Tribal Tattoo Gallery
Choose Your Design at the Tribal Tattoo Gallery
A Tattoo As A Form Of Art
Though not everyone will agree, tattoo enthusiasts know that tattoos are an incredible form of art. As a tattoo fanatic myself, I sincerely hope that my tribal tattoo gallery website will help you make an intelligent and inspired choice before you decide to get inked! My favorite tattoos are the Tribal Tattoos and it’s what I specialize in. However, I have a great appreciation for other types as well and will showcase several other designs in this Tribal Tattoo Gallery.
When choosing a design it might benefit to ask yourself the following questions: What inspires me? What do I aspire to? What gives me strength? What part of me do I want to project to the world?
There are many reasons for choosing a tribal tattoo as a form of self expression. But no matter what the reason, it’s important that you take the time to choose the perfect design and then to find a reputable artist who practices good sanitation and who is aware of basic tattoo health risks. You can browse this tribal tattoo gallery and others online. Ask other people where they’ve gotten inked, and remember that each artist has his/her own style. Also, don’t forget to ask the artist about tattoo aftercare products and instructions. There’s no excuse for living the rest of your life with some second rate design that looks bad. The laser treatment to remove the tattoo is very expensive and doesn’t really remove the tattoo completely.
25% of all first-time tattoo owners end up regretting their choice of tattoo design so make sure you have high quality designs to choose from.
Types of Tattoos
There are many styles of tattoos to choose from:
- Abstractions:
• Derived from ancient designs
• Consists of black ink and jet gray shading
• Usually have minimal artwork
• Examples include Old English letters
and Chinese symbols and Tribal tattoos
- Naturalistic Tattoos:
• Natural look
• Contain intricate details to make design appear realistic
• Shading, depth and perspective used to make the image
seem highly detailed
• Some common naturalistic tattoos include faces of
religious leaders
- Stylized Tattoos:
• Appear in a vast array of shapes, sizes and styles
• Can contain images of flowers, tigers, or lions
and panthers that symbolize courage and strength.
• Dragons and zodiacs can be customized to have a
stylized look
• Tend to be less expensive than other types of tattoos,
making them quite popular
- Combination/Complex Tattoos:
• More intricate than other styles
• Involve designs that mix several different designs together,
• More impressive than other types
• Most popular complex tattoos are comprised of traditional Japanese body suits and combination of unrelated images
• Sometimes lack a coherent theme
- Pledges/Dedication Tattoos:
• Common in Western society
• They include hearts, anchors, names, and
military/regiment names
• Typically the least expensive of all the tattoo types
• Popularity of pledge tattoos has severely declined over the last several years
Tattoo Design Styles
There is literally an infinite number of styles to choose from when getting inked. My favorite types include:
- Tribal Tattoo Art
- Star Tattoo Design
- Shooting Star Tattoos
- Celtic Tattoo Art
- Ancient Art Tattoos
- Butterfly Tattoo Designs
- Japanese Tattoo Art
- Zodiac Signs
- Chinese Zodiac
- Asian Tattoos
- Cross Tattoos
- Animal Tattoos
- Tribal Dragon Tattoos
- Sun and Star Tattoos
- Symbol Tattoos
- Religious Tattoos
- Alien Tattoos
- Angel Tattoos
- Animal Tattoos
- Fairy Tattoos
- Flower Tattoos
- Native American Tattoos
- American Stylized Tattoos
- Names Translated into Chinese
- and the list goes on…..
Times or reasons you should never get a tattoo:
- You’re intoxicated in any way
- On a bet, no matter the amount of money involved
- Peer pressure
- On a dare
My First Tattoo Video
Watch Cory get his first tattoo…..
Things to Look For When Choosing a Tattoo Artist and Parlor
One thing that is even more important than choosing the perfect tattoo design is choosing a clean and reputable tattoo parlor. Some things you’ll need to consider before you make this choice are:
1. Do you feel comfortable? Is the tattoo parlor a relaxed atmosphere? Are you able to bring a friend along? Does the tattoo parlor chair look clean and comfortable?
2. Is the tattoo parlor clean and professional? When dealing with tattoo needles and human blood, cleanliness is of utmost importance.
3. The tattoo parlor should be well lit. This will ensure that you and the artist see the colors well so that you can get an idea of what the finished tattoo will look like. A dark and dingy parlor is not where you want to be inked.
4. Does the tattoo artist answer all your questions? Don’t be afraid to ask any question, no matter if you think it’s stupid or not.
5. Are the needles and other materials a one-time use? Are gloves worn? The needles should be opened up in front of you. That is the best practice for a professional tattoo artist.
6. How long has the artist been tattooing? Do they belong to any professional tattoo artist organizations?
7. Ask your friends with tattoos where they had it done and if they would recommend the artist or the parlor.
8. Tattoo artist magazines are a good place for information as well. You may find an article or advertisement for one in your area.
Remember, this is a permanent investment, be sure to choose the tattoo parlor that is right for you.