Getting Beyond the Stereotype of the Rave Scene

Raves – what comes to mind when you hear the word? There are a lot of different opinions and thoughts that might pop up but just because they are out there doesn’t necessarily mean they are true. We think it’s about time we clear up some of the misconceptions and rave culture and get down … Read more

What Your Tattoos Say About You

By Stephanie Bajzik Tattoos have been around for thousands of years dating back to at least 3300 B.C. Though there is still a stigma that accompanies those with ink, the taboo is beginning to wear off slowly but surely. In the past, tattoos were generally linked with sailors, bikers and criminals. However, now we are seeing … Read more

Why Gaming is Awesome

By Stephanie Bajzik Whether you are a male or female gamer, chances are that you all have something on common, the need to escape reality for a while.  You can be whomever you wish to be, display whatever persona you want and no one will know if that’s your true personality or an act. Who you … Read more

The Fanstatic Bettie Page

By Stephanie Bajzik If you have never heard of Bettie Page, she achieved leaps and bounds as a pinup girl of the 1950’s. She posed for Playboy in 1955 and made waves in 1957 when she released a series of bondage photos. Biography Betty Mae Page was born in Nashville, Tennessee in 1923. She was one … Read more

Best Jobs for the Body Modified

By Stephanie Bajzik Tattoos and body piercings are a form of not only art but expression as well. It is becoming more and more acceptable in today’s society considering three decades ago, only 1 in 100 people had tattoos while today, 1 in 10 people have them. While society seems to be accepting of this body … Read more

The New Age of Pin Up Art

By Stephanie Bajzik The flirty images of pin-up girls have been a staple in Western culture since the early 1900’s. These pin-up models were exotic entities in their own era for numerous reasons. Some of these reasons include their playful sensuality. However surprisingly, the women of pin-up art often signify the ability to transform what is … Read more

Amazing Tattoo Cover Ups

By Toxic Dolls Staff It’s no secret that many ink enthusiasts don’t always put enough thought into their tattoos before they decide to have them done. And sometimes, that ends up in some ugly *** artwork. But never fear, the practice of cover ups is here! Rather than dealing with the insane pain of laser … Read more

The Best Graffiti Art Throughout New York

By Stephanie Bajzik Graffiti art has become a popular trend throughout New York within the last decade or so. The graffiti movement seemed to have taken its home in New York during the 1970’s and the 1980’s. It rooted into New York more than anywhere else and seemed to have spawned a new American Art form, … Read more