The Best Tattoo Artist

 

I get asked this question a lot - "Who is the best tattoo artist and where are they located?" I have always found this a difficult question to answer because every tattooist has their own unique skills and tattoos that they prefer inking over others. So the answer to this question would have to be personal preference. It is therefore your decision on which tattoo artist you choose to use.

Skills to look for in a good tattoo artist:

#1 Friendly, and easy to talk to through the whole process
Being able to communicate clearly with your artist is crucial as it lets him/her know exactly what you want with your tattoo design. A good artist should walk you through each step of the tattooing process and make you feel as comfortable as possible. Getting a tattoo for the first time can be quite frightening since you don't know what to expect, but a good tattoo artist will make everything clear to you before they begin inking.

#2 Find which tattoos they are confident inking onto your body
A good tattoo artist should be skilled and confident in inking a number of different designs, but more often than not they tend to have a few personal favorites which they like to ink. I know of one tattooist who said he enjoyed inking angel wing tattoo designs, and as a result he had pictures to show of some stunning angel wing tattoo designs that he did in the past that looked fantastic. Find out what tattoos your tattooist enjoys inking, but don't be put off if he doesn't mention the design you want. Like I mentioned before, a good tattooist should be skilled in inking all designs not matter what the type.

So to conclude, make sure you consider a wide variety of factors when looking for the best tattoo artist. Often it comes down to personal preferences, word-of-mouth and past experiences you or others have had with different artists which will help you make your decision.

Tips For Choosing in Loving Memory Tattoos

 

The most common in loving memory tattoo designs are the religious images like cross and angel. The cross is usually intertwined with a heart or rose symbols or "RIP" initials for rest in peace. The date of the death and name of the person are also included in the whole tattoo images as if re-creating a gravestone on their body. Angels are another preferred image as representation of the person who passed away and are commonly placed on the shoulder blade as if symbolizing guidance or protection. Butterflies are also being used by some since during the old days, they are believed to be reincarnation of the soul who passed away. Other figures that are being utilized for this purpose are stars and cherry blossoms which in Japan stand for fleeting moment in one's life.

Here are some tips and ideas for choosing that perfect design to commemorate a loved one who passed away:

• Coping with the death of a loved one is melancholic enough so it does not necessarily have to be a gloomy "in loving memory tattoos".
• It can be anything from a hobby or favorite flower.
• It can be an adorned painting or title of a song most frequently sung.
• The key is to think of something that will remind you the most of that person you love.
• It might be inconceivable to realize that you can't be with this loved one anymore so go for a design that will bring memories to life .
• Choose a design that will bring a smile to you instead of sadness.

Getting an in loving memory tattoos might be a difficult and bittersweet experience but just the thought of creating a memorabilia of that loved one and carrying it with you forever is comfort and relief enough and will surely be a body art that you will be proud of and cherish for the rest of your life.