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Kingston J. Amadan's Articles in Arts & Entertainment Show All|Display Category|Title|Newest|Oldest The Joke That is Pete Doherty Pete Doherty seems to get away with everything short of murder, and though he makes for interesting conversation, the former Libertines front man has become a Spinal Tap-esque parody of a rock star to critical acclaim. The acclaim, of course, centers around his drug arrests and other pity me actions, which has to be the case as his musical viability has long since diminished and only holds sway in the UK, where bad taste in the medium seems to be commonplace. Careless Actions Cause Death, But No Consequences for Brandy Brandy, the R&B singer and former star of TV’s “Moesha”, recently killed another motorist on the Los Angeles 405 freeway by failing to stop, rear-ending a mother of two at high speed and ending her life. While it’s true that accidents do happen, so do vehicular manslaughter charges against most people who recklessly cause road fatalities. Once again, celebrity culture has prevailed, and despite her repeated admittance of guilt both at the scene and afterwards, no charges have been filed. Basics for the Beginner Tattoo Artist Many who enter in the field of tattooing do so because they have artistic talent and feel tattooing is the easiest way to parlay that talent into a lucrative career. The problem with that line of thinking is that tattooing is like no other art form in existence. The canvases being used are inconsistent, the instruments specialized and the principles behind the mechanics of tattooing are different from drawing or painting. How to Start and Run a Successful Tattoo Business Being a great or skilled tattoo artist doesn’t necessarily translate into being a successful tattoo artist. Tattoo shops open and close like restaurants, and rarely for a lack of talent. Rest assured, there are things that can be done to give those who are just starting out a better shot at running a successful tattoo business. Tattooing on Dark Skin Tattooing on dark skin requires a little more effort on the part of the artist, both in dealing with the customer and doing the actual work. The problem with tattooing dark skin is that because the ink is being seen from behind the skin, many colors tend to get muted out or can appear dull. The Fine Art of Tattoo Cover Ups Tattooing requires overall drawing and illustrative skills, an advanced understanding of lines and shading and the ability to deal with people from all walks of life. Part designer, part salesman, part counselor, part businessman (or woman) and part bedside physician, a professional tattoo artist is accustomed to wearing many hats.	Sign Up for a free account or learn more. Submit Articles Member Login Top Authors Most Popular Articles Submission Guidelines Ezine Notifications Article RSS Feeds Website Content Wizard Member News About Us Link to Us Contact Us Check out our featured site about Blogging or simply dig into our informative articles to the left.

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