Monday, February 15, 2010

Tattoo Slang

By Ashley M Ford






Believe it or not there are several tattoo slang words used all throughout the tattoo community as well as tattoo parlors all over the United States. A lot of the terms are pretty self explanatory but a lot of them are not.

Just in case you were wondering what some of the words are and what they really mean, refer to the list below.

Tat- short for tattoo.

Sleeve or quarter sleeve-means their whole arm is covered in tattoos or half the arm is covered in tattoos.

Tramp Stamp-referring to a tattoo on a woman's lower back.

Dealers- customers that try to get the tattoo artist to come down on their price.

Meat- locals who hang around the tattoo shop all the time and always have a fresh tattoo.

Showcase - A person who has several of their tattoos done by the same tattoo artist.

Tattoo shark - Someone who steals someone else's tattoo ideas.

Michaelangelo - The know it all artist-types who think they know more about art than the tattoo artist giving them their tattoo.

Slinging ink - Tattooing someone.

Tenderfoot - Someone new at getting tattoos.

Pounding skin - Tattooing someone.

Goo - General term for healing ointment applied to a new tattoo.

Cadaver - customer who refuses or prefers not to talk to the artist during the entire process.

Human Larva - small children running around the tattoo shop.

Pussyball - tennis ball given to the customer who won't stop whining about the pain.

The Look - The tell-all smile when the customer first sees their new tattoo.

Now that you know some of the terms tattoo artists throw around, around the shop you will know what they are talking about.

Your Tattoo Friend

Ashley

Saturday, February 13, 2010

Tribal Orca Tattoo - Tips on Getting Your New Tattoo!

By Dean Olmstead





Alright, you want a new tattoo, and you think a tribal orca tattoo is just the thing. But there has to be more to it than that, doesn't there? Sure, tribal ink sounds great, but maybe you need to think this through before taking the plunge. If you plan things out, you can end up saving money and getting a better-looking orca.

You may have already searched Google Images for your new design, but that's just what everyone else does, too. Google Images is the first place everyone checks out for tattoo designs. Do you really want to end up with the same tattoo as the girl down the street? Maybe she's hot, and maybe not.

A pay tribal tattoo site is definitely the way to go. Those sites offer custom tribal designs, and also give you access to the best tattoo artists, the ones who specialize in tribal tattoos. At a pay site, you'll also find a community of tattoo enthusiasts who can help answer any questions you might have. The pay tattoo sites also offer you great reviews of local tattoo parlors, including those that specialize in tribal ink. New tattoo parlors spout up like weeds, and the pay sites will steer you away from the bad needles.

So, you should check out the pay tattoo sites, and do some real research, before you let someone prick you full of holes. It's the best way to make sure you get the perfect tattoo for you, and no bruises to go with it.

Good luck getting your new tribal orca tattoo!

Thursday, February 11, 2010

Deciding On A Tattoo Design - Suggestions & Tips To Picking The Right Tatoo

By Sarah Freeland




When it comes to deciding on a tattoo, ask yourself the following questions. What does this mean to me? What am I getting the tattoo for? Will this image mean something to me ten years down the road?

All too often, in the world of tattoos you see people come in spur of the whim. But, in an honest opinion tattoos aren't something you just do. Take the time to think about what you are getting, if you plan on getting other work make sure there is a continuity between pieces so that your body doesn't look like a hodge podge of pictures.

If you find that you keep coming back to an idea in your mind, over and over again. Chances are that it is something that you could live with. Tattooing is one of many ways to permanently alter your body. Again, I can't stress enough that this is something you will have to live with forever.

While deciding on getting a tattoo, if you find yourself thinking " I can just get it removed if I don't like it." Just stop there, not all pigments can break up under the laser. It is not only a painful process, but will most definitely cost you thousands of dollars more, than the original tattoo.

Through the past few years, I have found that many "tattoo virgins" want massive tattoos.
As an artist, I often suggest starting with a smaller piece that they are thinking of getting later down the line. Starting small isn't a bad thing, if you can't tolerate the pain at least you can get through the 15-20 minutes it would take to complete something small, and be proud of the finished product. I can't count the times I've seen people writhing in pain while under the needle. Most, don't even make it through the first hour. They often leave with line work, and possibly a shade or two here or there, which in anyone's mind isn't attractive.

Looking for inspiration for tattoos is at your fingertips. The internet is now used by client and artist alike. It provides a quick, and easy reference. Using search engines such as Google.com, and Dogpile.com is a good resource for anyone looking for meanings behind images, or something to reach out and grab you.

If you find an image you like, print it out and bring it into your local shop. Most artists will be happy to assist you in making sure your tattoo comes together the way you'd like. One of the best tattoos, is one where the client gives the tattoo artist creative control. Most artists, when given the opportunity to express themselves come up with breathtaking work. Trust your artist, if you can't, ask yourself if you are truly ready for this step in your life.

Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Japanese Dragon Tattoo Designs and Meaning

By Graeme Wheeler




The Japanese Dragon Tattoo is a very beautiful and colorful tattoo design and very symbolic, with its origins in myths and folklore. It is also very mystical, adding to the appeal of the Japanese dragon tattoo. Over the ages, from Egyptian times the dragon has represented good and also represented evil. However, the attraction of the Japanese dragon, apart from its stunning beauty is that it represents good luck and the source of wealth. The Japanese dragon also represents the meaning of freedom and being fearless, both very attractive qualities.

In the Greek language, dragon is sourced from draca, which means serpent.

Like the angel, the Japanese Dragon also has the meaning of guardianship, providing a protective force over those it was associated with. Other meanings associated with the Japanese dragon is strength and power. In Japanese culture the dragon is associated with supernatural powers, and amazing wisdom.

There are six forms of the Japanese Dragon. They are:

Sui-Riu is the king Dragon and is in control of the rain. Therefore in this day and age of drought he is all powerful!

Han-Riu has many stripes on his body and is up to forty feet in length. One of the biggest dragons.

Ri-Riu dragon is a rare breed that is not well understood. However, it is known that they have amazing eye sight.

Ka-Riu is a brilliant red color, and a petite dragon in comparison with the others.

Fuku-Riu is a favorite dragon of many people as it is the dragon of luck.

Hai-Riyo is known as the dragon bird, and the most advanced form of dragon. It evolved out of Chinese mythology.

The colors of the dragons have special significance, which are based on their parents. For example a dragon with a black color means their parents are very old and wise. Green dragons are smaller than average, but are representative of life and of the earth. Gold colored dragons are special because they have many special attributes such as wisdom, kindness and the ability to face challenges head on.

Yellow dragons represent the east. They are great companions when you need a hand, but can be self absorbed at times. Blue dragons are from the west. They are forgiving and compassionate, but on the negative side can be lazy and uncaring when it suits them.

Finding the right Japanese Tattoo Design for you can be quite daunting. Check out all the free sites on the net to get as many ideas as you can. Just remember that many other people have done the same thing to get ideas. For example, last month, over 41,000 people searched for dragon tattoo designs on Yahoo. Apparently, roughly 8 times that amount check out Google for the same search term. Then there is MSN and the other search engines. So a huge amount of people see the same free designs as you. If you want original Japanese Dragon tattoo designs, it is recommended that you check out books or other sources of tattoo designs that are not freely available. I have checked out three Japanese dragon tattoo galleries on the internet that have from 3,500 to 6000 different designs, so you will have no trouble finding what you want.

Tuesday, February 9, 2010

Do Home Tattoo Removal Creams, Chemical Peels, and Other Systems REALLY Work?

By Shawna Newton




What Home Tattoo Removal Methods Get Rid of the Tat?

Okay, we've all seen them: tattoo removal creams that "swear" they work for everyone.

It's not the "everyone" that bothers me; it's the lack of mentioning that the type of tattoo makes the difference in effectiveness of these removal creams.

People today are rethinking getting tattooed in the first place for a couple of key reasons:

1. Many if not most employers prohibit tattoos.
2. Tattoo removal using surgical procedures is extremely expensive and can risk infection and scarring.

For these reasons, tattoo removal creams and systems home kits have been rising to the point it's hard to figure out what really works with all the choices of different brands and manufacturers.

The Anatomy of a Tattoo

A traditional tattoo that has been placed using a needle or gun isn't just on the surface of the skin. It goes through the dermis as well as the epidermis.

It stands to reason, therefore, that the tattoo ink has gone deeply into the skin and cannot simply be scrubbed away. Usually expensive procedures such a laser and surgical excision are required to eradicate tattoos entirely --- but those processes can leave the area open to infection and often leave a scar.

Tattoo ink (pigment) varies in the ease of removal as well. Oddly enough, black ink is easiest to remove but colors such as red, yellow, and green are more difficult using even a laser removal technique.

The color(s), size, and length of time a tattoo has been on the skin are all factors that play a role in the ease (or difficulty) of having a tattoo removed and its cost.

Home Tattoo Removal Systems: Reviews

WreckingBalm is a system that uses a cream as well as dermabrasion tool to fade the tattoo over a period of time (normally 4-6 months).

The theory behind this removal process relies on the skin's natural ability to slough off old skin cells that are replaced by new ones. WreckingBalm is the only system that uses a combination of a sort of chemical peel along with the dermabrasion appliance and testimonials reflect a high level of customer satisfaction. The cost of the system is reasonable compared to traditional surgical removal techniques, starting at $149.

Tat B Gone Tattoo Fading System has been around for many years and is a popular tattoo removal system.

With Tat B Gone, there are 3 steps in the system:

1. A solution is applied to the skin in order for the next solutions to work effectively.
2. An activation solution is then applied which helps to break down tattoo ink.
3. A removal cream then starts the fading action.

The system can fade a tattoo in approximately 6 months, depending on the age, size, and depth/color of ink. The trial kit is $67.50.

Perfect Peel Solutions is a system that is actually a chemical peel that is also used to rejuvenate the skin, remove freckles and birthmarks, as well as tattoos.

TCA-based chemical peels use special agents that caused peeling of the skin in layers, in stages.

The process is simple: Apply the solution to the skin. A tingling or slight burning sensation may occur during the time the chemicals cause a layer of skin to peel off.

Perfect Peel Solutions is a website that carries a line of different, yet effective, chemical peels that vary in price according to manufacturer.

Chemical peels can remove a tattoo in as little as a month, depending on the makeup of the tattoo.

You should absolutely consult with a physician or dermatologist before using any of these systems because people can react differently to chemical compounds.

Monday, February 8, 2010

Back of Neck Tattoos - Where to Locate the Fantastic Neck Tattoo Designs

By Adam Woodham




There a few little tidbits of information you need to know when searching for back of neck tattoos. I will tell you both of them and they will drastically improve the quality of artwork you are able to look at. Sound good? I want to share this info, because over 90% of people who search for tattoo designs end up seeing nothing but generic images and cookie cutter junk, even when it comes to back of neck tattoos.

Let me start things off by asking a quick little question" Do you have any guesses as to why so many people might be seeing nothing but generic tattoo designs when searching online? Well, I will tell you. It's because so many of us are reliant on search engine to show us the sites that are out there. Long story short, it's just not working when it comes to looking for crisp, quality drawn back of neck tattoos. Heck, it's not working for "any" tattoo styles.

It's not just about the name of the search engines you are using. It's all of them. All they bring up are sites that have the same generic junk as the next place. It's page after page full of cookie cutter back of neck tattoos, which you might have realized already. What you need is a fresh, better way to find amazing artwork, because the good sites are still out there.

Here's how you do it...

Instead of using the engine you are familiar with, now is the time to step into the world of forums. Try to stick with the larger forums, because those are the ones that will be filled to the brim with topics on tattoo related subjects. All you have to do to find great back of neck tattoos is browse through as many topics as you want. Inside of many of the topics are posts where people share their findings of crisp, quality drawn artwork. It's this type of hidden gallery that tend to take real pride in having the best artwork available, which you can't say about the random results you get from a search engine It's that simple.

It's not always about findings a bundle of back of neck tattoos, because most of those sites just pound their pages with generic junk.

Thursday, February 4, 2010

Tattoo Transfer Paper

By Sarah Freeland




Tattoo transfer paper is a great tool for any style of tattooing. It can be used to create temporary tattoos or to provide a guide for permanent tattooing. The wide range of tattoo possibilities is based often on tattoo transfer paper. Read on to find out more about the paper, and where it can be purchased.

Tattoo transfer paper is often used in temporary tattooing. It has had to evolve to become the good quality tattoo device we know today, though. The original temporary tattoo was just an ink transfer that came off with water, but today’s temporary tattoos use vegetable dyes and a layer of glue similar to what is found in a band-aid. These tattoos can look extremely realistic and can last up to 3 weeks, but can also be removed with oil or an oil-based cream quite easily.

Using tattoo transfer paper in temporary tattooing is a great idea for many reasons. First, it is a great option for those who want a tattoo, but would like to try out a particular design beforehand. In addition, you can design your own temporary tattoos using this paper. Many companies sell it to use in computer printers. This is a great way to express yourself with your own body art.

Additionally, many permanent tattoo artists use tattoo transfer paper. Sometimes they use it as a guide for a tattoo. Other times they provide the option to their customers of trying out a tattoo before they take the plunge and make it permanent. Tattoo transfer paper is widely available. You many choose to purchase the paper with designs already on it, or blank for your own designs. Try paper companies such as http://www.hyaz.com for the computer printer variety. In addition, you can find many styles of the ready-to-use temporary tattoo designs on sites such as Ebay.

From needles, ink and machines to body piercing jewelry and equipment, we can provide you with all the info as well as industry news and new products. Beginning with tattoo equipment, it's important to research the types of equipment that are out there and the pros and cons to using each. Tattoo guns, needles, tubes, machines, tattoo transfer paper, and inks are all key elements to starting a studio, shop, parlor or business. The guns and machines are usually hand crafted or homemade. As for the inks, it is crucial to carry a wide variety of colors so you as the artists can create rich and unique tattoo designs.

Wednesday, February 3, 2010

Back of Neck Tattoos - Where to Locate the Fantastic Neck Tattoo Designs

By Adam Woodham




There a few little tidbits of information you need to know when searching for back of neck tattoos. I will tell you both of them and they will drastically improve the quality of artwork you are able to look at. Sound good? I want to share this info, because over 90% of people who search for tattoo designs end up seeing nothing but generic images and cookie cutter junk, even when it comes to back of neck tattoos.

Let me start things off by asking a quick little question" Do you have any guesses as to why so many people might be seeing nothing but generic tattoo designs when searching online? Well, I will tell you. It's because so many of us are reliant on search engine to show us the sites that are out there. Long story short, it's just not working when it comes to looking for crisp, quality drawn back of neck tattoos. Heck, it's not working for "any" tattoo styles.

It's not just about the name of the search engines you are using. It's all of them. All they bring up are sites that have the same generic junk as the next place. It's page after page full of cookie cutter back of neck tattoos, which you might have realized already. What you need is a fresh, better way to find amazing artwork, because the good sites are still out there.

Here's how you do it...

Instead of using the engine you are familiar with, now is the time to step into the world of forums. Try to stick with the larger forums, because those are the ones that will be filled to the brim with topics on tattoo related subjects. All you have to do to find great back of neck tattoos is browse through as many topics as you want. Inside of many of the topics are posts where people share their findings of crisp, quality drawn artwork. It's this type of hidden gallery that tend to take real pride in having the best artwork available, which you can't say about the random results you get from a search engine It's that simple.

It's not always about findings a bundle of back of neck tattoos, because most of those sites just pound their pages with generic junk.

Tuesday, February 2, 2010

Learning How To Become A Tattoo Artist

By Sarah Freeland




With the tattoo industry becoming more popular, the potential for making a career out of tattooing is opening up for a lot of people. If you are one of the individuals who can see themselves working as a tattoo artist, then there are some things you need to know first. In this article you will learn how to become a tattoo artist.

Learning how to become a tattoo artist isn’t easy. And it isn’t for everyone. If you don’t have some raw artistic talent, then it probably isn’t the job for you. But if you’re artistic side is one of your strongest, then you just might have what it takes. The first step is to exercise your artistic skill. Books, classes and fellow artists can help you do this. Once you’ve put in the time you need in order to be the best artist on paper, put together a portfolio of your work. This is essentially a collection of your art put together in a professional looking way to show to potential employers.

The next step in learning how to become a tattoo artist is getting an apprenticeship. An apprenticeship is like an internship, where you work for someone for free and learn from them as you go. Apprenticing will give you valuable knowledge about the tattoo business. You can get an apprenticeship by networking. Ask your friends and their friends if they know of one available. You can also approach tattoo parlor owners with your portfolio to ask them about becoming an apprentice.

There is no formal ending to an apprenticeship. It ends when the teacher, or shop owner decides that the apprentice is ready and prepared to tattoo professionally. Sometimes a contract is signed at the beginning of the apprenticeship. Other times, the teacher might hire you as an employee. Now that you have learned how to become a tattoo artist, you will be free to look for a job elsewhere, or even open your own tattoo parlor.

Learning how to become a tattoo artist is like many other professions, it’s never really over. As time goes on, you’ll learn new techniques and processes from employers, co-workers, workshops, conventions and even employees. As a tattoo artist, you should always be open to learning and developing your skill. This is the best way to become and remain successful in the business.

From needles, ink and tattoo machines to body piercing jewelry and equipment, we can provide you with all the info as well as current industy news and new products. Beginning with tattoo equipment, it's important to research the types of equipment that are out there and the pros and cons to using each type. Tattoo guns, needles, tubes, tattoo starter kits, machines, and inks are all key to starting a studio, shop, parlor or business. The guns and machines are usually hand crafted or homemade. As for the inks, it is crucial to carry a wide variety of colors so you as the artists can create rich and unique designs. More information: Caring for a new tattoo.

Cherry Blossom Tattoo - Locating Sites That Have Sensational Artwork

By Adam Woodham




There is most likely a central reason you are searching the net for a nice cherry blossom tattoo. You now how original they can be, and you now you sentimental they can look. There's a slight problem occurring, though. The web is overloaded with generic, cookie cutter junk. What I'll do is tell you about the easy way to skip that kind of artwork, while getting directly to the cherry blossom tattoo collections that re original and high quality.

Here's the deal. If you don't mind getting cookie cutter type tattoos etched on your skin, you won't need the following bit of information. You can stop reading right now and head straight over to any search engine you are comfortable with. I say this because that's about all they are good for. Search engines have been pulling up these horrid listings of generic laced websites, no matter if you want a cherry blossom tattoo, or some tribal.

If you "don't" want to scan through h1000's of generic tattoos, you need to listen to what I'm about to say. There's a much, much easier and quicker way to uncover amazing cherry blossom tattoo collections. You do it by stepping over to forums. Large forums to be precise. If you want to see what real, original artwork looks like, this is one of the very few ways to find those hidden websites that always put in the effort to post the best, well drawn tattoos.

The best part of this is that you don't need the whole forum. You just need their archive section. This is the key to the door of quality artwork. In these archives, you will see boat loads of topics on tattoos. This is where so many people from all walks of life have giving their input and info, including the websites they have found over the years that have sensational artwork and not just the same cookie cutter junk. That's the kind of gallery that is sure to have the best cherry blossom tattoo collections. It's just that simple.

Depending on what type of cherry blossom tattoo you want, you have two main choices, with each one leading the a different kind of artwork.

Here are the 3 largest, most original galleries to pick a truly great Cherry Blossom Tattoo.

Adam Woodham is the author of this article and runs the blog Quality Tattoo Art, which features the 3 top galleries, with the absolute largest galleries of tattoos you can imagine. Finding good tattoo designs has never been easier.

Sunday, January 31, 2010

Sources for Free Tattoo Ideas and Tattoo Design Ideas

By Chris Ryerson




Have you been wanting to get a tattoo but don't have an exact idea or not sure what you want? Tattoos are so popular and there are so many ideas but many of us feel stuck at times on the exact tattoo we want to get. For me I often feel stuck when I think of how permanent a tattoo is. I see a lot of cool designs that I like at the time but when I start thinking about the having it permanently done I start to change my mind and look for something else.

Others have the idea or rough plan of what they want but they can't find any good source material or flash that matches what they want. Some of our customers state that they have spent months looking for a certain tattoo design. They look through all of the flash sites and etc. but still can not find what they are looking for.
This is a huge problem, you end up wasting a lot of time and feeling frustrated. However there are some simple ways around this problem.

1. First you should always pull ideas for tattoos from things that you like or are into. Don't go and get a tattoo just because you saw someone with one and you thought he or she was cool. A tattoo will be with you forever and so it should be something from you not from outside. Along these lines don't do the stupid thing of going out to get a tattoo with a friend and be pressured into getting the same thing he or she gets just because you don't want to look stupid. Tattoos are permanent and therefore should state something about you and what you love. Therefore if you spend time just thinking about the things you like and things that you identify yourself with you are likely to come up with some great ideas. For example for me I love being outdoor and nature and so I like star tattoos a lot and nature themes. I also like a lot of the native American and traditional Japanese designs. My wife is from Japan and she has this plan of getting a Cherry tree branch full of cherry blossoms across her back. These are very significant images for the Japanese. They symbolizes the new year and new life or even renewal of life. So as you can see your tattoo should be something you identify with.

2. Once you have some rough ideas it is typically time to go online and look for some images. Now lets take the Cherry blossom for example. Some place you could look for a tattoo would be clip art. You can search using Google's image search feature or go to Microsoft online clipart gallery. Either place you can find either a clip art drawn piece or actual source photos. Both will lead you to some good source materials that will help in the design stage.

3. Next you want to take you source materials (photos or clip art) and show them to a tattoo artists. You might also try some initial sketches if you are artistically inclined. Even something with simple line art or pigeon scratches can tell you tattoo artists a lot about what you are looking for. So take everything you got and show it to your tattoo artist and then let them design the tattoo for you. Remember the more accurate and detailed you can be with your description the more happy you are going to be with the results and the whole process will be much easier.

4. Most tattoo artists will then provide you with an actual design shaded in and with color and the line art of the design. If you are getting this done online then you can take that to your local tattoo parlor and find some one to do the actual tattoo for you. Often you can also ask for referrals from the original tattoo artists. Typically they can do the work themselves if you live within driving range.

If you take these steps into consideration and actually do a little bit of homework and find your source materials and provide lots of details about what you are looking for then you are sure to get the design of your dreams.

Thursday, January 28, 2010

Tattoo Ideas and How People Misjudge Them

By Mac Brown





In today's society plenty of folk have a tendency to misjudge tattoo ideas and designs. Plenty of people who see somebody with plenty of tattoos will immediately think destructive feelings. People who have tattoos are similar to any one else excepting the incontrovertible fact that they would like to stand out and broadcast who they may be, just because they have got a powerful sense of who they may be. Those with tattoos are not scared to show them, as they put them on their body to let others know who they may be and what they are about.

Most who make a decision to look into the psychology of those with tattoos appear to associate them as bad guys and study them like they are common rats in the cage. In contrast to this opinion that many pros have, people who have tattoos are not in any sort of cage. Instead, they are out there expressing their liberty. Whether they're going by what they suspect, showing that they belong to a certain group or clan, or harking back to the dearly departed there are always meanings behind tattoos. Though perpetrators might have tattoos, there are just as many if not more people out there who are just some of the friendliest folk in the world who have them too.

To look at tattoos from a mental perspective can beat times be hypocritical. Though people who do not have tattoos will try and work out why somebody would desire them, it can still be considered a mental perspective.

People who have tattoos had a rationalization for getting them, or they would not have got them in the 1st place.

No matter where you look today it is a common thing to see somebody with one tattoo. This does not imply that society is declining in any way, and it doesn't mean that mankind is beginning to become some clones following after one leader.

tattoos have built there own reputation over time, gaining in recognition. Over the years more folk have made a decision to get them which only proves the phenomenon that is tattoos.

A tattoo can tell you a lot about the individual and his past. Though some tattoos might be a bit terrifying, that individual could have got the tattoos in his past and turn out to be nothing of that kind now. Like others out there the tattoo ideas and designs that were gotten during the past might be left as a reminder for the future.

Star Foot Tattoos - Locating Sites That Are Putting Up the Best Art

By Adam Woodham


Unless you were born yesterday, you've seen tons of bad, generic star foot tattoos. That's not what you want, right? Then what does it take for the average person to finally locate the galleries that put up fresh, original art? I will tell you the quick way to do it, assuring that you see as many great star foot tattoos as you want.

There is a very good reason behind 90% of men and women seeing boat loads of cookie cutter designs. It's because of search engines and the fact that this is the percentage of people who use them to locate tattoo websites. It's a bad decision, because you will be hard pressed to find even "one" place that has decent star foot tattoos. Search engines just keep generating the same bad lists of generic laced art sites.

The good news here is that you don't have to continue down the path that millions of people are going down. You can take this into your own hands. How? By using the assistance of big forums. These large, well established sites are the perfect combination of information and reliability. It's where you can gather tons of honest topics about tattoo art, in no time at all. It's all stuffed in the archives, too, for easy access. It's going to be the your best way to uncover original, well drawn star foot tattoos.

The only job you have is to sit down, relax and go through some of these topics. Hundreds of them are there if you want to go through all of them. The more you go through, the more hidden galleries you can find, which is where the "real" artwork tends to be. You find links and names of these websites from the posts that people leave, where they talk about the various places they have found when looking for the best artwork. You now have a new and improved way to find awesome star foot tattoos. Not just random generic ones.

Wednesday, January 27, 2010

Cherry Blossom Tattoo - Locating Sites That Have Sensational Artwork

By Adam Woodham




There is most likely a central reason you are searching the net for a nice cherry blossom tattoo. You now how original they can be, and you now you sentimental they can look. There's a slight problem occurring, though. The web is overloaded with generic, cookie cutter junk. What I'll do is tell you about the easy way to skip that kind of artwork, while getting directly to the cherry blossom tattoo collections that re original and high quality.

Here's the deal. If you don't mind getting cookie cutter type tattoos etched on your skin, you won't need the following bit of information. You can stop reading right now and head straight over to any search engine you are comfortable with. I say this because that's about all they are good for. Search engines have been pulling up these horrid listings of generic laced websites, no matter if you want a cherry blossom tattoo, or some tribal.

If you "don't" want to scan through h1000's of generic tattoos, you need to listen to what I'm about to say. There's a much, much easier and quicker way to uncover amazing cherry blossom tattoo collections. You do it by stepping over to forums. Large forums to be precise. If you want to see what real, original artwork looks like, this is one of the very few ways to find those hidden websites that always put in the effort to post the best, well drawn tattoos.

The best part of this is that you don't need the whole forum. You just need their archive section. This is the key to the door of quality artwork. In these archives, you will see boat loads of topics on tattoos. This is where so many people from all walks of life have giving their input and info, including the websites they have found over the years that have sensational artwork and not just the same cookie cutter junk. That's the kind of gallery that is sure to have the best cherry blossom tattoo collections. It's just that simple.

Depending on what type of cherry blossom tattoo you want, you have two main choices, with each one leading the a different kind of artwork.

Tuesday, January 26, 2010

Deciding On A Tattoo Design - Suggestions & Tips To Picking The Right Tatoo

By Sarah Freeland




When it comes to deciding on a tattoo, ask yourself the following questions. What does this mean to me? What am I getting the tattoo for? Will this image mean something to me ten years down the road?

All too often, in the world of tattoos you see people come in spur of the whim. But, in an honest opinion tattoos aren't something you just do. Take the time to think about what you are getting, if you plan on getting other work make sure there is a continuity between pieces so that your body doesn't look like a hodge podge of pictures.

If you find that you keep coming back to an idea in your mind, over and over again. Chances are that it is something that you could live with. Tattooing is one of many ways to permanently alter your body. Again, I can't stress enough that this is something you will have to live with forever.

While deciding on getting a tattoo, if you find yourself thinking " I can just get it removed if I don't like it." Just stop there, not all pigments can break up under the laser. It is not only a painful process, but will most definitely cost you thousands of dollars more, than the original tattoo.

Through the past few years, I have found that many "tattoo virgins" want massive tattoos.
As an artist, I often suggest starting with a smaller piece that they are thinking of getting later down the line. Starting small isn't a bad thing, if you can't tolerate the pain at least you can get through the 15-20 minutes it would take to complete something small, and be proud of the finished product. I can't count the times I've seen people writhing in pain while under the needle. Most, don't even make it through the first hour. They often leave with line work, and possibly a shade or two here or there, which in anyone's mind isn't attractive.

Looking for inspiration for tattoos is at your fingertips. The internet is now used by client and artist alike. It provides a quick, and easy reference. Using search engines such as Google.com, and Dogpile.com is a good resource for anyone looking for meanings behind images, or something to reach out and grab you.

If you find an image you like, print it out and bring it into your local shop. Most artists will be happy to assist you in making sure your tattoo comes together the way you'd like. One of the best tattoos, is one where the client gives the tattoo artist creative control. Most artists, when given the opportunity to express themselves come up with breathtaking work. Trust your artist, if you can't, ask yourself if you are truly ready for this step in your life.

Monday, January 25, 2010

Back of Neck Tattoos - Find the Sites That Have Lots of Awesome Artwork

By Adam Woodham




Nobody should be settling on generic art when searching for back of neck tattoos. The last thing you want on that part of your body is some cookie cutter piece, because people always regret doing it. It can be very hard to locate the sites that actually have a good selection of crisp, high quality back of neck tattoos, which his precisely what I'm going to help you with.

The truth of the matter is that it can be darn easy to find the best galleries and the sites that have real artwork, made by real tattoo artists. Normal ways of looking for these places just won't work, though, which means that search engines are out of the question. Since over 90% of all people use them to look for back of neck tattoos, though, only a small fraction of you will get to see this fantastic artwork. Unless you make a change, you will be stuck getting horrible lists of tattoo sites from any search engine you use. That's all they show you, because the better and higher quality artwork sites are never included in their search results for some odd reason.

We are going to change this around, though. I will make sure of it. Like I was saying, this process it very, very easy. The only thing you personally have to do is find a large forum. The bigger, the better. These huge forums are heavenly when it comes to locating the places that have real, crystal clear artwork and original back of neck tattoos. It's your inside source for figuring out where so many of the better galleries are. All of this info can be scooped out from the archive section, which is where countless amounts of topics about tattoo artwork have been started.

Some of the topics are huge, meaning that a large amount of knowledge has been shared by tattoo enthusiasts in there. You just happily jump into a couple of them and have fun skimming the posts. It's where artwork lovers have gotten together and shared everything they know, including names and links of the truly amazing galleries they have somehow found on the web. Just ten minutes of reading can bring you to a sizzling new world of artwork to choose the perfect back of neck tattoos. Originality and quality play a big part is picking out the right design and this is how you find that kind of artwork.

No matter what style choice you're considering when looking through back of neck tattoos, make sure it's not something generic.

Friday, January 22, 2010

Star Foot Tattoos - Pin Pointing Sites With Amazing Artwork

By Adam Woodham




Most of you will rush out and get one of the first star foot tattoos you see inked on your feet. Many of those people will end up regretting doing that. Some other people will struggle mightily trying to find good, crisp, quality drawn tattoo designs for their feet. In fact, 90% will probably not find good artwork. Here's the easy way to keep this from happening, so you can quickly find the sites that have amazing star foot tattoos.

Isn't that what we all what when looking for tattoo designs? Personally, I like to take my time and locate the best available artwork for the style I want. It just makes sense. I know way too many men and women who have rushed their decision and ended up getting some generic tattoo etched on their body. Most of them regret doing it. It's a bit too late for regret, though, because the artwork is already on their body. What I want to do is share a simple method for finding the great star foot tattoos across the web.

Way too many people get lost in a world of cookie cutter tattoo artwork. It's almost always because they are using search engines to find it. Long story short, this is not a good way to look for fresh, original artwork. All you will get is a bunch of sites that stuff their database with as much generic artwork as possible. That's why they come up high in search engine results. They put as much art on their pages as they can and the engines love that. Too bad 99% of the star foot tattoos at these places will be the same exact generic junk as the next place on the list.

Not all tattoo galleries do that,though. There are a lot of amazing sites that take time to feature only the best quality artwork, even for simple star foot tattoos. How do you find them, though, when looking for decent star foot tattoos? Well, you do it by sticking by forums. Simply put, this is the easiest, most effective way to uncover so much of the great artwork around the web. I say this because the bigger forums will always be jam packed with past topics on tattoo related subjects to sift through.

You want to scan through those topics because so many of them are stuffed with info on where others have found amazing artwork for their tattoo. You can get a hold of the hidden sites around the internet that actually take pride in having quality artwork for something like star foot tattoos. It beats the heck out of wasting days and days looking through mountains of generic junk.

Once you see the difference between generic star foot tattoos and quality drawn ones, you will never look for artwork the same way.

Thursday, January 21, 2010

Forearm Tattoos - Finding Sites With Amazing Artwork

By Adam Woodham




There has been a huge detour set up for people looking for forearm tattoos. Actually, this goes for any part of your body. Over 80% of guys and girls don't even find "one" site that has good, crisp, quality drawn tattoo designs. They actually see the exact opposite of it, which is generic junk and cookie cutter images. I am going to provide you with the easy solution to this, so you can find the real, well drawn forearm tattoos that most miss out on.

If you are fine with picking out some generic tattoo and running to the parlor to get it inked, then you won't need the following information. If you want to find so much of the amazing artwork that you've probably been missing out on, then you will want to take in these two simple tips. It's all about how you begin "looking" for forearm tattoos. It doesn't matter which styles you like, or if you want flash designs or simple drawings.

The reason I bring this up is because most of you (around 90%) are looking for good artwork the wrong way. The "wrong" way in this instance is by using search engines. It just doesn't work. All you will get is a huge list of sites hat could care less about the quality of the forearm tattoos they provide to people. There databases are loaded with as much cookie cutter artwork as they could possibly find. They know that search engines pull up the sites that have lots and lots of artwork, which is why they stuff their inventory with whatever junk they can find.

Absolutely none of the better tattoo galleries are showing up, no matter which major search engine you try to use today. This would be really bad if there wasn't a way to find the better tattoo galleries, but there is a way. I am going to share it with you right now, so you never have to spend days plowing through sites with nothing but generic forearm tattoos.

Here's the deal. Your key to locating sites that have amazing artwork is going to be the use of forums. It might not sound like a groundbreaking solution, but it actually is. Pimply put, big forums are the easiest, most effective way to find so many of the hidden sites out there that take pride in having quality drawn artwork, instead of posting any old generic design. All you need to do is a little browsing to find quality forearm tattoos.

To make it even easier on you, all bigger forums will have a search function, where you can pull up all of their past topics on tattoo subjects. The huge forums will have a whole lot of those topics. This is where you will find the sites that have amazing forearm tattoos, because people are constantly sharing info on where they have uncovered truly great artwork. Like I said, all it takes is a little browsing and you get the insider info.

It's a simple solution to the problem of weeding through thousands of generic forearm tattoos, jut to find a couple good ones.

Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Back Tattoos For Men - Locating Sites That Are Posting Better Tattoo Artwork

By Adam Woodham




Most guys get down in the dumps when plowing through the web, looking for back tattoos for men. Why? Because such a huge percentage of us never get to the wonderful galleries that post fresh, high quality designs, and instead see bunches of generic junk. With the following info, you can fly past that bad artwork, while getting to sites full of original back tattoos for men.

The internet "was" such a great place for picking quality artwork that was drawn by real artists. While this good artwork is still out there, it's become a whole lot harder to find any of it. Why? Because most of you are looking for back tattoos for men the wrong way. The wrong way is always the same exact thing: By using search engines. If you have been clicking the random links that search engines bring up, now might be a good time to completely stop.

The lists they generate are close to useless., because all that comes up are generic laced sites, which post any and all cookie cutter junk they can get their paws on. It's a shame. Like I said, though, there are still some truly wonderful galleries out there for you to scan through thousands of high quality back tattoos for men. How will you finally get to those sites, though? You do it, pretty easily, by using the assistance of forums. Big forums to be exact.

You can love forums or hate them. It doesn't really matter, because you don't need to get involved with them. All you need is the extensive archive section that every big forum will have for you. Inside of these massive archives will be hundreds of past tattoo related topics. They are so underused, yet they contain such valuable info, including post after post where guys have told others about their recent findings of amazing galleries and sites full of fresh, original artwork. That's where you want to pick through back tattoos for men. You also avoid the horrible places that engines keep throwing your way.

Since you're going to get tattooed on such a visible place on your body, you should always try to find the best back tattoos for men out there.

Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Hottest Tattoo Sites Revealed

By Jamie McCall




Finding the right tattoo can be difficult. After all a tattoo is a lifetime investment. I love tattoos and have many myself. I remember my first one, it took me days to finally decide. I wanted it to represent me and who I was. Your first step is just that... Think about what you want your tattoo to represent. Whether it be a passion, something that best describes who you are, a lose, a new beginning or those you love... make sure that it has sentimental value.

I have researched several amazing sites containing the highest of quality designs out there. These websites allow you to review thousands of flash designs in the comfort of your own home. Believe me I have visited many tattoo studios and went through page after page of their portfolios, studied their wall to wall art collection and even tried my best to describe exactly what I wanted to the artist.

That was very tedious and time consuming. So I started looking online and found that it was much easier. The best part was that when I found the tattoo that I wanted I could simply print it and take it to my favorite tattoo artist and they would take care of the rest. It is easier for them when you have it in hand instead of them trying to understand what you want by a vocal description. So take a look at what I have put together for you and good luck finding that special design.

My goal is to help others like myself looking for the BEST of something. I concentrate on what people enjoy and have interest in, then I find only the greatest in that product category and point you in the right direction. There is nothing worse than spending hours looking for something in particular. Many of us have hectic schedules and need things to be as easy as a possible. This is where I come in.

Monday, January 18, 2010

Back Tattoos For Men - Locating Sites That Post Original Tattoo Art

By Adam Woodham




There is something very tricky about finding back tattoos for men that are original and well drawn. If you don't watch out, you'll end up spending 5 hours weeding through generic, cookie cutter artwork before you know it. You can bypass that horrible art, though, while finding great galleries of back tattoos for men.

There is no need to waste valuable time weeding through such bad artwork. With that said, 90% of guys will go through that long experience. Why? Because they continue to click random links that search engines generate for them. This is the biggest problem. Search engines are pulling up the most generic galleries now and that's about it. Hardly any of the high quality galleries are coming up in the lists. Most people won't even get "one" decent site when scanning the web for back tattoos for men.

Like I said, though, you don't need to follow that path. You have options. Much better options. This would be your use of forums. Big forums to be exact. If you haven't used them for a while now, it's due time you started again. Best of all, everything you need will be conveniently located in the archive section. Hundreds of tattoo related topics will be at your fingertips, because big forums are loaded with them, which you can instantly pull up by implementing their search function.

If you can take just a tiny bit of your time, scanning some of the topics will yield a slew of info. This including posts all over the place, where guys have told others about the great galleries they have found over the years. These sites can stay hidden, because search engines fail to bring them up, so this is one of the few reliable ways to get directly to them. You can finally see real, well drawn back tattoos for men. The difference in quality is simply amazing.

If you spend most of your time weeding through generic back tattoos for men, you just might end up getting a cookie cutter tattoo.

Here are the 3 largest, most original websites to pick from thousands of quality Back Tattoos for Men.

Adam Woodham is the author of this article and runs the resource site Quality Tattoo Art, which features the 3 top websites, with the absolute largest gallery of tattoo styles you will ever see. Finding the perfect back tattoos has never been easier.

Wednesday, January 13, 2010

Back Tattoos For Men - Finding Sites That Have Great Tattoo Art

By Adam Woodham




There are not many different ways to search around for back tattoos for men. When it comes to doing this online, you basically have search engines, which leads everybody to the most generic laced websites, which post nothing but cookie cutter junk. That's the exact reason I want to share this next little tip, because you can easily pin point the galleries that have fresh, original, well drawn back tattoos for men.

If you are like me and countless others, you truly do want to find a design that fits "you". The problem is that people aren't finding that type of original artwork, and instead bump into these horrible galleries that post the most cookie cutter images. You get stuck in a loop of generic back tattoos for men. This holds especially true, when you are looking for websites through a search engine.

While this is the end of the road for most men and women, it doesn't have to be that way for you. You have a much better option, because there's an easier way to get directly to the great websites that take pride in posting crisp, well drawn back tattoos for men. You find these places by using forums to your advantage. Big forums to be exact. To put it bluntly this is your choice for inside knowledge and info on so many separate tattoo related issues.

The best part is that you only need one main part of the forum. You need their archive sections. Any big forum you find will do the job just as good. Inside of these archives are loads and loads of past topics on tattoo subjects. All you have to do to find great galleries of back tattoos for men is start skimming through some topics. So much info is kept here, including posts where other guys have share where they've found truly great artwork for their own tattoo. It's this kind of hidden gallery that tends to feature the best, most original artwork.

It's a small change to how most of you are used to looking for back tattoos for men, but it's the one way that finally works.

Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Back Tattoos For Men - Locating Sites That Post Better Tattoo Art

By Adam Woodham



You have your choice of an ever growing amount of back tattoos for men on the web. It's too bad that most of us guys get led to the sites that post generic art and loads of cookie cutter designs. This is all most guys get to see. Well, I am going to help you out, because there's a much easier way to find fresh, original, well drawn back tattoos for men.

Generic artwork causes quite a bit of trouble for most people. The individuals who go ahead and settle on a cookie cutter design will usually regret putting that type of artwork on their body. There isn't much they can do about it at that point. So much of this can be avoided with one very simple tip. Stop trying to use a search engine when looking for great artwork. It's just a horrible way to find better back tattoos for men.

The listings that search engines bring up have become increasingly worst over the years. Nowadays, you are lucky if even "one" decent gallery gets shown to you. The rest are just a bunch of generic laced sites, posting any cookie cutter junk they can get their hands on. It stinks. The silver lining is that you can bypass that. You can stop using search engines all together. Instead of using them, the best choice is to use forums. Big forums, actually. It's going to be a sensational way to uncover all kinds of original, high quality back tattoos for men.

You find this better artwork by heading directly to the archive section. Any bigger forum will work. Once there, you will have instant access to well over a hundred topics on tattoo artwork. Some big forums have much more than this. These are the topics you need to spend some time sifting through, because such a large amount of inside knowledge, input and opinion has been shared here. This included tons of posts where guys have told others about the hidden, higher quality gallerias they've come across. That's where you will find the back tattoos for men worth looking at. Generic stuff can be left behind.

When you're scanning the web for back tattoos for men, why not take a couple minutes to pull up the best available artwork?

Monday, January 11, 2010

Design Your Own Tattoos Online

By Munyaradzi Chinongoza




It now seems, the only way to get a really good tattoo that you will always love is to design your own tattoo online. Unlike in the nineties, tattoos are now very popular these days and it seems more people are now into getting at least one tattoo on their bodies.

As with everything where there is high demand there is also a need for a high supply. In this case, the high demand for tattoos is directly proportional to the high demand for unique tattoo designs. Most people want a tattoo that is different to everyone else's, and the only way to really do this is to design your own tattoo.

You may be asking, do I really have to go through the whole trouble of actually designing my own tattoos. Can't you just walk into your local tattoo parlour and select from a couple of tattoo designs you like? Well, of course you could do that, but do not be disappointed when you walk in the mall the next day and see someone with exactly the same tattoo as yours.

Yes, tattoo shops usually only have a small selection of tattoo designs you could choose from, but you should really not limit yourself to these only. Do not forget a tattoo is something that is going to stay on your body for the rest of your life, unless you want to shell out extra dollars to get it removed by laser treatment.

Alright then, so what can you do to increase the chances of having a unique tattoo on your body? You could simply find a couple of tattoo designs you like and then take small parts from each one of them to create your own unique tattoo design. Access to a huge database of tattoo designs, will definitely make it easier for you to come up with your own cool tattoo idea.

Where can you get a huge database of tattoos? Glad you asked, and thanks to the internet a quick search on Google will reveal a number of online tattoo databases you can use in just a few minutes from now. I would stay away from the free databases, if you are looking for a super unique tattoo.

Once you have created your tattoo, the next thing is to make sure you get a good tattoist to replicate your design. You might want to shop around a couple of places, observing the tattoists at work and then make your informed decision based on their work.

Friday, January 8, 2010

Back Tattoos For Men - Locating Sites That Have Amazing Tattoo Art

By Adam Woodham




Most of you probably know what styles of back tattoos for men that you prefer. This article will be about locating the well drawn, high quality artwork you need for such a prominent piece. So many guys never even find "one" website that has good artwork, and instead get caught in a loop of generic junk. To skip past that mess, here's the real deal on grabbing amazing back tattoos for men.

This is all about the types of tattoo galleries you will be finding. Without the proper info, 90% of guys will use the same exact method of looking for galleries. They will all end up at the same generic laded websites, staring at mounds of cookie cutter back tattoos for men. It never fails. Of course, I am talking about the wide range of guys who continue to use search engines when looking for tattoo art. This needs to stop, because it's not working all that well.

In fact, it doesn't work at all, because you and your browser are led directly to those generic laced galleries all the time. That's the only kinds of websites they are bringing up in their listings. You can stop using search engines now, because I am going to provide you with the ultimate method of easily finding amazing artwork. Here it goes. To get a hold of galleries that have fresh, well drawn back tattoos for men, now is the time to use forums.

To be exact, you should use "large" forums. Yes, they might be huge and overwhelming, but you don't ave to look though the whole forum. All you need is their archive sections. From there, you will have access to a gigantic amount of past topics on tattoo related subjects. To make it even easier, you can use the search function they have set up, to pull all of them up at once. The reason you do this is because these topics are filled with inside info, such as where other guys have found truly great artwork. That's how you uncover those hidden websites that have original, well drawn back tattoos for men. Nothing else even comes close to working this well.

Do you want to skim through 1000's of generic back tattoos for men, or do yo want to see what real, quality stuff looks like?

Thursday, January 7, 2010

Back Tattoos For Men - Locating Sites That Have Great Tattoo Art

By Adam Woodham




When the average person skims the web for back tattoos for men, they are disappointed by what they see. So many of you will bump into generic laced galleries, where cookie cutter artwork is plastered everywhere. If you change the way you "search" for tattoo art, you won't run into this issue. Here's the low down on getting the high quality galleries that have original, well drawn back tattoos for men.

I wish the days of people getting tattooed with cookie cutter artwork would disappear. Way to many of us are rushing into decision and picking a generic design, just because we wouldn't find anything better and more original. To give you a quick tip, a lot of this could be avoided if everyone was not so reliant on search engines to look fro tattoo art. It's a terrible way to find good back tattoos for men. Plain and simple.

Their listings have increasingly become worse. The listings are laced with generic galleries that have nothing to offer but outdated cookie cutter junk. Your best bet is to forget about them and start finding artwork by another means. What is this "other" way of finding good back tattoos for men, you ask? To put it as bluntly as possible, you should be using forums. Big forums to be exact. Absolutely nothing is better and faster at showing you exactly where the better tattoo galleries are.

You get this info from other tattoo enthusiasts, just like you. Big forums have gigantic archive sections, which have an untold amount of tattoo related topics stored there. It's all available to you. Your job is to skim some of the topics (as many as you like) and read the valuable info that is offered, including people sharing their findings of great galleries. That's the type of hidden place that will have great back tattoos for men. Unlike those generic laced galleries most of you have been looking through. It's a relief.

Searching for back tattoos for men should be a fun experience and not a chore, which is why this a valuable way to make it happen.

Wednesday, January 6, 2010

Cherry Blossom Tattoo - Locating Sites That Feature Amazing Artwork

By Adam Woodham




There can be something really special about picking out the right cherry blossom tattoo. It's usually a very detailed and its usually an intricate design. This makes it even more necessary to find fresh, crisp, well drawn tattoos. Most people never find that type of well drawn artwork, though. I am going to show you the easy way to do it, so you have no problems pulling up amazing cherry blossom tattoo collections.

What's the point of searching for tattoos if you are just going to end up picking some generic, cookie cutter piece that doesn't really fit your tastes? This might seem like common sense, but a huge, huge percentage pf men and women are doing exactly this. There is one big reason why much of it happens. Do yo know what it is? Well, I will tell you. They just aren't finding the original, quality drawn artwork! If you can't find good cherry blossom tattoo collections, you'll just be seeing the same generic junk as the next person.

So much of this can be avoided is you avoid using search engines to look for galleries of tattoos. This is my first big tip. It's just not a good way to look for a quality cherry blossom tattoo. Absolutely none of the better galleries come up in any of the major search engines. All you get are these lists of copy cat type sites that throw up any and all cookie cutter artwork they can get their hands on. They care about filling up their database more than putting up original, well drawn designs.

It's a shame, but the good news is that you don't have to rely on that any more. There's a much, much better way to find websites that will have original, well drawn cherry blossom tattoo selections. The better way is by using forums. Big forums to be exact. I am not exaggerating when I say that it's the ultimate way to find those hidden sites around the web that have amazing artwork and not the same generic junk.

Big forums have all the info you need, because they all have big archive sections. These archives are packed wit hall of their past topics that revolved around tattoos, also. So many of those topics are filled with insider information, such as people who have shared the sites that they have uncovered truly amazing artwork. It is this type of underground gallery that tends to have the best cherry blossom tattoo collections. Search engines just don't show you this type of quality gallery. It's that simple.

You shouldn't be in a huge rush to pick a cherry blossom tattoo, because doing that might make you settle on something far below what you "really" want.

Tuesday, January 5, 2010

Tribal Back Tattoos

By Mike Wamoult


Tribal back tattoos are making a very impressive comeback in recent times, along with tribal designs for other parts of the body. These designs did have a period of popularity back in the middle of the last century, but have taken a bit of a back seat since then. Since the last decade of the previous century, tribal tattoos of all types have been back in fashion again.

Despite this, many people are still not fully aware of the history and tradition at the back of this resurgent trend. Although the designs themselves receive plenty of attention and publicity, it seems that the underlying reasons for them do not.

The tribal back tattoos which you regularly see paraded by young people today had their roots in the South Sea traditions of Polynesia. Although other islands in the Pacific Ocean have contributed handsomely towards the inventory of design we have available today, notable the Maori part of New Zealand, it is from Hawaii that the greatest contribution has come.

The Hawaiian tradition goes back to the original tribal elders, and has been handed down over centuries. The tradition in terms of design shows no sign of slowing down or disappearing, although the methods of application have changed somewhat.

As Hawaii is now politically part of North America, it is little wonder that Americans and other Westerners are taking further interest in the tribal traditions of the islands. Anyone above a certain age will remember the interest in Hawaiian shirts which was prevalent in the 1970s. Now, these shirts are still seen as having a cultural significance, although now it is a more backwards looking significance. The tribal tattoos, on the other hand, seem to be more in vogue than ever. What is the seemingly secret history behind the increasingly popular tribal back tattoo?

The Hawaiian tradition puts a lot of emphasis on body art in general. Often the art has no more deeper significance than just that. It is a work of art. The wearer simply uses it as a form of decoration. Of course, paying for decoration of the back makes more sense in a tropical climate, if it is for the purpose of decoration, yet back tattoos are increasingly common in the temperate Western world. This is a testimony to the old Polynesian belief that the tattoo helped create an identity for the person, even if only internally.

Hawaiian tribal tattoos can have a deeper significance. In some cases, these decorations were used as a way of immortalizing a lost loved one. The person always retained a part of the departed person on their body. In the primitive traditions of the tribal elders, these designs were even believed to bring protection to wearer, as a kind of bodily talisman.

Some of these designs are amazing in their intricacy, given the primitive way in which they were applied to the body. The beaks and claws of dead birds were used to apply the ink, which was made with dyed sugar cane. The resourcefulness and patience of both those applying the ink, and those receiving it, has to be admired. It was no easy task to be given tribal back tattoos.

Monday, January 4, 2010

Back Tattoos For Men - Finding Sites That Have Original Tattoo Art

By Adam Woodham




When you are scanning the net for back tattoos for men, are you seeing good artwork? It might seem like a silly question, but it's a valid one, because the average guy is stuck looking through loads of generic, cookie cutter junk. I will explain why that occurs and how to stop it, so you can start looking at fresh, high quality back tattoos for men.

Are you going to hop online and pick the first half decent generic design that you "sort of" like? That also might sound silly, but lots of guys are doing this. They do it because they get tired of seeing the same cookie cutter back tattoos for men and end up picking the first half decent one that catches their eye. If you want to avoid this mess, you need to avoid using search engines. It's the leading cause of people getting lost in the middle of so much generic tattoo art.

Their listings are plain horrible right now. They are bringing up every single generic laced gallery, while leaving out the better, fresher galleries. It's a real shame, too, because so many guys are missing out on some amazing artwork. You can still get to those galleries, though. I will show you how to find them, so you can finally see "real" artwork when looking for back tattoos for men.

The way you find them is very simple. You use the power of forums. Large forums to be exact. I can say that statement with loads of confidence, because I've personally used them to uncover all sorts of inside information on tattoo artwork. Bet of all, it can all be found right inside the archive section that every big forums has, making it that much easier to get to the good back tattoos for men. It's where you have total and instant access to years of past topics on tattoo related subjects. Large forums should have hundreds of them.

All you have to do is start scanning some of those useful topics. Most will be stuffed with knowledge, including posts where other guys have written about their findings of great tattoo galleries. You get to see where others have found original artwork, or high quality designs, drawn by real artists. It's not just a good way to find good back tattoos for men. It's also a way to uncover all sorts of amazing tattoo art. It opens up so many ideas.

There's no point in selecting generic back tattoos for men, especially when you have the option to get what "you" want.