Author: Marina Pecorino

Marina Pecorino - APP Member in good standing since 2009 Membership Administrator for the Association of Professional Piercers Former Managing Editor of Content & Statistics for The Point: Journal of Body Piercing

January 17, 2016

Point #73: From the Editor – Marina Pecorino

Marina Pecorino Managing Editor of Content & Statistics I realized that in planning my pieces for this issue, I composed my outlines in terms of an almost methodical past—present—future format. As… Continue reading "Point #73: From the Editor – Marina Pecorino"
November 12, 2015

Point #72: 2015 Camp APP Member’s Retreat

The Association of Professional Piercers is proud to announce our first ever APP Members Retreat. The retreat will be held at Hard Labor State Creek Park in Rutledge, GA from September… Continue reading "Point #72: 2015 Camp APP Member’s Retreat"
November 12, 2015

Point #72: Al D. Scholar – Lucina Ugarte

Lucina Ugarte English Translation: The moment I received the call from Caitlin informing me that I had been granted the Al D. Scholarship will be one I never forget.… Continue reading "Point #72: Al D. Scholar – Lucina Ugarte"
November 12, 2015

Point #72: Al D. Scholar – Gladix Porca Miseria

Gladix Porca Miseria English Translation: This was the first time I have seen so many people come together and become emotionally united. It left such an impression on me!… Continue reading "Point #72: Al D. Scholar – Gladix Porca Miseria"
November 12, 2015

Point #72: Al D. Scholar – Jose Carlos

Jose Carlos English Translation: When I was informed that I had been awarded the Al D. Scholarship to attend the 2015 APP Conference I was overrun by many emotions.… Continue reading "Point #72: Al D. Scholar – Jose Carlos"
November 12, 2015

Point #72: Al D. Scholar – Aiden Johnson

Aiden Johnson For me, Conference was a week long riot of love, laughter, and learning all culminating in a new outlook on life. Whether it was the time spent… Continue reading "Point #72: Al D. Scholar – Aiden Johnson"
November 12, 2015

Point #72: Al D. Scholar – Charlie LeBeau

Charlie LeBeau When I was first told about the Al D. Scholarship, I almost didn’t apply. The idea of going was quite scary. I feel I come from a fairly… Continue reading "Point #72: Al D. Scholar – Charlie LeBeau"
November 12, 2015

Point #72: Al D. Scholar – Charlie LeBeau

Charlie LeBeau When I was first told about the Al D. Scholarship, I almost didn’t apply. The idea of going was quite scary. I feel I come from a fairly… Continue reading "Point #72: Al D. Scholar – Charlie LeBeau"
September 28, 2015

Point #72: BPA Exhibit – Matte Erickson

Matte Erickson Alpha-Omega Body Piercing “If you don’t know history, then you don’t know anything. You are a leaf that doesn’t know it is part of a tree. ”… Continue reading "Point #72: BPA Exhibit – Matte Erickson"
September 28, 2015

Point #72: Innovator’s Award – Phoenix Revival

Tiffany Diamond DV8 Body Art From remote tribes to the rich and famous, jewelry has always played a significant role in personal adornment. While jewelry has been hand-crafted for… Continue reading "Point #72: Innovator’s Award – Phoenix Revival"