[/caption]Carol Forsloff - “It’s for my birthday, and could your husband design a tattoo for me?” A man who does oil paintings scratched his head, then shook it firmly, “Don’t think so, since I like to do big stuff, but I guess everyone has an idea of what is fashion and art these days,” he concluded, an observation an expert recently made as he and others answered the top 5 questions related to modern tattooing.
Asia’s largest organization of tattoo artists form what is called Tattoo Temple Hong Kong where the important tips and topics on tattoos were addressed, as tattoo art is becoming more and more popular with millions of people around the world.
“So, does it hurt?” is that first important question. Tattoo artists explain the amount of pain depends on what part of the body is being marked and what pain level is identified by any given person, as individuals are different in their perception of pain. Knees, feet or neck are more painful than the back, for example.
“Should the tattoo be big so it doesn’t fade as fast?” The expert tells us
The durability of the tattoo depends upon the skill of the artist and how the tattoo is treated afterward by the wearer.
“Is there a numbing cream?” the fearful ask. The answer is no, as there is no such thing as pain-free tattooing according to the experts.
“How about my own special design for a tattoo? Can you make one for me?” That is the ultimate question for the expert, as the designer needs the customer to be as specific as possible. The random, open question does not give enough detail to provide the basics to get started.
Business hasn’t overlooked the popularity of tattoos, as parlors are springing up in big cities and small towns across the world. In fact, the industry is thriving in spite of the recession. Jonathan Lalut, the shop manager at a Element Tattoo Company is quoted by AZ business explaining out how widespread tattooing has becomes as “it’s not all about drunk teens and bikers anymore.” He went on to discuss how an entire family came in for tattoos, mom, dad and teens.
Tattoos have become increasingly popular since the 1970’s as people have become edgier and more tolerant, experts tell us. The American Society of Dermatology conducted a survey that found one in four Americans between the ages of 18 and 50 have a tattoo. Tattooing has become one of the fastest growing markets today, keeping pace with the electronics industry in what’s “in” these days for those who want to be a part of the modern vanguard of what’s happening.
