Tattoos are wonderful expressions that are permanent fixtures on your body. Be sure that what you want to express today will be something you won't mind expressing permanently. Be sure that the image you select for your tattoo design is something that you truly want. Getting a tattoo on impulse may be a decision you regret for a lifetime. Be sure to think the process through first.



Custom tattoos are probably more expensive than stock tattoos available at your local tattoo parlor. Your artist will need to spend time on the creation or I should say recreation of your design. Not every design that comes into the parlor is feasible. Your artist will take the spirit of your art piece and turn it into something that will be aesthetically pleasing for your body. Adding to the price of your custom tattoo will be the time your artist spends developing. Your artist will also spend more time with doing the actual tattoo because it is probably not something they have done before. Simple designs or stock designs found in your tattoo parlor will be applied quicker and will take your artist less time to create. Simple is cheaper. Custom may tell your story better.

Color for your tattoo is very important. Depending upon the statement you want to make with your tattoo you can either use black and shaded or the boldest colors available. Both black and shaded and colored can make vivid statements. Using color can make even your stock tattoo designs unique. Color is often more costly than black and shaded but definitely can add a little more flare to your tattoo design. Black and shaded also has its strong selling points. A tattoo done with black ink only can really stand out. There will be great contrast between your natural skin color and the tattoo ink which can make any design really pop.

Location, location, location is not only important in real estate but equally important in tattoos. Where you put your tattoo will definitely tell your viewers a story. Put in a public place and advertise your attitude. Put it in a place hidden by clothing and keep it as a reminder of memories or know that the tattoo is just for that particular someone's eyes only.

Pain may also be a driving factor in determining a location on your body for a tattoo. Areas on your body with thinner skin will probably hurt more like ankles, head, chest and lower back. Areas with a little more fat or muscle will be a little less painful. Arms, legs, shoulders and your rear end will likely be a less painful area to receive your new work of art.