Koi fish tattoo

Koi fish make for a wonderful tattoo. Their beautiful colors and the symbolism behind them make for a great choice in tattoos. In Japan koi fish can always be found in a pond at almost every temple and major shrine.

They are seen to be peaceful and very meditative as well as good luck. Yet, the symbolism does not end their. The Koi fish is believed to swim back up stream against the current and therefore is believed to be a very strong animal.

This has lead to a symbolic connection between the fish and strength. So Koi fish make a wonderful tattoo that can easily represent good luck, strength and power. They are typically depicted with water splashing behind them and twisting or jumping out of the water making for a very dynamic and beautifully color tattoo design.

Cool Tribal Tattoos

Cool Tribal Tattoos

Cool Tribal Tattoos

Cool Tribal Tattoos

Cool Tribal Tattoos

Cool Tribal Tattoos

Cool Tribal Tattoos

Cool Tribal Tattoos

Eagle Tattoo

American Eagle Tattoo to cover a poorly done and totally backward Eagle Globe and Anchor Tattoo. A type of tattoo I take a lot of pride in doing well. So beware on where and who tattoos you, not all tattoo mistakes can be easily covered up. I will have a before picture of the covered tattoo soon.

Eagle tattoos

Eagle tattoos

Eagle tattoos

Eagle tattoos

Eagle tattoos

Eagle tattoos

Eagle tattoos

black star tribal tattoo

black star tribal tattoo

Tribal Female Tattoo Pictures

Feminine tattoos are probably the most overlooked tattoo designs in many online galleries and tattoo shop even though feminine tattoos make up more than half of all tattoos done each year.

This black tribal tattoo design is a double headed eagle as seen on an Albanian flag. If you are looking for a tattoo idea and feeling patriotic about you or your family’s home country, maybe you could also take a piece from your flag!? It certainly looks great on the back of this beautiful woman’s neck.

Here’s another tribal flower tattoo design, this time on the side of a woman’s foot in a perfect spot for heels! A flower tattoo seems to go well in a small area where you want the tattoo design to be subtle.

female tattoos lower back

feminine tattoo designs gallery

Placement of a butterfly tattoo is both feminine and sexy as this bikini shot shows. Lower back tattoos on women scream sexy don’t they? The colors are vibrant and really help the tattoo to stand out against. Remember to protect tattoos in sunlight by using sunblock.

Feminine Tattoos In Japanese Tattoos

sexy feminine tattoos

Tribal Feminine Tattoos

Tribal Star Tattoo Designs for Women

Stars are often encountered as symbols, and many cases the meaning of a particular star symbol may depend upon the number points it has, and sometimes the orientation of these points as well. As a light shining in the darkness, the star is often considered a symbol of truth, of the spirit and of hope. The symbol of the star embodies the concept of the divine spark within each of us. Their nocturnal nature leads stars to represent the struggle against the forces of darkness and the unknown.

tribal star tattoos on foot

Cool place for a tattoo....but so cute .holy crap! I thought at first they were temps until i saw the redness and read the tags!

sexy star tattoos on back for women

Sexy star tattoo for girls

This is another star tattoo design.

tattoos tips pain for you

Tattoos Tips Pain For You

Despite what you may have been told there is no sure way to determine the amount of pain that you may experience when getting a tattoo. If you go to a tattoo parlor in a relaxed state of mind there is a really good
 chance that getting a tattoo might not hurt as bad as you may have thought. However if you are very nervous when you arrive at the tattoo parlor it could very well be a painful experience.

When you get a tattoo it means that your skin will be pierced and that usually means some degree of pain. It doesn't matter if your tattoo is large or small, you will experience some level of pain while you are getting it. The amount of pain you feel while getting a tattoo really does depend on the level of your tolerence for pain. If you can handle a large amount of pain you more then likely will have a much easier time getting a tattoo then someone with little tolerence for pain.

When getting a tattoo, the needles of the tattoo gun will pierce your skin at a very fast rate and at different depths. Many say that the outline of a tattoo is the most painful part of the whole process. The black outline of a tattoo needs to be done rather deeply into the skin to make for certain that it is done correctly. The color and shading of your tattoo usually isn't that painful although it really does differ from person to person.

Usually the pain you feel while getting a tattoo can be compared to a slight burning sensation or a light scratching. If you choose to get a tattoo on a place that has little bone and tissue such as a wrist you may experience increased pain. Generally if you get a tattoo in an area that contains a good amount of tissue and muscle it will not be an incredibly painful experience.

While some amout of pain is to be expected while getting a tattoo, there are several ways to reduce that amount of pain you feel. The following are some great tips in reducing pain while getting a tattoo.

1.First of all you should never get a tattoo while drunk or on any type of drugs. They thin out your blood which can result in heavy bleeding.

3D superman tattoo

Nice Design 3D superman tattoo

tattoo tips beginners

Tattoo Tips Beginners

Basics for the Beginner Tattoo Artist

Many who enter in the field of tattooing do so because they have artistic talent and feel tattooing is the easiest way to turn that talent into a successful career. The problem with that line of thinking is that tattooing is like no other art form in existence. The canvases being used are inconsistent, the instruments specialized and the principles behind the mechanics of tattooing are different from drawing or painting. In other words, tattooing isn’t making sketches, working with watercolors or doodling. It’s serious business that requires serious practice.

Practice tattoo skins are the best way to gain proficiency and skill without the use of cadavers, which by all accounts are hard to come by. Practice tattoo skins do an effective job of simulating normal working conditions, though they don’t account for the movement that can be experienced when tattooing on areas with heavy underlying fat. It’s best to practice with the skins on both flat, convex (curved outward) and concave (curved inward) surfaces to get a feel for working at odd angles over a three dimensional area. Always check your depth as well, especially when working in this manner.

One mistake that beginners make all too often is thinking they have to fill every square millimeter with ink. In tattooing, less is often more. Before going crazy with your own designs, try some sparse designs created by other artists. Note how bare skin can be a better choice than adding another color in some instances.

Beginners often like to work with black tattoo ink, and try to do it all with lines. Unless you plan on only working in black and causing your customers unnecessary pain, it’s best to get comfortable with a full palate of colors and work on your fill-in and shading techniques with bigger tattoo needles.

Speaking of needles, you can’t offer your clients the best results possible with a substandard selection of needles. Be prepared by not only having multiple needles ready, but by having experience working with each kind

And finally, know your tattoo gun. Of course, work with it enough to be able to perform confidently, but also take a look at the inner workings of the gun. Find out which parts of your particular brand often fail and be ready with tattoo gun replacement parts. Better yet, have more than one gun on hand.