Stand Out

It is amazing how society being so “rational” and “acceptable” of everyone today, has become a mockery or a slap on the face filled with hypocrisy.

As many of us decide to decorate or alter our bodies with skin art, piercings and other more drastic alterations, “Our” society looks down and judges those who decided to take part of the vast population of skin art and body modification aficionados and lovers.

 The art of tattooing and body alteration has been one of the most important social links throughout human evolution. 

From our ancient cultures decorating their bodies with ink, branding, and other body alterations to demonstrating their social status, to our current cultures around the world the skin arts are part of us. 

If these facts are captured in every corner of the world throughout books, images, temples, religions, and so many other mediums, why do societies and cultures push and judge us?

 Having a so-called professional, clean and presentable image is the standard and the ones with body modifications and decorations are looked at as lower, mediocre, uncivilized and “dangerous” citizens. 

We see that those with the “standard or acceptable” look in our society are not as different as us, possibly are not as good as they seem to look.

Having our bodies decorated, has always been a self-expression for love, passion, status and achievements in our human evolution; this does not determine a destructive and criminal mental state of mind.

Many can relate to a judgment, mockery, prejudice or even prosecution just because of their love for the arts.

These are the reasons why “Tainted Angels” is shouting out loud… 

“Unite against ignorance and prejudice. Let’s express our love for the skin arts and show the beauty of it with passion, understanding and creativity.”

Let us stop prejudice once and for all and hold creativity as our weapon for expression. Never let words hurt you; express yourself without limits with the TAINTED ANGELS.

EclécticO International Inc..........!!!

“…Making the arts accessible national and international”

The Tainted Angels and Vividly Visions it’s been blessed today as we have joined the efforts and vision of EclécticO International Inc. a non-profit organization based in Puerto Rico. Their vision and hard work is driven towards the education and passion for kids and adults with disabilities. 

From their start they encounter many obstacles and prejudice towards them and the ones they hold hands with in this society that looks down or misunderstood the ones with a “disability” or learning disabilities.  

Equal to the mantra of Vividly Visions and the Tainted Angels, Ecléctico International believes in the same principals as we do: no prejudice, love, compassion, understanding and education of the arts to the ones that don’t believe in equality and are ignorant about the lives of others not equal to theirs.

Ecléctico International has been a groundbreaking group, as we do not see them as an organization, but a unification of believers. Breaking the barriers of limitations for the hard of hearing, blind and other physical and mental disabilities, Ecléctico International is making everything possible to have what we take for granted and overlook what they have in their every day lives accessible for this kids and adults.

Here is Tony Torres, one of the members a creative and motivational force behind Ecléctico International. He is a person that loves the arts and entertainment industry as well as the beautiful art of tattooing. Tony is one of the members that have encounter obstacles in his life do to his Spinal Bifida condition. Tony has never given up as he sees the world as a pool of opportunities and wisdom as he becomes part of many kid’s lives that feel misunderstood and isolated because of their conditions.

Implementing translators for sign language, audio representation and many other accessibility tools for the ones with obstacles in physical and mental development. With over 1 million people with disabilities in the Island of Puerto Rico, Ecléctico International is moving forward to a place where everyone can enjoy the company and development of each other in the arts and entertainment.

 Creating shows and school programs, Ecléctico International has become an international voice for everyone involved and lives with our brothers and sisters with developmental challenges. From the little Island of Puerto Rico to England, from Mexico to Brazil, from Germany to the United States… Ecléctico International is here to educate and access the potential of every single living being.

"Ecléctico making the arts accessible"

If you believe in this dream and have someone in your life or know of any one with a physical or mental development challenge come and join with understanding  the voice of eclécticO Int., Inc.

“Atrévete” … “Dare”

"Marked for Life Expo"

Once again, Tainted Angels is back with information on skin art and body alteration sub-culture with an upcoming tattoo convention in Orlando. The “Marked for Life Expo” a Female Tattoo Artist Exposition that has become a tradition in the Orlando area for the tattoo collector, artist and enthusiast. The “Marked for Life Expo” has run for 18 years bringing the amazing talent of female artist around the nation to the eyes of the artistic sub-culture. This year the expo will take place on January 17^th thru January 20^th at the Holiday Inn Orlando 12125 High Tech Avenue in Orlando Florida.

 

The “Marked for Life Expo” is the effort and creation of Deanna Lippens owner of Deanna Skin Arts Tattoo Shop in Christmas FL. Deanna Skin Arts is the only tattoo shop in the city of Christmas. Deanna celebrates 33 years in the tattoo industry as she started in 1980 by her passion for the skin art. Deanna’s shop address is 25026 East Colonial Drive Christmas, FL 32709 and their contact number is (407) 281-1228.

TaintedAngels will be present on this 18^th edition of “Marked for Life” exposition. I will be cruising, talking, filming and immortalizing the art and people from this amazing exposition of talent and passion for the skin arts and present it to you. 

We will begin a tradition and journey of the exposure of the sub-culture as we present the ones that love the skin arts as equals. It does not matter what religion, believes, race, culture or background we are, one thing unites us without prejudice or rejection… “ART”.

The Tainted Angels believes in no rejection or prejudice for those who live and love the art and free expression. We will stand strong against ignorance and misconception for the meaning and looks of the one that loves the art. We will move forward to a bigger and better place where our looks and choices for the decoration of our bodies will not be seen as a lower level of humanity and personality.

Only the open mind and heart can stop the hate and prejudice of the unknown and misunderstood.

Join us in this journey for the education and acceptance of all without limits, without prejudice, only acceptance that we are all brothers and sisters no matter what we believe in or where cultured as we were raised in a world of blindness and hatred.