Tribal Tattoos

Tribal tattoos have been used for centuries and have many meanings depending on the era and origin of the tattoo. True tribal tattoos use the natural contours and curves of the body and dark ink to create a breath-taking image that is rich in the discipline of art. Tribal tattoos look relatively easy, but to the contrary, it takes a high level of skill to create a true tribal tattoo.

Tribal tattoos are created using dark colors and shadowing to create an image that has depth and sometimes appears three-dimensional. This technique takes a good eye combined with ability in art and quite a bit of skill. The tattoo used the natural skin color to create lines and shapes more so than the actual ink. Tribal tattoos do not use the traditional inks found in tattoo parlors today and likewise they were not inked using the same tools. With that said, a little research can get you as close to an original tribal tattoo as is available in today’s world of sterilization and medically approved instruments. Choosing the tribal tattoo is extremely important and not all tribal tattoos are created equal. Some compliment the arm’s natural curves much better than the end result of having the same image placed on the back.

Since there are literally thousands of images, it isn’t exactly smart to walk in a tattoo parlor and choose an image out of the mere hundred that they have on display. Some research should be done prior to choosing your image. The tribal tattoo that you choose will be with you for a lifetime. The chances of standing next to another person with the same image increases by the limited amount of tribal tattoos on display at your local tattoo artist shop and the size of the town they live in. Alternatively, you could go online and simply browse images however there will likely be little information on the image, the tribal tattoos origins or history or even the meaning. General Internet information is not very credible or reliable. It is suggested that you find a tattoo site that has limited memberships and original artwork. Generally, the artist specializes in that area and can provide meanings, history and origins of the tribal tattoo image. Additionally, this greatly decreases the odds that you will run into someone with the same ink.

The tribal tattoo can be placed virtually anywhere on the

body though you should consider the lines and curves in the tattoo and compare that to the body part you want inked. With that said, a tribal tattoo can be placed on the calf, thigh, upper back, lower back, upper arm, lower arm, shoulder,chest and even stomach. Tribal tattoos are quite popular for those who want complete sleeves or a lot of ink because they can easily be added onto. Since they don’t use color that would contrast with other ink, tribal tattoos are a great place to start for the beginner. As a rule, you want to place a tribal tattoo in an area with room because the lines are dark and tend to bleed together. The smaller the area the more chances that your image will blur. A tribal tattoo when placed correctly for the image and when inked with a steady hand should appear crisp and clean.

Tribal tattoos have been used for thousands of years and while many don’t recognize their original meanings, they are still being used today. As our culture changes to embrace individuality, tribal tattoos will become even more popular. Just one more reason that you should choose your image wisely; after all this image will be with you for a lifetime.