Variations in
Tattoos
A simple search on the Internet will show a vast array of
all different kinds, sizes and colors of tattoos.
Sometimes the mere decision on the final design is a big enough
task in and of itself. Even if a sample is copied, it can
be altered in just about any way giving even more options.
The biggest variation among tattoos is size. Tattoos
can be very tiny or very large. Tattoos might be as tiny
as a single small letter, a minuscule flower or a dinky
symbol. Tiny tattoos aren't always the easiest, however
as they can prove quite difficult if more detail is involved in
such a small space.
Large tattoos are very commonly seen. Tattoos
stretching down the entire back, all the way across the chest
and even full sleeves are regularly found among tattoo
enthusiasts. Perhaps the biggest of them all are the full
body tattoos, which aren't uncommon.
Another variation in tattoos is color. Many people
prefer the look of a tattoo in a single color. Typically, this
color is black. Tribal, symbolic and word tattoos are often
found as a solid black. These are often more commonly
encountered than colorful tattoos.
Colored tattoos aren't rare, however. Just about any
color imaginable can be used on a tattoo. Inks can even
be mixed to create a specific color. Brightly colored
tattoos can be made in as many designs as black tattoos.
Certain colors may be used resembling something sentimental,
important or simply a favorite color.
Shading can be a variation in tattoos as well. Shading
differs from color variances. A black tattoo can be made
more intricate by creating a shading effect. Shading can
also be done with colored tattoos. As the tattoo is
created by a series of dots, the more spread apart the dots
are, the lighter the ink will appear, creating a shading
effect.
Many times, a tattoo artist will offer advice for decisions
on the design of the tattoo. Shading may be recommended
in the place of color, at times. It can be one way to
provide more effect within the design without adding a bunch
of, or any, color.
Style is an excellent variation in tattoos. They can
be found in just about any style imaginable, and if an example
cannot be located on paper or in the tattoo parlor, your tattoo
artist may be able to create something for you. Symbols
can easily be created. Characters can resemble cartoons
or animated creatures. Realistic drawings of people can
also be created as a tattoo.
For example, if you want a cartoon of an elephant, the
tattoo artist can create it. If you want a tattoo
resembling a real elephant, in the Savannah in Africa, he or
she can most likely do that as well. If you want a
tribal-influenced design representing the sign of an elephant,
you're likely to find it.
Tattoos can be created to resemble anything that can be
drawn, painted or photographed. Creating tattoos is an
art. Tattoo artists are just that: creative artists with
their own method of providing designs that help others express
themselves on their own bodies.
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