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So you've decided that you want to get a tribal bull tattoo. But where do you start? I can tell you that doing the proper research beforehand is a must. You are about to spend a lot of your cash on getting your new artwork. So you want to make sure that you get the piece that you like. This artwork is going to be a permanent feature on your body. Doing good research beforehand can make all the difference in the world. I have a feeling you have done what so many others have done before you. Let me guess, you've gone to Google images to start your research. This isn't a bad place to get some ideas, but you need to keep in mind that everyone starts the research here and that means you run the risk of duplicating someone else's artwork. If I were you I would check out one of the pay tattoo websites. These websites offer a wealth of advantages when it comes to your new tattoo. You can get access to a tattoo artist that does nothing but tribal tattoos. That artist can work...

Some tattoos, are suitable for men as well as women known as the unisex tattoos. However, few tattoos look good on either one of them. For women, designs like flower tattoos look good. The best for men are the bull tattoos. Since, the Bull represents a masculine symbol. It is always related to men. Bull tattoos are also related to zodiac signs too. The person wearing this tattoo is said to be strong, temperamental and impulsive. Hence, these tattoos are the best ones to explain your strong personality. The head of the bull is one of the popular designs of the tattoo. The structure of the head is sharp and thus it helps the tattoo artists; to skillfully paint the art. The face is designed with a ring on the nose and with flaring nostrils that give an angry look to the face. Crescent shaped horns; cover the face of the bull. Each person has their own idea about the bull tattoo design. Some people, like the realistic appearance of the bull and others prefer a carton style tattoo. The c...

When it comes to tattoo, the very first problem that you may encounter is what design to go for. This is just normal; its even good if you are considering it as a problem because that means you are giving it a serious thought and you would just do not want to be tattooed with something that you are unsure of. When it comes to your tattoo designs, forethought and careful planning should be involved. This is definitely not something that should be taken lightly. It may sound cliché but its the truth - tattoo is something permanent so do not get a tat design that you might regret in the future. One of the best source of getting ideas from is the world wide web-the internet. There are literally thousands of choices available online that you can readily view just with the simple click of your mouse. When you google "tattoo photos" or "tattoo pictures", you will be seeing tons of websites that you might even find overwhelming. Of course, not everything is created equal...

The Aztec civilization was once considered superior and thriving. Tattoo designs are some of the legacies they left behind. Aztec tattoo designs are intricate and striking and it's no wonder that a lot of tattoo enthusiasts are drawn to them. The attraction may stem from sheer appreciation of its visual beauty or from deep understanding of how the ancients have lived and flourished. The Aztecs placed great value to their art and to carry a symbol yourself you must understand that it is rooted from an ancient civilization that considered it sacred. Aztecs tattoo designs were used by the people who created them originally as sacred symbols. They placed them on strategic spots in their body to represent something that was culturally ingrained. A person might want to get a tattoo to preserve his culture or just to show an interest in it. The sun is the focal symbol of Aztec tattoo so a person might want to characterize the strength that the sun represents by getting an Aztec designe...

The world of Aztec tattoo designs is a very tribal and important one indeed. What you need to know before you get an Aztec tattoo design is that permanence and creativity walk hand-in-hand. As the Aztec Indian tribes of yesteryear taught their troops right before a battle, patience, permanence and being creative on the battlefield are very important goals and should be held in the highest regards before and after and even during the battle. Sadly the Aztec Nation is just a distant but vibrant memory that was permanently erased from the Earth. The History Since tattoos have been around for many centuries and have been used for so many other reasons that go beyond aesthetic quality, it is important to understand the ancient tribes known as the Aztecs. The Aztecs adorned their bodies with tattoos much as we wear decorated dresses and business suits today. The Aztecs lived in the area of Mexico in North America. The popularity of their tattoo designs has never been as high as many indiv...

regarded as outcast of the society hence the prim and proper kind never dared to cross the line. Nowadays, people are more open to changes thus there are now tattoo designs for women that are hitting the scene like a storm. Many women now would wish to have their own tattoo because they think that it will make them sexy and more attractive to the opposite gender, which is actually true. Here are the tattoo designs for women: 1. One of the most accepted designs for women is the butterfly which is normally inked as a lower back tattoo. For one, the butterfly is an extremely popular symbol as it is used as a representation of hope and new life. A butterfly basically symbolizes a lot of things which may further cover the issue of rebirth or reinvention. This is even a good symbol to represent the transformation of a woman from being a girl into a beautiful and fine lady. 2. Another option is to paint stars on the body. Star is used as a symbol of hope during the darkest of times. It is use...

At one point, when people saw a tattoo on a stranger, it made them apprehensive. In today's society, tattoos have become much more mainstream, and chances are you know someone who has a tattoo. Or perhaps, you are interested in getting one yourself. How do you know if a tattoo artist is following proper safety procedures to ensure you do not get an infection from the tattooing process? First of all, if you walk into a tattoo studio and it does not look and smell clean, chances are it isn't. Walk right back out of the shop immediately. Every tattoo artist should start out with sterile supplies and surfaces. Surfaces should be cleaned and sanitized before and after EVERY procedure. Last, but not least, the client's skin should also be kept clean to prevent infection, and in rare cases where it is required, the artist should be protected from transmittable diseases. Here is a list of procedures that your artist should follow to ensure the sanitation and safety of their clie...

to put on a tattoo? Well, it actually differs from every person's perspective. Some people misinterpreted the meaning of tattoo because they see it as untidy and a disruption to one's body. But tattoos can be as an artistic as a painting on the wall. It depends on how a person visualizes it and envisions his body about his/her tattoo. A tattoo is donning a permanent ink into the layers of the skin to imprint something which may be a significant décor to a certain person. It is a permanent marking that is why you should think twice before doing it or, if you really want it, by choosing a design for your body that is suitable for your characteristics. It is somehow a statement of who and what you are. It may have different meanings like for love it may symbolize a person's commitment to a lover or an ownership of one person by another. It also differs from gender. A tattoo for men may represent his courage, power, principles or honor. While for the women it may denote love, p...

When drawing your tattoo design of a demon, it's best to think about what you want to draw, first you write or draw little sketches of what you want to have as a design, you could do this in a few ways with drawing little thumbnails or writing small notes and descriptions of what you want designed. The main steps of drawing any tattoo, is to get inspired by the many available tattoos online and in any of your local tattoo shops. You need to find out what is popular and what would sell if you are interested in selling your artwork. The main point to consider is when selling your work, they are often bought in sets or what is called flash sheets of lots of collected tattoo designs. These can be on A4 size paper or larger A3 size and if you want to you can laminate them to make them look professional, this is especially handy if you are selling on Ebay. Once you have looked and seen what is actually out there, you can proceed with your tattoo designs from your initial idea or conce...

Many people walk into tattoo shops or post messages on website boards proclaiming, "I want Maori tattoo design ideas!" This popular and artful style of tattooing is associated with the Maori people of New Zealand, and has experienced a revitalization in the 1990's to present in the West. So where do you go for these Maori tattoo design ideas? 1. Face. A quick way to search out these tattoos is searching for face tats. This style was used many times on the face, and a lot of face ink is based in this design. Now, you probably don't want to get a full on face tattoo, and more modern day Maori ink are not placed on the face. But it still gives you some quick ideas of the curves and shapes these tattoos have and may get you thinking of other body part placement for these designs. 2. Specific artists. There are artists who specialize in Maori designs and they will have a number of ideas for you. The good thing about going to an artist directly who is knowledgeable in th...

One of the most extreme areas of tattooing is the face area. Face tattoos bring an automatic "shrill" from people on the street, and right away these tattooed individuals are differentiated as the more extreme and shocking breed. Some would also say "stupid breed", as many people can't understand why an individual would adorn his face with ink. Almost all areas of the body you are able to cover up with. But the face is an everyday visual mainstay, and unless you wear a ski mask, your ink will be front and center all the time. Some famous individuals who have chosen face ink, also ironically happen to be world class athletes: Mike Tyson: The most famous being that of the boxer Mike Tyson. He has a tribal like design on one side of his face, wrapping around his eye. Lee Priest: Priest is a very popular professional bodybuilder who has won and ranked high in many major competitions. His face tattoo is also delegated to one side of his face and it has a tribal ...

Getting a tattoo can be a fairly painful process considering a tattoo needle pierces the skin 3,000 times a minute. But it doesn't have to be as excruciating as it sounds. Here are some helpful hints on how to avoid pain when getting a tattoo. Psychological ways to avoid pain: Practice mind over matter. If you love the design you're getting (which you should), then it should be pretty easy to focus on how beautiful your piece will look when it's done and not worry about how bad it hurts during the process. Listen to music , bring a friend to talk to or think about something else completely. I wouldn't advise talking to the tattoo artist so much; you wouldn't want to distract them from their important task at hand. Sit still! The job will get done quicker and with no errors. If you happen to move and the artist inks you outside of the design, they may have to modify the design, which usually means more inking. General areas to avoid: Veins close to the surface ...

Well the short answer is yes it hurts... and the long answer is getting a tattoo hurts of course, your having a needle injected into your skin at an incredible speed. Tattoo pain can be described in so many different ways depending on the person who's had it done, people have described it like a cat scratching your skin, a hot needle being dragged across your skin and some even say it's like having your skin cut open. So as you can see people have different pain thresholds when getting tattoos, for example if your young and haven't experienced much pain in your life and it's your first tattoo then it's going to be a very painful experience but if you're getting long in the tooth and have broke some bones or had stitches then it's not going to be that bad. So you might be thinking I'm not getting a tattoo if it's going to hurt that bad but what you have to remember is that if you really want one and its the perfect design for you then a few hours p...