My first tattoo gift at the age of 68

Nowadays,more and more old people start to pay attention to tattoo arts. They become fashionable just like young people pursuing the new things. There are many examples i can recommend to you. For instance, David Dimbleby has got his first tattoo at the age of 75 - a scorpion on his shoulder. Jean Cook, now in her 80s, got her first inking at 68 and says it's really no big deal.
     
Cook, from Chesterfield, had never thought about getting a tattoo until the idea popped into her head when she got older. She started talking to people about it and finally got it on the spur of the moment.
"I was at my son's house and one day he said 'come on then', shoved me in the car and took me to the tattoo place round the corner. I would never have done it myself. It was around Mother's day, he bought it as a gift," she says.
Cook says she didn't even have the time to be scared that it would be painful or to wonder if it would turn out well. "I just picked a rose as I liked it in the shop."
When the tattoo shop moved into the town center a year later, Cook says she saw it one day and thought: "I will go in and get another one on my other arm." She marched in and picked a butterfly. She was 69.
Cook says the reaction to an 80-something woman with tattoos on both arms is fairly muted, but that some people are quite impressed when they find out how old she was when she got them.
"Some people think I am daft when they know how old I was when I had it," she says.
Her family thought it was great - after all, it was her son who spurred her on. "Everyone else is a mixed bag. No one is that bothered these days. It's not as surprising as it once was."
Cook can't help showing off her tattoos, thanks to their position on her arms but she says she forgets about them until someone brings them up.
She's not currently tempted to get any more body art. "I think I am done," she says.

tattoo museum to record the development of the tattoo

We all know that tattoo art has developed a long time from the ancient times, however the tattoo equipment also made great progress. Maybe you know people use the stone or stick to make the tattoo on human’s body. After all the science and technology push and promote the tattoo machine more and more advanced owing to human’s passion to the tattoo. So people decide to open a museum to show the tattoo machine.

In a nod to the legacy of body art that sprang up in nearby Chatham Square and the Bowery, the Lower East Side tattoo parlor Daredevil Tattoo is transforming part of its Division Street store into a museum, showcasing hundreds of pieces of memorabilia, including tattoo design mock ups more than a century old.

"We are right in the midst of this really rich historical area for tattooing in New York City and for the country," said Michelle Myles, 42, who co-owns Daredevil with her business partner Brad Fink.

Daredevil's planned Tattoo Museum — which owners hope to open in May — will allow museum patrons to pore over artifacts pinned to the wall behind thick glass, while patrons and tattoo artists continue to use the space as a working tattoo parlor.

The centerpiece of the whole collection is a precursor to the modern tattoo machine — an Edison Pen from the late 1800s.

"Thomas Edison invented the engraving pen — it punched holes in paper and that is how they made copies," said Myles. "[Samuel] O’Reilly modified the design to be a tattoo machine. That invention completely changed tattooing.

Myles said historians believe O'Reilly used his morphed Edison Pen in about 1890, when he worked in Chatham Square, which was crowded with tattoo parlors and flophouses at the time.

A tattoo sketch of O'Reilly's — a snake wrapped around a dagger — will also be displayed.

The museum will be free, Myles said, and its hours of operation will be the same as its tattooing hours — from midday to 10 p.m., seven days a week.

Daredevil's owners have been collecting tattoo memorabilia since the mid-1990s, they said. They found antique sideshow banners advertising heavily tattooed men and women as oddities, travel cases for equipment from the 1920s and tattoo designs sketched onto paper — also known as flash —  that were traditionally pinned to walls for customers to choose from.

"Tattooing is very much a global community, and we are really hoping to provide a destination for tattoo people around the world," Myles said.

A Beginner Guide:How to Get a Tattoo

Tattoos last forever, or at least as long as your body lasts, which is pretty much forever in human terms.So before you head down to the nearest tattoo shop and roll up your sleeve, here's how to know what to expect.
1. Research! This is THE MOST IMPORTANT OF ALL THE STEPS.

Getting a good tattoo requires some actual preparation. Tattooing has become such a popularized trend... more people are tattooing now, more than ever, but just because someone gets the idea in their head that they want to be a tattooer doesn't mean that they have the proper training or the proper techniques. It's just like anything else: if you have the money, you can open up a shop, but that doesn't mean you know what you're doing."

2. Don't price shop.

If some guy says he'll give you a tattoo for 40 bucks, walk away. Instead, be ready to pay as much as it takes to get high quality work. Pick cheaper shoes or buy your rice in bulk if you want to save money, but when it comes to art that will be on your body until you die, don't expect to pay less than $100 before tip, and a lot more if you are getting something large or adding color.
3. Check out the shop in person.
When you find someone you think you like, go into the shop and meet the artist in real life before you actually get anything done. First, the shop should be clean. Check for work on display and see how you feel about the aesthetic in person. Then, go with your gut. Generally, if people are going to take the time to answer your questions and not be a dick, they have confidence in their work... you should never really feel pressured to get tattooed right then and there.
If you do your research and find a really great tattooer, you are 90 percent of the way to getting an awesome tattoo. The rest of these things will become a lot easier, because a good, professional tattooer will be looking out for you -- they want your tattoo to look awesome since it represents them. Remember though, this is your body and ultimately you make the decisions. So for better or worse, the end result is your responsibility.
4. Spend some time thinking about the design.
Obviously, this goes without saying but I am going to say it anyway: don't get something you really will regret. Pick something with personal meaning or something you think is beautiful. Go in ahead of time to talk to your tattoo artist about the design.
5. Don't be drunk.
You know better. Also, a good tattoo artist will not tattoo you if you are drunk.
6. Eat something before you go.
No one wants you to pass out. Eat dinner! Bring along some candy to chew on if you are getting something big done.
7. Don't come in with a posse.
Bring a friend if you are nervous or if you just want the company. But don't bring a pack. You did your research, remember? This is between you and the person putting it on your body. It doesn't really matter that your friend with no tattoos thinks it would look better in orange on your left kneecap.
8. Make sure it is really what you want.
The tattoo artist will put a transfer of the tattoo on your body in the place you want it before he actually starts in with the needle and ink (in this case Derick actually drew on me, but usually it starts with a transfer). Make sure you like the size and the placement. This is not the time to be passive. Listen to the tattooer (not your friends) but remember: your body, your choice.

How to tattoo portraits and realism

Enabled tattoo portrait better response in realism, in other words, is the portrait of how to make the tattoo come out more beautiful, about this topic, we need to discuss from two aspects of  portrait itself and the tattoo skills.　　
The term portrait work does not always apply to people. Any tattoo that is photo realistic is considered as being portrait work. If you tattoo a soda can as realistic as possible then you have done a portrait tattoo. As time progresses, more and more clients are wanting photo realism tattoos. It use to be only the best could pull it off but know it’s a necessity of the industry. The problem with portrait work is that even the best artist in the world can only
work with what they have. If you use a bad picture then you will have a bad tattoo. The picture needs to be clear and close enough to see the detail in the face or of the object. You can only tattoo what you see. If someone brings
you a instant Polaroid, then they will have a tattoo of a Polaroid. Old and torn up pictures just will not work. The best to use is any picture taken from a professional photographer. Family portraits only work if you are tattooing the
entire family. If you have to enlarge the picture to see the face then it’s no good. Several artist do portraits in color, they look nice when they are done but after a few years the color pigments blend together making the portrait
blurry. I strongly recommend only doing portraits in black and grey. If you have ever seen the old black and white movies that they add color to later,then you know they don’t look natural. Most color portraits come out the same way.
Photo realism is different than just high detailed tattooing. With realism you need to have a picture to go by. High detail is simply adding some shading here and there to make a tattoo look more detailed where in realism you need to pay attention to the true lighting of the subject. Realism tattoos need to be at least three inches high for the main object so you will have plenty of room to apply the detail. The rule of thumb with a persons portrait is that the three inches should be measured from the chin to the begging in of the hair line. To achieve realism you are all but required to use mag fof smooth shading and a five or a three for the finer details. You cannot black outline any realism tattoo. Nothing in life has a black outline around it. Only tattoo solid black where you see it in the picture. I strongly suggest blood lining the entire piece. You can grey line if you wish , but most of the time you will be able to see the gray line after the tattoo is healed. If your subject is lighter, or say has grey hair, then you might want to consider applying some kind of back round that’s slightly darker then the image it’s self. A shadowing around certain sections of the object will do the trick. Make sure to practice the back round on paper before you tattoo it, you have to see what works and what doesn’t for each individual tattoo.
To making the pattern you can use a copy machine, but I prefer using a computer scanner, you loose less detail this way. Scan the image in and crop out around the main image only getting what you plan to tattoo in the picture. While you are editing the image in the computer is the time to add any names or dates that the client may want along with it. Size it accordingly and print the image on the highest resolution you can. Print several copies incase you make a mistake, and so you have at least one extra to have for comparison while you are tattooing. Never take an original picture back with you while you tattoo, you will get blood and pigment on the image every time and some pictures your client can’t replace. Lay the printed picture down on the stencil paper and trace every line you can leaving only the shading not on the pattern. With a portrait you might want to stencil any solid black areas filled in solid as a reference. If you have a stencil machine, I suggest doing the pattern by hand anyway so you have already drawn in before hand to get a better feel for the image. The biggest trick to tattooing portraits is the making of the pattern. When you are done it should look like a topographical map of the image. You will need to mark the separations or the various hues to function as reference points. Many artist work top to bottom and do the tattoo in a whole going that direction. This means that you would fully shade the tattoo as you move up, instead of blood lining the entire piece and doing the eyes, then mouth or what ever the case may be.When you have any realism tattoo with solid black words such as dates or names then you need to tattoo them first. Do the blood line work on the main image, then rinse and dry your needle to outline the words. With any tattoo, the outline is first, but in a portrait that may be the only outline.When you do a realism piece, you need to think of your self like a human copy  machine, everything you see needs to be in the tattoo. You may want to set an appointment for these tattoos so you have time to work and play with the image before the tattooing. Portrait work is revered as the most difficult act
of tattooing, just take your time and don’t do them if you are not ready.
Using White
The use of white high light can add definition to any tattoo but in a portrait it will bring the subject to life. White is one of the fourteen shades of grey the human eye can distinguish, and should be used, but only if used properly. Too many artists are using white highlighting during black and grey like it’s going out of style. Too much white will take away from the tattoo and make it look not nearly as real. White should only go where you see it in the
picture. One of the best examples I can tell you is to go for a drive at night. While traveling in traffic, you can see the lights reflecting on the nearby car.Look for a white car, you can see the white paint of the car, then you can see
the bright white where the light is reflecting on the paint. This is the same idea. There is white area in a tattoo which should be considered skin tone,but then there are areas that need to be the color white. If you are tattooing
a metal object then only apply white where you see it in the picture. If your tattoo is the white car in traffic, then you only want to shade the paint job,and use white where the light reflection is. With use in a portrait, you only want to put white on what would naturally be wet or metal such as body jewelry and the frame of eye glasses. This is how white does its job. In a face you should only have white in the eyes where you see the glare and on the
teeth if they are smiling. Anywhere else will just make it look like its glowing in the dark. Realism is based on what is real, not where you think you want the real to be.
You hear everyone say “My skin won’t take white”. That is wrong. When an artist tells the client that their skin didn’t take the white then they are using a crappy white or they don’t know how to apply it properly. The down side of white is that being white it has a tendency to take the color of the skin above it after it heals. On an African American you will not be able to see white pigment as well as say a pale Irish completion. I have some American Indian in me so when I put white in myself it looks sort of cream due to the darker tone of my skin. This is the only problem with white. There is no excuse for it to just not show up at all. Artist think that white pigment is a color and should be applied like a color, but it is a shade of grey, or the absence of. To properly apply white when using as a color you need to go a little slower than you would with regular color pigment. If you are highlighting with white then you need to use it as if you were lining with black. Slow and steady. You cannot apply white quickly and expect it to stay. Because white will take on the form of any other color it comes into contact with, it should be the last color you use no matter what colors you’re using. Before you dip into the white you should also rinse the machine out more cautiously than any other time. If you have just a small bit of red, then the entire ink cap will be pink the first time you touch the needle in there. Take your time, and watch for color change, I have seen artist use white but tattoo pink without knowing more times then I can count.

Black & Gray portrait tattooing

No matter how many fashion elements that portrait tattoo contains ，black & gray portrait tattoo is the classic that tattoo artist pursue forever.
Black and grey shading is ideal for creating realistic 3 dimensional portraits.  Black and grey portraits are also one of the worst looking tattoos if done incorrectly.  With that said, if you haven’t much experience in performing a black and grey portrait (which we assume you haven’t otherwise you wouldn’t be here reading this post), you should get a fair amount of practice before you attempt one on skin.  There is nothing worse than having an ugly mother scratched onto your clients forearm.

The basic black and gray portrait tattoo requires a bit of planning.  The position and location is important, especially if you intend to free hand (which we do not suggest if you are new to this).  Plan out where the most important features of the piece will be like the eyes, nose, cheek bones, jaw line, hair line, shadows, etc..  Mark the areas with a skin marker with detailed notations.  For a basic black and gray portrait you will need a lining black ink, 3-4 shading blacks and a shading solution to make lighter shades.

One main thing about a black and gray portrait that is different from regular tattoos is that you will be using almost no lining work.  The key thing to give the portrait depth is the shading and so instead of lining in areas, you will be shading them in.  As soon as you use any lining work on a portrait it immediately turns into a cartoon.  This will take away from the realistic look of the portrait.

The best tattoo needle to use for a black and gray portrait is a curve magnum needle.  The curve magnum tattoo needle allows you to shade in areas softly and the key to doing a portrait is soft, feathery strokes.  At the very end, when all areas are shaded in, you may want to use a small round liner to outline on the darkest shaded areas to give the portrait additional definition.  Remember; do not use a round liner needle in the beginning of the tattoo to outline the piece, only shade dark or light to do that.

The technique for shading is to always keep to the surface of the skin.  Hold the tattoo machine at an angle and pull the machine lightly across the skin, do not push it.  To build contrasts, dip between your lining black and your shading blacks, using the darkest for the shadows and build upwards towards lightness with lesser and lesser shading blacks until at the brightest spots you are only using shading solution.  The key is to keep everything as light as possible; you do not want to cause the skin to bleed as this will push out the ink.  Keeping it light will also give you some leeway, if it is too light you can always go back and correct it, if it is too deep, there is no going back.  Always use a very soft 3-4 ply moist tissue to wipe, do not use anything rough like a paper towel.  Most portraits will take a long time to do so wiping with a rough paper towel will increase the chance of damaging the skin and the last thing you want is for the skin to become damaged and bleed out the ink you just layed.

Starting from the edges of the face where there will be most shadow, lightly shade inwards towards the center.  Always start from the outside of the face in, filling in more and more details as you go along.  Work as if you are building a spider web from the outside in, slowly reaching the center.  Always leave the eyes for the last.  Mario Barth said that the eyes in a portrait should always go in last because if they went in first, the focus of your work will be around the eyes causing you to pay less attention to the finer details around the face as your working.  The finer details individually are not that important but when they all add together, they make the entire face and are arguably even more important than the eyes.

How to Prevent Tattoo Infections?

Tattoo Infection Symptoms
The foremost thing before treating the infected tattoo is to recognize one. Usually, the skin around a newly done tattoo will be itchy and red with some swelling, which is absolutely normal, until at least 24 hours. If the swelling has not subsided after one day and the pain has also accentuated, then it could be the onset of an infection, and you must get advice from your physician.

Five Tips To Avoid Infection After A Tattoo
1. Avoid The Initial Risk – The first step to avoiding infection is choosing the right tattoo studio and artist.

2. Consider the Tattoo Style – A select few experience a reaction to red dyes or pigments. If you have ever experienced an allergic reaction to strawberries or red food coloring, you may want to avoid tattoo styles that use the color red.

3. Keep it Clean - Wash the area as instructed by your tattoo artist. Make sure you avoid anything that could enter the area and make it become infected.

4. Antibacterial Creams Can Help – Antibacterial creams can provide help and aid in the healing process if you experience redness or inflammation around the tattoo area. However, these creams are not required unless you do experience these symptoms.

5.Moisturizers Can Provide Relief – It is normal for the skin to become dry and scaly after a tattoo. However, if moisturizers are not used the ink in the tattoo can fade or begin to bleed out.

Getting a tattoo can be a lot of fun; however, it is a long term commitment. In order to make sure you get the best results it is imperative that you care for your tattoo properly.

Nautical Star Tattoos

Nautical Star Tattoos - The nautical star is a very old modern tattoo, going back at least a century or more. Back in the days of yore, before modern navigation, sailors would navigate in part by the stars in the night skies, in particular the North Star in the Northern Hemisphere, and various other constellations of stars in the night sky. In the Southern Hemisphere, sailors had to use different stars and the Southern Cross became quite well-known. Sailors would then tattoo nautical stars on them because they relied on the stars to take them home, and being superstitious, they hoped their star tattoos would get them home safely as well.
Compass stars are also popular for this reason. The nautical stars were originally used by sailors to help guide their way as they sailed through the night. They relied upon the stars to protect them and bring them home safely.
A lot of soldiers get nautical stars for the same reason... protection. It is a symbol of protection and guidance. It was a very popular tattoo among sailors.
So a case could be made that the nautical star tattoo, or a tattoo of any star for that matter, would be a symbol of guidance. Now as time has passed the nautical stars represent the direction of one's life, for those of us who are not sailors but still need guidance.
Some say that if the nautical star is pointed upwards they have a higher outlook on life and so on.
The meaning of the Nautical star is to create your own path, but use the stars as a guide when you are lost or scared.

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Channing Tatum’s One Matching Tattoo

Channing Tatum is considered one of the most attractive actors in Hollywood. The young, muscular star is very talented, and he is also known for his skills as a professional dancer, as well as his athletic abilities and his short modelling career. Channing has played a variety of roles in myriad films, ranging from action flicks to romantic dramas and even comedies. His versatility as an actor keeps him in demand, and he already has several years of experience behind him, along with a very bright future ahead.

While he has been seen with many tattoos, ranging in size from small to large, and inked on all over his arms and torso, many times, these tattoos are nothing more than fake ones that were painted on for specific roles he has had to play in his movies. While some fans may be disappointed to find that he does not have many tattoos in real life, others are glad to see he is keeping his body clean of ink.

Meeting His Wife

Channing Tatum met his wife, Jenna Dewan, while they were both acting the lead roles in the film Step Up. After the movie was completed and released, they maintained their relationship and later married in Malibu in 2009. They then went on a short honeymoon to Bali, where they thought they would enjoy paradise together for a while, but things did not go according to plan at all. In the end, though, that is where Channing got his one and only tattoo.

The Story Behind the Tattoo

While Channing and his wife Jenna never imagined that they would end up spending their honeymoon getting matching tattoos, that is exactly what happened after their trip took a major turn for the worse. On the very first day of their journey, Channing ended up coming down with food poisoning, and a couple of days later, Jenna, too, fell ill.

To make the best of such a terrible situation, the couple decided to get matching tattoos to commemorate the experience and to maintain a healthy sense of humour about it. While other people may not have been so happy with this kind of honeymoon situation, Channing and Jenna really did not let it get to them.

The Matching Tattoo

The matching tattoo that Channing got with his wife is a very simple one that simply reads “Side by Side.” But just because they got matching tattoos does not mean that they got them on the same body parts. Instead, Jenna got the tattoo on her foot while Channing got his inked onto the top of his ribcage. But the phrase is actually written in Balinese, making it look more interesting than a typical tattoo of just a phrase, and Channing has even joked that it may not really say “side by side” after all.

Matching Ring Finger Tattoos

Channing and Jenna may also have yet another set of matching tattoos, this time on their ring fingers. The tattoos reportedly say “Twin” in white ink, but we have yet to find photos of these tattoos to be absolutely sure they exist.

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Koi Fish Tattoos, Designs, Pictures, and Ideas

In general, koi fish tattoos are meant to represent perseverance in the face of adversity, strength, determination and the will to achieve worldly goals. These pieces are often worn by those who have undergone or are currently trying to overcome hardships in their lives. However, this particular piece of art is also frequently used for purely aesthetic reasons, as these beautiful fish fit perfectly into nearly any Asian-inspired design.

Although there is some debate on this fact, many believe that the number of fish, the direction they swim in and the colors used can alter the meaning of koi fish tattoos. For instance, a school of seven gold-colored fish is thought to bring about sudden wealth, while seven red fish and a single black one is representative of prolonged wealth that is protected from any evil-doing. To some, the direction in which the koi fish swims is thought to be an expression of sexual orientation – upstream is said to represent homosexuality, downstream meaning heterosexuality, while two fish swimming in opposite directions indicate bisexuality – while others feel that the direction symbolizes the status of life struggles, down showing that the wearer is currently struggling, while up means that the problems have already been overcome.

Although koi fish tattoos are often seen as simple pieces that show the fish on its own, some people prefer to create a larger scene. In many cases, the koi fish is depicted in a manner that is similar to traditional woodblock images. These designs frequently show the fish fervently swimming in frothy, brightly-colored water. Sometimes other items, such as flowers or seaweed, are shown floating atop the water that the fish is struggling to swim through. Although these pieces are often cartoon-like in nature, they are also sometimes done in a portrait style that shows the fish and its surroundings in a more realistic manner. Other varieties of this style incorporate unusual colors, like the water may be deep red, while the fish may be done in varying shades of black and grey.

Although it is less common, some people prefer to create koi fish tattoos that morph this creature into different symbols. For example, two koi fish – one swimming up, the other down – may be placed side by side to create a yin yang symbol. They may also be used for the astrological signs of Pisces or Libra. Libra designs may show the koi fish balancing scales, while the connected fish of Pisces may be depicted as colorful kois joined by a line of flowers.

Animal tattoo Design Ideas

Practically everyone has at least one animal that they feel a particular fondness for; these are usually house pets like dogs, cats; occasionally birds, fish or even amphibians. Sometimes people prefer beasts with a wilder streak, or have a soft spot for the more unusual life forms. Whatever your own particular favorite may be, there are an endless amount of ways to express your appreciation for wildlife with your animal tattoos.

Land animal tattoos are amongst the most popular; especially some of the fiercer creatures, such as lions, tigers and wolves. With any of these animals, you could create a vast outdoor scene; show them in unrealistic depictions, or simply show the animal all by itself. For instance, you could depict a horse (a symbol of freedom and grace) galloping through a rolling green meadow; you could show a coyote (the trickster in Native American lore) changing its shape, or simply show a giraffe (an emblem for psychic vision and intuitiveness) with its long neck climbing up the side of your leg.

Marine animal tattoos are also quite popular. The dolphin remains a favored creature for tattoo art, as it can be used in a variety of ways, and is a symbol for a free, kind and playful nature. Crabs are usually shown in their astrological incarnation; however, many people like to create a more futuristic look with this animal because of its otherworldly appearance. Zooplankton are also used for very similar reasons, and also because they tend to symbolize a ‘free-floating’ nature and a certain amount of softness. For a very unusual style, you could use the image of a copepod; these are tiny creatures with a nearly transparent, tear-shaped body and long, red antennae.
Occasionally insects are featured in animal tattoos. Although these small creatures give most people the creeps, many others are fascinated by their unusual look, fascinating history and deep symbolism. For instance, the spider is widely thought to be a symbol of creativity and growth; you could easily depict an unnatural looking spider with large, seductive, human-like eyes wrapping small men into her web. Butterflies, bees and scorpions are also quite popular for this genre of animal tattoos. One interesting idea would be to create a realistic firefly leaving a trail of sparkling yellow and orange vapor behind it.

Phoenix tattoos are said to be the ultimate sign of rebirth and eternal life. To the Greeks and Egyptians, this symbol represented the sun dying at the end of a day and rising in the morning to be reborn. The phoenix is also said to live for five hundred years, then goes to rest by building a nest which it sets aflame, the fire consuming both. After three days the phoenix will rise again from the ashes and begin anew. These tales have struck a cord with many people, and to express their new beginning — or ‘rising from the ashes — they decide to get a phoenix tattoo.
So whether you are beginning a new life, have survived troubled times and have become stronger for it, or the idea of such a masterful creature appeals to you, phoenix tattoos will always make for a beautiful and strong choice.

Eagle Tattoos: The symbolic theme of power is pervasive with eagles, as with eagle tattoo ideas. In almost every culture and philosophy the eagle is a magnificent creature of purity, beauty and powerful force. Eagles are considered solar animals by countless cultures, so their symbolism will be connected to: Vitality, life, health, energy and provision. Eagles also have fatherly connotations that play nicely with authority, control, guardianship and watching protectively over the family unit.

Animal tattoos have become so popular, it is widely tattooed by male, well the female also have tattoos. If you wanna your tattoo be bright and active, use the best tattoo kits, especially the good quality of tattoo machine for lining and shading. Tattoo ink is also an important part for any tattoo you have had, you do not want the color fade. Animal tattoo, different kind of animal, different meanings!

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Tattoo - A motivation to win the championship

Many NBA players or stars have tattoo in memory of their success. New York Knicks reserve guard and Sixth Man of the Year candidate J.R. Smith is well known for having a lot of tattoos. It's his trademark, along with taking ill-advised shots and posting inappropriate comments and photos to social media. Many NBA players are serious about their body art, but Smith is near the top of the list.
So it's probably worth taking him seriously when he makes a promise about a tattoo. If the Knicks break their 40-year championship drought and win the title this year, J.R. says he'll get a new one to honor the accomplishment. Smith vowed to add orange-and-blue ink to his body for No. 101. Yes, a Knicks tattoo could be coming, even though he is a free agent this summer.
Tattoo industry booming, tattoo equipments sold well both online shop and retail shops. Choose superior tattoo kits when needed. The famous NBA players have tattoos not only make themselves more popular but also made ad to the tattoo shops and tattoo artists. People always have the same tattoos only because they are the fans of NBA players. Professional tattoo kits needed for the professional ones. While for beginners, they usually use beginner tattoo kits to have tattoo. It is a complex work for them, but if the tattoo design makes a satisfication, they will be enjoyed in it and feel delight they have never felt before, for the tattoo means many thing to them.
Just like DeShawn Stevenson, getting tattoo was a bold move, but who knows what kind of crazy stuff happens at DeShawn Stevenson's(notes) private parties. For all we know, Terry could have just felt he had to match the audacity of DeShawn getting a tattoo of Larry O'Brien (the person, not the trophy) on his behind. Veteran leaders have to set the tone, and sometimes that means supporting teammates when they make terrible decisions.
At any rate, a tattoo like this one could serve as serious motivation to win a championship, because no one wants to have to explain why he has an image of the Larry O'Brien Trophy on his arm when he never actually won it all. If the Mavs can't win it this season, maybe he'll end up stealing the trophy from the Heat or Bulls in the postgame celebration to justify his decision.
Tattoo as a motivation to win championship is really a dedicated move, and it has effect on their result.

Where on my body should I get a tattoo?

Simply put, anywhere. The only places you cannot technically get permanent tattoos are your hair, teeth and nails. No matter where your tattoo is, make sure the tattoo is in the right place of your body and the effect of it looks perfect.
Head: refers mostly to the area where your hair grows. You'll need to shave the area for the tattoo to be most visible. If you need to hide your tattoo, you can grow your hair out. Areas more commonly inked are the sides of the head above the ears and above the nape of the neck in the back.
There are people who have their entire heads inked.
Back of neck: You'll need to keep your hair short or tied up to keep it visible.
Face: Various areas possible. Facial tattoos could fall into the cosmetic or standard categories. Cosmetic would include darkening of eyebrows, eye-lining, lip-lining, etc.
Upper chest: One of the standard areas for tattoos. Allows lots of flat area in which to get a fairly large piece. One of the areas where you can choose to get symmetrically inked on both sides.
Breasts: be cautious about eventual sagging of the skin.
Nipples: Usually the artist leaves the nipples alone. The omission of ink isn't very noticeable.
Rib cage: Can be painful because of all the ribs you work over. However, it offers a fairly large area and can be incorporated into a major back piece, wrapping around toward the front.
Stomach/Abdomen: Some people choose not to get work done on their stomachs for a couple of reasons. Area is difficult to work on because there's no solid backing to hold the skin down. It is a sensitive area that may feel uncomfortable.
Genitals: The idea may sound very painful, but it's not that bad. Consider the stretchiness of the skin and the amount of movement the area experiences. Fine detail is extremely difficult. The penis does not have to be erect during tattooing. The only female genital tattoo I've seen (inner labia, I think) was in Modern Primitives, and it looked rather blurry.
Thighs/hips: A popular area to get larger pieces (often extending from the hip area). The entire area of skin around your thighs is bigger than your back, so you can get a lot of work done.
Calves: Good area to get a standard size (2" x 2"). If you have very hairy legs, it may cut down on the visibility somewhat.
Ankles: You can either get a spot piece on the inner or outer ankle, or get something that goes around in a band.
Feet: Concealable with shoes. Probably don't have as much wear and tear as hands so you might get less blurring and color loss. Artists usually only tattoo the top of your feet. You will have trouble retaining a tattoo on the bottom of your feet.
Armpits: Usually reserved for those who want to get full coverage around the arm and chest area and need the armpits filled. Not recommended for the ticklish.
Upper arms: Consider how much sun it's going to get. Will you be able to put sunblock on it regularly? If not, expect some color loss and blurring. If you want some serious work done and you wanna show it off, you may want to consider getting a half sleeve.
Inner arms: This area is often not easily visible. Be cautious of arm flab.
Forearms: You can have your upper arm "sleeve" extend down for a full sleeve.
Wrists: easily hidden with a jewelry.
Hands (fingers and palms): RAB receives frequent queries about fingers, palms and hands in general. Some artists don't do hands because the ink will have a tendency to blur or fade easily. Consider that you probably move your hands the most out of your entire body.
Shoulder blades: Concealed with standard t-shirts.
Back: Any part of your back can be done. Back pieces that encompasses your entire back are popular. Expect to pay several thousand dollars and many sessions.
Buttocks: beware of potential sagging.

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How to shade a tattoo?

Any time you are scheduling to get started on a tattoo enterprise, then certainly you may be aware that you can find a necessity of tattoo kits consisting of at a minimum minimal of equipments, in which there are particular simple equipments like tattoo more, you will be clear the technic of tattoo, as a skilled tattoo artist is always be popular in tattoo enthusiasts. There are many tattooists failed in shading, when the tattoo is done, the customers are not satisfied with there patterns for the pattern design is not have a third dimension. So how can you give the customers a perfect tattoo? There are three steps you can have a reference.
Firstly, be careful about the angle of shading. The tattoo machine is in a proper angle and size. The angle is different between shading and lining. When shading, the angle must be vertical, while if you want it to be slant, and it usually 45 degree.
The best effect when shading is with the shortest time and the minimal trauma to make the most saturated color and make the human skin translucent state, it is the best state that you can see the subcutaneous blood vessels. You can only see a point if you through the color into the skin vertically, however a piece of surface will be shown when the angle is vertical. This not only reduces the injury of subcutaneous tissue but can reach large area of paint.
Secondly is the depth of shading. It is operated according to tattoo pattern. Because the needle through the skin too deep will lead to scar demitint, if it is to light, it will not be easy to paint. The tattoo needle depth should on the upper deck of the dermal papilla layer, it will be the most appropriate if the depth are between the epidermal basal layer and a sediment layer.
Thirdly, there are three methods shading from deep to light.
The first, adjust the depth by the weight of the technique. When through in the skin, be some heavier and when back, use lighter strength, so that it can have a light and shade change. In a word, the whole brushwork is from heavy to light.
The second, the ink capacity in the needle mouth can decide the shade change degree. When the tattoo artists touch the pigment to have tattoo, you will find the first color is heavy, and then become shallower one by one.
The third, if the tattoo ink is black, you can dilute the ink to achieve the change. The artists usually use pure black, light black and clear water to tattoo. This can show both a shade and light effect and a shade change effect. With a pure black in the most deep part and have a transition in the shallow part. Then have more light black ink to connect with it and transform to the light color part. When transforming, cover about one centimeter on the previous one so that it will be natural.
These are the steps and notes you should do when shading. Do not forget that a superior quality of tattoo kits must be assured. If you have any problem or suggestions, you can leave us a message.

How do you think about tattoo?

Are you a tattoo enthusiast? Or you hate tattoo? Well different people have different opinions about it for the concept difference. Some people are forbidden to have tattoo for their identity. Some people do not have tattoos for worrying about their health. But there is a growing number people tattooed. In my opinion, if you think tattoo as an art and give the tattoo a meaning, using the high quality and safe tattoo kits, you may accept it. There are some real tattoo stories you can have a look. Read the artist and maybe you will get some inspiration.
A 21-year old Canterbury Bulldogs player who can play as both scrum half and hooker has ‘Noqu Kalou, Noqu Vanua’ tattooed across his back.He came to Fiji with an Australian team a couple of years back and saw ‘Noqu Kalou, Noqu Vanua’ written somewhere. It was really catchy for him so he asked for the meaning and was told that it meant My God, my country. A couple of years later he finally had it on his back. “It was a part of my country with me wherever I went.”he said.“I have always wanted to play for Fiji since I started playing league even when I was small. Every time something would come up which stopped me from representing Fiji.”“It’s not just a tattoo anymore that I have on my back. It is a part of my country that I take with me everywhere now.”“Noqu Kalou, Noqu Vanua motivated me to keep trying for Fiji and I’m here now.”
This is a Canterbury Bulldogs player who tattoo Noqu Kalou, Noqu Vanua on his back. Do you think the tattoo great? I think so. Give your tattoo a good meaning and make it value, you will be worth for it.
What’s more, make sure you are choosing the high quality of tattoo kits. For example, the machines should be precise and easy to use, the needles are sterile and disposable, other supplies must be of high quality and safe. Wearing the tattoo gloves when you are doing tattoo and make sure you are in a clean environment. Then your tattoo will be hygeian.
In the end, I would like to tell you, no matter you love tattoo or not, you will note the use the tattoo kits and what you want to mean for the design.

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