Tattoo Designs

Tattoo Designs are something you need to think about seriously. Do not make one of the most important decisions of your life an embarrassing mistake. Your choice on tattoo designs, which will be permanently inked into your skin, has to be some sort of tattoo designs that YOU are comfortable with, one that truly rocks and makes heads turn in awe.

It can be difficult making that important decision on tattoo designs. It is something you do not want to rush then regret later on.

What you need to know about tattoo designs is that in this day and age tattoos are very common, in fact a study done in 2006 by the American Academy of Dermatology, estimated that roughly 1 in 4 people between the ages of 18 and 50 had at least one to two tattoo designs. Even with tattoos being so common, many people do not know much about them. Tattoos are sometimes still considered odd, questionable and even taboo.

Tattoo Designs are patterns, pictures or markings made by dye inserted into the pores of the skin by perforating the skin with immense caution. People in the Tattoos industry refer to them as tats, work, ink or art. In scientific terms, tattooing is actually micro-pigment implantation.

Globally this type of art practice is gaining approval and many mainstream art and design galleries hold expos of tattoo designs and tattoo pictures. The popular name for tattoo designs is Flash.

Tattoo Designs more often than not reflect the personality of the person wearing them and so they should, they are on your body. Often people search for the tattoos they want in the actual parlor for something that will suit them. It would be hard to choose your tattoo designs from only what is on display in the chosen tattoos parlor. You should do extensive research on tattoo designs first. I have found numerous sites online that offer a plethora of tattoos, tattoo designs, tribal tattoos, pictures and information. The time it took to find as much information and ideas that I could was massive, but worth it in the end as we can be very specific to what we want when deciding on tattoo designs and location to place the tattoos.

Weather it be an extreme concern for your cultural roots or something of significant importance to you, the tattoo designs that you choose will be one of the most important decisions of your life.

I have heard countless horror stories of bad decisions related to tattoo designs. People excited to rush out and get those 'Perfect' tattoos that they saw on their favorite celebrity like Britney Spears, Alyssa Milano, David Beckham or Robbie Williams. Or even seeing some tribal tattoos in a movie like Blade, only to realize after coming out of the parlor that the tattoo designs just do not suit them, or wasn't what they expected. The fact then hits that they are stuck with those tattoo designs for the rest of their lives.

Their problem was a lack of research in tattoo designs and tattoos in general, because the excitement of actually getting some tattoos finally, blurred their judgment and made them hasty to rush out and get those tattoo designs that they saw or thought up and then trying to describe it to the artist. Definitely not the smartest thing to do.

Also the location of your tattoos is key. You must consider some things when thinking of the location of your tattoos. Will others see it easily? Do I want my tattoos to be easily seen by others? Do I want my tattoos in more of a private place so only those close to me would be able to view them? Which body parts hurt more than others? Generally, places that have thinner skin tend to hurt more. These places include, but are not limited to, due to differences in all of our bodies, the ankles, head and the lower back.

Less painful places include the upper arm, back of the shoulder and the chest. And it also depends on your pain threshold when getting tattoos on how bad it will actually hurt.

I bet you have heard of or been with some people who just rock up to the tattoo parlor, look through the tattoo designs in the books and all the pictures of tattoos on the walls, pick something that looks cool and jump right into the chair to get what should be meaningful tattoo designs inked into their skin. They either want to go the extremely cheap option and choose simple tattoos, (more common tattoo designs are generally less expensive and take less time) or they have just been out on a heavy night on the Britney Spears - (Beers) and just stumbled into the parlor, only to wake up in the morning wondering why they have a Superman tattoo pic on their butt.

Tattoo For Men

When planning tattoos for men, the two most important decisions to make are choosing a design style, and choosing a location on the body to ink it. Some men prefer to start by choosing a design, and then think about the location later, while other men decide where they want a tattoo, and then search for suitable designs. Neither way is better than the other, and most men consider both the design and the body area simultaneously during the planning process.

There are a huge variety of design styles that make fantastic tattoos for men, and there really is something for everyone. Some of the most popular tattoos for men include Celtic, cross, dolphin, eagle, fish, heart, scorpion, star, tiger, tribal, and zodiac design styles. There are a wide variety of ink colours available, meaning that you can get your chosen design inked in whatever colours you want. It is important to remember however that some of the more traditional designs, such as Celtic and tribal designs, look best inked in black, so if you want a very colourful tattoo these designs are probably not for you.

Tattoo enthusiasts see the whole body as a canvas, and pretty much any area of skin can accommodate some kind of tattoo. That said, the most popular tattoo body areas for men are the arms, back, chest, legs, neck, and shoulders. When deciding on a body area to ink, its vitally important to think about how easy it will be to cover up, and expose. Many men have to think about the practicalities of their working lives, as many employers have no tattoo policies. Other men prefer to get tattoos in very conspicuous places. It all depends on your individual situation.

Your choices of where to ink your chosen design may also be limited by the size of the design. Large designs need large areas of skin, such as is provided by the back, chest, arms and legs. Smaller designs are not so restricted, and can be inked pretty much anywhere. Some areas of the body are too small to accommodate anything but the smallest tattoo designs, such as the wrist and ankle.

Whatever combination of tattoo design and body area you choose, please take your time to do so. I find it astonishing just how many people ink tattoos on the spare of the moment without really thinking about it. Needless to say these men often regret their decisions later on. Do not make the same mistake, think long and hard about what you want before committing to anything. Tattoos are permanent and the design that you ink will be with you forever.

Good places to find tattoo designs include the internet, collections held by tattoo artists and tattoo shops, as well as tattoo design books. I recommend that you browse through as many designs as possible to get some ideas and ensure that you get a really good feel for what is available. I also recommend that you talk to a reputable tattoo artist about your ideas, and show them some of your favourite designs. Any good artist will be able to give you expert advice and guidance to ensure that you get a tattoo that you really love.

For more information and advice about tattoos for men, please visit the Tattoos For Men page at the Premium Tattoo Designs Website. Additional information about tribal tattoo designs can be found on the Tribal Tattoos For Men page of the same website.

Pete Wood is a passionate tattoo enthusiast from the United Kingdom. Petes passion for the art of tattooing, combined with his anguish at the huge number of people that end up regretting thier tattoos, lead Pete to create the Premium Tattoo Designs website. The ethos of the premium tattoo designs website is to provide high quality information and advice so that people can make informed decisions when planning a new tattoo.

The premium tattoo designs website contains a vast amount of information and advice about a wide range of tattoo designs and commonly tattooed areas of the body. The website also contains detailed information about selecting tattoo artists and shops, tattoo safety considerations, tattoo aftercare, and much much more.

Tattoo Girls

Gone are the days where men were the only ones that could get tattoos and not be frowned upon. Tattoos for girls have become wildly popular since the eights and nighties. Celebrity fashion has had a large impact over the last few years, the hottest celebrities sporting the newest tattoos helped to lift the social blockade for girls with tattoos.

So, what tattoos for girls are popular I hear you ask! Popular feminine tattoos at the moment are Butterflies, Zodiac symbols, Tribal patterns, Celtic designs, Flowers, Dolphins, Stars and Fairies. The most common place for girls to get their first tattoo is on the lower back. Although, the shoulder blade and bum have also been very popular first choices!

Where will you pick your tattoo? well, once you have picked a design style you really like you can search for the perfect tattoo. Obviously there are many tattoo designs at your local tattoo studios, the problem is you usually end up with the same tattoo as many other people in your town or city. Google searching is a good method, but sometimes its like finding a diamond in the rough.

Joining a tattoo gallery is the better option, there is usually a small fee, but keep in mind most tattoo websites make you pay through your teeth for just one design. To really find the best tattoos for girls, you'll have to hunt threw the galleries showrooms. No doubt you will get helpful support as well, tattoo galleries usually have a big communities built around them.

 

 

 

 

 

Tattoo Sleeve

A very artistic way of decorating the body with colors and pigments is the art of tattoo, usually done by gifted tattoo artists. The ability of the tattoo to permanently mark the skin with creative designs is what makes it an outstanding work of art ever since. Using needles and colored inks, your body can become a large art canvas.

Tattoos can be designed and marked on any part of the body. You can choose to have the tattoo on a hidden part of your body or you can choose to show the body art by getting a tattoo on the evident body parts. Just like the tattoo sleeve which can be done on your arms.

This is a form of tattoo which can be a collection of smaller or larger tattoos, according to your preference, which cover part or all of your arms. Usually, the tattoo should cover most of your skin with different choices of patterns and objects as the design.

This kind of tattoo is usually evident on the arms. It comes in three popular types; the half sleeve tattoo which covers the entire upper or lower arm; the quarter sleeve tattoo which covers the skin from the shoulder midway to the elbow; and the full sleeve tattoo which covers the whole arm from shoulder to wrist.

Sleeve tattoos are not only on the arms; they can also be a leg tattoo. The important and significant thing about the sleeve tattoo is that it wraps around the whole arm or leg and not just covers a small part of it.

Having a this tattoo on your skin is an outstanding work of art that you would want to display. To make sure that you would be proud of the tattoo design inked on your skin, get the best design that you think is available and plan for it before having it marked on your skin. And because tattoos are permanent, take your time choosing the right design so you would not regret it afterwards. Although tattoo sleeve is a work of art, it would still best if you chose the right design that you love best.

Before you get sleeved, consider the price of the tattoos because these are usually costly. In your choice of design for the tattoo sleeve, you also need to include the cost of the tattoos. The more complicated and larger the design of chosen tattoo sleeve, the higher the cost. Some tattoo sleeve prices range from about a few hundred dollars up to more than a thousand dollars.

Getting a complete tattoo sleeve can be through a collection of smaller tattoos which are connected to each other until the whole skin is pigmented; or it could also be through a tattoo marking done in just one sitting which takes about 20 hours at least until the artwork is finished. Some tattoo artists would take breaks while doing the body art so you can expect one whole day for the complete tattoo sleeve markings.

If you are planning to have a tattoo sleeve starting from the beginning, plan for it carefully and take your time thinking of the right design. Prepare yourself for the cost of the tattoo designs and allot some of your time for the whole day tattoo process. Seek for the help and advice of the best and skilled tattoo artist so you would be able to plan for it the right way and enjoy having the tattoo sleeve that is just right for you.

Harry Styles Tattoo

Every generation has its own style. Each era has a unique vocabulary, its own taboos and its own definition of what is considered cool or hip. Each era has its style of fashion, music and entertainment. Some fads and vocabulary are temporary and some make it past the generational stage and become permanent fixtures of society. Some go away but still leave their influence in other ways. The expressions; "That's groovy man" and "Far Out!" have long been replaced by "At the end of the day" and "That's how I roll!" Thankfully the expression "Don't go there" seems to have seen its last days. Some styles or expressions are driven by technology such as "LOL" or "ROTFL". At times, we use new expressions without thinking. They all of a sudden find themselves inside our vocabulary repertoire and we don't know how they got in there or how we can get rid of them.

In a recent controversy, Tom Hanks spoke about United States racism during World War II. Most of the time, when actors get involved in political issues, they show how uninformed they are of the real world outside of a Hollywood film set. However, in this case Tom Hanks has a point. The U.S. was attacked by Japan at Pearl Harbor and then took appropriate action in everything it did to defend itself. But in marketing war to its citizenry, there were words used and characterizations made of the Japanese people that were over the line. We could have "sold" the war in the Pacific based on the horrible reality of the sneak attack without demonizing everyone of a particular race and culture. The same thing is true of the wars in Vietnam and Korea where other offensive terms and characterizations were used.

Today, we've gone in the exact opposite direction. The United States and, in fact most of the world, is at war with a fundamentalist form of Islam yet we are afraid to mention the true nature of the enemy. This does not mean that we have to use terms for Muslims that are comparable to words used in the past for the Japanese, Vietnamese or Koreans. At the same time, however, we can't pretend that reality is something other than what it is. The threat of terrorism is real and won't go away by pretending it doesn't exist or by calling it by a different name.

It's amazing how some things in society are considered taboo while others are acceptable. It's even more amazing how what is taboo and acceptable changes over time. An old episode of the television show I Love Lucy had to show a husband and wife in different beds; it couldn't even use the word "pregnant" on the air. Yet just about everyone, men and women alike were always smoking cigarettes! Today, you'll see women kissing women on prime time TV, sexual innuendo all over the place but they won't dare show someone smoking a cigarette! These are two distinctly different societies -- one society smokes like chimneys calling people of different races bad names while no one anywhere in the world has ever had sex. The other society has so many rules regarding how to speak about different cultures that they are afraid to say anything but they are all having sex with each other.

Language is a reflection of the society. Watch an old movie from the 30's and you are likely to hear the coolest character in the film say something such as "That's swell!" As the language gets updated and revised, so do the customs. Usually started by the younger generation in revolt of some perceived wrong, they feel the need to be different. They may grow their hair long and wear psychedelic colored clothes or they may wear 20 gold chains and polyester suits. They may wear baggy jeans (see dungarees) that reveal the boxer shorts within or they may have tattoos and piercings all over their body. Perhaps it's a midriff shirt worn at just the right length to reveal the tattoo on the back. And when, exactly, did butt cracks become a statement of style? I guess it depends on whose butt crack it is, to answer my own question.

Every generation thinks it knows better than the previous one. Eventually, the customs of every generation fade away and give in to newer ones. Each generation laughs at previous generations thinking that they, the current generation, are the coolest, the smartest, and the most aware. They are always laughed at by the generation coming up behind them. The cycle never ends. The generation that has been replaced is permanently memorialized in the books, in the movies and in the music that it has produced.

When history is looked at objectively, some generations face more problems than others. Some react differently, causing either good or harm. As time passes, it is important to understand that each generation has a responsibility, at the end of the day (Argghhh!), to understand that it is not as unique as it thinks it is. For this reason, it is important that no generation of people leave such a legacy that future generations lose the ability to laugh at the previous one. No single generation should have so much importance as to limit what the following generation can or can't accomplish. Each generation should have an equal chance to be just as stupid and annoying as the previous one.

While there are things to be laughed at in each generation, there are also things that each generation adds to our society. It is important to take the good out of every generation. It is in this way that we gain accumulated knowledge and wisdom. By taking the best out of every generation and understanding that the current generation will always be limited by issues of a particular time, we can continue to grow as a country or as a society. We need to learn from history, rather than abandon it or label it as "old fashioned". In a sense, this idea of understanding that the present is always clouded by the moirés, fashions, styles, and biases of any particular time and that the past is something to be respected is the definition of conservatism.

The founding fathers, whom recent generations would label as dead white males, understood that everything had to be balanced. They brilliantly balanced the power of states to the federal government, the power of the legislative branch vs. the power of the executive and the judicial branches. What is lesser known is how they knew to balance the whims of one generation against the proven successes and failures of previous generations. This is why the constitution makes it difficult to change or amend a law or a bill. The framers of the constitution recognized that the perceived needs of any present time may not always be in the best interests of future generations.

In Barack Obama's State of the Union address on January 28, 2010, he said the following: "if the Republican leadership is going to insist that 60 votes in the Senate are required to do any business at all in this town, a supermajority, then the responsibility to govern is now yours, as well. Just saying no to everything may be good short-term politics, but it's not leadership. We were sent here to serve our citizens, not our ambitions." In saying this, President Obama showed that he either doesn't understand the constitution or that he doesn't respect the constitution. He has his logic completely backwards. The framers wanted to make the process difficult so that if a law was changed or created, it would have to be something that transcended the ambitions of any individuals. It is precisely that reason why the framers made it so that 60 votes are required. Barack Obama was trying to criticize the Republicans but he was actually criticizing the constitution, itself. In effect, it is his own ambitions that he is putting ahead of the constitution. It was precisely for this type of person that the framers made it so that 60 votes would be necessary!