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Friday, February 5, 2010

New Dragon tattoo

Ok so I just got back about an hour ago from a tattoo artist I know and trust. I had been wanting to get a dragon tattoo for some time now on my calf but wasn't really happy with the typical tattoo flash art I had seen. And being a girl I take getting any new tattoo very seriously. I did some research.

First I had to decide what type of dragon. I never realized there was so many variations of a dragon. Throughout recorded history we have written and drawn pictures about dragons. Many of our modern day religions have dragons in their beliefs. Whether these mythical creatures actually existed, were legends passed down from sightings of the last dinosaurs, or were just stories to excite and scare who knows. Anyway I looked two of the standard dragons for my tattoo.

The Chinese Dragon. Exhibiting the mystique and beauty of the orient these graceful serpentine dragons come in an abundance of colors and shapes. Some have wings, some fly without them. Many were considered to be holy beings which appeared to help mankind in their times of needs. I found that some didn't even look like what I had always envisioned a dragon to be. Many were covered with fur and feathers instead of scales. But all were beautiful and had individual meaning to the people of China.

The Medieval Dragon. Ok here was my idea of a dragon. Being an avid online fantasy gamer these were the dragons I had encountered. Huge, scaled, winged, fire-breathing creatures that struck dread into the heart of the masses. These were the foes of shining knights and powerful wizards for centuries past.

But what about a combination of the two? Nowhere I looked could I find a tattoo of one of each of these legendary beasts, the Chinese and the Medieval Dragon, together or locked in battle. Last year I had subscribed to an online database of thousands of tattoos for me to research and download. After some great suggestions on the forums there and a merging of a couple tattoos I had a unique and one of a kind dragon tat just for me!

Sexy Tribal tattoo

Without question, one of the most popular and sexy tattoo design choices for women is the colorful butterfly. And the symbolic butterfly continues to gain in popularity revealing a dominate feminine influence throughout tattoo culture.

There is a worldwide agreement, generally speaking, that colorful butterflies represent the feminine mysteries of life. Because of the butterfly's relatively short life span, many ancient cultures saw it as symbolizing the impermanence of mankind and his time on earth.

Some cultures attribute the butterflies flitting from flower to flower as representing the human soul, constantly seeking satisfaction of body, mind, and spirit.

Tribal tattoo Men's

Tattoos are becoming well sought after to make a style statement and new edgy designs are being created in the men's tattoos realm. The old school styles have dramatically changed and the doors of expression are wide open.

Popular Men's tattoo designs:

* Celtic arm tattoos
* Wing Tattoos including the vulture, hawk or eagle, on the chest or shoulder.
* Crosses, Font or animal tattoos are popular and can be very detailed to the abstract.
* Tribal Symbolism from the Polynesian and Haida tribal patterns. Often representing masculinity, strength and power with usages of dark lines and angular edges. This style stands out with a bold strong look and can range from large to small in size.
* Japanese Tattoos are perhaps amongst the most ancient of styles. With the use of color ink they have become popular in the form of Dragon, Koi fish and Kanji styling. A powerful tattoo representation of courage and strength and can be placed just about anywhere on the body. Historically they were large tattoos, covering the back or the whole body, but today they are becoming popular as small pieces of artwork.
* Old school or sailor tats are probably the most commonly tattooed symbol in the western part of the word. Many of these designs are being recreated in modern styles, that are bold with bright colors and edgy. Some styles include nautical stars, swallow and pinup girls. They are often chosen for individual meaning and popularly located on the arm.

These are just a few of the common tattoo styles that are being chosen. The modern art and styles is growing quickly as the new advancements of color ink lends itself for beautiful, bold and bright designs.

If you are considering getting a tattoo, it's good to do as much research as possible BEFORE having one. Choosing a tattoo design that reflects your personality & style is important. Location of where your body will not only effect the size of the tattoo but also consider whether you want it to attract attention or not.

Tuesday, January 5, 2010

Flash Tattoo

The Complete Tattoo Supplies Guide

If you are planning to start your own tattoo parlor, or if you simply want to improve your skills as a tattoo artist and indulge in your love for tattoos, the first things that you need are great tattoo supplies. The quality of the supplies can make a huge difference to the tattoo art that you come up with.

Let us look into some of the basic tattoo supplies that you need, so that you can start creating beautiful and unique arts for your clients or friends immediately.

The Machine

Of course the first thing that you need if you want to create tattoos is the machine, popularly known as the tattoo gun. A tattoo needle is inserted in this tattoo machine, which is then dipped into the tattoo ink. Once the tattoo machine is powered by the tattoo artist, it pierces the skin to deposit the ink and, voila! You have your tattoo!

The Needles

The needles that are going to pierce the skin should be of good quality and disposable. You should never use the same needle twice. You can use different needles that are used for shading and lining, thus creating various depths for the tattoo.

The Ink

The tattoo ink is one of the most important elements of the tattoo supplies. The ink is an important component because it is going to be lodged under the skin for the rest of the person's life. Thus, it is important that the quality of the ink is up to the mark. Some of the reputed brands of tattoo ink include Intenze ink and moms ink.

Like most good tattoo brands, both Intenze ink and moms ink stock numerous colors of ink and in various sizes of bottles between 4 and 8 ounces, depending on what you need. You can also buy black light tattoo ink that is visible only under black light - a great style statement for raves. Look for quality ink when you shop for the tattoo supplies.

The stencil and the flash art collection

Flash art is a drawing that can be created into more intricate tattoos. As a tattoo artist, you and your clients can use these flash arts to come up with ideas for new tattoos. Or, you can simply tattoo one of these flash arts on your client. There are thousand of varieties of flash tattoo arts available and you are sure to find something that your client wants.

Once you have zeroed in on a design, the stencil will be used to create a copy of the design and will then be placed on the skin. The artist can use this stencil to draw the tattoo on the skin with his tattoo machine.

The Power Supply

Since the tattoo machine cannot be powered by a battery, you will need an external source of power that can be affixed with the help of a cable, to the machine. The machine can then be turned on and off with the help of a foot pedal, that is somewhat similar to a sewing machine in technique.

Other Miscellaneous Supplies

There are a number of accessories that you may require, apart from these tattoo supplies. You can get gorilla grips for your tattoo machine that provides you with excellent grip, so that you can create the tattoo in a flawless manner.

The disposable tubes are yet another thing that you can get. They are made out of plastic and are much lighter than the steel tubes. The disposable tubes are much more hygienic. Other tattoo supplies that you may require include sanitary gloves, petroleum jelly, disinfectants and special tattoo furniture.

Cool Star Tattoo For Girl

Hot Girl Star Tattoo Design

Girls' Star Tattoos

Girls star tattoos are considered to be very meaningful and symbolic because they mainly represent a person's dreams and goals in life. There is a lot to consider when planning on getting a star tattoo, like why you want it, what size it should be, how unique you want it to be and most importantly where on your body you want it. Let me tell you about the five most common types of star tattoos and their symbolic meanings.

Let's start with the Pentagram star tattoo. This tattoo has a deep meaning to it and it is a 5-pointed star. The five points represent the five elements which are fire, wood, earth, water and metal. It also symbolizes faith, health, mathematical perfection and celestial sky.

Next is the girls moon star tattoo. This tattoo represents the sky during the night and it is also a combination of the moon and the star(s). Compared to other star tattoos, moon star tattoos have little symbolic meaning to it but they are very beautiful.

Another type of star tattoo is the Star of David tattoo. It is also called a hexagon because it is 6-pointed. It symbolizes the rule of God all over the universe and also His protection from all directions.

Shooting star tattoos are also another kind of star tattoos. They are extremely popular in the tattoo world because they are versatile. They represent a wish coming true, success or good luck.

Last but not the least is the Nautical star tattoo. This tattoo dates back to almost a century and is a 5-pointed star. It was mainly tattooed on the bodies of sailors because they relied on the stars to take them home since they navigated their ships using the stars in the night. Therefore, this tattoo is a symbol of guidance and represents the direction of life.

Follow this advice if you decide to get girls star tattoos.

To make it easier for the tattoo artist to do their job, make sure you wear loose fitting clothes to the tattoo parlor.

Make sure you are completely happy and content with the design you have in mind before you get to the tattoo parlor because removing a tattoo is extremely painful and expensive.