Tattooing Has Become Upscale
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The tattooing world has changed for the better for tattoo artists. They used to be restricted to prisons and less salubrious areas of the town. There are still tattoo artists who operate in such places, but plenty who prefer to show off their designs and abilities in an upscale salon.
More people than ever appreciate the beauty of tattoos, and the tattoos themselves have become more colorful, more professional and more realistic. There are shows on television about the lives of the tattoo artists and most states have one tattoo convention a year or more. There are also professional schools to train future artists.
A tattoo design says plenty about someone's personality. Various tattoos might represent events in the owner's life, such as a new baby, a new love partner or a strong passion for a certain religion or sport.
In the past, the best an aspiring tattoo artist could hope for was to be trained by another artist. The designs were usually very basic and were done by hand or with a homemade machine. Sanitary conditions were almost non-existent. Antibacterial precautions were not known about, and therefore ink poisoning from badly prepared dyes and inks was a fairly common problem.
Fortunately the modern tattoo artist has reached a new respectability. There are specialty magazines and gatherings where the artwork of tattoos can be found. The common tattoo "joint" where everything is done as quickly as possible with very little thought as to quality or sophistication is now competing with tattoo parlors that resemble upscale beauty salons.
The clientele of these upscale tattoo establishments want something more exotic than a standard butterfly tattoo, for example. They are looking at this permanent design as a way to show off their unique personality and taste. Many times incredible one of a kind drawings and pictures with the most intricate designs are etched upon the skin.
A lot of people visit a tattoo parlor to get a permanent design etched into their skin, but others are more interested in piercing. Many artists are qualified to both tattoo and pierce. Piercing, unlike tattooing, is not permanent unless it is extreme piercing.
Society has certainly changed a lot over the past twenty five years. What used to be seen only on prisoners and sailors is now acceptable for just about anyone, and in fact, today a lot of people have tattoos. Tattoo artists are no longer treated with disdain. Some of them are even revered as incredible artists and people are impressed by their work. As more people choose to get tattoos, this art form will become even more acceptable. What better way to show off your individuality?
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