What Makes Star Tattoos So Popular? Everything from Shooting Star Tattoos, to Nautical Star Tattoos

Writen by Chris Ryerson

Star tattoos seem to be a pretty old and yet a very popular design. It is one of the most requested custom designs. Why are they so popular and are they over rated? You know there is this on going controversy between the “tattoo traditionalists” and the new generation of “tattooers”. I put those in quotes because they are terms that I made up for this article.

A “tattoo traditionalists” like the old school tattoos. Things that are done in black ink and nothing that would be considered popular. They feel that each tattoo should be unique and say something about the individual. They are strongly against anyone that gets a tattoo because it is a popular design. For example they are against star tattoos because of their popularity. They would most likely be against the good old tribal arm band tattoo or a barbed wire arm band etc. You know the tattoo designs that are so popular and done over and over again. The “tattoo traditionalists just hate these.

The new generation of “tattooers” are pretty much the opposite. They like what is cool and hip and want to get tattoos done that are popular and in style. They will often look at celebrity tattoos or the tattoos of friends to get their ideas from which they might do some customizing and etc. Their designs typically feature a lot of color and are bright! I have written more about these groups in other articles so for now I will stick to the topic at hand of star tattoos. You see there is a phenomenal growth in star tattoo designs. Tons of people want to get everything from simple star tattoos, groupings of moon and star tattoos, nautical stars, and even shooting stars. Star tattoo designs are pretty much everywhere.

So why are they so popular?

1. Star tattoo designs and celestial tattoos are especially popular themes among women and this is a rapidly growing market.

2. Star tattoos can be very gender neutral. Men and women can get star tattoos done.

3. Star tattoos are often inexpensive to get designs of and cost very little to get done.

4. Star tattoos often make a great first tattoo design for someone who is a little worried about getting started in tattoos. They are small and easily covered up and also less painful to get because of their size and therefore popular among first timers.

5. Star tattoos because of their size can fit into or among other existing designs or can make great cover up of a bad tattoo.

6. Stars are pretty universal symbols of good things. Most all religions have some type of star symbolism and star and stars don’t make a strong statement about the world but just kind of thought of as fun and light hearted.

So who is right? Are star tattoos a great design to get done like the new generation of tattooers is doing or should you avoid them at all costs because they are not unique and they are overdone like the traditionalists would say?

Well, like all great questions in life and in the world of tattoo design the decision really is your to make. It will be your tattoo and one that you will live with for a long time. I think the best middle ground between the two groups is to just get something you like. If you like star tattoos for their own sake if they are popular or not then go ahead and get one and who cares. However if you are just getting a star tattoo because your friend just did or because the latest pop diva got one then it might be better to wait. Either way the choice is your to be made.

Chris has been running Design My Tattoos website for the last three months. He likes helping people find the custom tattoo designs and where to get them done by professional tattoo artists. Check out the site and post a job to get your own custom tattoo design. If you are a tattoo artist and would like to earn some extra income go ahead and sign up as an artists and make some money in your spare time. Check out this article on star and shooting star tattoos on the site.

Can You Remove Your Own Burrs?

Writen by Vickie Milazzo

On a trip to Africa I went hiking with my friend, Colin, on his ranch in Kenya. The trail varied between rock and brush. Colin’s dog, Uzuri, came with us, sometimes running ahead of us, sometimes following behind, but almost never on the trail. Well into the hike we encountered a section of trail infested with burrs. Soon Uzuri came up next to me. She was limping on three legs, obviously having picked up a burr.

I called the dog over and looked at her troubled paw. When Colin came up behind me, I asked him the best way to remove the burrs. He replied, “Oh, I don’t do that. I let her sort it out. Otherwise, I’ll spend all my time out here picking burrs off her.” I put her paw down and, sure enough, moments later she was running along next to us again on all fours, the burr gone and forgotten.

As we hiked, I thought about Colin’s words and actions. He lives in a country where self-reliance is a necessity, not a luxury. In a land as brutal and harsh as Africa, people and animals must be strong and learn to depend on themselves. Without independence no living thing lasts long in the African bush.

Principles That Work in the Bush Also Work in Business

This principle also applies in our world, the world of business. Sometimes when faced with a business challenge, we must figure it out on our own. If we come up with our own solutions, we grow stronger. Excessive reliance on others for our success merely weakens us. Soon even the simplest task becomes difficult. Challenges we once conquered with relish and ease become nearly impossible.

Goethe said, “That which doesn’t kill me makes me stronger.” His words, while a bit overly dramatic, ring true for all entrepreneurs. You don’t usually die in business. You may suffer some injuries - to your pride, your reputation, your pocketbook or your dreams. But if you don’t learn to be independent, your dreams may die, and they’ll certainly always be in someone else’s hands, not your own.

My sympathy for Uzuri caused me to almost intervene to her detriment. If I had helped her, I would have had a friend for life. Instead, Colin encouraged me to let her be independent. The next time she picks up a burr, she’ll handle it like a pro. She won’t limp back to the main house looking for Colin or me.

Mentors Help You Become Your Own Burr Removing Expert

Mentors play a similar role for you. They will guide you and teach you how to remove your own burrs. But a mentor won’t protect you from every burr or help you every time you get one. They know that removing burrs for you keeps you from experimenting and learning the vital skill of independence. They appreciate the wisdom of the old saying: Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day - teach him to fish, and you feed him forever.

This doesn’t mean you should never ask for help in removing a burr. Some burrs are too big or too thorny to pull out by yourself. The successful person knows when to ask for help and when to “just do it!” They also know that the taste of victory is never so sweet as when it comes from your own efforts.

May you never have a dream you can’t attain or a burr too big to pick out. Got to go! I’ve got a big burr to remove!

Inc. Top 10 Entrepreneur Vickie L. Milazzo, RN, MSN, JD is the founder and president of Vickie Milazzo Institute, the oldest and largest legal nurse consultant training and certification company. Credited by The New York Times with pioneering the legal nurse consulting profession in 1982. She is the author of the bestselling self help book for women, Inside Every Woman: Using the 10 Strengths You Didn’t Know You Had to Get the Career and Life You Want Now.

The History of the Tattoo

Writen by Mary Anne Winslow

A tattoo can be a sign of many things. Many people in our society have used tattoos to show a difference in background or as a status symbol. In this essay we seek to understand and study the history of the tattoo and its original purpose. It has been worn by warriors, gangs, and rebellious teens as a body accessory.

To help gain an in-depth understanding of the tattoo, by extending my research beyond just history books and world wide information by visiting the most frequently visited tattoo studios in the city of St. Albans, a city steeped in history stretching as far back as the mighty Romans, who you will hear mention of later in the piece. By speaking to several tattoo artists I hope to seek out the opinions and advice of practicing professionals rather than only just rely upon books.

Tattoo originates from the Tahitian word “tatu” which means “to mark something” and became a traditional art form spread over many cultures and societies with its different meanings. Associated with elitist and even eroticism, the meaning of this art form continues to transform even to this day.

There is evidence of the existence of tattooing, 12,000 years before Christ. In recorded history, the earliest tattoos can be found in Egyptian times from as early as the XI dynasty. We know this from the bodies recovered by the Egyptologists. One of the most famous and written about mummies is that of Amunet, a priestess of the goddess Hathor, at Thebes. This female mummy displayed several lines and dots tattooed about her body. When the Egyptians expanded their empire, the art of tattooing spread as well, with notable examples discovered in the ancient civilizations of Crete, Greece, Persia and Arabia. Gradually tattooing was taken up by other neighbouring cultures and by around 2000 BC had spread as far as China.

The Greeks used tattooing for communication among spies. Markings identified the spies and showed their rank. The Romans marked their criminals and slaves. The Ainu people of western Asia used tattooing to show social status and to mark their women. The Ainu are noted for introducing tattoos to Japan where it was developed into a religious and ceremonial rite that can be traced back to the Jomon period

(ca. 10,000 BC-300 BC) . Intensive archaeological study has uncovered several dogu figurines with facial markings, which the experts have identified as tattoos, proving the tattoo had been adopted as far away as the Pacific Rim before Christ was born.

Men, young and old, tattooed their faces and decorated their bodies with designs? A son of the ruler of Shao-K’ang of Hsia, when he was offered as lord of K’uai-chi, cut his hair and decorated his body with designs in order to avoid the attack of serpents and dragons. The Wa (Japanese), who are fond of diving into water to get fish and shells, also decorated their bodies in order to keep away large fish and waterfowl. Later, however the designs became merely ornamental. Goodrich 1951 wrote that there was clear evidence that designs on the body differed with the various countries, their position and size varying according to the rank of the individual. These references show this art form has been around Asia for many centuries and even today is evident in the Japanese culture.

In the late 1700’s the famous explorer Captain Cook made several trips to the South Pacific. London society revealed in his stories and embraced both the art and artifacts he brought back to the West. On his return from his second trip, Cook brought back one artifact, which would yet again make a sensation in London, a heavily tattooed Polynesian male called Omani. Soon after, members of the higher society were demanding and getting smaller discreetly placed tattoos of their own. The great Omani was seen as a noble savage, and though his tour was clearly a more refined version, he was regarded as a sideshow exhibit. Already the tattoo was starting to become a Fad or fashion accessories.

It often amazes people when they hear that people such as, King George V, King Oscar of Sweden, Sir Winston Churchill’s mother, Grand Duke Alexis of Russia and even King Harold were tattooed. While this portion of society is small their influences have prevailed in establishing mainstream ideology. Tattoo, was at one time, a very expensive and unavailable form of art to mainstream society, which reinforced the attraction to those who regarded themselves amongst the elite.

After the second world war the tattoo was once again seen as the mark of the deviants within society. Rebellious boys and girls resorted to the tattoo, based on the notion that to have a tattoo was to outside “mainstream” society. This marked them in a way that displayed their ideology of not wanting to take part in mainstream social order. Soon the military personal that fought for his or her country, who previously displayed with pride their tattoos, began to cover them with shame. Tattooing once again fell from grace.

The movement throughout society to regard tattoo as something deviant, and/or savage, was mainly because of mainstream ideology. The culture surrounding the art form had never felt that tattoos were a deviant practice, even though many tattooists often spoke of physically fighting with customers. However the art world did go through transformations and the people related to the art were soon associated with deviants. The best known groups of the time being bikers, who received tattoos to pledge their fraternities within their particular group. Most often displaying their “colors” or slogans of the group, these bikers fought amongst themselves and caused mayhem where ever they went, often ending up jail, once again giving the impression that tattooing followed the deviant.

The Risks Associated With Getting A Tattoo

Writen by Aurel Radulescu

While many tattoos are given with success, there are some that do not have such a happy outcome. There are risks of getting a tattoo that cannot be discounted. Among them, the risk of contracting a disease from unsanitary equipment. In addition, a tattoo recipient may be subject to a skin infection if the tattoo is not properly cleaned and cared for after it’s creation.

Any type of problems that may arise as a result of getting a tattoo will likely have to be handled with the help of a licensed physician. This may include medication to treat any illness or infection that may occur. In addition to the immediate concerns, there may be a later need for a physician if the tattoo recipient should later decide to have it removed. In this scenario, the only way to remove a tattoo is through surgery.

If a tattoo recipient decides to have the image removed, there are even more risks associated with surgery. And, since the surgery is to remove a tattoo, these risks may be considered as a direct result of the tattoo itself. With tattoo removal, the patient may experience either an out-patient or brief stay in the hospital. This will depend on whether or not any complications occur during surgery. Some of the most common risks associated with surgery include infection, allergic reactions to medication or permanent scarring. Depending on the health of the patient, more serious complications may arise and questions relating to these possibilities will be addressed by a qualified physician.

A cosmetic risk, but not necessarily one relating to health, is the possibility that a tattoo artist is not experienced and may not properly design or seal the tattoo. If a design is not done properly, it can look unprofessional and may be an embarrassment to the tattoo recipient. While this may not present a direct health risk, it may force the patient to attempt ways at covering the tattoo that he/she had once planned to showcase. If a tattoo is done incorrectly, some customers may elect for removal surgery and this can carry the risks as mentioned above.

This article is to be used for informational purposes only. The information contained herein is not intended to be used in place of, or in conjunction with, professional medical advice. Before deciding on getting a tattoo or having one removed, the patient must consult a licensed medical doctor for medical advice and/or to determine the best course of action for his/her individual healthcare needs.

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Tattoos Have Gained A New Respect And Understanding

Writen by Cathy C Barela

It seems that decades ago, in America, tattoos were commonly associated with bikers, gang members, and convicts. They were certainly not as popular and accepted as they have become today. The truth is, tattoos have been around for centuries. Even 3000 years before Christ, kings had tattoos to demonstrate their rank and authority. When the European explorers crossed the Pacific Ocean, they traveled to Tahiti, where many of it’s people had exquisite tattoos, as well as Indian Tribes, to demonstrate their tribal rite. Thus, the name tattoo was born, which in the Tahitian language means to “mark”.

Chinese and Japanese tattoos have become very well known for their artistic beauty and flair. A friend of mine has a beautiful Chinese symbol on her back which represents friendship and love. The Chinese and Japanese Calligraphies are exotic and mysterious which enhances the desire for these beautiful symbols. However, it is important to do the proper research of these languages as you would not like to have a permanent mark on your body which had a meaning you might not understand and later regret.

Many African cultures and tribes have been featured on the covers and pages of National Geographic and other highly revered magazines displaying their distinguished marks of family, tribes, and accomplishments. These tattoos have been around for hundreds of years. The popularity has grown from centuries ago, and spread to European, Mideastern, South American, North American, Asian, Austrailian countries and many other countries and cultures throughout the world.

Chances are, many of your favorite celebrities have at least one tattoo. In the music and entertainment world, some of the celebrities that have tattoos are: Pamela Anderson, Kid Rock, Angelina Jolie, Cher, Brad Pitt, Ben Affleck, Robert Dinero, Johnny Depp, Jennifer Aniston, Beyonce, Eminem, Xzibit, 50 Cent, Nelly, Usher, Mark Wahlberg, Diddy, Billy Idol, Anna Kournikova, Dwayne Johnson-The Rock, Kanye West, Missy Elliot, Michael Jordan, Paris Hilton, Madonna, Rosie O’Donnell, Whoopi Goldberg.and Halle Berry, just to name a few. The list goes on and on! Even Franklin D. Roosevelt, Sir Winston Churchill, and Thomas Edison had tattoos.

But how can I even mention the word tattoo, without including rockers Tommy Lee, and Dave Navarro, and members of Green Day, Limp Bizkit, and Blink 182? They are covered with some pretty wild and awesome tattoos. If you are thinking about getting a tattoo, you will not be in bad company!

These days, it’s very in style to have a tattoo. Whether you are famous or not, for most people, tattoos have a special meaning and have gained a new understanding and acceptance. It is a representation of what you want people to know about you and what you stand for. A tattoo is a message about you, to yourself and others. So take your time in choosing the one that is right for YOU.

You Have to Be First at the River to Get a Drink

Writen by Vickie Milazzo

While on vacation in the Serengeti Plains of Africa, I sat on a riverbank for three hours watching a herd of wildebeest (or gnu) build up the courage to drink from the water. This herd was part of the Great Migration that happens like clockwork every summer. More than 1,000,000 wildebeest move northward from the arid Serengeti into the wetlands of the Masai Mara.

The migration is a long, dry and arduous journey. Frequently the only available water is the Grumeti River. Crisscrossing the wildebeest migration route through the Serengeti, the Grumeti represents both life and death to the herds. Unlike some creatures that can take their moisture from the grass they eat, the wildebeest must drink from the river to live. Although they can survive up to five days without water, they try to drink twice a day.

The Life-or-Death Challenge of the Great Migration

Hot from the sun, thirsty from the effort and dry from the dust, the animals arrive at the river. They must drink to survive. Yet the river supports other life, such as scrub brush, trees and fresh, sweet grass along its banks. Some of that life such as the brush provides cover for predators that present a danger to the wildebeest.

Lions wait until the herd is stretched thin, then charge, trapping a gnu with its back to the river. The other wildebeest stampede, raising a dust cloud that obscures the view of those closest to the lions. A kill is almost guaranteed.

Where the water is still enough to form drinking pools, large crocodiles lurk just beneath the surface or sun themselves on the approaches. One day I watched 28 crocodiles feast on an unlucky gnu. Another day a gnu escaped the crocodiles with only lacerations and a broken leg - probably to fall victim to lions later that evening.

Sometimes the rushing water itself presents the danger. The massive weight of the herd may push the leading animals into the current, where they drown or get swept into the jaws of a crocodile.

To Drink or Not to Drink - The Dance of the River Crossing

The wildebeest seem to be aware of these horrific possibilities as they approach a low spot, ideal for crossing or drinking. Animals at the leading edge of the herd inch up to the bank. Individual gnus step forward tentatively, sniff the air, make their distinctive, plaintive “gnu” sound and step back. This dance continues for hours. The herd, smelling water, bunches up behind these “leaders,” gradually nudging them toward the water, whether they want to go or not. If it’s been a long time since the herd last drank, you feel their desperation. Yet the dance goes on.

On the day I watched for three hours, a young gnu finally stepped ahead of the herd and started drinking. Was it innocence and ignorance of the danger that moved this young gnu into the water or was it simply thirst?

The fearful adults held back until the herd pushed them forward and a number of them began drinking. Moments later the surging masses shoved one gnu further into the water than it was willing to go. It panicked and in turn panicked the others. They all retreated quickly from the water and returned to the migration. Only those that had been brave enough to be at the leading edge of the herd in the first place got a drink. The others, more fearful or perhaps simply mired in the pack, went thirsty.

What kept the rest of the gnus from drinking? Did they know too much? Were they too afraid? Or were they simply too comfortable in the relative safety of the middle of the herd? Whatever the answer, only a few animals got to drink at that crossing.

In ritualistic fashion twice each day the wildebeest line up at the nearest river crossing to start the process all over again. Another afternoon I watched a smaller herd stand on a cliff 30 feet above the river. The vertical drop kept them from reaching their goal. But just 100 yards upstream lay a shallow crossing they could have easily reached. Instead of moving toward their goal, they stood on the cliff, moaning and bleating over the water they couldn’t reach.

Lessons from the Wildebeest - Take a Risk to Satisfy Your Thirst

Are you kin to the wildebeest? What keeps you bound to the herd and thirsty for the water of success? Is it fear of the unknown, what might be in the bushes? Or are you lulled by meaningless daily rituals that take you no further toward your life or career goals?

Successful people are risk-takers. They are the ones who get to the river, drink and, admittedly, sometimes get eaten. All of life is risk. When you drive onto the freeway, step into your facility, enter a grocery store or eat in the hospital cafeteria, you face a risk that you won’t return home. In the words of T.S. Eliot, “Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find how far one can go.”

Lots of people want to get their lives back and do something different. Instead, they stand just out of reach of the water of success, watching others drink while they go thirsty.

Don’t let your fears hold you back. Don’t wait for the momentum of others to push you forward. You must commit to act. The consequences of your action or inaction are in your hands. Only you have the power to start your new life. One of my favorite quotes is from Katherine Mansfield: “Risk! Risk anything! Care no more for the opinion of others, for those voices. Do the hardest thing on earth for you. Act for yourself.” Take a risk - take a drink today and you’ll never be thirsty another day in your life.

Inc. Top 10 Entrepreneur, Vickie L. Milazzo, RN, MSN, JD is the founder and president of Vickie Milazzo Institute, a legal nurse consultant training and certification company. She is the author of Inside Every Woman: Using the 10 Strengths You Didn’t Know You Had to Get the Career and Life You Want Now, 2006.

Tattoos: Getting Them, Maintaining Them, and Removing Them

Writen by Sam K.

Tattoos are a popular method of personal expression in many countries and cultures around the world. These permanent, often colorful designs are embedded in the top few layers of your skin. Many people get tattoos as a way to symbolize something important to them; others do so because of cultural norms or in order to make a statement. If you are considering getting a tattoo, you should familiarize yourself with the basics of tattoo care, methodology, and tattoo removal, should you decide you no longer want the design.

The two most important things to keep in mind when considering a tattoo are the reputation and level of professionalism of the person or studio you get them from, and the process of tattoo removal. A tattoo is a permanent mark on your skin, and once you have been tattooed it is difficult, though not impossible, to reverse the process.

When you look into tattoo artists and tattoo studios, you should ask some questions about their processes. Always ensure the tattoo artist or studio uses autoclave sterilized equipment and disposable needles. With a tattoo, there is a strong possibility of skin infection if the artist uses contaminated equipment. Be sure to visit the studio or tattoo artist’s home location before you consent to being tattooed, and also ask to view samples of his or her work. You will want to be satisfied with the final result! Aftercare for tattoo work is a matter of keeping the tattoo area bandaged for at least 12 hours following the work, and then keeping it clean, moistened with ointment such as A&D or petroleum jelly, and relatively dry for a month following. New tattoos should not be exposed to sunlight for extended lengths of time, as this can cause fading.

If you should decide to have a tattoo removed, you should be familiar with the various methods of tattoo removal. The most commonly used method is laser removal, which is relatively safe, painless and bloodless. Other tattoo removal methods include dermabrasion (the skin is “sanded”), cryosurgery (the area is frozen prior to removal), and excision (removal with a scalpel; the skin is then stitched together to cover the wound). With any tattoo removal process, there is a resultant scarred areafor this reason, it is important to be as sure as possible that you want a tattoo before you get one!

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Temporary Tattoo Designs Are The Perfect Trial Solution

Writen by Richard Davies

Temporary tattoo designs are now very popular. At one time there were only a few sources to get hold of your temporary tattoo designs such as the dispensing machines or local store if you were lucky, but these days they are very widely available. When I was little we used to think how fantastic we were by sporting a temporary tattoo. They weren’t much fun to pull off if they didn’t go on properly but that never stopped us. Temporary tattoos are also a great ‘primer’ when deciding on whether or not you really want to go the whole hog and get a real life one.

You can source temporary tattoos in a wide variety of depictions and sizes, from small to large. You name it, the design is available in temporary tattoo design form, from the more traditional tattoos to ultra cool, funky and stylish modern ones. Want a cute dolphin on your left shoulder to try out? No problem. How about a barbed wire depiction on your ankle. You got it. You may want to opt for a word phrase in graphic art tattoo form. Well, those are available too.

I have noticed a trend in real life tattoos towards all black ink designs. You can also find these in the form of temporary tattoo designs and they are well worth taking a look at as they cover a multitude of subject matters.

Celtic designs are every popular and this is no exception with temporary tattoo designs. When considering these rather more traditional designs in real life, you may want to try a temporary one first. It is a good idea to choose a real life tattoo that has some importance to you as an individual or at least something you can identify with. A temporary tattoo affords you the luxury of trying out different designs and how they would look without worrying about the reasons you are choosing the tattoo to adorn your body.

There are even packages available on the market that allow you to make your own temporary tattoo designs. How fantastic. You design the tattoo using what is available in the package and then transfer them onto the desired part of your body that you wish the tattoo to be. Above all, temporary tattoo designs are great fun and anybody can give them a go without having to commit full time to a real tattoo.

The Science Behind Genetic Tattoos of the Future

Writen by Lance Winslow

In the future of course there will be tattoos and there will be the latest cutting edge genetic tattoos in 3D and full color. And will appear to be below the skin, as the first layers of skin and the cells below will become translucent. Imagine that, very excellent indeed. Recently a futurist brought this concept to the attention of an online think tank. And another online think tanker was intrigued and called upon him for clarification in stating:

“But if its genes that maintains the tattoo they must be specific for an individual so that even if the tissue from that part is transferred for any illegal purpose to another those genes should not develop the same tattoo …..but the tissue should be capable of regenerating the same tattoo itself in case of minor injuries”

Yes, now you see what I am saying. Very good discussion here, my thoughts were that it could not be passed on and it would be specific in nature to the individual [unless a clone] then there maybe ways to make that happen in the future, but there are not now with current science. And since the code for the new cells is embedded it regenerates with each change. Although for high security clearances using genetic tattoos; eventually the tattoo should not regenerate perfectly and thus it would be the same as changing the code, combo or lock at the front gate? So you could modify the cells themselves instead and insure that the security clearance tattoo was only good for a couple of years max.

But for personal expression it makes the most sense to switch to genetic tattoos, as cutting up your body for a tattoo is medically dangerous and can lead to issues and infection. Perhaps a modification of cell expression like eating a lot of carrots turns you your skin orange or the little coy fish modifications for color we often see might be a good idea and then simply coat the cells like those original theories of stopping HIV from moving to AIDS. Fun stuff to think on and perhaps you will consider this in 2006.

Lance Winslow

Choose The Right Tattoo Artist

Writen by David Z

How to choose an tattoo artist? here are a few suggestions you should consider.

Needless to say, finding the right tattoist to do your tattoo work is very important to a successful piece of body art. Remember, this is the only body you have and it can never be taken seriously enough when choosing an tattooist. Here are a few ways you should consider when selecting your tattooist:

1. Read Tattoo Books and Tattoo Magzines

There are many different tattoo publications in the book store or library, go buy or burrow a few and look through the materials. The best one will educate you, inspire you, and expose you to a wide variety of work from artists all over the world.

2. Talk to Your Friends,Relatives or Somebody on the Street That haveTattoo Style You Like

Paying attention to other people’s work. Ask the people who had tattoo done about: who did the work for them? how long ago did they have the tattoo done? Would they recommend the tatttoist to you? Why and why not?

Tattoo fans are usually very opinionated about artists, styles and trends, they will have a lot to say on these subjects, learn from somebody else’s success or failure.

3. Visit Local Tattoo Parlors

Stop and look around at your local tattoo shops, walk in and ask questions, ask to see examples to the artist’s work.. If a tattoo studio won’t let you look around or answer your questions, they are probably too busy to accommodate you at that moment. In this case, make an appointment to come back at an approperiate time.

4. Attend Tattoo Conventions, Tattoo Expos and Tattoo Shows

Attending one of the many annual body-art conventions, expos and shows will give you great opportunities to see many of the artists in your area, as well as artists from all over the world.

Go talk to the tattoo artist you think has the best talent for the style you choose, you can probably even get your tattoo done at the scene with a reasonable price.

5. Contact Your Favorite Tattooist via Emails or Phone Calls

Many artists travel extensively and spend time tattooing as “guest artists” in reputable tattoo studios around the world. If you are interested in getting work by an artist who lives far from you, call or write and ask whether she/he will be coming to your area sometime in the near future. You may save yourself a lot of time and travel expenses, and spend that money on getting the best quality tattoo.

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