Tattoo Designs
What is a 'flash'?
Flash designs are what we refer to as the pictures that we have on a wall or in a book - predesigned tattoos that people can come in and pick from. Flash can be used as ideas, or you can come in and see the exact design that you are looking for. You can use them to change a design, or you can come in and get exactly what you are looking for.
What should I consider in choosing a tattoo design?
When you go to get a tattoo, you should certainly consider who the tattoo artist is. Go in and look at their portfolios, check to see what style they specialize in and what they're into doing. Talk to them, and take your time. It is not something that you need to rush into. Bring in some pictures of things that you've seen that you've liked, and then consult with them to draw up your own custom, extra-special looking design.
Where can I find tattoo designs?
Tattoo designs can be found in a number of places. You can look directly in a tattoo magazine, or check tattoo shops for flash. Nowadays, you can find tons and tons of designs on the Internet, or possibly just see a cool design on any old thing, and you can bring that right into the tattoo shop. It is always good to speak with your tattoo artist, and hopefully design a custom piece specifically for you.
What are some common tattoo designs?
Some of the most common designs that people are getting are stars. Flowers are always popular. Tribal is not so commonly done anymore, but we are getting more and more into larger pieces for people. But there are a lot of stars, suns and flowers, and a lot of fun little ones.
How can I ensure my tattoo is unique?
You can ensure that you get a unique tattoo design by going in and talking to your tattoo artist and giving them the time to prepare your own custom design that was made specifically for you and your personality. Tattoo designs can become very detailed, however less can be more, so don't try to squeeze too much detail into a very small design. If you want to get detailed, you might be going a little bit bigger than you were expecting.
How can words compliment a tattoo design?
Words and text can be used in a tattoo design to enhance it and give a little more meaning to the design. Perhaps you could commemorate somebody's life by putting their name. Or, showing some of your beliefs in the tattoo design, but you don't want to put in too much wording or too small text, because words can blend together and make it illegible within time.
Can I get my name tattooed in another language?
You can get your name translated into many different languages. However, often there won't be a direct translation. Go to somebody to get the correct translation. Tattoo artists aren't always knowledgeable with every single different type of dialect and language. Make sure you are getting the right translation for your tattoo.
