The History of Modern Tattoos
In America and other western countries, seeing someone with some ink on their arm, shoulder or just about any other body part is very commonplace. Tattoos were now being used to express one’s individuality. People today do research and draw from styles around the world and throughout tattoo history.
Celtic tattoos and other primitive tattoos seem to be very popular. Images from movies, TV shows, comics, books and many other sources are fair game. It really is only limited by a person’s imagination and the skill of the tattoo artist.
Most governments have various regulations surrounding the industry to help protect the public from injury and disease. Today, there are generally two types of tattoo art business models. The first is the traditional tattoo parlor with its “bad boy” image and culture. Then there is the tattoo studio that tends to cater to a more upscale crowd by appointment only. It is more like a spa treatment than a inking session. Tattooing is the sixth fastest growing retail business in the United States.
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