all past, present and future events that are stored in the universe)<br /><br />A psychic who focuses on this idea believes that your life is already written so to speak... and that all of the future events in your life are embedded in the fabric of the universe. (and can be seen, read and interpreted by anyone gifted enough to enter the spiritual space where this information, or energy "lives")<br /><br />While I DO believe in a variation of this idea, I'm not 100% confident that many psychics who practice this type of reading are as good as they believe themselves to be... and are often just guessing, under the guise of doing something more spiritual.<br /><br />Filed Under: Trance, Lucid or Precognitive Dreams<br /><br />Many really good psychics will enter an altered state to pick up precognitive information. I've seen it. And done it. And while we don't necessarily understand the way the brain can tune in to future events, it CAN be done. (lots of people talk about quantum entanglement being the key to how future information can actually be accessed in the present, by a highly trained brain... especially by someone gifted in precognition)</div>
<a name='more'></a><br /><br />Filed Under: Simple Spiritual Tools<br /><br />I prefer this method when seeking out psychic advice, as it's the easiest, the least controversial, the most entertaining and often the easiest to understand as well. A good example of a spiritual prop or tool? Tarot cards, for example... are a universal tool that many psychics and mediums have been using to divine and interpret future events with great success... for literally, hundreds of years. There are other cool tools as well - crystals, glass, spirit boards and other more esoteric ideas, and every good future psychic has their own preference and process.<br /><br />The good news?<br /><br />You don't have to take MY word for it - you can find out for yourself. There are literally thousands of highly qualified psychics and clairvoyants who specialize in precognition and future predictions... and the beauty of their work is, it speaks for itself! (because the only ones who continue to get work are those who continue to make GOOD predictions for their callers, clients and customers!)<br /><br /><br /><br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17019761659897501607noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6410470243975392799.post-52653024884559571552013-03-23T02:39:00.000-07:002013-04-21T02:40:00.715-07:00Influence Of Astrology In The Life Of People<div style="text-align: justify;">
Based on the position of the planet and the time of birth the astrological science is built. It is considered that according to the planets the personality of the person and the future of the person can be predicted. In several places the influence of astrological science can be perceived. Basically the Indian and the Chinese are prominently following it. In India basically, a horoscope is constructed based on the movement of the planets at the time of birth. The birth chart is prepared first then the study is made to conceive what it says. The person who makes the study is called an astrologer. After studying the chart thoroughly he makes the predictions about the person and his characters. These days several online channels and software are developed. With the help of these tools anybody can prepare their birth chart.<br /><br />Therefore whichever mode you choose to prepare a birth chart you need your date of birth, year of birth, time of birth and place of birth. With all these key points you can focus on how to develop your birth chart. As all the predictions are based on the birth chart it is essential that a person gives accurate and detailed information while preparing the birth chart. Any changes in this information can bring a lot of difference in the predictions as the entire characteristics might be changed. In the birth chart you would find the planets in different positions. Based on these positions the calculations are made by the astrologer. These planets are read as The sun, The moon, mercury, Venus Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto. Each planet has a house position according to the zodiac sign. Some of the zodiac signs are Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Capricorn, Sagittarius, Aquarius and Pisces.</div>
<a name='more'></a><br /><br />The house position of the planet Sun is in Scorpio. The position of the planet moon is in Taurus. The position of the planet Mercury is in Scorpio. The position of the planet Venus is in Libra. The house position of the planet Mars is in Sagittarius. The position of the planet Jupiter is in Sagittarius. The house position of the planet Saturn is in Virgo. The position of the planet Uranus is in Gemini. The house position of the planet Neptune is in Libra. The house position of the planet Pluto is in Leo. The house position of the planet Moon's North Node is in Taurus. Besides little other information are also essential. The Rising sign is Leo. The house position of the planet can change from one point of time to the other. Therefore according to the position of the planet and the Zodiac sign the predictions are based. It is always better to seek a professional who has studied astrology. They would be able to give a complete detail about the versatility of the horoscope. The trait of the person depends on these house positions therefore all a person has to do is to prepare a right and an accurate chart.<br /><br /><br /><br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17019761659897501607noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6410470243975392799.post-15332216043803059532013-03-05T11:46:00.000-08:002013-04-20T11:47:30.824-07:00You Should Go Hear Some Live Music This Weekend<div style="text-align: justify;">
If you are looking to have a great time this weekend, you may want to consider going to listen to some live music. There are many venues where melodies can be heard on a nightly basis. You do not have to go to an opera house or a rock concert to hear great live music. Many local museums feature great bands a few times a month to allow the public to experience new and interesting sounds. You can also find a local bar that may have a couple of bands playing or maybe just one singer and musician entertaining the crowd. If you are interested in going to listen to a performance, there are a few things that you can do to make sure that your experience is as enjoyable as it can possibly be.<br /><br />The first thing that you need to do is to look at the website of the venue to see when the performances are held. There are times when the venues offer the shows free of charge, but there are other times when tickets must be purchased in order for you to gain admittance into the show. If you need to buy tickets to get in, it is a good idea to buy them in advance. Many times, the tickets cost more if you buy them at the door and you will have to wait in line to buy them and then wait in line again to get admittance. Many venues allow you to purchase the tickets over the Internet and then print them off at your home. It is a quick and easy way to make sure that you are able to get to hear the performance you want to hear.</div>
<a name='more'></a><br /><br />You also want to consider the parking situation for the night of the show. If the venue is in a large city, you want to be sure that you know where you are going to park, before the actual night arrives. There are often parking garages nearby that will allow you to pay a small fee to park your car for a few hours.<br /><br />Once you have parked and gotten your admittance, you will be ready to find a seat. It is a good idea to arrive a few minutes early to ensure you find the exact location you want. This is especially true if you go somewhere with standing room only. This will allow you to have a great line of sight and be able to hear the live music clearly.<br /><br /><br /><br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17019761659897501607noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6410470243975392799.post-8909217790588423632013-03-05T11:41:00.000-08:002013-04-20T11:42:54.720-07:00How to Tattoo: The Important Decisions You Need to Make Before Getting a Real Tattoo<div style="text-align: justify;">
Tattoos have been around for centuries and have been rapidly growing in popularity over the past few decades. It used to be the sole property of "free spirited" people, bikers and gang members but these days it seems that everyone is seeking to get one. Finding out how to tattoo is always the biggest question. There are ways to do it at home, but most choose a professional tattoo studio. There are certain important factors to consider in finding the right place to go and the right tattoo artist to mark your body forever.<br /><br />Finding Your Studio<br /><br />A good tattoo studio will always take the time to answer any of your questions. Schedule a free consultation with an artist and have them provide or point you in the direction of any tattoo information you need. They should be willing to show you the process their studio has in how to tattoo their clients. At any time if you feel the studio is not being upfront with any information or are unable to answer your questions, go to another one.<br /><br />The modern tattoo studio and working environment should be held to the same levels of cleanliness and hygiene as any doctor's office. So when you go in for your consultation with the artist, make sure to look at their equipment. Today there are numerous courses in sterilization, studio maintenance and first aid. Quality studios will promote these kinds of certificates and training for all employees.</div>
<a name='more'></a><br /><br />The other biggest question when finding out how to tattoo is definitely cost. Single tattoo pieces are not comparable on a purely financial scale. If you do not want to pay for quality do not get a tattoo. You are deciding on something you will have on your body and display for the rest of your life. This is definitely the last place you want to haggle for a cheaper price. Although there is not a 100% positive correlation between the price and quality of the artwork, the two usually do match up. So if you think you've found someone that is offering a great deal below the average price, the quality of the tattoo is highly likely to be below market standard.<br /><br />Finding Your Artist<br /><br />Tattooing is an art form that has traditionally been passed down from a master to their apprentice. Before making any decisions, always take extra time in researching studios and especially artists. Like any other industry, remember that there are reputable studios and ones that you should make sure to stay well away from. You should find a skilled artist with a style that speaks to you. It is important to know that they know the proper and safe steps of how to tattoo and how to do it well. There is often an excitement that accompanies the prospect of getting a tattoo right away. Instead of making any quick decisions, try and transfer that energy into the design itself. You want quality to come before speed.<br /><br />No matter your level of experience, bad tattoos are easy to spot. Make sure to take the time to go over the artist's portfolio. Most artist's portfolios should be readily available online or directly at their studio. There are basics you should look for in their work. Any lines of the tattoo design should be straight and clean. Everything should also be in proportion to the natural bodily contours and curves. They have to be accounted for in tattooing for two different reasons. The first being where the tattoo is placed on the body and the tattooed image or design itself. Also look for any possible anatomical anomalies, such as if a bird's wing is in the right place or if a hand looks like a hand.<br /><br />If you are looking to get a portrait tattoo, it is crucial to research artists. They are also sometimes easier for most people to critique when gauging the quality of a tattoo as the human mind is predisposed to recognize human faces. One can usually tell quite quickly if something about a human face is not done right. The shading should be smooth and good artists can create a range of tones using just black ink. This is the smooth shading depth and effect found in gray-scale works. And the list goes on. Finding an artist that knows how to tattoo portraits can be difficult, but with enough research, you'll find one that suits your needs.<br /><br />Also look at the complexity and positioning of colors. Good artists, if they know how to tattoo with color, can create an amazing array of complex colors. There are various shading and alignment techniques that artists will use, but look for pieces that don't simply have large areas filled in with solid block colors. Good work will retain the same shape and flow you find in any other artwork. Common sense goes a long way.<br /><br />When you are creating your tattoo, a good artist will sit down and discuss all of the options with you. What the design is going to be, how large, and where it would look best on you. You will need to bring some information to the table. Look for or create a design that you personally find beautiful, appealing, powerful or inspirational. What do you want to be reminded of or carry with you the rest of your life? Your artist can guide and advise you for the style and direction and how to tattoo your design the best way, but in the end you are the only person that knows your preferences. No matter what their skill level, no artist can tell you what you think looks good.<br /><br /><br /><br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17019761659897501607noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6410470243975392799.post-65342035478926450222013-03-03T11:44:00.000-08:002013-04-20T11:45:14.603-07:00How Airbrush Tattoos Work<div style="text-align: justify;">
Airbrush tattoos have been around since the late 1990s. First introduced at theme parks and events, they became a new and popular form of temporary body art. Innovation, creativity and appearance provide the artist with a detailed piece of body art that looks like a real tattoo.<br /><br />They are done using paint on the skin not injected into the skin as are permanent tattoos. They are not dyes like henna tattoos nor are they ink like ball point pen art. They are not glued on like glitter tattoos, they are painted with a special air gun that applies the different colors with a special precision that allows the recipient to easily wash off or keep the body art.<br /><br />Airbrush Tattoos<br /><br />Airbrushes themselves are not a new concept and are used for many different purposes. Airbrushes were first created in 1893 and were used for different kinds of art and other hobby projects. They are now used on everything from cars to clothes. With the many advances in airbrushes and paint over the years, they have evolved for use on the skin.<br /><br />These tools are delicate and require some training, so novices are discouraged from using them without some form of introduction and instruction.<br /><br />The first step of getting an airbrush tattoo is selecting a design stencil pattern for your tattoo. The professional airbrush artist has many already created stencil designs to select from and some allow you to create your own. Once you select your design, the artist asks you to choose your colors. Some artists limit the number of colors used in the design, while others are more liberal. Keep in mind there may be an extra charge for extra colors. The next step is deciding where you'd like your design. Once these things are all decided, the artist goes to work and creates your beautiful airbrush tattoo. Once the design is completed, artists will apply a thin layer of powder or a finishing spray to help the design last longer.</div>
<a name='more'></a><br /><br />When getting the body art, make sure it's done in a well ventilated area or outdoors because there will be extra ink dispersing from the airbrush. If inhaled, this can cause serious health hazards, so it's better that small children should not get them done due to the risk of inhaling it.<br /><br />How Long Airbrush Tattoos Last?<br /><br />Most last three to five days. There are numerous factors in how long they'll stay on your skin. The first consideration is positioning. If the body art is in an area that is frequently washed or rubbed, the tattoo may only last maybe a day. The next consideration is skin type. Those with oily skin tend to wear off more quickly simply because the paint does not adhere well to oily skin. The final consideration in airbrush longevity is hygiene. If the body art is applied to unclean skin or the person showers frequently, it will not have the staying power of one who does neither of these things.<br /><br />The main component to give the design longevity is the aftercare. Designs will last longer by applying baby powder a few times a day and using caution when bathing and patting the area dry. Removing them is simple if you don't want to wait for it to fade away - to remove it, simply use baby or mineral oil or sunscreen lotion and it will come off.<br /><br />Are Airbrush Tattoos Safe?<br /><br />Airbrushes have many uses today and there are many different types of paints and inks that go with them. The most common use of airbrushes is for cars, art, and clothing. As there are airbrush tattoo stands at amusement parks and events, there is usually an airbrush station for clothing.<br /><br />There are also many uses that airbrushes have for the skin now as well. They are used for airbrush tans in salons, make up application, and fingernail art. All of these are different types of ink that go into the airbrush.<br /><br />It is important to ask the artist what kind of ink they are using and make sure that it is FDA approved alcohol-based ink that is designed for the skin. Because there are so many different forms of airbrush paints, it is very important to make sure the artist is using the cosmetic level paint and not using paints that are used for creating art or decorating clothing that can be toxic and cause allergic reactions.<br /><br />Allergic reactions are not that common, but they do occur. Usually the effect is immediate or within the first hour or so of the tattoo being done, so if there is a reaction, see the artist or seek medical attention if it's severe.<br /><br />When the proper ink is used and is applied correctly, the design can look very realistic and have no permanent effect on the skin. They are frequently used in the entertainment industry to mimic the appearance of real tattoos without causing any lasting effect to the actors' skin.<br /><br />So, if you're looking for a safe and realistic temporary tattoo that you can design yourself, Airbrush is one of the right choices. Just remember to make sure the correct airbrush paint is being used and the artist is properly trained and enjoy your own unique body art.<br /><br /><br /><br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17019761659897501607noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6410470243975392799.post-52269904434429953982013-03-01T11:43:00.000-08:002013-04-20T11:44:14.291-07:00Body Art Throughout History<div style="text-align: justify;">
Body art has been practiced for many centuries. Permanent and temporary alike, people have adorned their bodies in different ways. Originally for tribal ceremonies and signifying social classes, but has now become common in mainstream culture. There are five main types that have been developed throughout thousands of years.<br /><br />When did People Begin Tattooing<br /><br />Tattooing is believed to have started as early as 3300 BC, after being discovered on the famous Ötzi the Iceman mummy in 1991. It was used centuries ago in cultures in China, Japan, India, Egypt, Indonesia, Samoa, Persia, Europe, and New Zealand MÄori. It was used in many cultures to signify tribal status and in others used to mark social class such as slaves and criminals. In later years it was used to signify higher social statuses.<br /><br />In the past 50-100 years, technology has advanced significantly, and it has become more acceptable for ordinary people to have them instead of just aristocracy. It grew in popularity with military men and women that were featured at fairs as the "Tattooed Lady". It then transferred to be done mainly among rock and roll fans, bikers, and gang members as a way to separate themselves from mainstream society.</div>
<a name='more'></a><br /><br />In the past 20 years or so, body art became very popular among young adults. A poll done in 2012 showed that for the first time in United States history, more women had tattoos than men. The poll showed that 23% of women in the US have tattoos versus only 19% of men. Tattoos today are still used among the original cultures and now many just get them as a decoration.<br /><br />Women are more likely to have tattoos done on their ankles, wrists, and lower backs. Men typically get tattoos done on their shoulders, legs, chest and backs. Tattoos come in all shapes and sizes from small ones to full body tattoos. They're popularity in body art continues to grow and shows no sign of slowing done.<br /><br />Piercings as body art<br /><br />Piercings have been found through many cultures, and date back to over 5000 years ago. Through different cultures, nose piercings were the most common, second being ears. In many African and American cultures, the most frequently seen are tongue and lip piercings.<br /><br />Body piercings, such as the naval, started to grow in popularity in the 1970s. They've spread through the mainstream culture since the 1990s. It isn't unusual to see someone from the age 16 and up to have multiple ear piercings or at least one facial piercing.<br /><br />They have developed beyond facial and naval piercings over the years in not only where they're placed, but also how they're done. Surface piercings can be done anywhere on the skin and a form called microdermal implants. Both are innovative because they can be done anywhere on the body.<br /><br />In my late teens, I started a trend my high school by having seven different facial piercings and still have three of them. I've also have four microdermal implants done on my chest. They're simply a small piece of jewelry placed just underneath the surface of the skin and look just like stick on jewels.<br /><br />Scarification and Branding as forms of body art<br /><br />These are two of the most dramatic forms as they both involve more intense methods than tattooing or piercing for the designs to become permanent.<br /><br />Branding was initially created to brand cattle to identify their owner. In later years it was used to mark slaves and criminals. Now it has reinvented to be a form of self expression. It causes a more dramatic and permanent mark on the skin without the color you get with a tattoo.<br /><br />Scarification has been used in tribal ceremonies to symbolize the member has become old enough to be considered an adult for hundreds of years. It is done by scratching or cutting designs into the skin to cause scars to form. It's still part of a very small population in the world of body modification as not a lot of artists do it.<br /><br />These two forms also take the longest to heal. Branding can take a month or two to heal and scarification can take up to three months to completely heal. They're also a much higher risk of infection than any form of body art.<br /><br />Temporary Tattoos as a form of body art<br /><br />Almost as long as permanent body art has become more mainstream, temporary body art has come to be very popular. When it comes to the different kinds of temporary tattoos, they can be done on all ages. So they became a very regular skin decoration.<br /><br />Henna tattoos have been around for thousands of years, along with permanent tattoos. Henna has been used as a temporary way to adorn the skin with designs that will fade within a month. It is done by using the henna plant and mixing it with simple ingredients to create a paste that will stain the skin. It has been used in many cultures and religions. They can be done on any age and pure henna tattoos are the safest form of body art known.<br /><br />Temporary transfer tattoos are the second oldest type, being first created in the late 1800s. They were initially placed as prizes in snack packages and have continued their climb in mainstream culture since then. The printing process of them was reinvented in 1980 at 3M and they lasted longer than the original way of printing them. They are now used not only amongst children, but even in the entertainment industry to mimic the appearance of real tattoos.<br /><br />Body painting has been used in many cultures and became an art in the 1970s. The artist will paint designs on a models body and would either have them as features in art shows and events. It is still a very unique and creative way to showcase an artists talents by using a person as their canvas, even if it does only last for one day.<br /><br />Airbrush tattoos were invented in the late 1990s. They started in amusement parks and fairs, and quickly became a fun souvenir to get done. The airbrush artist will apply a stencil and using their specialized airbrush and ink to create a realistic looking tattoo that could last up to 3-5 days.<br /><br />Glitter tattoos are the most recently developed and latest trend in temporary tattoos. Cosmetic glitter has been used in other ways as hair sprays, make up, and even some lotions have glitter in them. Glitter tattoos are done by applying a stencil, a thin layer of skin safe glue, and glitter. These can last up to 7 days or longer in some cases. They are waterproof, so without actively trying to remove it, they can stay for quite a while.<br /><br />Permanent or Temporary body art<br /><br />Whether permanent or temporary, people have been decorating their bodies for centuries. It is a unique and creative way to express your culture or yourself in whatever form you choose. They all show your individuality in whatever way you choose. With this many different kinds of body art, there is definitely something for everyone<br /><br /><br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17019761659897501607noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6410470243975392799.post-66898171925649465612013-02-05T11:40:00.000-08:002013-04-20T11:41:30.332-07:00History of Tattoos - Ancient Ink<div style="text-align: justify;">
Tattoos are a passionate topic today. People get tattoos for many reasons. Millions of variations have been applied and continue to be fashioned. But tattoos aren't a new craze. The history of tattoos is a novel, not a short story, and they've been here for a long time.<br /><br />Oetzi The Iceman<br /><br />Nobody can truly state just when the history of tattoos began. The most ancient recognized tattoo was exposed in 1991. It was found on a mummy named Oetzi, an Iceman dated to be not less than 5300 years old. His tattoos are comprised of horizontal and vertical lines. There is a certain amount of dispute as to the reason the tattoos are there.<br /><br />Since discovering the remains, researchers have been able to do little but guess that this most primeval form of tattoo was for the purpose of fending off evil spirits, or that it might have been a certain type of rite-of-passage. The most widespread view is that the tattoos were designed for medicinal purposes.<br /><br />Oetzi's fifty-seven tattoos are positioned on various joints of the body. The notion is that the tattoos were created as a type of acupuncture was applied to relieve tender joints. In the present day, the same locations are used for acupuncture. Additional ideas vary from social standing and ritual markings to ethnic inscription or just preference.</div>
<a name='more'></a><br /><br />Collectively on his backbone and at the back of one knee and on one ankle, the Ice Man had approximately fifty-seven tattoos. Even though it's impossible to do more than speculate as to the actual rationale for them, it nevertheless demonstrates that tattoos aren't unique to the contemporary era.<br /><br />As the Ice Man was the most primitive mummified human remains discovered in Europe, tattoo lovers of the present era have history on their side. There's nothing "contemporary" about the history of tattoos!<br /><br />Ancient Egypt<br /><br />The Egyptians have one of the most renowned ancient cultures for tattoos. Dating back to 2100 BC, discovered mummies have been shown to be adorned in various tattoos. Women have been shown to display tattoo designs that were restricted to women only. These designs were generally a series of lines and dots around the body. Tattoos in Egyptian society are thought to have been forms of ritual markings.<br /><br />Oriental Tattoos<br /><br />In Japan, tattoos were first used on clay statues. These human shaped figures were representative of a deceased individual and have been discovered in the tombs of the person they resembled. The tattoos had been engraved or painted on the faces of the figures. It is thought that these designs have religious or mystical significance. The figures have been found in burying places that have been dated to 3,000 BC.<br /><br />Japan's earliest recognizable tattoo is from 297 AD and has been demonstrated to be for ornamental purposes only. Tattoo designers were called the "Horis" in Japan. The Horis were acknowledged as masters and eventually created the full body suit tattoo.<br /><br />Although Oriental symbols are extremely common for tattoos in America, it is not commonly recognized that both the Japanese and Chinese cultures have maintained a deep-seated resistance to the custom of tattooing throughout history. With both societal and religious viewpoints agreeing that tattooing is something which shouldn't be done, it is considered to be a way to contaminate one's body.<br /><br />For the ancient Chinese, tattooing was applied as a punishment for criminal activity, putting such visible marks on someone to forever brand him as being a law breaker.<br /><br />Tattoos have been found in all of history and throughout the world. They have been shown to be a statement of a variety of things such as social position, religious conviction and many times just for adornment.<br /><br />Found on males and females alike, tattoos have been discovered in every shape, dimension and color pattern conceivable. Regardless of whether they have been found to be something that was previously held sacred or they're for decoration only, the history of tattoos is still being written and they will continue to be around for a long time to come.<br /><br /><br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17019761659897501607noreply@blogger.com0