To find the art work that you want there are many options. You may wait till the last minute and go to the studio and see something on the all and it is just the thing you are looking for, that is the way most people find their next tatoos. That would explain the large [...]

If you have a tatoo that you currently have, consider getting it cover-up. Years ago, artists had stock designs that they used to cover offending tatoos. They usually had heavy fields of black. Today the only way to cover a tatoo is not with a large dark mess, but you do need a skilled artist. [...]

I have an orthopaedic surgery on my knee, basically i have a medal knee to replace the knee I had, my guestions is is it safe for me to get a tatoo without taking any medication? You haven’t stated where you thought you’d be inked - what part of your anatomy. After surgery, your body always [...]

For a tatooist to apply a really beautiful work of art, an unwavering knowledge of colour and shading are vital to the trade. How can one expect an exceptional tatoo from someone who doesn’t know the basic functions of a colour wheel? Improper use of pigments can transform what was a good outline, into something [...]

What if you have a tattoo that you really don’t want to live with? Tatoos can be removed, but the procedures are expensive and don’t always produce very good results. There are several different procedures to choose from. Each procedure works best in particular circumstances (depending on the size and location of the tatoo, for instance). [...]

The island of New Zealand is famous for the tatooing practices of its indigenous people, the Maori. It is believed that the practice of “Moko” or tatooing was brought to New Zealand by the Polynesians who migrated there. Moko facial tatoos are still being worn by today’s Maori who strive to preserve their heritage. While [...]

The technique with which the pigments are brought underneath the skin has not undergone any significant change during the course of history. There are, however, depending on the state of development and degree of inventiveness, great variations in the quality. And then there are the craft aspects: the application of the correct amount of pigment; [...]

I’m looking for some tribal art tatoos that have some meaning to them. I already have a tatoo on my arm and am looking for a second tatoo, however I would like this one to have some more meaning to my life and myself. Tribal art is the distinct black tatoo that can signify anything you [...]

Yes. It hurts. A tatoo is a process involving a needle (or in most cases, a grouping of needles) puncturing your skin. Your skin is laced with a network of nerves that will be traumatized by the perforations involved. On the other hand it is not that bad. Many people have said it feels like [...]

You can choose from one of the shop’s predrawn designs (called flash), draw your own (or have a friend do it), or have the artist design a custom piece. The choice is totally up to you. Just keep a few things in mind. The vast majority of flash is purchased from tatoo supply companies by shops [...]

So… you’ve been thinking it over for weeks now and you’ve decided you’re finally going to take the plunge… gather up your ten closest friends and go get a tatoo. With your cash in hand, and a vague idea of what you want, you open up the yellow pages to find your friendly neighborhood tatoo [...]

Consultation is the first step in all procedures. The patient must schedule an initial appointment so that the tatoo can be evaluated. Its size, shape, color, location and origin (whether the tatoo was done by a professional or an amateur) will all factor into the final price of the removal procedure. Tatoo removal is performed in [...]

I just got my 9th tatoo about 3 days ago. It’s a rather large tribal on the inside of my right calf above my ankle. The problem is, after 3 days, the area around the tatoo is very red and sore and the tatoo itself is weeping. I left the bandage on for 2 hours [...]

The history of body art started with prehistoric humans. In the prehistoric era, belief in a soul, guarded by the spirit of another creature, inspired pictures of that creature on the body. The spirit of that creature guarded, gave safety, and led the soul down the path of life. Body art was a way to [...]

I just recently received my first tatoo a week ago and it is of a single long stem red rose that was custom done and it is placed on my left breast so that is shows just above the neckline. I have not had any real problems with it other than I noticed that there [...]

Ink for cosmetic tatoos should be hypo-allergenic and made for facial tatooing. Some cosmetologists have dabbled with cosmetic tatooing. These people, however, are usually not experienced, trained tatoo artists. Beware of the term “dermologist,” this is an illigitimate term and signifies nothing. Carefully research your decision to get a cosmetic tatoo. Be sure that your artist is [...]

Do not remove your bandage for at least two hours. This will give your body adequate time to form a protective barrier called a “Scab”. Do not pick scabs! If you pick at your tatoo, you will tear “flesh” from your body. Inside this raw flesh, is the tatoo ink your artist just spent hours tediously [...]

Your artist will ask you where you want the design and will put a stencil on the skin. If you want to make any changes now is the time to speak up. Your artist will put on sterile gloves and open the needle package. The machine will make a buzzing noise. When the needle enters the [...]

A wise person once said, “There are two kinds of people in the world … those with tatoos and those without. It doesn’t bother those of us that have them that you don’t.” When a young man returns from the service without a tatoo, his mother doesn’t cry in disbelief, “Oh son, I’m so disappointed! [...]

The biggest mistake people make is assuming that all tatoo artists are equally skilled. This is like assuming that every person is a Rembrandt or a Michael Angelo. Tatoo artists, like any other artists, have varying levels of skill and talent. To ensure that you like the artists work you should ask to see a portfolio. [...]

Treatments should be performed by qualified clinical staff who have been fully trained in the use of medical laser systems. The number of treatment sessions will vary according to the type of tatoo and the depth of the pigment. In some cases it may be necessary to test a small area of a tatoo in [...]

I would like a tatoo sleeve but does just one look silly? is it usual to have both arms done? I have two tatoos on one arm and three on the other. I am a tatoo artist and if one suits you then one it is, you have plenty of time to decide for yourself just [...]

I am looking for an arm band tatoo that has a sun at the center, but this is not an ordinary sun. It will have humanistic qualities eyes, nose, and mouth, but it will lack detail and the expression will be more stoic than anything else. And instead of natural eyes, the pupil will be [...]

Almost every culture believes in the existence of a soul. Man has a body and a soul. This tatoo symbolizes the body and soul of one. The black represents the soul and the white is the body. The two ends of the tatoo appear to be twirling around and around forever, without end. But there [...]

The care you give to your tatoo during the first few days of it’s life is very crucial. How to take care of tatoo? Keep bandage on tatoo for two hours. If the bandage sticks use luke-warm water on the area and remove very carefully. Next thoroughly wash tatoo with Ivory soap and cold water. Be sure [...]

Tatoo is now popular. External magnetic body decorations plays in their favour. Recent studies at the State University of Ohio showed that one in seven American adults has a tatoo. And there has been a clear progression of this phenomenon. Among older Americans a decorated tatoo every tenth. Among young people aged 25 to 35 [...]

Ok so for my 18 birthday i get a tatoo. i dont know if i want this bird thing: or just get a short/sweet saying? if ur for the saying, write a short quote thats good that will fit on my shoulder blade. Pretty cool. The shoulder blade is the best place for a women to have [...]

I am not going to get a tatoo but I want to know a few things about tatoo. When you get a tatoo, to the needles stay in your body? How much do they generally cost? If you’ve gotten a tatoos, how do you feel about it? Did you regret it later? No they don’t stay in your body [...]

I want to get a tatoo, but I have a couple of questions for those who have a tatoo or are tatoo artists. 1 - I work out alot, im affraid that if i get a tatoo, will there be a chance that the tatoo will stretch if my arms get bigger? 2 - I want a [...]