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Wearable Tattoo Sleeves - A New Media For Tattoo Art

The popularity of getting "inked" or tattooed is having a resurgence worldwide. Young and old people have found tattoos as a means of self-expression aside from its decorative effects on the body. Technology advancements in pigments and equipment have allowed the creation of high quality monochrome and multi-colored tattoos with a high level of graphical detail.

Tattoos as a form of body art has been elevated into a contemporary art form starting from the 90's. Exhibitions featuring photographs or printed designs of the tattoos called "tattoo flash" became pervasive. In some visual art exhibitions, people with tattoos are actually lined up to showcase the works of the artist. Tattoo Flash is now the prevailing portable media used in tattoo art. A lot of this is found on now the internet and can be downloaded and printed. This can then be shown to the artist as a pattern for one's desired tattoo.

With the difficulty of having a portable media like a canvass. Tattoo art exhibits get limited to displaying photographs of subjects and the use of flash prints. There is of course losses in the three dimensional attribute of the art work. Tattoo artists also make use of the contours of the body and the curves of the muscle as a design element. This can easily be appreciated when one sees a full sleeve tattoo on a muscular arm versus a print. The artistic effect of a colored cobra or dragon coiled around an arm is lost if it is only seen as a print out or a photograph.

In the past couple of years, a new fashion or novelty item has been introduced in the market called a tattoo sleeve or tattoo arm warmer. This is made of a thin stocking like stretchable material that is then printed with tattoo art. When worn on the arms, these sleeves blend well with the contours of the arm. The design looks very authentic since it is skin tight and the stretching of the fabric brings out the three dimensional effect of the subjects in the tattoo sleeve design. The raging wolf or the fearful skull in the tattoo sleeve design stands out when the biceps flex or when the arm is fully stretched.

The wearable tattoo sleeve has been used by some tattoo artists to mass produce their designs and make it a pop culture commodity. Many kids and adults want the "inked" look but would not want to go through the pain of getting inked. The wearable tattoo sleeve is the answer. This makes it as a fashion accessory that can be worn and matched with one's get up. And last but not least, the wearable tattoo sleeve provides a new media to exhibit tattoo art, at least for the full arm length designs.

By Leandro Garcia

Kanji Tattoo Tips From Japan - Avoid Becoming a Laughingstock

Kanji, or Hanzi in Chinese, has obtained cult status. Practically every day I come across something with Kanji on it. Unfortunately, often times they contain blatantly ignorant mistakes. Clothes shops sell t-shirts with random Japanese letters strung together, as if it should be readable. Furniture shops offer furniture, bed covers, cushion covers, and even matching curtains with inverted and mirrored Kanji on it. Once I saw a BWM with Kanji stickers proudly decorating both side doors. It read "Viagra" in Chinese... However, these mistakes are nothing compared to the mistakes I have seen on various body parts as "Kanji tattoos."

It is truly flattering to know that Kanji and the Japanese and Chinese languages have gained such prominence and status among tattoo fans. However, if you are going to engrave something on your body, show respect for yourself, as well as for our language and culture, and learn a thing or two about the language and the art of Asian calligraphy before getting it done. Otherwise you will find yourself secretly sweating, every time a Japanese girl comments on your tattoo, wondering "Did she mean it? Or was that sarcasm in her voice?" Or worse, you might end up on one of the many Japanese websites that showcase the gibberish Kanji tattoos they have come across.

How can you avoid ending up with a Kanji tattoo that screams "amateur"?

* Do not have Western names translated into Kanji and inked. Kanji are symbols which often have several meanings. When someone "translates" Western names into Kanji, they are simply fishing out Kanji that have the right phonetics, Kanji that sound similar to the word they are trying to translate. Take the name "Stacy" as an example. When translated into Japanese, it becomes a 5-Japanese-letter word (su-te-i-shi-i, since the word is broken up into syllables, as it should be spoken in the Japanese language). To translate it into Kanji, one would have to find five Kanji which sound like the five syllables of the name. Of course the translator would (or should) make sure they choose Kanji with positive connotations, such as "poem" as opposed to "death" (both words pronounced "shi" in Japanese) -- but be aware that if you ask ten people to translate your name into Kanji, you will likely end up with ten different results. It is that subjective, the art of "translating" names into Kanji. If you still insist on having a name inked, have it done in Katakana instead of Kanji. At least then it would be an objective symbolism of the name, in other words, without the translator's "interpretation" of your name into symbols (Kanji). However, if you are adamant about having Kanji, then my next suggestion would be to keep it short. Have the name translated into just one Kanji, for the first syllable in the name for example, and then have the Kanji inked in the design of a Hanko stamp. This is much more elegant, artistic and aesthetic than having several random Kanji that have the phonetics to sound like a Western name. To a native speaker, such strings of Kanji look extremely odd and usually need to be explained before it can be understood.
* Keep it simple. Do not even think about translating a whole sentence or phrase. Most likely the meaning will get lost in translation. If you are keen on getting a certain message across with your tattoo, consult a native speaker and convey what it is you want to get across and see if an original Chinese or Japanese proverb can get the same point across. David Beckham's famous Chinese proverb tattoo is a great example. Direct translations should be avoided for obvious reasons.
* Consult a reliable native speaker -- or two, to get different opinions and inputs. Do not rely on a non-native or just walk into a tattoo parlor and choose from their Kanji catalogs without any research. Many of the catalogs circulating the internet and tattoo parlors are full of translation mistakes, missing strokes, crooked Kanji that you have to tilt your head to read, and disproportional, unattractive Kanji that were clearly not written by someone with calligraphy skills. Besides, the selection is extremely limited, considering the fact that there are thousands of Kanji in the Japanese and Chinese language to choose from.


Having said all of that, let me leave you on a thought: Japanese are wary of tattoos, since we associate it with Yakuza, the Japanese mafia. In fact, most bath houses and Onsen (hot spring baths) in Japan have specific rules prohibiting people with tattoos from bathing there. It is the politically correct way of saying "Yakuza not welcome." So as flattering as it is that the Western world has come to embrace our language and incorporated it into their culture of tattooing, be aware that you will seldom meet a Japanese with a Kanji tattoo, much less a tattoo. It is just not our cult

By Naomi Suita

Which of Your Favorite Celebrities Have Fairy Tattoos

A lot of the more famous actors, actresses, singers and band members of famous bands sport tattoos and they get many different kinds of tattoos in many different designs on various parts of their bodies and these include fairy tattoos for some of them. Most of the famous men who get tattoos often get designs that are pretty masculine or have certain meanings behind them. For example, the tattoos that such celebrities like Justin Timberlake and Robbie Williams wear include cross tattoos that symbolize their faith. Other celebrities make the big mistake of getting the names of their current partners who would later become their ex-partners tattooed on certain parts of their bodies. Included in the list of celebrities that did this is Angelina Jolie who had Billy-Bob Thornton's name tattooed on her upper arm and Johnny Depp's infamous 'Winona Forever" tattoo. Both tattoos have been either removed or edited after the split.

One of the rather rare tattoos that celebrities seem to wear is the tattoo of a fairy and to date, only a couple of celebrities or so have been known to sport these little mythical creatures one a part of their body. Here are

some of the celebrities that have fairy tattoos on their bodies:

- Britney Spears - probably one of the most famous of the celebrity fairy tattoos around, this little tattoo of a fairy in yellow with pink and purple wings is found on the singer's lower back. This is only one of nine tattoos that she has or had done on her body.

- Amber Tamblyn - this actress is another one of those celebrities with fairy tattoos on them and she has a small pixie or fairy on her right shin to prove this. The fairy that is drawn on her leg is an adult fairy with long blonde hair who is wearing a green dress and has purple wings.

- Christina Ricci - "Wednesday Adams" is also another actress that has a fairy tattoo on her and she has one located on her right wrist. This is just one of many tattoos that the character actress has on her person.

- Alyssa Milano - this "charmed one" is also another one of the few celebrities who sport fairy tattoos on a part of their body. This TV witch has a number of tattoos on her body which include an angel etched on her calf, a Sanskrit symbol at the back of her neck and the fairy tattoo that is found underneath her belly button.

By Subramani Chinnaraj

Koi Tattoos

The popularity of Koi tattoos is growing everyday. So what makes these brightly colored fish so popular? Many just like their ornamental beauty and bold colors, while others choose a koi because of the symbolism that it represents. So what does this magnificent fish represent?

Koi originated in China and they were introduced into Japan in the 1800's. According to Chinese legend, it is believed that if a koi succeeded in climbing the Yellow River falls to "Dragon's Gate" then it would be transformed into a dragon. This symbolizes worldly aspiration and advancement. In Japan they are considered a manly symbol and according to legend, if a koi climbs the waterfall bravely, and if they are caught, they will lay on the cutting board completely still facing their death bravely just as a samurai would. Based on that legend, the Japanese associate koi with perseverance and strength.

Koi fish are very powerful and energetic and they can swim against the current to reach food or spawning ground. This fact also has bearing on whether people have their koi tattoo swimming up or down. It is said that if the fish is swimming upstream then you have overcome a hardship during trying times. If it is swimming down, then you are struggling with a hardship. However others translate this to mean that a koi tattoo swimming upstream represents a very independent person that has very little concern for what others think. You would rather be your own person and face the challenge of swimming against a hard current than to conform to the rules of society. This is an act of power and you cannot be deterred by anything.

Koi symbolism is also associated with:

* Good luck
* Bravery
* Independence
* Masculinity
* Power and perseverance
* Style koi fish tattoo

There are many varieties of koi and they vary in color and design. Many people believe that the color of the koi tattoo should be in harmony with you and your surroundings. Some of the more popular breeds and their colors are listed below:

* Asagi - Light blue top surface with red underside
* Bekko - Red, white or yellow with black markings
* Butterfly Koi - These come in many colors but are known for their long fins and slender bodies
* Goshiki - Black background with white, red, brown and light blue markings
* Hikari Moyomono - Two colored fish with one of the colors being metallic
* Kin Gin Rin - Reflective scales make these fish shiny metallic colored
* Kohaku - White with red markings
* Koromo - Ordered scales with blue edges
* Showa - Black with red and white
* Taisho Sanshoku or Sanke - White, red and black
* Tancho - White with a red spot on its head
*Utsurimono - Black and red or white or yellow

By Rick Reynolds

Free Tattoo Flash Art - Finding Quality and Printable Designs of Tattoos

Tattoo flash are images that are pre-drawn or created by tattoo artists and put as displays on the walls of studios or filed in binders to serve as reference for clients looking for ideas and designs for their tats. The traditional flash are hand-drawn on a piece of paper or cardboard, mass produced usually for rapid tattooing.

Examples of traditional flash are designs such as pinup girls, anchor, eagle, heart, dragon and rose tattoos. Those were the early, old school types of tat images that were displayed on the walls of shops which were convenient for those looking to get tattooed. They were drawings that are not complicated and can easily be inked on the chosen body part in one seating.

Nowadays, a lot of these hand drawn tattoo flash are being replaced by works done by professional flash artists who produce them through computer software and sell them on the internet or in conventions. If you Google tattoo designs online, you can be faced with tons of choices which can actually be overwhelming. However, sad to say, a lot of these search results are of low and poor quality especially the free ones. A lot of them are the cookie cutter types that have been used by thousand others; you would not want that, do you?

If you want quality flash tattoos, you can find them on the internet. Disregard the free ones as they aren't any great. Read reviews about the top galleries online and take your pick depending on what your needs are. Just keep an open mind and be precise on what you really want and soon your search will be over for that perfect tattoo designs that you have been dreaming of.

By Peter Brat

Star Tattoo Designs For Girls - Cute and Sexy Tattoos That Are Hard to Resist

Stars have always been mysterious and awe inspiring, even up to this today with science to help us understand what they are and how they function. That's why, they have been one of the most popular tattoo designs for girls; their brightness and beauty are just hard to resist. Moreover, stars are universal symbols that can mean a lot of different things to a lot of different people, their representation vary widely and they are not tied to a single interpretation.

Star tattoos are great choice for first timers or tat newbies who are anxious about the whole tattooing process. When started out as a miniature design, they are quick to finish and relatively inexpensive. They can be inked small but yet the impact it can create can be quite sensual and interesting especially if they are tattooed on a sexy part of the body. They are versatile patterns that can be executed by the tattoo artist with an incredible range of styles, sizes, shapes and colors.

Star tattoo for girls can be a sign of aspiration and goals in their life that they set to achieve. They can also be a representation of themselves as being ambitious, rebellious, daring or sexy. In many cases, suffice it to say, they are chosen sometimes to transcend the purely decorative part of it-they are just so plain cute and pretty as what most girls want. They can be tattooed in the body either as a single star, a shooting star or a starburst. They can commonly be found on small areas of the body like the foot and wrist and sexy parts like the shoulder blade, hip, and lower stomach.

By Peter Brat

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