Tattoos and Piercings

An exciting way to create art is tattooing. People and tribes around the world have been doing it for years and we are getting our turn to describe what is in our souls through ink. The body is a canvas and as we are experimenting with what we can do with that canvas, tattoos and piercings are becoming evermore popular. There are many websites out there that have links to so many tattoo galleries. Everyone wants to show the world what they can do with ink. Some people find it incredibly attractive, beautiful, sensual and exotic. Others think it is not appropriate. For the artists, all they see is the opportunity to create another piece of art.

There are many facets to tattoos. The styles, the shapes, the placement are all so key when choosing one. When a person comes into a tattoo parlor the artist must be able to discern and help the customer determine what it is they are wanting. Bringing ‘pics’ or pictures of what design you want is important. Then they need to have the confidence in their craft to be able to transform those desires into reality. Tattoo designs are as different and as beautiful as each unique person getting them. Some want hearts and butterflies while others want lower back tribal tattoos and skulls. No matter the pattern each one will always be different because the artist creates it a different way every time.

Piercings are also a new way to portray beauty. Ear piercing has had different meanings throughout generations. Women use it now as a thing of beauty, to enhance the body and give those around them something to look at and talk about. Body piercing such as through the nose, the lip even the belly button are things that are being experimented with. We are seeing people transform into walking pieces of art. That is art in its fullest. To provoke an emotion or a feeling is something that artists do all the time. It doesn’t matter what the emotion. To captivate someone’s thoughts enough for them to take time to discuss with another person what their feelings are, gives the artist fulfillment. They know that their art is being remembered.