Tattoo Ideas - The Best Resources

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By Henry Blanc

If this is your first time to get a body art, you are probably confused where you should look for the tattoo designs and ideas that will suit your style and personality. In actual fact, there are overflowing online and offline resources you can check to get the tattoo designs and ideas that you really like. The first thing to carry out is to closely observe the nature, artworks, your life experiences or anything that makes sense to you.

You may want to express a personal belief or statement with your tattoo. Many people choose a tattoo to memorialize a lost loved one or to commemorate an important event in their lives. You can chose from an existing design, create your own design, ask your artist to create a design for you or combine more than one design to make a new unique piece of art.

It is best not to get a tattoo because your friend's are getting them. If you choose a tattoo, it should make a statement about your personality. A tattoo is permanent and will be with you forever so be sure you can live with your choice for the long term.

It may not be wise to get a tattoo that makes a political or religious statement, since as we grown older as perspectives may change and we may not believe the same things we did in our youth. On the other hand, memorial or commemorative tattoos are about things we want to keep close to our hearts forever.

Once you've figured out what your tattoo is all about, it's now time to think how you can express your tattoo ideas in a picture. There are some places and things that you can go to and utilize to find an inspiration for the design you like.

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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