Tattoo Placement

The Artwork Of Arm Tattoos

Around the world there are many cultures that have different views on what is right or wrong. There are things that the western world does that seem strange or funny to others. And while right or wrong is determined by each people group, there are similar even if different ways to mark milestones in ones life. Tattoos are used in some cultures to mark manhood or even womanhood. Most people have seen National Geographic's shows dealing with pacific islanders or rain forest cultures and the way that tattoos play a part in the society. Some of the techniques have been copied by American tattoo artist and some of the artwork is being put onto arm tattoos.

Arm tattoos are popular because the person can hide the tattoo with a shirt. They have the best of both worlds because they have a tattoo but during work it is hidden. Some people will say that if a person has a tattoo they should be proud of it and show it off. The basic premise is true but there are many jobs or careers that would frown on a tattoo. Imagine going to work on wall street in a suit with tattoos all over the neck. It makes it hard to even get some jobs.

Types of Arm Tattoos

People with arm tattoos usually get one that is either a badge of sorts like an eagle or shield, or a wrap around tattoo that takes advantage of the roundness for different artwork. An arm tattoo can be expensive especially if it is detailed. One type of arm tattoo that is popular with many young people is a tribal tattoo. Usually done in black ink it wraps around the arm above the elbow. Another popular arm tattoo is the barb wire tattoo. It's similar to the tribal work but is a single or sometimes double strand of wire wrapping the arm.

One thing that is sure to happen is that many of the younger generations will grow older and the tattoos will not be wanted or some of the hot tattoos won't be so hot later in life. Each generation wants to stand out and proclaim that they are different from everyone else. They look around and finally notice that they aren't so different because all of their peers are the same. It is a fact that many people won't want their tattoos for life because there is another industry that makes a lot of money removing tattoos. It is expensive to have removed and it hurts more removing the tattoo than it did putting it on. Think hard before deciding on an arm tattoo.

Back Tattoos Are Barely Visible

Tattoo placement is one of the first decisions you make when you decide to take the plunge and get inked. First, you probably decide which symbol or design you would like. After that, however, most people consider where their tattoo will go. A common place to have a tattoo is the back.

Back tattoos are becoming more and more popular because of their versatility. Depending on the size and where on the back the tattoo is placed, you can choose to either show off your new tattoo or keep it hidden during a work day. Back tattoos are a popular form of self expression, and they can meet just about any criteria.

Lower Back Tattoos

Lower back tattoos are becoming extremely common, especially among young women and teenage girls. In fact, lower back tattoos are worn almost exclusively by females. Why have lower back tattoos become so popular? They are seen as a way to emphasize the attractiveness and sexuality of the female form, which is why many young women are drawn to them. However, it is for this reason that they are extremely controversial as well; many opponents consider lower back tattoos to be sleazy and promiscuous.

These tattoos are also popular because the lower back provides enough space for a relatively large design, especially if the design is horizontal. Also, the skin on the lower back is not very likely to become distorted due to fluctuations in weight, so the shape of the tattoo will be less likely to warp and fade.

There are some medical concerns associated with getting a lower back tattoo. It has been questioned in recent years whether or not it is safe to administer an epidural to a pregnant woman who has a lower back tattoo. However, there is no scientific or medical evidence to support this concern, and so doctors continue to provide epidural to women with these tattoos.

Backpieces

Another popular type of back tattoo is a backpiece, which is more commonly worn among men. Backpieces are back tattoos that cover your entire back. They are extremely time consuming; one might take two weeks of daily two hour sessions to complete, depending on the intricacy of your design. Also, these tattoos tend to be expensive. One backpiece tattoo can cost thousands of dollars.

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Author: Joe Freeman