Looking For Tattoo Designs

Tattoo lovers run the gamit from StarBucks Baristas to movie stars and all the ranks in-between.

Wearing ink doesn't mean you have to be style conscious or that you care anything about fashion and what's in.

This is an alltogether different decision. If you haven't tried it you'll find it hard to understand.

No matter where you look you see tattoos. The number and variety of tattoos is virtually unlimited. Doctors, Lawyers, Priest, Cooks, you name it, the world of tattoos is a largely diverse community.

Speaking of diversity....take a look at this collection of cool tattoo designs
Best of The Best Tattoo Designs

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Bling Tattoo

Bling Tattoo

I, like many of you, had some pretty tough jobs when I was working my way through school. I'm not sure I would have worked out as a tattoo shop owner...how about you?

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We all know how to "work it" when it comes to our own personal style. It's way too easy to be judgemental when it comes to others doing the same thing. That being said, could you represent your personal style this strongly?
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I've learned that a lot of old sayings are mostly true. One that comes to mind is, "No Pain, No Gain."

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Never in a million years did I ever think I'd be so excited about anything like I am about getting my first tattoo. Having worked in a very conservative career as a counselor and business consultant I've been more of a voyeur of styles and hip-ness sort of passed me by years ago. But now I find myself thinking about nothing else but looking for tattoo designs.

You can hardly look anywhere without seeing someone whose been inked. Whether it is a skull, star tattoo, koi fish tattoo or tribal butterfly, tattoo designs continue to grow in popularity.

I've done my homework and feel comfortable about looking for the tattoo designs I want. I'm not rushing into it and definitely decided not to go to a parlor to browse through the worn-out catalogs I've seen in the few I visited. I liked the cleanliness, hated the catalogs.

So where does one go to find a tattoo design that is just right for him or her? Yes, this is definitely a wide open passion. Men and women of all ages, backgrounds, races, lifestyles, and professions are choosing the perfect tattoo design for their personality and taste. For some the tattoo design choice of a dragonfly or dolphin or cross fits their passion.

It's more like an enhancement than an announcement of some ideology that is communicated through skin art. It's all about personal expression.

I'm using the Internet exclusively to accomplish the task of looking for tattoo designs. I am definitely searching for the ideal tattoo designs I want. That's right, tattoo designs. I've decided on two for my initial adventure. One for, well, you don't really want to know that much. Let's just say when I go swimming they will both be fully visible, but only partially visible during my work during the day.

Needless to say the choices are vast and I've enjoyed my search. Browsing through the pages of tattoo designs gives me a sensation that is very much like enjoying a day in the museum. The talent, skill and creative art of the ink masters is nothing less than fantastic.

I've compiled a list of the top two or three sources of tattoo designs and posted them on my blog. Please feel free to take a look and leave me a comment if you find something you find especially attractive or special in any way.

For your own personal choice of tattoo designs the sky is the limit. I've put together a list of tips to help you make a safe choice as well as a happy one.

Deciding on your design before you start looking is wise.

How to Choose a Tattoo Design
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Choosing a tattoo should be a thorough process. They are intended to be forever, and removal is expensive. The more planning that goes into your design of choice, the more likely that you will enjoy your tattoo later in life.
Steps

1. Be happy with what design you have on your body. As long as you like it, that's the most important thing. That being said, there are factors that can make you love or hate your tattoo.
   
2. Find a design that has meaning for you. Even if you cannot draw, a little practice and patience can get you a good outline, at least. Most tattoo artists will help you redraw and redesign a tattoo.
   
3. Find an artist or designer and ask them to make you a custom design for you. Many tattoo artists are also convential artists, or can at least reproduce a traditional drawing, sketch or painting onto your skin.
   
4. Find a style that you especially like, and an artist that works in that style. Most artists will do what you want, but also excel in certain "looks." Check portfolios, and compare old school, new school, naturalistic, asian, B&W, etc.
   
5. Writing, in any form or language, should be thought over twice as long. Check and recheck the meanings of any words or idiograms of a language you aren't fluent in. Choose quotes carefully. Search for a font you like, or create your own.
   
6. Consider carefully what body part you want your tattoo on. Some places you'll look at it every day, some almost never. Consider how likely it will be that you will need to cover it with clothing or otherwise at some point.
   
7. Try to get a printout of the design, and see how the design will fit against your skin.
   
8. Use henna to get a temporary version of the design. You won't be able to see different colors, or certain looks, but you will be able to judge the feeling of a tattoo. Henna lasts a week to a month.
   
9. Think about it alot. When you are certain, wait some more time. Just to make sure.
   

Tips

• Think back to 10 years ago. If you had gotten a tattoo back then, what would it most likely have been? If you don't like the idea of having that on your body, don't get a tattoo now. Chances are, in 10 years, you'll regret getting it.
  
• The number one tattoos that artists are asked to cover up, after homemade tattoos, are NAMES. If the person is not dead, or your child, names are usually not the best idea.
  
• Asian characters are a popular choice, as it is a way to get a meaning in a design. The tattoo studio walls are not the place to trust when looking for a character. Many have double meanings, nuances, things that may give an impression that wasn't intended.
  
• Often members of a family will get matching or complimentary tattoos. Often, younger generations will incorporate elements of older family members tattoos in their own designs.
  
• A band, TV show, or comic book character you love today may not be something you want to carry around forever on your skin.
  
• Don't be afraid to get a tattoo that doesn't have a deep meaning if you love the design. If you love Winnie the Pooh enough to look at him forever, get that pooh bear.
  
• Feet, hands, and faces need more touch-ups, and more attention to heal properly. Expect to pay more for these areas. Some artists refuse to do facial or hand tattoos on a person that doesn't already have visible tattoos.
  
• If you feel hesitant, either about the design or the artist, don't go through with it.
  
• Go temporary before going for the permenent.
  

Warnings

• Some people are against cultural appropriation, where someone takes a meaningful aspect of another's culture and uses it for fashionable reasons. If you are getting a tattoo of a traditional symbol, you should know the meaning and history of that symbol.
  
• Laser tattoo removal is very expensive, painful, and time consuming. In most cases it can completely remove tattoos. Tattoo cover-ups are cheaper, but find an artist that specializes in them. It's best to be certain about your design. Think about it. Dwell on it.
  
• Tattoos can get infected, and should be washed and treated as wounds. Follow your artists aftercare instructions.
  
• Most tattoos will need touch-ups through your life. Using sunscreen and moisturising daily will help your tattoo look new for years. After 10-30 years, expect to need touch-ups to combat blurring.
  
• Be extremely careful when getting Kanji characters as tattoos if you've found the design on the internet or tattoo parlour wall. You may think it means "Peace, love, harmony" but for all you know the characters could be straight off a soy sauce packet, or worse.
  
• Think before getting a tattoo. Will you like the design in the future? What will you do when it fades? Are you sure you want it where you put it? What will people think at a job interview? These are all things to consider before you get a tattoo. A tattoo is a big commitment and you should be prepared for the outcome, may it be good or bad.
  

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This is a very nice design and a perfect choice when you have great skin and strong shoulders:)

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This one great tatt design balanced with art pieces that make it work very effectively. Definitely not for the faint of heart....

The Sketchbook: 80 Unique Designs by the Worlds Finest Tattoo Artists