dimanche 26 janvier 2014

Write Your Story In Ink With Tattoos Toronto

By Judy Sullivan


As many women as men sport tats nowadays. Your doctor and the businessman in suit and tie are often hiding a tat. Ink has become a fashion statement that tells a story. Today more tattoos Toronto are done as custom work than flash. Often flash is a starting point for a custom designed tattoo that tells a story.

Stop by for a consultation before making a decision. This is especially important if you want an original piece of art permanently written on your skin. Ask about safety and health precautions. Ask the tattooer about his/her experience. Ask to see a portfolio of work the artist has already done.

Flash are the mass-produced, copyrighted designs. Stores will have these prominently displayed. Popular flash tats are a heart often including the name of someone special, a cross, an anchor (represents stability), zodiac signs, family tree, cultural and patriotic symbols, a butterfly, a bird, a musical note, a flower, the infinity symbol. Most have a meaning. Many have different meanings to different cultures.

Once a mark of status and rank, or a symbol of group affiliation, the meaning and use of tats has expanded. Memorials to a deceased loved one are popular, as are symbols or religious and spiritual devotion. Script pieces are very popular, words of wisdom, inspiration, or faith. Olde English scripts of one's last name are especially popular with men. Other popular choices include realistic portraits and landscapes.

Now that tats are acceptable, that ugly burn, scar, or birthmark can be hidden beneath a work of art. A specialist in cosmetic tattooing can even create nipples on a reconstructed breast. Ink can also be used as permanent make-up for the lips, eyes, and eyebrows.

Once primarily used to identify gang membership, tats today are just as often used to identify cultural affiliations and family sentiments. Some identify with lifestyle logos like Harley Davidson, Budweiser, Corona, Chevrolet, Ford, and Volkswagen. Some find tats sexually attractive. Tats can be an expression of a personal journey. For some they're a fashion statement and/or artistic expression. Some still get their 1st tat as an impulsive act of rebellion.

Ink as art has been popularized by the new reality shows of tattoo artists and tattoo competitions. Toronto is home to Northern Ink Xposure (the NIX show), a gathering of artists and vendors that includes artistic competitions. Visit the NIX show to see the process and the possibilities.

When deciding on placement, remember, they're permanent. Many doctors and lawyers have tattoos hiding under their shirtsleeves. Many women are sporting a tat underneath that blouse and jacket. As acceptable as they are, not all workplaces want employees visibly flaunting their personal life journey at work. Choose a design that will have meaning for the rest of your life.

Thirty-eight percent of 18-29 year old's have at least one tattoo. Even 15% of baby boomers have tattoos. It's almost become a rite of passage. Hundreds of stores offer tattoos Toronto. No longer dark dens only sailors and the criminal element enter, as many women as men sport ink pieces. Shops are visited by doctors, lawyers, businessmen and women, nurses, college students, even senior citizens.




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