The Art of Tattooing

Tattooing can be dated back to the times of tribes and kings. Tattoos at one point signified allegiance or was a means of identification. Over the years it has become more mainstream and readily used. However, many people do not recognize tattooing as an art. I personally think that tattooing is one of the most important kinds of art. Tattooing allows people to have beautiful pieces drawn specifically for their body as a permanent representation of their aesthetic. Tattoo artists often have to have fine painting skills, drawing skills, and sketching skills to create a masterpiece on someone’s body. Yet unlike other artists, their work of art dies with the person. All that remains is a picture of what was. A tattoo artist cannot have his art sold around the world after his death like Michelangelo. Yet, the advantage of a tattoo artist is moving art. As the person travels and moves around he is representing the artist and showcasing his work to billions of people. Having had a friend who sat 6 hours for a tattoo of a dragon to be pierced into her body I feel that people who get tattoos and tattoo artists should not be seen as rebels or misbehaved outlaws, they are simply art lovers like any of us.