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| | Lewiston, ME |
| | The age old question by Jessica (F/19) by Can'T Remember His Name at Altered Images in Lewiston, ME  |
| | Lewistown, PA |
| | My first tattoo experience by Ted Danger (M/20) by Tony Reynolds at Bob Ewing's Moonlite Tattoo in Lewistown, PA  |
| | Forever Butterflies (F/19) in Lewistown, PA |
| | Lewisville, Texas |
| | My first tattoo - a profound and painful experience by Katydid (F/20) by Christopher Giles at Love -n- Hate in Lewisville, Texas  |
| | Lexington Kentucky |
| | my first tattoo by alex (M/19) by Greg at Underground Ink in Lexington Kentucky  |
| | Lexington KY |
| | Somewhere Between Heaven and Hell by WarMaiden (F/26) by Charlotta Brunson at Tattoo Charlie's in Lexington KY  |
| | Thighbone's Connected to the...knee bone by WarMaiden (F/26) by Charlotta Brunson at Tattoo Charlie's in Lexington, KY  |
| | My Kiddie Skull Tattoo by Briaros (M/24) by Renee at Skinfinity in Lexington, KY  |
| | The WarMaiden gets some Armor by WarMaiden (F/26) by Charlotta Brunson at Tattoo Charlie'S in Lexington, KY  |
| | Fear of the foot tattoo. by paigeywithwings (F/20) by Ellie at Underground Ink in Lexington, KY  |
| | For Dad, Who Almost Broke Free by WarMaiden (F/25) by Charlotta at Tattoo Charlie's in Lexington, KY  |
| | The Goddess Sleeve Continues by WarMaiden (F/26) by Charlotta Brunson at Tattoo Charlie's in Lexington, KY  |
| | Work in Progress by WarMaiden (F/26) by Charlotta Brunson at Tattoo Charlie's in Lexington, KY  |
| | Self-assertion: the story of my first "project" by Infelix Dido (F/24) by Charlotta at Tattoo Charlie's in Lexington, KY  |
| | León (España) |
| | La odisea del primero by Kali (F/26) by Oscar at Metal tattoo in León (España) |
| | Liberty, Chicago, il |
| | Getting a tattoo with a girl by Rescue Swimmer (M/20) by Steve at Liberty Tattoos in Liberty, Chicago, il  |
| | Libertyville, IL |
| | My Miro sleeve by Jaki (F/28) by Danise Wolfe at Lucky 7 in Libertyville, IL  |
| | A long time coming. by Stellar (F/20) by Mikey at Liberty Tattoo in Libertyville, IL  |
| | The Moon by Big D (M/23) by Unknown at Attattooed in Libertyville, IL |
| | Lincoln |
| | Build up and the process of my first tattoo by graham uk (M/18) by Steve Lyons at Bluebanana in Lincoln  |
| | Best tattoo I have ever gotten by tattooeded (M/22) by Gary Mayo at Guns 2 Roses in Lincoln Ne USA |
| | Retouching my crows. by Sophie (F/19) in Lincoln, Lincolnshire  |
| | Eight little crows (foot tattoo) by Sophie (F/19) in Lincoln, Lincolnshire  |
| | In the party for life, oh god. by cutecommieboy (M/18) by Jeff at Big O in Lincoln, Ne  |
| | It May Be Ugly, But It's Love by Sarah (F/16) by Gary Mayo at Guns 2 Roses Tattoo in Lincoln, NE  |
| | Japanese symbol, French Name, German Girl by RabidKitten (F/19) by Ed at Iron Brush in Lincoln, Nebraska  |
| | My First Tattoo (But NOT My Last) by Scrunt (F/15) by Jeff at Tattoo Asylum in Lincoln, Nebraska  |
| | My second tattoo - Stars on my foot. by KieraMoon (M/19) by Joe at Shop in Lincoln, UK  |
| | Linden, NJ |
| | My First Tattoo at age 15. NO, IT DIDNT HURT! by Melanie (F/18) by Jeannie at Think Ink in Linden, NJ  |
| | Lindsay, Ontario |
| | Long Awaited Tribute by Steve McGrath (M/16) by Jesse at Lucky Devil in Lindsay, Ontario  |
| | Linkoping, Sweden |
| | Just Another Monster by paivimarkus (F/43) by Peter at Viking Tattoo Studio in Linkoping, Sweden  |
| | Lisbon, Portugal |
| | -So, you have more tatoos, right? -No by Pablo (M/26) by Chico at Atomic Tatoos in Lisbon, Portugal  |
| | A Primeira Tatuagem - o medo do desconhecido by Luís Silva (M/18) in Lisbon, Portugal  |
| | Getting a dragon on my back by Pat (F/25) by Fontinha at Bad Bones Tatoos in Lisbon-Portugal |
| | Lisburn, Northern Ireland |
| | First Tattoo! by John (M/18) by Deeky at Deeky's in Lisburn, Northern Ireland  |
| | Lisle, Ill. (USA) |
| | Best-possible first-tattoo experience by abba (F/29) by Noodles at Tomato Tattoo in Lisle, Ill. (USA)  |
| | Litchfield, NH |
| | My first Tattoo & will it be the last? by S (F/31) by David H at Magic Needle in Litchfield, NH  |
| | Little Falls, NJ |
| | The Dedication by MyBloodyValentine (M/17) by Juan at BlackWork in Little Falls, NJ  |
| | Little Rock, AR |
| | What my body went through to be beautiful.. by Sweetness (F/20) by ? at Psycholdelic Butterfly in Little Rock, AR  |
| | Lucky 13's on Friday the 13th by skullvankrush (M/28) by Drew at 7th Street Tattoo in Little Rock, AR  |
| | An Angel Got Her Wings by Mere (F/18) by Bill Howes at Parlor in Little Rock, Arkansas  |
| | Updating an old design by martad (M/27) by Jud at 7th Street Tattoo in Little Rock, Arkansas |
| | It all goes back to pi... by Jess (F/18) by Zac at PsychodelicButterfly in Little Rock, Arkansas  |
| | I finally got a tattoo by Paul (M/18) by Steve at 7th Street Tattoo & Piercing in Little Rock, Arkansas  |
| | A fallen angel finally gets her wings... by Jess (F/19) by Zac at PsychoDelic Butterfly in Little Rock, Arkansas  |
| | Littleton, CO |
| | My Music Note by Caitlyn (F/19) by Willy at Remi's in Littleton, CO  |
| | My Little Celtic Shamrock by Caitlyn (F/19) by Willy at Remi's Tattoo in Littleton, Colorado  |
| | Black Triangle of Peace by Toby (F/19) by Rain Lee at Alternative Arts in Littleton, Colorado  |
| | Live Oak, Texas |
| | Having my wrist tattooed by Flo (F/20) by Tim at South Paw Tattoos in Live Oak, Texas  |
| | Liverpool |
| | Tattoo idea was pure fate....or so i believe ! by jodes (F/20) by Jay at Dermagraffiti in Liverpool  |
| | I heart my butterfly by mischievous_thriller (F/18) by Sam at Fallen Angel in Liverpool  |
| | A moment on the nib, a lifetime to live by axtesh (F/19) by ? at Tribal Life in Liverpool  |
| | Custom's the only way by Trixie (F/18) by Phil at Fallen Angel in Liverpool, England |
| | I`d waited since I was 3 for this, even though I didnt realise till half way through the tattoo by Tatty (F/19) by John ?? at Fallen Angel in Liverpool, Lark Lane  |
| | My first tattoos by dustychick0415 (F/17) in Liverpool, NS  |
| | My first tattoo (original title I know) by Clare (F/18) in Liverpool, NSW, Australia  |
| | Dizziness and how I beat it. by The Brilliant Tim (M/21) by Kyle Proia at Halo 2 Tattoos in Liverpool, NY  |
| | Livonia, MI |
| | My First Tattoo at Sweet Sixteen by 313 Nicole (F/17) by Kevin Lytel at Eternal Tattoos in Livonia, MI  |
| | ~*~ First Tattoo ~*~ by Lil' Princess (F/16) by TJ at Eternal Tattoos in Livonia, MI, USA |
| | My Perfect Tribal by Ben (M/18) by Scott Schultz at Eternal Tattoos in Livonia, Michigan |
| | Llandudno, Wales, UK |
| | attempt to stop change by xclox (F/18) by Wendie at TribalChild in Llandudno, Wales, UK  |
| | Lloret De Mar, Spain |
| | My new knee stars. by tallulah (M/21) by Dany at Dany Tattoo in Lloret De Mar, Spain  |
| | Lloydminster |
| | The dreaming gateway by Nyx (F/21) by Jerry at Dragonheart Tattoo & Piercing in Lloydminster  |
| | Unable to wake by Nyx (F/22) by Jerry at Dragonheart Tattoo & Piercing in Lloydminster, AB, Canada  |
| | Crossing the Abyss...[Da'ath on the throat] by Nyx (F/21) by Jerry at Dragonheart Tattoo in Lloydminster, Alberta, Canada  |
| | Location Withheld |
| | Third Time Ain't the Charm by Ka Crow (F/30) in Location Withheld  |
| | Lockport, IL |
| | blazin tribal by Bullgod (M/19) by George Wakup at Tattoo City in Lockport, IL  |
| | No virgin to tattoo's anymore by Aimee (F/18) by Rich at Tattoo City in Lockport, Illinios  |
| | Lomita |
| | I don't think this is what i asked for... (F/20) by Jesse at Big Daddy'S in Lomita  |
| | London |
| | Ace of Spades by Will (M/18) by Andi Bone at Tribalize, Waterloo in London  |
| | 25 Stars for 25 Years by lokey (F/25) by Kevin at Chrysalids Body Piercing in London  |
| | foot tattoo by blackrose (F/24) by Nikole Lowe at Angelic Hell in London  |
| | A far better experience (F/19) by Steve Byrne at Frith Street Tattoo in London  |
| | Flesh as canvas, Keratin as clay by Redregon (M/23) by I cannot Remember at Addictive Tattoos in London |
| | My second dragon by homeistheuk (F/30) by Brent at Evil from the Needle in London  |
| | The day I did my first tattoo... by red wasp (M/24) in London |
| | absence makes the pain seem duller... by lyssa (F/26) by Xed Le Head at Into You in London |
| | Think before you act by mina (F/18) by Allan at Probably shouldn't say... in London  |
| | Convention Tattoo by Muglerienne (F/30) by Boris at London Tattoo Convention in London  |
| | My First Tattoo by starred (F/23) by Sam at Angelic Hell in London |
| | under-age tattoos (F/20) by Jack at Jack'S Place in London  |
| | My 1st (wrist) tattoo experience (F/21) in London  |
| | Two tattoos, one planned, one spontaneous. by Willow (F/21) by Jamie at Sydenham Tattoos in London  |
| | tattooed by numbers by fuckyour first love (M/19) by Martin at Lal Hardy, New Wave, in London |
| | Forearm tattoo at "Into You", London (F/32) by Tas at Into You in London  |
| | Don't be Scared of Gential Tattoos by Amanda (F/22) by Tom at Undergound (I Think) in London  |
| | Strop in the shop by Beatrice (F/43) in London EC1 |
| | My lotus chest piece-worth the wait. by niknak (F/29) by French Thomas at Into You in London EC1  |
| | Sort of DIY Inner Bottom Lip Tattoo by George (M/20) in London England  |
| | The worst birthday prank ever experienced..... by TiffanyTerror (F/18) by Darren at Blue Dragon in London Ontario |
| | First Inking. by Cos. (F/18) by Chad at Blue Dragon in London Ontario |
| | I was curious how a white tattoo would look... by wizo (M/24) by Im bad with names.... at Addictive in London Ontario  |
| | If I am not myself...the account of a Jew's first tattoo by Bec (F/19) by Anthony at Blue Dragon Tattoo and Body Piercing in London Ontario  |
| | Now If I Get Too Drunk I Can Always Remember My Name! by Jeni (F/18) by Greg at Blue Dragon in London Ontario  |
| | Hope by AJ (M/19) by Tara at Perfect Image in London Ontario Canada  |
| | the jokester and the humorless tattoo guy by jessie (F/20) by It Says Mark On The Card.... at Blue Dragon in London Ontario Canada |
| | The Tattoo that Started It All. by master_cutty (M/23) by Jay at Addictive in London Ontario Canada  |
| | Lotus flower gone sadly wrong (F/22) by Tara at Perfect Image in London Ontario Canada |
| | My First Convention Tattoo by wolfbane (F/23) by Zele at Zagreb Tattoo at the London Tattoo Convention in London Tattoo Convention, Brick Lane, London  |
| | My Wrist Tattoos by SuperStar (M/18) in London, Croydon  |
| | Is once ever enough? by Orchid (F/47) by Jeff at Bluefire Tattoos in London, England  |
| | My first trip to Europe, my first tattoo. by Matthew (M/21) in London, England  |
| | I never thought I'd do this... by pandoragrrl (F/20) in London, England  |
| | Beautiful new star! by wrongway152 (F/21) by Lucy at Into You in London, England  |
| | Eight Years Later... by Erynn-Elisabeth (F/21) by Mo Coppoletta at Into You in London, England  |
| | Second tattoo of many! by Lil Ol' Lexxie (F/18) by Prizeman at Eternal Piercings in London, England  |
| | whats all the fuss about? by cheeky girl (F/25) in London, England  |
| | My monochrome branding... by Chantal (F/21) in London, off Drury Lane  |
| | First Tattoo by pale_spider (F/17) by Jonny at Hardcore in London, ON  |
| | Blackthorn Sidepiece First Session by sarita (F/20) by Dana at Perfect Image in London, ON  |
| | From plain pink hips to blackwork vines. by Shannen (F/20) by Aron at Unlimited Ink. in London, ON.  |
| | Happy Sweet 16! by Zoodles (F/16) by Chad at Blue Dragon Tattoo in London, Ont  |
| | The beginning of a Beautiful body mod! by bodmodstarlet (F/19) by Rich at Lucky Devil in London, Ont. Canada  |
| | Long awaited second inking. by Brenda (F/30) by Darren at Blue Dragon Tattoo in London, Ontario |
| | The Wonkanating by Maginkus (M/19) by Anthony at Blue Dragon Tattoo in London, Ontario  |
| | The best day of my life! by Rookie (F/18) by Chad at Blue Dragon Tattoo in London, Ontario  |
| | Not As Bad As Everyone Thought It Would Be by Alison (F/18) by Chad at Blue Dragon in London, Ontario |
| | Tattoo gone wrong, goes right! by Nicole (F/16) by JP at Addictive in London, Ontario  |
| | Never leave tattoo guns unattended around drunk teens. (F/15) in London, Ontario  |
| | Getting Orion, on a whim (sort of). by Laura (F/18) in London, Ontario  |
| | if i wasn't white trash before... by angeliqua (F/22) by Chris at Addictive Tattooing & Body Piercing in London, Ontario, Canada |
| | Breaking through to the other side: My first modification by Jenny (F/16) by Greg at Blue Dragon Tattoo in London, Ontario, Canada |
| | The Hairdresser Triggered My First Tattoo by Geranyl (F/22) by Anthony at Blue Dragon in London, Ontario, Canada  |
| | Beginning a Theme by angeliqua (F/23) by Chris at Addictive Tattooing & Body Piercing in London, Ontario, Canada  |
| | The day I got my wings by FaerieFly (F/18) by Joe Higgin at Blue Dragon Tattoo in London, Ontario, Canada  |
| | Satisfaction galore by ziplok (M/23) by Aaron at Unlimited Inc. in London, Ontario, Canada |
| | Pristine Pot Leaf Cover-up by aNgSt (M/21) by Jay Hess at Lucky Devil Tattoos in London, Ontario, Canada  |
| | my latest tat by kharma (F/19) by Chris at Addictive in London, Onterrible  |
| | Super Sweet Edge Tattoo in London by Andy (M/17) by Mark at Lucky Devil Tattoo in London, Ontraio  |
| | Sun&Moon...ish...first tattoo by elarial (F/27) in London, Soho  |
| | Beauty from the needle by robin (F/20) by Kanae at Evil From The Needle in London, U.K.  |
| | armpit tattoos - two of my favourite things by Alice (F/25) by Duncan X at Into You in London, UK  |
| | My very first cheeky tattoo by Max Knight (M/19) by French Thomas at Into You in London, UK  |
| | My beautiful butterflies by Bettie (F/20) by Dave at Tusk in London, UK |
| | Deciding what to get was the hardest part by Carrie1138 (F/40) by Lucy at Into You in London, UK  |
| | Sacred and Profane by Ribibe (F/27) by Lucy at Into You in London, UK  |
| | Eyebrow Micropigmentation – A Cosmetic Tattooing Story by Ribibe (F/28) in London, UK  |
| | Venus of Willendorf by Vivien (F/30) in London, UK  |
| | Baby got back by Hanama (F/23) by Xed Le Head at Into You - www.into-you.co.uk in London, United Kingdom  |
| | Long Beach Ca |
| | This ones for you mom by Axl (M/16) in Long Beach Ca  |
| | Long Island |
| | My first time by kat (F/18) by Garrett at Bob's Crystal Blue in Long Island |
| | My very first secret tattoo !! by cc (F/15) in Long Island |
| | Good and Evil by Kat (F/19) in Long Island  |
| | My wrist tattoo by Dawn (F/19) by Dan at Cliff's Tattoos in Long Island  |
| | No, it's NOT my family coat of arms. by Mrs. Penguin (F/44) in Long Island NY  |
| | Some call is a tattoo, I call it love. by Joel (M/20) in Long Island, New York  |
| | tattoos done in a friends house.. by noodles (M/17) in Long Island, New York  |
| | Why didn't I think of that sooner? by danielle (F/18) by Jenna at Sundevil Tattoo in Long Island, New York  |
| | A Tattoo At 15? No Way! by Kristy (F/16) by Nick at Tattoo Inferno (Now would be considered Skin Deep) in Long Island, New York  |
| | My beatiful fairy! by kelli (F/18) by Marie at Inklinations in Long Island, New York  |
| | Longmont, CO |
| | Not As Painful As They May Tell You! by Bethany (F/19) in Longmont, CO  |
| | Longview Texas |
| | My first tattoo in over a year. by Curse of the Golden Gecko (M/22) by Micheal Fuggelo (Fugi) at Fugi's Tattoo Shop in Longview Texas  |
| | Longview Tx. |
| | first times by brandon (M/19) by Tonya/Sharon at Tat2 in Longview Tx.  |
| | Supy Tat by jv (M/20) by Fuji at Fuji's in Longview, Tx  |
| | Longview, WA |
| | Ink on my Nipple by Bhone (F/22) by Curt at Tattoo Beat in Longview, WA  |
| | Longwood, Florida |
| | My Birthday Present by Emily (F/17) in Longwood, Florida  |
| | Lorain, OH |
| | My first tattoo (F/22) by Bob at Big Bob's Tattoo in Lorain, OH  |
| | A special angel rose. by Samantha (F/15) by Genny at Skinscribes in Lorain, Ohio |
| | Lorena, TX |
| | How I got a Tattoo (F/38) by Don't remember his name at Tattoo place - On I35 near Lorena in Lorena, TX  |
| | Loretteville, Québec |
| | Mon premier tattoo!!! by Jean-Philippe (M/15) by - at Body Tattoo in Loretteville, Québec  |
| | Lorton, VA |
| | Homemade Tattooing Fun ! by Jolearra (F/16) by My friend Jodie at Across the street from my school in Lorton, VA  |
| | Los Angeles |
| | How my first tattoo brings me closer to home . . . by A.F. (F/20) by John at Buzz Bomb in Los Angeles |
| | my first tattoo by ChiaPet (F/23) in Los Angeles  |
| | Foo Dogs Won't Save My Soul by Eric Nihilist (M/28) by Erika Stanley at Art and Soul in Los Angeles  |
| | Wrist Tattoo by elenor (F/23) by Steve Kidwiler at Art and Soul in Los Angeles |
| | My first tattoo (M/19) by Tony at Atomic Tattoo in Los Angeles  |
| | New Ink, And Never Any Regrets by Emily (F/19) in Los Angeles  |
| | My Stepping Stone by Sarah G (F/18) by Todd at Nathan's Tattoos & Piercings in Los Angeles, CA  |
| | Fairy on lower back. It didn't hurt THAT bad. (F/22) by Steve at Art and Soul in Los Angeles, CA |
| | Judaism, First Tattoo, Dan Sartor by quiddity (F/27) by Dan Sartor at Prix in Los Angeles, CA  |
| | First tattoo ever, great experience. by Mark (M/18) by Vargas at Art to the Bone in Los Angeles, CA  |
| | My first - and worst - tattoo... by craziemunky2005 (F/19) by Dino at Tay's Playas Tattoo in Los Angeles, CA.  |
| | Never ending love for my father, my family, and edge. by Natalie Edge (F/18) by Odi at Vintage Tattoo in Los Angeles, California  |
| | Lostock Hall Lancashire |
| | My footprints on my back by Caged Crow (F/20) by Dave Watson at Midnight Sun in Lostock Hall Lancashire  |
| | Louisiana |
| | Things NOT To Do When Getting A Tattoo by BlackRosary (F/17) in Louisiana |
| | Louisville, Kentucky |
| | ~No Longer a Virgin to Ink~ by ~Becca~ (F/17) by Chris B. at Phat Tattoos in Louisville, Kentucky  |
| | A Cautionary Tale by Beth (F/23) by Travis at Body Art Emporium in Louisville, Kentucky  |
| | Louisville, KY |
| | a star is born.... by PunkGirlie (F/18) by Steve Sheldon at Tattoo Charlies in Louisville, KY  |
| | Art to love for a Lifetime by Tattooed Momma (F/20) by Jay at ACME INK in Louisville, KY  |
| | My first tattoo, an experience never to forget! by Tiffany (F/20) by Jughead at Body Art Emporium in Louisville, Ky  |
| | The Sweet Sound of Ink by Chris (M/19) by Lucky at Tattoo Charlies (Preston Hwy) in Louisville, KY  |
| | Bloody St. Patty's Day by thikskinn (M/21) by Adam Potts at Acme Ink in Louisville, Ky  |
| | Tattooz R Cool (F/21) by Several at Couple of Different ones in Louisville, KY |
| | A Dancer for a Dancer by Erin (F/18) by Robert Ballard at Phat Tattoos in Louisville, Ky  |
| | A forearm and a happy girl. by karyn (F/24) by John Boy at Acme Ink in Louisville, KY |
| | a tattoo for my 21st by Amber (F/21) by Ben at Tattoo Charlie'S in Louisville, Ky |
| | Facial tattoo horror from an artist that will remain unknown and the repair job and filling in Travis King Did! by (IAM Member: EJ) (M/20) by Travis king (He fixed the fuck up) at BodyArt Emporium in Louisville, Ky  |
| | Lowell, MA |
| | My first coat of arms tattoo (M/18) by Frank Donahue at Tattooland USA in Lowell, MA |
| | Lowestoft, Suffolk UK |
| | Tummy Tickle Tattoo - Hmmm by Jayne (F/25) by Craig Smith at Skin Graphics in Lowestoft, Suffolk UK  |
| | LR, Arkansas |
| | "No, really, I hate needles..." by jessness (F/18) by Aaron at Psychodelic Butterfly in LR, Arkansas  |
| | Lubbock, Texas |
| | The Celestial Snail by firestarter2012 (M/21) by Ashley Henry at Liquid in Lubbock, Texas  |
| | I REGRET MY TATTOOS by Dan (M/52) by Mike at Big Buddha in Lubbock, Texas  |
| | Lubbock, TX |
| | pure pain (F/18) by James at Vision Quest in Lubbock, TX |
| | My First Time and a very good first time at that (F/19) by Lacey at Inkfluence in Lubbock, TX  |
| | My kanji tattoo by Genea (F/22) by Some Girl at Piercecution in Lubbock, Tx |
| | Ludowici, GA |
| | Is it Addiction ,Rebellion or 2nd Childhood? by tattoosnscars (F/30) in Ludowici, GA  |
| | Lund, Sweden |
| | A little harmony key by Pejter (M/19) by Very nice lady at Exotic Tattoo & Piercing Shop in Lund, Sweden  |
| | finding the perfect tattoo-artist by lisa d (F/25) by Johnyy Lundgren at Fantasy Land Tattoo in Lund, Sweden (http://www.fantasyland-tattoo.com)  |
| | Luton (back of arndale ish) |
| | A wimps first tat story (my whole forearm!!) by Fried Chicken Bits. (M/21) by Dave (i think) at Adrenalin in Luton (back of arndale ish) |
| | Luton, Bedfordshire, UK |
| | My beautiful butterfly by Jo (F/28) in Luton, Bedfordshire, UK  |
| | Luton, England |
| | My tattooed soul by L.C (F/25) by Richard at Alan's Tattoo in Luton, England  |
| | Luton... near the arndale. |
| | Stars in my eyes by Charlotte (F/16) by Unsure of name. at Adrenalin. in Luton... near the arndale.  |
| | Lynchburg, Virginia, USA |
| | Well worth the wait. by ChaoticGarden (F/21) by Dave Casper at Caspian Tattoo in Lynchburg, Virginia, USA  |
| | Lynnwood, WA |
| | Chest pieces are for boys only? Not anymore. by Norma Jenn (F/20) by Cory at Lynnwood Tattoo in Lynnwood, WA  |
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| | MA |
| | my title by moo cow (F/15) in MA |
| | Macon Georgia |
| | getting my first "ink fix" by lila (F/20) by Jessi at Beyond Taboo in Macon Georgia  |
| | Madiera Beach, FL |
| | Country Girl's First Tattoo by Cole (F/18) by Dean at Lou's Tattoos in Madiera Beach, FL |
| | Madison Heights, Michigan |
| | My Poor Back! :( by JoBlow (F/17) by Ryan at Tattoo Paradise in Madison Heights, Michigan |
| | Madison WI |
| | My piece of pi. by nothingleopard (O/22) by Jon Boy at Blue Lotus Tattoo in Madison WI |
| | First tattoo experience - 2 tattoos! by SJ (F/18) by Josh at Capital City Tattoo in Madison, WI |
| | Tattoo healed with gaps in ink, still itches after 2 years by missusnikkisixx (F/26) by Brian Jansen at Capitol City Tattoo in Madison, WI  |
| | heart chakra star by elektrikbloom (F/19) by Cory at Black Cat in Madison, WI  |
| | Seeing stars by miss_taken (F/23) by Jon Boy at Blue Lotus Tattoo in Madison, WI  |
| | Power Button icon, first tattoo by thechrisproject (M/27) by Brian at Capitol City Tattoo in Madison, WI  |
| | I now know that I don't have a low pain tolerance. :) by alison (F/25) by Brian Jensen at Capitol City Tattoo in Madison, WI  |
| | The Weight of the World pt.1 by graham (M/23) by Spencer at Blue Lotus Tattoo in Madison, WI, USA  |
| | The wolf that morphed into Max by blue15213 (M/37) by Rich at Blue Lotus Tattoo in Madison, Wisconsin  |
| | Madisonville Ky |
| | That is so much bigger that I had in mind by eviladam (M/26) by La Coata at Main Stream Body Art in Madisonville Ky  |
| | Madrid |
| | Todas las tortugas del mundo. by Chrome (F/24) by HellKaiser at Mi Casa :) in Madrid  |
| | Tattoos hurt, but they're worth it!!! by Dr. Funkenstein (M/27) by Javi at Mao & Cathy in Madrid, Spain  |
| | Magee, Mississippi |
| | Imma Bunny...Imma Bunny Rabbit by Bunny (F/18) by Russell Parish at Old School Tattoo in Magee, Mississippi  |
| | Prying Open My Third Eye by Bunny (F/18) by Russell Parish at Old School Tattoo in Magee, Mississippi  |
| | Mahopac NY |
| | Jitters by JohnnyQuest (M/18) by Bob Caac at Skinscape North in Mahopac NY  |
| | Sometimes stomach tattoos don't always work out... by Icy (F/18) by Cuda at Iron Butterfly in Mahopac, NY  |
| | Maidstone |
| | An Ace for an Ace by Jerry (F/18) by Brendan at Inkfish in Maidstone  |
| | My first Tattoo by Le Panda (F/18) by Unknown at Daves tattoos in Maidstone, UK  |
| | Main Line |
| | The First Wolf of thePack by Brian (M/19) by Ms. Heather Grinder at Main Line Tattoo in Main Line  |
| | Main St, Burlington Vermont |
| | How My Fairy Came To Be-The 14 yr. old who got inked by Kat (F/14) by Unknown at Body Art in Main St, Burlington Vermont  |
| | Main St, Burlington, Vt |
| | 1+1=2 tattoos even though I'm only 14 by kat (F/14) by Flip at Body Art in Main St, Burlington, Vt  |
| | Main St. Festus, MO 63028 |
| | Another modification by Jessica (F/17) by Ponyboy at Etched in Flesh in Main St. Festus, MO 63028  |
| | Main St.Burlington, VT |
| | My commitment to sXe-a tattoo story by XXX Kat XXX (F/15) by Flip at Body Art in Main St.Burlington, VT  |
| | Maine |
| | A year has gone by and I WANT ANOTHER! by Court (F/19) by Mike at Pins and Needles Tattoo in Maine  |
| | Makati City, Manila, Philippines |
| | My very first tattoo by jess (F/16) by The Guy At Atomic Matchbox at Atomic Matchbox, Glorietta 2 in Makati City, Manila, Philippines  |
| | Malaga, NJ |
| | My first tattoo... after 25 years. (M/45) by Bob Montagna at Fusion of Style in Malaga, NJ  |
| | Malaysia |
| | ouch (F/18) in Malaysia |
| | Manassas VA |
| | Another 1st Tattoo Story by Lynn (F/22) by Corky Kenyon at Exposed Temptations in Manassas VA |
| | My first tattoo, Betty Boop by April (F/18) by Jesse at Exposed Temptations in Manassas, Va  |
| | First ink, not the last. by Robot (F/20) by Cat at Exposed Temptations in Manassas, VA  |
| | Manchester |
| | Big Spindly Pattern on the Back of my Neck...ooh. by Laura (F/19) by Laurence at Red Sea Tattoos in Manchester  |
| | So now you know which foot to put your shoes on? by MJ (F/19) by Jay Parker from Skin Illustrations in Kent at Skin Tech Expo 2004 in Manchester  |
| | The Story Of My Swastika by deviantno1 (M/25) by Buzzard at Buzzard's Tattoos in Manchester  |
| | First time & worth the pain by Jose (M/21) by Louis Molloy at Middleton Studio in Manchester  |
| | Love Hurts by deviantno1 (M/25) by Buzzard at Buzzard's Tattoos in Manchester  |
| | Re-Work story by Refti (F/21) by Carol at Studio 81 in Manchester  |
| | My awful mistake in the living room of an unskilled man by Bob er roo (F/21) in Manchester  |
| | How long have YOU had a tattoo? by Kate P (F/18) by Carol at Studio 81 in Manchester city centre, UK  |
| | Naz gets inked by Naz (M/23) by Steve at Made in Manchester in Manchester, England  |
| | My dragon just got bigger and bigger! by Dan (M/22) by Lawrence at Red Sea Tattoo in Manchester, England  |
| | Declaration of Love by katie (M/19) by Sophie at ArT in Manchester, England  |
| | Red star tattoo by Joanne Sheppard (F/29) by Sean (I think that was his name) at Metalmorphosis / Zulu @ Selfridge's in Manchester, England |
| | First Tattoo Experience by Mark Alexander (M/20) by Louis Molloy at Middleton Tattoo Studio in Manchester, England  |
| | The good and the bad by Sarah (F/24) by Danny at Studio 81 Tattoo in Manchester, England  |
| | Secret treasure in my pants. by Emily (F/21) by Chris at Spiderbite in Manchester, NH |
| | A Symbol for Life by Jay (M/32) by Emma at Lady Luck in Manchester, Piccadilly  |
| | Cupcakes and Conventions, a match made in heaven? by Modarella (F/20) by Gerry Carnelly of Octopus Tattoo, Derby at Manchester Tattoo Show 2008 in Manchester, UK  |
| | My first tattoo by Natalie (F/18) by John-Paul (i think) at Studio 81 in Manchester, UK  |
| | The first half of my first tattoo. by Jemma (F/18) by Danny at Studio 81 in Manchester, UK  |
| | Painful but Positive by Lyz (F/18) by Laurence at Red Sea Tattoos in Manchester, UK  |
| | Wooo! Stars! by Dookie (F/18) by ? at Rambo's in Manchester, UK  |
| | First Tattoo - A One Year Retrospective by Catski (F/19) by Bancha at Studio, Affleck's Palace in Manchester, UK  |
| | Life on my shoulders by Lyz (F/18) by Laurence at Red Sea Tattoos in Manchester, UK  |
| | Manhattan |
| | If anyone asks, im a pirate... ARGH by stephanie (F/16) by Marco at Infinity Tattoos in Manhattan  |
| | My Awful Tribal Blowout by Terence (M/33) by Bryon at Rising Dragon in Manhattan  |
| | Losing my (tattooing) virginity by stephanie (F/15) by Jonathan at Macdougal St. Tattoo in Manhattan  |
| | My first Tattoo was/is amazing. by Amanda (F/20) by Robert Black at Stray Cat Tattoo in Manhattan Kansas  |
| | Inked at Sacred tattoo by Vamp2valentine (F/19) by Matt at Scared Tattoo on canal street in MANHATTAN, CANAL ST., NY, USA  |
| | my 4th tattoo - an odd healing experience by stePHanie (F/16) by Lee at Infinity Tattoos in Manhattan, Ny  |
| | Manitoba |
| | How I lost my Tattoo Virginity Volume 1 by valiumhblocks (M/19) by War at Warlock Tattoo Artists in Manitoba |
| | My tattoo artist forgot to use spell check! (F/19) by Adam at Adam's Body Art and Piercing in Manitoba  |
| | Mankato, Minnesota |
| | My Lovely Lily by Julia (F/19) by Rob at Cactus Tattoo in Mankato, Minnesota  |
| | Mankato, MN |
| | owwwwwch! by switch (F/24) by Tim at Mankato Ink in Mankato, MN  |
| | a tribal and a knotwork.... by Eric (M/19) by Meghan and J. at Cactus Tattoo and Angelina's Tattoo in Mankato, MN and Rochester, NY respectively  |
| | Manly West- QLD- Australia |
| | Wedding Rings Are Removable... Tattoo's Are FOREVER! by Marcia Maclarn (F/22) by Chris at Immortal Images in Manly West- QLD- Australia  |
| | Mansfield, Ohio |
| | Painful, but only mentally... by Amber Annie (F/19) by Jeff Lambert at Lambert's in Mansfield, Ohio |
| | Manteca, CA |
| | Father/Daughter Day by Laura (F/19) by Dalton at Good Time Tattoo in Manteca, CA |
| | Mantra 2004, Cheltenham UK |
| | Mantra 04 at Chelenham.. as seen by my 6 yr old son by connor, aged 6 (M/31) in Mantra 2004, Cheltenham UK  |
| | Maple Ridge BC, Canada |
| | Birthday tattoo by Ashley (F/18) in Maple Ridge BC, Canada  |
| | Maple Ridge, B.C. |
| | "...and you dare to rise up from the ash" by Jen (F/20) by Wes Gauley at Wes' Tattoos in Maple Ridge, B.C.  |
| | Sing us a song, you're the piano man... by Jen (F/20) by Wes Gauley at Wes' Tattoos in Maple Ridge, BC  |
| | Mar del Plata |
| | Mi primer Tattoo by Caku85 (M/18) by Marcelo at Luchos Tatto in Mar del Plata  |
| | March, Cambridgeshire, UK |
| | Ankle tats don't actually hurt! by Louise (F/18) by Don't know his name at Tattoo Crazy in March, Cambridgeshire, UK  |
| | Margate, FL |
| | God works in mysterious ways by chaogirl (F/23) by Brett at Voodoo Doll in Margate, FL  |
| | Marietta, GA USA |
| | Entering Adulthood by Holls (F/19) by Zach at Psycho Tattoo 2 in Marietta, GA USA  |
| | Marietta, Georgia |
| | My first tattoo by Amanda (F/21) in Marietta, Georgia  |
| | Marion, IL |
| | Critics beware of my first tattoo (F/23) by Don'T Know at Unique Ink in Marion, IL |
| | Modified Mom by Inezsheart (F/23) by Becky Morton at Unique Ink in Marion, IL  |
| | Marion, Indiana, USA |
| | The opposite of war isn't peace. It's creation. by Susan Bricker (F/20) by Jak at Life Force Studios in Marion, Indiana, USA  |
| | Maroochydore, QLD, Australia |
| | First Tattoo by shattered_aus (M/18) by Mick at Grey Ghost Tattoo in Maroochydore, QLD, Australia  |
| | Marquette, MI |
| | My body mod cherry has been popped! by Ashley Rae (F/18) by Michelle at Impaled in Marquette, MI  |
| | My connection to Mother Earth by Rancidity (F/19) by Larry at New Age Tattoo And Body Piercing in Marquette, Michigan  |
| | Marsden Park Queensland Australia |
| | My first tattoo (but not my last) by Kezza (F/28) by Andrew at Dragons Lair in Marsden Park Queensland Australia  |
| | Marthas Vineyard |
| | nipples and needles. ouch! (M/22) in Marthas Vineyard |
| | Martins Ferry, Ohio |
| | My first 1/3 sleeve by Shannon H. (F/18) by Scott White at Hot Rod Tattooing in Martins Ferry, Ohio  |
| | Martinsburg, West Virginia |
| | The day I was reborn. by stephanie (F/16) by Josh at Voodoo Tattoo in Martinsburg, West Virginia  |
| | Martinsburg, WV |
| | First Tattoo [Amazing Experience] by Cowgirl Up (F/18) by Steve Elkins at Skratchers Tattoo in Martinsburg, WV  |
| | My "theft" of a Kanji. by Dylan (F/16) by Jason at VooDoo Tattoo in Martinsburg, WV  |
| | Martinsville, VA |
| | Grandma sick....get tattoo by LeAnn (F/17) in Martinsville, VA  |
| | Maryland |
| | Ouch! Ouch! Ouch! by Kel (F/18) by Phil at Artistic in Maryland |
| | Against The Grain by Marie Wrechord in Maryland  |
| | "the tattoo man" by KaitzY (F/17) in Maryland  |