Tuesday, April 26, 2011

The Best Places To Find Tattoo Ideas

By Diego Sibilia


For those deciding to get a tattoo for the first time, finding the right design is very important. The are many places to view tattoo designs, or art that can be adapted to a tattoo. The Internet is a marvelous resource. Prominent tattoo artists often have their own websites where they display their art. Sites were people who love tattoos have forums and chat rooms are plentiful. Clip art and flash art sites are another great source of ideas. In fact there are so many choices it may be difficult to decide which design you prefer.

A tattoo can tell many things about a person that wears it. It is a very distinct piece that can stand for your life choices. Definitely, you can enter a tattoo parlor and choose something off their wall or book flash art collections. But do you want to go for a tattoo, which is not yours alone? Or do wish for a body art idea that is completely and uniquely yours?

To find the best tattoo ideas for your persona, you should begin by asking yourself why you want to get inked. What are your concerns? Do you want a tattoo because you want to celebrate your life or the life of someone important to you?

Are you commemorating a special day in your life? Are you trying to represent a social or political statement? Do you want to tell people about your convictions and beliefs? Or you just want to follow the trend and be as cool as everybody else?

Once you have chosen a theme for your tattoo, it's time to choose a design to express your theme. An animal or floral design is a good choice for a memorial tattoo and you may wish to include a date. Hearts and roses are popular and many variations are available from which to choose.

A popular source for tattoo art is American comic books and cartoons. Disney characters are often used. Japanese graphic novels also offer many designs that can easily be converted to tattoo art. A favorite cartoon character, or a character with whom you feel an affinity is always a good choice for a tattoo. Imagery from nature is also an excellent choice for most people. Plants and animals can represent your theme quite well.

Sports enthusiasts may choose an item that represents their particular sporting passion. Surfboards, tennis rackets, basketballs even horses are good choices for the sports minded. Many motorcycle fans chose the emblem of their favorite bike. The Harley Davidson logo is very popular among American bikers. The bald eagle is often chosen by American military personnel.

The internet is a wide resource where you can get ideas, but you should expect them not be unique. A wise step to take is to join tattoo communities through online forums, where tattoo enthusiasts and tattooists exchange their ideas about various designs of tattoos.

Visit several tattoo shops before you decide who will do your tattoo. Look at the different portfolios and check the quality of the work. Do you like their style? As with any art form, tattooists have their own style which may not be in tune with yours. Talk to the artists and find one who is willing to work with you on choosing the best design for your self expression.




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