Tattoo Art

Another form of art that is amazing to me is tattoo art.  I think it is incredible to see what people permanently put on themselves.  A very well known tattoo artist is Kat Von D.  Her tattoo art is incredible.  Here are some of her pictures.

Images are from: http://www.katvond.net/tattoos.html

Tattoo art is incredible.  The amount of detail that the individuals are able to get with the tip of a needle.  I have myself wanted to get a tattoo.  I view it as an expression of myself as an artist allowing myself to be able to permanent establish myself.  

I guess in a way the tattoo is an artist statement.  However, tattoos are able to transfer from the tattoo artist to the individual.  Looking at this tattoo in particular, what is seen is the aesthetic of the artistic individual and the desire of the individual.  what the tattoo allows for an individual is to project an image that the individual wants in a more permanent fashion.  Tattoos in my opinion can be seen as an accessory to the individuals.  It is another form of permanent clothing.  Tattoos are an image, word or phrase that comes from our mind.
Image from: http://www.flickr.com/photos/jkonig/4585329251/in/pool-the_original_tattoos_group

So, why do I want a tattoo?


I want something that is able to establish myself as a individual.  I think I am now being to individualize myself and separate myself from the rest of society.  For myself, I want a tattoo that symbolizes who I am.  A tattoo is not just something that I want to do because I turned a certain age but because I am.  I think with this, a tattoo is art.  It is not just a bummer sticker or a decal but it is your mind and your thoughts going through your skin and finally reaching the surface.


Will I get a tattoo?


I am still undecided.  I have to find something I absolutely care about.  Only until I find this will I get a tattoo.

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