Tattoo Art
Tattoos which was once considered taboo have indeed gone mainstream. They are no longer a subculture: in fact, they appeal to almost everyone from professionals to soccer moms to bankers and even senior citizens. From an anti-social activity in the 1960’s patronized only by bikers, gangsters, ex-servicemen and inmates, they have now evolved into a trendy fashion statement made even popular by famous celebrities like Angelina Jolie and sports idol David Beckham.
Tattoos are now a form of self-expression, a body art or a non-violent form of rebellion. It is a reflection of one’s personality, imagination, creativity or certain beliefs. It has satisfy the need to stake out identity, to feel unique and to record places, experience or person to memory through various tattoo designs.Art is a product of human activity made with the intention of stimulating the human senses as well as the human mind: by transmiting emotions and or ideas (as defined by Wikipidea). With that being said, tattoo undisputedly qualifies as an art form, performed by so called skilled tattoo artists on human body as canvas where designs are embedded on to express feelings or statement in an aesthetic manner. Tattoo will continue to be a creative endeavor that has stylistic innovations, artistic functions and exciting and socially relevant designs. (Tattoos by Mez Love, Fort Collins, CO).
Tattoo Designs
It is important to remember that tattoos are for life, they are permanent, a long-term statement. Choose a design that you will be proud of for the rest of your life. Make it meaningful, what makes tattoos great are the stories behind them. It is a must that one understands what each designs symbolize before deciding to have it inked on their body. The most sought after tattoo images are:
Tribal connect the wearer to the ancient tribes
Angel express one’s spiritual beliefs.
Star can stand for goals, dreams and aspirations in life.
Celtic are for those who are of Celtic origin.
Butterfly represent change, transformation or rebirth.
Flower generally symbolize beauty and womanliness.
Cherry blossom are language of love or femininity
Fairy are reminders of childhood fantasy.
Zodiac Sign are associated with one’s birthday
In Loving Memory - to commemorate the death of a loved one.
Tattoo Gallery
Images of tattoos are everywhere so there are a lot of options about where to start finding your design. You can check out photos of tattoo art at magazines and glossy coffee table books. Or you can get it directly from the tattoo studio who have either flash or custom designs to choose from. Another endless source would be online search, literally, you will be faced with thousands of offers when you google “tattoos”. We did a review of online tattoo gallery and came up with two recommendations, TattooMyBrain and TattooMeNow. (Tattoos by Soner at Non Stop Art in Birmingham, Alabama)
Tattoo Aftercare and Safety
Choosing your tattoo artist is a crucial step as it can make or break your tattoo. Ask recommendations from people you know or check the background and credibility of the tattoo artist. Also, make sure that cleanliness and sanitation are top priorities in the tattoo studio that you will be inked at. Another significant step would be the tattoo aftercare once you have it done. Common goals would be to prevent infection and enhance healing. Check out our tattoo care and safety for more.
