Designing Tattoos

The artist's goal for each tattoo is to give you your desired result. They can't do it alone! For the perfect tattoo, you have to first do your homework, then communicate your idea to them.

This article will give you some ideas to make a boring tattoo more interesting. It also lists some of the more common tattoo ideas and tells you how to make them personal.

It is often said that imitation is the highest form of flattery but when it comes to something as personal as a tattoo, I could not disagree with that sentiment more.

Whether you're getting your first or your fifth tattoo, the art that you put on your body should be as original and as unique as you are! Try to steer clear of the shops with posters and flash books lying all around. Pick a flash design and,...

An in-depth look at how to design your own unique tribal designs. Creating your own designs has many advantages....

How many times have you thought to yourself, "I want another tattoo, but I don't know what?" I've found myself in that predicament many times since I first started getting tattoos. Everyone who has at least one knows that tattoos are an addiction; even though they are painful, you always want more--even if you don't know what to get!

Painterly tattoos mix two art forms: tattooing and painting. Choose a favorite work of art and get started.

Follow the steps below (shown on video) to learn how to draw a skull, for a tattoo or other project. Watch a simple sketch develop more detail and then receive its finishing touches in ink.