Tattoo Artists

Follow the general procedures and regulations set by the Tattoo Artist you, consult in advance and obtain the fullest information about the tattoo you want. Think carefully guard against the possibility of future regret. For those of you who is under the standard provisions issued by your Tattoo Artist, required to bring the letter of consent from a parent / guardian before you do the tattoo.

Note the right tools that will be used by Tattoo Artist you in doing the process, whether already in disinfect with clean and sterile? not contaminated by various forms of germs and bacteria, so you will be free from the share of illnesses are quite serious. For those of you who have serious problems with the skin is quite sensitive, it is advisable to consult your doctor prior to a specialist (if needed), or ask directly on your Tattoo Artist.

To further simplify the process tattoo, try to condition your body and health must be in normal condition and stable, adequate sleep and eat, free from the influence of alcohol (liquor) and drugs (illicit drugs and the like), make sure to avoid problems that serious enough at the time of the workmanship.

Tattoo Meanings

The bow tattoo is becoming a popular feminine inked choice. The design, size, colors and locations are being chosen to reflect a variety of personal meanings, depending on where they are being inked. This style is being creatively designed to reflect the meaning or location on the body. Bows have been used culturally in many ways to visually express a sediment or meaning or practicality. Bows often have a feminine flavor of representation, perhaps one of the reasons why they are being chosen for inking.

The traditional dictionary explanation is that a bow is formed by using a cloth or string, tied in a way that has curved parts on either side with two loose ends. A classic visual example of this is looking at shoe laces after they have been tied. Women have worn bows in their hair both as a decoration and often in securing or tying their hair.

To the gift giver, often a bow is one way of fancying up the presentation and used as a visual acknowledgment to the receiver, that it is a present. A now common visual symbol of a gift.

Bows have been used to represent as a reminder to not leave the past behind, as in the saying "Forget me knot".

Often yellow ribbons are tied around trees with a big bow, to display a representation that family & friends are waiting and honoring a return of a loved one, from a journey or war.

They are sometimes used to symbolize an accomplishment in life and how it could become untied through circumstances and fragility.
In the clothing fashion industry bows have been used in many different styles from the head to the toe. Some styles incorporate a physical bow and others have used a bow printed material. The classic mens' formal wear is often represented with a bow tie.

Sometimes cartoon characters are represented with a bow placement, to visually represent that the character is female.

Bow ribbons are often worn or displayed. A pink ribbon for example is known to symbolize or represent a fight against breast cancer. It can be a visual expression of supporting family or friends in a overcoming breast cancer. Or sadly represent a loss of a family member or loved one to breast cancer.

Bow tattoos designs from loud to delicate have been used on the body to represent jewelery on toes and fingers. On the back of legs, where the old style garter clips would have been located, some women are choosing to have a bow inked. Others have chosen to have a ribbon wrapping around their ankle tied in a bow inked.

Feminine twists are being designed that incorporates a bow on traditional skull, cross & bones and designs that were more originally masculine.

Perhaps the appeal of bow tattoos, to the one choosing to have it inked on their body, is the variety and versatility of possible meanings it could have or represent for them, with a feminine creative twist.

Try our Tool - Free Tattoos

So lately every time I sign into my Facebook account I am shocked and amazed by the amount of pictures posted by "friends" of their horrible tattoos. Now I say horrible not in a snobby "I'm an elite artist" kind of way, but as in the "what the hell were you thinking" kind of way. I see people post about tattoo parties they are hosting or are promoting. And I wonder why, if they know who I am and what I do why they would still get these bad tattoos.

Inked Girls - Girls with Tattoos

I guess you're either a lover or hater of tattoos. I'm a lover. I'd have a full sleeve by now if i could...

I love script tattoos especially. I'd get more but I fear looking like I've been attacked by a texts! Tattoos are pretty mainstream now, so I guess a bit more acceptable too. When I was in Queensland, Australia last year I remember counting about 2 in every 5 people I saw had tattoos.

Not really a fan of Megan Fox's Monroe tattoo, but do like the fonts on her other script tattoos.

Rumer Willis's tattoo 'be present' is also nice. Pretty cool position too.

Rihanna has heaps of tattoos, I like this one the best though. Cute.
Pink's tattoo on her forearm is the name of her childhood dog. I love the position of this one.

The strawberry is Katy Perry's (she always, always has such awesome nails too). I don't think tattoos need to be so meaningful all the time. If you think something looks cool/sweet/funny/etc and wouldn't mind looking at it everyday, then who's to say if you should or shouldn't have it permanently tattooed on you!

The latest tattoo that I've seen and loved is Lady Gaga's quote. It's in the exact position I want to get my next tattoo...
A quote from Austrian poet Rainer Maria Rilke, she's had written:
'In the deepest hour of the night, confess to yourself that you would die if you were forbidden to write. And look deep into your heart where it spreads its roots, the answer, and ask yourself, must I write?'
The script is just beautiful, I LOVE it.

Emily’s Half Sleeve Lion Tattoo

The main subject is the lion face. I drew it not photo-realistic but a little more human. A ferocious animal, we talked about creating a feeling of calmness and put any aggression on the back burner. I based the idea on "Ashlan" from "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe".

The tattoo also contains a Buddhist mantra, a mountain range, a scarab beetle, a swastika on the elbow, a waterfall and, on the shoulder blade, stylish stars and an arrangement of Japanese bats with a galactic background; all requirements of Emily’s concept of her perfect tattoo. The layout and illustrations were all mine but the concept was all Emily’s.

This tattoo was relatively slow in producing because of the amount of thinking that was involved. Probably 10-15 hours work but the tattoo evolved over four to five years. Working with Emily was always a pleasure.

I have been asked many times to reproduce this tattoo again. I get asked “"How much is that tattoo?"” Emily’s concept is not for sale!

I have received e-mails along the lines of “"I live a long way away and can’t possibly come to you. I like this or that tattoo but could you either send me the artwork or tell me which book you got it from?"” Nearly every tattoo I create is the collaboration of my client’s concept and my drive to produce unique tattoos.

My First Tattoo Ink Drawing

For me this was a nostalgic look back to boredom and an old brass school compass; when I was nine I tattooed a dot on my left thumb with my school compass. I was so pleased with that I did another one.