OMGWTFBBQ I am going to be tattooed by Kim from LA INK on June 30th

OMGWTFBBQ I am going to be tattooed by Kim from L.A. INK on June 30th!

I can't even begin to express my excitement.

So, by some magical stroke of luck, I've been asked to get tattooed by one of the L.A. Ink gals. The gorgeous and EXTREMELY talented Kim Saigh will begin work on a leg sleeve (is it called a pant leg?) that I've wanted for a while.

I'm a huge fan of Kim (HAVE YOU SEEN HER WORK OMG) and I'm an even bigger fan of a tattoo shop being run by women. (The artist that's currently working on my Star Wars sleeve, Cindy @ Ink'd Chronicles in Pomona, is also a female). In an industry that seems to be dominated by men and that the general public wrongly thinks belongs on the bodies of men, it brings me great delight to see women leading the world of tattooing.

L.A. Ink's third season airs in October, but the shop is already gearing up for the next season and casting for tattoos is starting! They're looking for new and interesting ideas for tattoos; besides interesting art, L.A. Ink is looking for interesting stories to go along with it.

For example:
-I live a secret life!
-Giving your parents their first tattoo
-Gay pride tattoos
-Military supporters OR objectors
-Funny characters
-Political tattoos, such as pro-Obama imagery or political statements/protests

I mean, seriously, there are millions of possible reasons that you could want to get a tattoo and the show is looking for the best ones. If you want to appear on the show, go to www.lainkcasting.com and fill out an application. The more compelling and interesting stories will be more likely to be chosen!

So what am I getting? I've been a huge fan of the horror genre, both literature and cinema. I contemplated an H.P. Lovecraft piece or maybe something from The X Files, but I realized there was a single body of work that is most likely responsible for my obsession with all things scary: the work of Stephen Gammel.

Kim will be starting off a much larger piece dedicated to Gammell's work on the Scary Stories To Tell in the Dark triology; this image will be the first tattooed on me:

So you can look forward to video of the tattoo process, hear more of my story, and expect interview tidbits in the near future!

NOW NERD OUT WITH ME! OMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMG!!112!@!12

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	Andi.: 06/26/2008 5:16 PM Ahhh, that's so sweet! All of the women on that show are amazing artists. Your tattoo will turn out amazing, for sure. that's an amazing drawing.
	Madison: 06/26/2008 5:17 PM That is so exciting Mark! I will definitely be tuning in :)
	kindofadraag: 06/26/2008 5:19 PM OH MAN IM SO STOKED THATS THE PICTURE!!!!!!!!!!! dude can i go????
	Jai: 06/26/2008 5:19 PM safaweluif hlie DHsalh fig h 8poqHP98AOIH OUIDLGS DBHOGKLN KJREMKINDMNMETOSWATCH IS TWEHEN YHOU'RE OINO!!!!! THRAT'S IS SO FREAKING SSSOUEM!!!!
	Jai: 06/26/2008 5:19 PM sorry, P. Got way too excited. I think I said something to the effect of oh my god remind mt to watch it when you're on. that is so freaking ossum.
	pyro1000: 06/26/2008 5:22 PM hey mark , since you are gonna be in my neck in the woods , you should stop by!
	PanasonicYouth: 06/26/2008 5:22 PM Hahahahahaha. You won't need to tune in, Madison. It's a video exclusive for Buzznet, so you won't have to wait until October. We're filming our own video! I suppose I should say that, hahahaha.
	ashdood: 06/26/2008 5:23 PM I'M SO EXCITED FOR YOUUUUUU! I CAN'T WAIT TO WATCHHHHHH! WUFHFH!!?! OMGGW ZOMGM~!!!!**~ WJAIFD!!?!?/ I think so.
	Madison: 06/26/2008 5:26 PM panasonicyouth said: Hahahahahaha. You won't need to tune in, Madison. It's a video exclusive for Buzznet, so you won't have to wait until October. We're filming our own video! I suppose I should say that, hahahaha. Seriously? That is crazy! I am so excited for you Mark, and that is one kickass tattoo you are getting! AHhh sdjfasdkadhslgas!
	Seb ™★★★: 06/26/2008 5:27 PM panasonicyouth said: Hahahahahaha. You won't need to tune in, Madison. It's a video exclusive for Buzznet, so you won't have to wait until October. We're filming our own video! I suppose I should say that, hahahaha. Glad that it can be seen on Buzznet, because I don't think that show is on in the UK. The leg sleeve is maybe called a leg warmer (OK I just totally made that up).
	0118 999 881 999 119 725... 3: 06/26/2008 5:27 PM Omg. All those ladies (and Corey) are so talented. It's gonna turn out great, and it sounds like a great idea for a tattoo.
	bulletproofheeb: 06/26/2008 5:28 PM Those pictures used to keep me up at night. Not the stories. Those pictures. Can't wait to see it in skin.
	braaaaaaaaaaaaainssssss: 06/26/2008 5:31 PM i recognize that picture from the book. i used to love those books when i was in elementary school.
	Paija: 06/26/2008 5:33 PM thats awesome!
	saraxgee: 06/26/2008 5:37 PM GAH!!! That's so awesome!! Kim does the best work!
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