Designing

Here's a step-by-step guide for designing your shoulder tattoo. Explore all the possible meanings and placements (clavicle, scapula, shoulder cap), with healing tips and ideas for men and women.

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.

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.

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

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. I've learned, however, that inspiration can be gleaned from just about anything if you open your eyes to the beauty around you.

This article will give you some ideas to help you make a boring tattoo more interesting. It also lists some of the more common tattoo ideas and offers suggestions about how to personalize them.

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

This article takes a look at why a custom tattoo is better to get than a flash tattoo.