African tribal tattoo art is among the most unique forms of indigenous tattoo art. While most types of tattooing techniques and designs ultimately originated with the principles of opening the skin and rubbing in some sort of pigment that would remain under the skin after the wound had healed, African tribal tattoo art is actually a texturing process rather than simply a dying or pigmentation process. This makes it not only unique due to...

While most people prefer to keep their tattooing experience as conventional, painless and sterile or sanitary as possible, some people like to live on the wild side. Obviously, this site and the authors do not recommend ever tattooing yourself with anything that has not been sterilized in an autoclave or that has been prepackaged and opened in your presence. Furthermore, tattooing when you are...

Tattoo equipment can be intimidating if you do not know a lot about tattooing, but in reality the equipment is fairly simple. Learning about tattoo equipment is a great educational experience, and a good way to prepare yourself for getting a tattoo if you are feeling a bit queasy about the idea of the tattoo gun or needles. There are many pieces of tattoo equipment involved in the tattoo process...

According to recent polls, more people are getting tattoos than ever before, especially those between the ages of 18 and 35. As tattoo designs become more popular, so does the profession of tattooing. It is no wonder why people are interested in becoming a tattoo artist, as many television programs now show a very attractive side to the profession...

Celtic knot tattoos are extremely popular for many reasons. The knot designs, which have no beginning and no end, date back to artwork, jewelry and armor that the Celts (a group of Europeans that ultimately became the Scots, the Irish and the Welsh) used to symbolize a variety of things and create an extremely unique and beautiful art design. Today, Celtic knot tattoos, just like the Celtic knots themselves, can symbolize many...

When most people think of cosmetic tattoos, they think of lip liner tattoos and permanent makeup that will not wash off in the shower or in the pool. Many women in particular find this type of tattoo particularly attractive because they believe that it will free up time in the morning or that they will no longer fear...

If you have tattoos, then it is likely that at some point in their lives, your children will also be interested in getting tattoos. In fact, many people recall their mother or father taking them to get their first tattoo with intense nostalgia and fondness for that parent. It can be an extremely memorable occasion and a deeply treasured memory that the two of you can share...

While the popularity of tattooing for decoration and adornment has done nothing but escalate over the years, cosmetic tattooing has waxed and waned in the public eye. Cosmetic tattooing differs from the more traditional, artistic tattooing techniques in that in order to tattoo cosmetically, you need a deep understanding not only of the mechanics of tattooing and the tattoo process, but you also need to understand how tattoo inks interact with different skin types and skin tones, as well as...

Many people really enjoy the traditional tattooing process, which starts out with you making a decision to get a tattoo, leads to you going to a tattoo parlor or online and perusing several artists portfolios, and ends with you picking a tattoo design that you like and getting it inked onto your skin. This process happens thousands of times a year in tattoo parlors around the world...

Tattoos are more common today than ever before and yet, not many people are familiar with how a tattoo really works. Sure, the basic idea is that ink goes into the skin, but the process of tattoo application is a bit more complicated than that. As tattoo equipment becomes more advanced, so do the tattoo designs. This article explains how modern tattoos are created and...

When most people think about bringing in art as a guide for a tattoo artist or as inspiration for a tattoo design, they think it is an uncertain science. As a result, people often do not bring in art to serve as references for their tattoos, or they do not expect the tattoo artist to create a tattoo that actually looks identical or even much similar to the pieces of art that they brought in as a...

Armband tattoos have become extremely popular in the last decade. They are relatively discreet, since they generally are placed on the upper arm, and they can be extremely elaborate. Furthermore, they are perfect for both men and women, as they accentuate the muscle in the arm and can be designed to be extremely delicate and feminine or to convey an impression of strength and even dominance. However...