Art Nahshon asked:


When it comes to tattoos, one of the world’s most requested designs are Irish tattoo designs. There is no arguing about it. With its interesting history and the imagery of Ireland reflected on all Irish tattoo designs and the meanings that comes with every pattern, it is not a wonder why people of non-Irish descent, are so enamored with it, oftentimes infusing it with a meaning of their own. I know you would, too.

Over the years Celtic and Irish tattoo designs have merged and had came to be known as one and the same, except for a handful of designs that are truly Irish such as harps, the shamrock, and the claddagh symbol. Celtic patterns and knot work have long been considered to be Irish and these knot works and plaits helped make Irish tattoo designs gain worldwide recognition among tattoo lovers and body art enthusiasts.

However, Irish tattoo designs are also getting more popular among the regular folks: people wanting to have a tattoo, not to show off or to be more popular or to belong to a group, but to have a part of a loved one etched on their skin as a tribute. It could be for a person, or for a pet that is considered by the owner to be part of the family. For example, you have a pet dog and you want to keep him with you forever but you know you it is impossible, you actually can opt to have an image of your pet tattooed on you, done with an Irish twist with all its intricacies. In a way, he is with you whatever happens, wherever you go.

What’s fascinating about these Irish tattoo designs is you can infuse into it a design of your own without disrupting the exotic Irish appeal of the original pattern. If you want a tattoo of your pet dog done in Celtic knots, you can do so and with an excellent tattoo artist, the outcome would be quite fascinating. The image of the animal would not be easily recognizable among the knots and patterns, but if you look a little closer, you will first make out the outline and the more you look, the more you will see the image of your pet artfully embedded into the design, into your own skin, permanently. Not only did you get a tattoo of your pet, you got it in a mind-blowing design, too.

Some people just love their pets so much that they are willing to immortalize them in the form of a tattoo. For some, it is okay to have their pets boldly tattooed on their body but it is not always appealing that way. One of the best ways is to do it with an Irish or Celtic flavor to add more mystery to it. It is more fascinating and more interesting when it is not too obvious and, more often than not, it is a lot more meaningful that way. And that is what a tattoo should be.



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vishal asked:


Henna tattoos are a natural form of body art – a safe and temporary alternative to getting a real tattoo done on your body. Henna tattoo artists use a natural henna ink which is made from powder from the leaves of the henna plant. The artist make a paste with the henna powder and paint a henna tattoo design anywhere on your body.

The tradition of henna tattooing, also called mendhi, has been practiced for millions of years. They have found henna art traces as far as back as the tombs of Egyptian pharaoh’s day. Henna tattoo art is still a popular natural tattoo tradition today.

Before applying henna ink to your skin, make sure to test a small amount on your body and check for any allergic reactions. Henna tattoos rarely cause these reactions in people, but its important to make sure in case you have sensitive skin. Once you know the henna ink will not cause a bad reaction, you or your henna tattoo artist can begin the work of art on your skin.

The sky is the limit with the patterns, designs and images that can be created with henna tattoos, but the colors are usually limited to dark shades of red, green, brown, or black. This also depends on how your skin reacts since every skin tone will take the henna tattoo ink a little differently. To see how the ink will appear on your skin do a test first to be sure you will get the desired result.



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Bren Fisher asked:


Reports today came in that China’s Yuan (their currency for people who don’t know) dropped sharply today in response to a strong US dollar on the world market. This means that for people in China looking to get tattoo art, now’s a good time.

A lower Yuan means cheaper ink and cheaper labour compared to our money over here. Some might raise their prices to compensate, if that’s the case and you’re in China wanting some tattoo art, you better act fast!

In China, tattoo art is called We Shen or Ci Shen which translates as “Pierce the body”. While they’ve been around there for a long time, tattoos have been traditionally used as punishment to permanently mark criminals, not as body art. Many Triad and Tong groups use tattoos to determine rank and such.

However, since the rise of recent westernization, as well as an influx of tourists, the

tattoo art industy has become more prevalent in China. The drop of the Yuan could very well help them become even more common, especially in big cities.

The most famous example of tattoo art in China is commonly known as the Yueh Fei. Yueh Fei was a general who became disgusted with war due to a comrade’s defecting, and he went home to care for his sick mother. His mother was angry at him for this and as punishment tattooed four Chinese characters on his back from left to right, they are as follows: Ultimate, Loyalty, To Serve, Country. Yueh Fei ended up returning to the military and leading another army.

The weakening of the Yuan should even make importing tattoo art equipment from China cheaper. It wouldn’t be a bad idea to keep an eye out for items such as tattoo guns, ink, transfer papers and so on. This combined with the fact that many Chinese imports are not overwhelmingly expensive to start with should make for some good deals.



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John asked:


The Growing popularity of the Art Tattoo

Since times dating back to over five thousands years ago, people have been fascinated by the art tattoo. Historians and archeologist believe that our ancestors developed the means most likely by accident. When they realized that the marks were permanent, they developed it into a practiced art form, a ritualized marking that has continued today.

Here are a few common tattooing styles:



Gemini tattoo art

Firefighter tattoo art

Viking tattoo art

Bull tattoo art

Military tattoo art

Tiki tattoo art

yin yang tattoo art

Aztec tattoo art

Celtic art tattoo

Chicano tattoo art



The art tattoo has come into popular culture in many forms. Ancient ritualized markings denoting caste levels, honor to various gods and goddesses as well as accomplishments have found themselves at the end of a tattoo machine for the modern human canvas as a way to show personal expression.

Early tattoos have been discovered on every populated continent and group of people ranging from Polynesia to Native Americans and Vikings. Early explorers discovered the mummified bodies of ancient Egyptians elected for many years to not make the discovery of tattoos known to the public due to the negative reaction that it might generate. This nondisclosure was not made public until 1891.

The art tattoo has come into popular culture in many forms. Ancient ritualized body art denoting caste levels, honor to various gods and goddesses as well as accomplishments. They have found themselves at the end of a tattoo machine for the modern human canvas as a way to show personal expression in body art.

Whereas in many cultures tattooing was solely reserved for warriors, the Egyptians practiced the art tattoo for women in service to the Gods and Goddesses. This spirituality is one of the more common reasons for tattooing. They believed that by paying homage with the body, it assured the wearer a more devoted retribution from their chosen deity and a greater chance for a rewarding afterlife.

For many the art tattoo represents a wilder side to their personality. Perhaps a bit of rebellion against the expected norms of a more staid and traditional society that looks upon a tattoo with wariness as the stigma associated with the art tattoo is not as widely spread to the more conservative. There are other individuals who use the tattoo as a means of remembrance for fallen family and friends or as a spiritual guide for their lives.

An art tattoo may still be considered a mark of stigma for older generations. This is especially true of more conservative individuals in their latter years of life. Even middle aged individuals find themselves regretting the tokens of their past and are turning to laser tattoo removal as a way to erase those memories. Younger generations are enthralled with the idea of ink marking their rites of passage from childhood to adulthood.

The art tattoo has reached a new level acceptance due to television shows such as TLC’s Miami Ink. Viewers watch individuals of all walk’s of life coming into the parlor to become etched with ink. Some are dedicated works of art depicting lost loved ones or as a tribute to special people in the tattooed person’s life. The reasons are many and the tattoo machine, throughout the world, is working overtime



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