subject: How To Choose A Unique And Totally Cool Tattoo [print this page] Can a tattoo really be cool if you are sharing the design with hundreds of other people?
Investing some time to research your design before you ink is the way to go. A great tattoo design needs to be unique in addition to being cool. The result will be a tattoo that you will love forever and never regret getting.
Where should you go to search for really cool tattoo design ideas? Many websites have excellent tattoo art. There are many other places you can look also. An excellent idea is to look in books for ancient art. Tattoo magazines often show a great variety of unique tattoos.
Picking a tattoo on impulse is a mistake that a number of people make. Be sure to take the necessary time in planning your next or first tattoo. Do not be in a hurry or you may be sorry. It is definitely worth taking the extra time to find the perfect artwork.
There are probably a lot of things you used to think were really cool... and then they turned out to be just a phase. Do not want a phase to become a permanent part of your body? In choosing your tattoo, think about what is cool for you personally, not just what everyone thinks is cool. What do you want to express that really fits your personality?
Here are some places to look before the actual inking. Check out tattoo websites...many have designs that will help you start thinking creatively. Some of these websites have downloadable stencils and artwork. The stencils you download can then be taken to your tattoo artist. If you do not already have a tattoo artist in mind, The web can also help you find one.
Finding the right tattoo artist can be even more critical than the design. Take a look at sample tattoos the artist you choose has done. Be sure that he or she is capable of creating your design...or you can choose from the personal designs that your artist offers.
The library is a great source for really cool tattoo ideas. You may find the perfect design in a picture of an old ancient pottery piece. If you find your design in an art book, it is highly unlikely anyone else will ever have the same one.
In conclusion, remember that you want your tattoo to be unique to you. You really do not want to share it with hundreds of other people. Taking the time to find that great design that is perfect for you will be well worth the wait. The result will be a tattoo that is uniquely yours and that you will be happy with forever!
