Getting A Tribal Tattoo

Let's face it, Tribal tattoos look really cool! When getting a tribal tattoo it really depends on why you want a tribal tattoo in the first place. Maybe you have chosen to get a tribal tattoo because of your heritage.

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One thing that people should know is you don't have to be Polynesian to have a tribal tattoo. but some people will want a certain type of symbol. This might be because of spiritual reasons or it may be that you are proud of your heritage or that you like the way it looks. Just remember that many tribal tattoos have very specific meanings that go way back in time. If you are not familiar with the type of culture you are getting your image from, just be certain that this is right for you. It might be a good idea to check out the meaning before you dive in.

Once you are sure you understand the meaning of your tribal tattoo, figure out where you want to put it. I suggest temporary tattoos first to give yourself an idea of how it will look. Sometimes it's better to see which designs look better on different areas of the body.

You should also make sure you find an artist who is familiar with this type of design. Be careful which tattoo artist you choose when you get a tribal tattoo because some artists are better at certain types of tattoos than others. With tribal tattoos it may be worth your while to find a specialist, someone who knows the ancient art of a real tribal tattoo, even if you have to travel further to have the work done. Remember, a tattoo is (usually) a lifelong commitment!

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NY Ink A Great New Reality Show

Tommy Montoya of NY Ink

NY Ink is my new favorite reality show. It's more than a reality show, it's a look into the tough world of being a struggling tattoo artist. Ami James the owner of NY Ink (a spin off of Miami Ink) and an accomplished tattoo artist himself has a very talented staff at his new shop in Soho NY.

NY Ink Staff Is:

Ami James
Chris Torrez
Tim Hendricks
Billy DeCola
Tommy Montoya
Robear Chinosi
Megan Massacre
Jessica Gahring

On the show there is a lot of drama and a lot of talent and a lot of testosterone all mixed into one. The amount of talent these artists have makes up for the fighting and bickering that go on on the show. Often there are big fights and you are sure that one of them is either going to get fired or quit.

There are a few episodes that are very sad like for instance when Cory Taylor of Slipknot gets a tattoo of his longtime friend and band mate Paul Grey, it's hard to watch because all of Cory's feelings of the loss of his friend come out while getting a tattoo of him on his calf.

Here is a link to the TLC website where you can catch up on some of the episodes and get air times for the next shows...

http://tlc.howstuffworks.com/tv/ny-ink

My New Favorite Show NY Ink

 

NY Ink is a new tattoo show on TLC  that is a spinoff from Miami Ink. The star of the show is Ami James, a gifted tattoo artist who is known for his love of black and grey tattoos. Ami's new shop is in Soho, NY . Ami hand picked the cast. 

A quote from Ami himself... 

I'm Ami James and I'm a tattoo artist. New York is the greatest city in the world. And to compete here, you have to elevate the game. So I hand-picked the finest tattoo artists around. Because I don't want the best tattoo shop in New York, I want the best shop in the world! There's millions of stories in New York City and our job is to tell them all...in ink.

Stay tuned for more on NY Ink. I will post the latest news on the series and what I think of the shows. :)