Star Tattoos
May it be a cultural trend in some countries or for a large number of groups or for an individual trying to have his/her own statement, body aesthetic fulfills a concept of beauty for them. Tattoo enthusiast have a myriad of different reasons for pursuing their particular passion of body modification and if you were to approach any of them and as to why they have a design that is similar to anyone else’s they would probably be able to give you their own unique answer without much of a thought, because the experience of being tattooed is at once personal in individual meaning and unifying in general purpose. This why certain designs have become so sought after by customers and so customized by artist who look at certain geometric concepts like stars for example as an opportunity to show off their own artistic abilities while collaborating with their client to create something that is at once unique and completely comprehensible to the general populace.
There are no end to the reasons why people chose to have tattoos applied and this goes for star tattoos in particular as the purpose run from being memorial, cosmetics sentimental, religious and in some circles, particularly the Buddhist tattoos in Thailand which are meant to ward of bad luck and even spirits by depicting certain marking prominent in the Buddhist culture. This why when you go to a tattoo parlour you want to make sure that the artist you are working with has a clear idea of exactly what it is you are trying to say in your particular design to avoid any sort of miscommunication in terms of the concept you want represented by the tattoo and significance you want to come through this inked representation of a stellar object on your skin. There is a course a level of belonging that comes from having a tattoo done and many people view star tattoos, the most noted nautical start tattoo in particular as representation of a very particular way of envisioning one’s self in the world of the tattoo community, as people with similar designs tend to commune together particularly at the always popular tattoo conventions, where enthusiast come to show the work they have had done and to commune with fellow enthusiast. Of course when it comes to even star tattoos the world of western commercialism is far removed from the prominent and still culturally prevalent root which one can find in the form of truly tribal and traditional tattoos as in the tattoos of the Maori, who wear elaborate face tattoos to celebrate their heritage and warrior culture, a type that has become very popular amongst Rugby play players in New Zealand. Then there are the yantra tattoos of Laos, Cambodia and Thailand which are typically either small intricate symbols or ornate patterns done to mark a particular event or story in ink to ward off evil spirits and to bring good luck into the lives of the person who commissions the work making these particular works something beyond d the normal realm one would find in a shop in East London or in some parlour in downtown Long beach. These tattoos are not done with the usual tattoo gun and instead they are applied with a long needle and are notoriously painful.
Star tattoos are beautiful and often simplistic designs that may symoblize different things to the person who has them. Stars can have biblical or religious references to people which may inspire them. The idea of being a shining star or a superstar gives a positive boost to ones confidence.
A person may get a tattoo for different reasons. Some do it to ensure they have a permanent symbol of something meaningful in their lives. Some couples will get matching tattoos as a symbol of their love and commitment for one another. Even parents will get photos of their children inked into their skin with the names of those kids below the photos as part of the tattoo.
Getting a tattoo today is much more acceptable in society. Tattoos are no longer considered just for sailors. The popularity of reality television shows where tattoo shop happenings are on full display have inspired artists the world over and a generation of younger people to pursue tattoo art as a living. There are some things you need to know about finding a good tattoo artist. Most of the work goes to them via referral but some things should be kept in mind. A good tattoo artist keeps a retail store front, keeps their shop clean and delivers a welcoming atmosphere, and most of all uses dispensable needles in the work.
This green star tattoo is a very full design, rich in colour and texture. Note that it is partly on the person’s kneecap which would likely be a sensitive area to ink. The more tissue underneath the skin the less likely the needle is to cause any pain.
These sets of stars on the hand look like stars you might see in a space background of a great cartoon. These are nice and simple stars with excellent attention to detail. A person’s hand is often most exposed, so this tattoo would be very visible. These kinds of tattoos need to be visually appealing since they will see so much exposure.
This beautiful star tattoo is two stars as one. The blue adds excellent contrast to the thicker outline of the black star. A very stunning piece in an attractive location visually.
