Recent blog posts about 'Tattoo Artist'

29 Nov
2009

What Is The Best Camera To Use For Tattoo Pictures?

Posted by Tattooaholic

tattoo cameraI’m a tattoo artist and i’ve used a few types of cameras already and i’m not satisfied with the picture quality of them. All the pictures i take are very up close i’d say about 2″ to 24″ depending on where the tattoo is placed and what the tattoo is. So if anybody could help me out with this it would be great.


9 Nov
2009

Best Way To Design Your Own Tattoo? – Tattoo Software

Posted by Tattooaholic

wall full of tattoo ideasBest Way To Design Your Own Tattoo? – Tattoo Software

If you decide to design your own tattoo you will need to know where to start. If you know the style of tattoo you want, it will make it easier for you to design something. The best way to start designing your own tattoo is by getting ideas from online tattoo galleries and tattoo magazines. If you go to your local tattoo shop you will notice the hundreds of tattoo pictures on their walls and the tattoo books they have. You can gain ideas from those place, or you can even use tattoo software. In today’s information age, there is a tattoo design software that will actually help you to create your own tattoo. This software is loaded with tattoo ideas and style and you basically tell the program what you are trying to create. From there you can pick and choose other parts of tattoos and place them together as you like. With tattoo software you should be able to come up with something very unique and personal to yourself.

You will want to first think about the overall appearance of your tattoo and what you are trying to show off. Where will your tattoo be place? This is important on determining what kind and style of tattoo you will go with. One of the main reasons is not all tattoos will fit on specific parts of that body. If you want a large tattoo or a tattoo design that needs more detail, you will have to pick a place that is large enough to handle the tattoo design.

Saint Michael Angel TattooWhen you start to think of ideas for your next tattoo, you will want to find inspiration from other tattoo artist, your friends who already have the tattoo, consider pictures and galleries online that have show cases of tattoos and if you want to invest into the tattoo software, this will help you to create something that is completely unique.

One great part about having the tattoo software is that you can have it downloaded straight to your computer right now and start designing your ideas. This is great if you are a tattoo artist looking for new ideas or have a client who wishes for you to create them a specific style of tattoo and wants it to be completely unique. This tattoo software will help you with that.

Other ways for you to create your own tattoo design is by getting ideas from your tattoo artist or just tell them what you want and have them create the design for you. They are being paid to come up with something new and unique for you, so having them design your tattoo might be the way for you to go, especially if you are not very artistic. Designing tattoos takes skill and an artistic skill, which not everyone has.


7 Nov
2009

What Tattoo School Should You Go To

Posted by Tattooaholic

Tattoo school DenverWhat Tattoo School Should You Go To

If you are looking for a tattoo school to attend, you need to keep in mind a few things about the school. Just like any other college or institution you will want to make sure you are setting yourself up for success. Most colleges do not even have courses for tattoo designing, or even how to learn to tattoo. Learning how to tattoo is a skill that might be best learned from going to your local tattoo shop and asking them how they started. There are a few things you must learn before making the decision on what tattoo school you will attend.

Which tattoo school should you attend?

  • As with any school you will want to know how well your teachers are trained. You want to know if the tattoo school in question has qualified instructors so that you will learn the skill of tattooing from a well qualified individual. It’s important to remember that most successful tattoo artists have never gone to school for tattooing and simply developed their skill through practice and artistic skill.
  • What kind of classes will you have to take in this tattoo school? Are they classes that are setting you up to learn the skills needed to be a great tattoo artist or are you going to have to waste time and money to complete classes that have nothing to do with your skill, like math.
  • Does your tattoo school offer you specialized classes where you can learn a specific tattooing skill or style? This can help you decided what style you will want to go with as there are literally hundreds and thousands of different types of tattoos you can learn about.
  • What are your tattoo school’s methods of teaching? Do they allow you to practice your skill of tattooing on real people or animals? Will you be able to practice your skill of tattooing on a variety of different levels? And will you be able to learn the history of tattoos and why certain tattoos are more important than others.
  • Lastly and most importantly will they set you up to be a success when you are on your own? Will they show you the best ways of setting up a tattoo shop and how to get customers and even repeat customers?

The skill of tattooing is something that is new to our generation and has become a huge fashion statement. Not only is the skill of tattooing important to have, but you could monopolize the industry just like Miami Ink and many other main tattooing companies have. This can be a very successful business that pays your bills if you learn how to be a success at your tattoo school.


6 Nov
2009

Inspiration For Polynesian Tattoos – Polynesian Tattoo Design

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Polynesian Tattoo on shoulderInspiration For Polynesian Tattoos – Polynesian Tattoo Design

The Polynesian tattoo design comes with the most history around it. Before modern times, if you looked through history you would notice the influence of the Polynesian tattoos. Back then they would use colored clays and other ink type substances to color their bodies with tattoos.

Black Polynesian Tattoo DesignBefore the modern time tattoo, history shows that tattoo ink was placed on top of the skin, or markings were created to burn the tattoo onto the skin. This would create a scarring of the skin which would evolve into a tattoo back then. Tattoos back then where used to show what tribe of people you can from and was not just an art form. As tattoos evolved from their original creation, the meanings of these tattoos changed drastically. Popular Polynesian tattoo patterns that were used in the past remain and can be seen in a wide variety of Polynesian inspired tattoos today.

The Rock Polynesian TattoosThe inspiration of Polynesian tattoo designs come from the culture of the Polynesian Islands, which are just south of the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean. Some tattoo artists are familiar with the Polynesian culture and will be able to create the Polynesian tattoo design. Here are some pictures of the Polynesian tattoo design to give you an idea of what was created from this culture. You might notice this tattoo design in other tattoos or even on people you never noticed before.


25 Oct
2009

Tattoo Designs For Beginner Artist

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tattoo artist for beginnersTattoo Designs For Beginner Artist

Learning how to tattoo can be somewhat of a challenge when you first begin. Tattooing is an art and a skill that is learned by creating and designing. Just like painting, it takes time and skill which can be learned over time. Tattoo designing is an art just like any other artist, so if you already skillful with art, then learning how to design tattoos might be easy to you. The difference with learning to tattoo is that its permanent, so any mistake is a mistake that will be forever. So where do you learn how to tattoo?

First, there are schools that will teach you the skill of tattoo designs and the techniques used when tattooing. You should start off by researching the schools nearest you who teach the art of tattooing. If there are no schools near you that teach the art of tattooing, then you can always go to your nearest tattoo shop and speak to the artist there. Ask them how they started, where they learned the skill and what you could do, to do the same thing. Its always best to learn from some who already is a tattoo artist. You can also see if your local tattoo artist has an apprenticeship program where you can learn the skill of tattoo designs while watching them at work. Tattooing is not just about art, there are special tools, techniques and things you must watch out for, such as diseases and tattoo infections. There are many pieces of equipment, tattoo colors and techniques to sanitize the equipment after each use to ensure that the business side of the shop is kept in order.

There are a variety of skills and techniques that you will need to learn to design tattoos, along with being creative so that you bring something new and fresh that has not already been done. People are always looking for new and fresh tattoo designs so get creative and start learning the skill of being a tattoo artist.


30 Sep
2009

How Do You Become A Tattoo Artist?

Posted by Tattooaholic

becoming a tattoo artistWhat does it take to become a tattoo artist?

Becoming a tattoo artist is not easy, but then no job that takes a certain amount of innate talent is ever easy.  These days there is more money to be made than ever before in this field, which will in the end drive up competition for spots in good tattoo parlors and shops.  It can take years to become a competent artist and still more time to become skilled in the art of tattooing.  Depending on the degree of natural talent for the job, it can usually take from one to five years to become proficient as an artist.

Natural talent is of course a necessity. Someone who has naturally ability to draw and sketch is best suited to creating tattoos as it is an art.  Taking art classes and studying the work of others is necessary to becoming a good tattooist.  This does not mean just looking at tattoo designs, but studying other types of art and looking at the different periods as art as evolved and changed makes for a better understanding of how to take tattooing to new levels.

Once you can make yourself understood attractively on paper you need to start building a portfolio. This is a collection of your best work that represents all the different styles and skills you have as an artist. These are usually kept in a binder or small case.

Then you need to look for a tattoo artist who is looking for an apprentice.  Basically as an apprentice you are paying to learn the ropes.  You might be able to find a situation where you can work off an apprenticeship by doing manual labor or receptionist duties, but this is becoming rare.  You will find yourself having to work as hard to learn this new profession as any college student.

student becomes a tattoo artistNot only does a tattoo artist need to be a wizard with the tattoo pen, he or she needs to understand the equipment and be able to keep it running safely.  It is up to the artist to keep the client from being exposed to disease and to know safety procedures. More than any other type of artist, a tattooist works closely with the public so understanding people and enjoying interacting with others is important for this job. There is no way to learn everything about tattooing in just a few short years.

This is an ongoing learning experience, but eventually an apprentice will look for paying work and beginning the journey to working on their own.  The goal for a tattooist might be to one day own their own salon or parlor. They might simply just want to have a strong customer base or following, which is in many respects just as important as owning a shop.  Being a tattoo artist is an interesting job for a talented person who is willing to work in a growing market for body artists.


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