Want to get a really great looking tattoo?Many people want to get tattoos but they often find the standard tattoo flash at the tattoo shop boring and not really able to fit their needs.In order to stay away from the flash people are starting to design their own tattoo. You might be saying to yourself now way can I design my own tattoo. The truth of the matter is that in fact you can do this. This article will help you discover a way that you can easily design your own tattoo without much pain or suffering (well except the needles part). This article will cover how to do this in four easy steps. For one start with the end in mind, also looking for other designs to use, even how to do some sketches and if nothing else works how to get your design done. One good thing about this process is even those who are artistically challenged can do this. Even the stick figuring drawing brethren out there can do this.
Think About What You Want
No starting with the end in mind is not to confuse or trick you. This is honestly meant as a great starting place. When you design your own tattoo it can be important to think about the end first. It is helpful to get the basic ideas out of the way so you can focus on the design. One thing to think about first is the placement of the tattoo design. The placement that you will get the tattoo inked on your body will determine many factors such as size, details and etc. It is also important to nail down the big ideas for the tattoo so you do not change your ideas. So think about the deeper reason you want a tattoo. Don’t choose a design just because it looks cool. What do you feel the tattoo should represent? What kind of things to you want it to express about yourself? A sexy lower back tattoo is going to look very different and express different things then a memorial tattoo for a lost loved one. So the first thing you want to establish is what should the tattoo represent and where do you want it placed on your body.
Where To Find Great Tattoo Resources
Once you have narrowed down the basic concepts in the last step you will want to start going out and looking for source materials to draw or gather ideas from. One place to check out are online tattoo galleries and even sites like cflickr.com. You might also want to check out dedicated tattoo enthusiast sites. If you rather get away from the computer then go to the beach, a fair, or any crowded public place and check out real tattoos to get ideas. Local coffe houses are also great places to sit and people watch and look for tattoos. If you want to get a little travel in and go for a whole day excursion you could also try a tattoo convention. There is one in almost every major city in the US. Magazines and bookstores are also great places to find a wonderful source of tattoo ideas. There are many magazines like Flash and Tattoos and also many book titles that feature tattoo artwork. When you find something that you like it is important to get a copy of the pciture and keep it in a resource file. One of the benefiets of being online to resources materials is that is super easy to hit print and have a copy.
Start Making Sketches
Your next step is to compile all of your resource materials together. Once they are all together in one place try and find common themes and ideas in all of the designs that you like. Now start to draw your tattoo in rough form. Now just put your ideas to paper. Sketch out some rough ideas of what you are looking for. As you sketch out your design don’t worry about he final product. Instead just try to communicate the themes and ideas you are after. As you draw you will also begin to refine what yo are looking for and your drawing will therefore become more defined. Over repeated drawing and refining your drawing you should start to come up with a design you like.
What To Do If Everything Else Fails
Did you follow all of the steps above and still not end up with a design you want? Then seek professional help. The help of a professional tattoo artist should easily do the trick. Do a little shopping around and check the local tattoo shops in your area. You will want to try and find a tattoo artist that can help you. Take your sketches with you and explain what you are after to the artist. Most tattoo artist jump at the ideas of doing custom design work. Especially if you alread have most of the design done.
It can be a real kick to design your own tattoo. The best thing is the tattoo will be really meaningful to you and original. Have you ever wondered how some silly stock flash image on a tattoo wall can express something about you? Most people find they are a little more complex then a cute saying on some silly flash. Not that there is anything wrong with tattoo flash it is great for getting ideas. Also people tend to really love their unique tattoo designs. It might seem hard but just take the ideas that are spinning around in your head and jump in with a design. Go for it. So, we are not crazy to suggest that in fact you can design my own tattoo.