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Colorado Vignette - Celebrity Tatoo

In recorded history tattoo's can be traced back to the invading Danes, Norseman and Saxons who brought the custom of cultured and artistic tattoos to Britain prior to 787. In fact, tattooing still survives among some aristocratic families, particularly in Scotland and the art form survived until the Norman invasion of Britain in 1066. Historically tattoos have not only been used as identification ...but... as an art form.

As an example, when the body of King Harold (an Anglo-Saxon) was recovered from the battlefield, he was identified by the name of his wife which was tattooed on his chest; much the same way contemporary people tattoo the names of their loved ones on their bodies.

While it isn't new, it has reached new heights of sophistication and acceptance. The more contemporary designs and detail are truly breathtaking in their application and illustrations. There are even records of some people being so involved with tattoos that they have literally, illustrated their entire bodies.

It has progressed from a forbidden practice to a true art form and there is no more adept group of artists than today's generation of tattoo seekers. If you have a tattoo in your future, perhaps you should discuss this with one of the artists at Celebrity Tattoo. Celebrity not only has the reputation as a quality house, but its owner (Zeke Pusateri) is a very active participant in fund raising for various charities. What better credentials could one have ?

They have 2 locations; 1628 Market St. in down town Denver (303-623-TAT2) or 11730 W. Colfax Ave. in Lakewood (303-232-TATT) or www.celebritytattoo.com

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