When it comes to permanent ink, you want something both personal and unique. You want a representation of yourself. Most of all, you don't want any surprises. Custom Tattoo 101 highlights the best ways to custom design your perfect tattoo so it's the correct size, the perfect design, and entirely unique to you. Reference stencils are essential when getting a tattoo, translating the exact specification to a tattooist so the result is precisely what you envisioned. The Editors at TattooFinder.com provide a collection of over 1000 stencils, tips, and designs to help you craft your own unique tattoo including: 50 popular category stencils and hundreds of stunning tattoos for inspiration. Find out how to combine different tattoos to make one cohesive design, and even how to draw your own perfect reference piece if you are artistically inclined. The result is a design that you can bring to a tattoo studio and get inked--less time in the chair, lower overall cost, and best of all, no more tattoo mistakes! So design your personalized tattoo today, and get ready to get inked!

The memoir of iconic tattoo artist Hardy from his beginnings in 1960's California, to leading the tattoo renaissance and building his name into a hugely lucrative international brand.

Bigger. Badder. And more hardcore than ever.

Features thousands of classic and trendy tattoo ideas, and includes information on pricing, placement, and finding a tattoo artist.

This collection of original tribal-inspired designs includes spiked spirals, ragged curved lines, bold blackwork, henna designs, and many other stylized motifs. More than 350 patterns ready to be replicated by your tattoo artist or personalized for craft projects.

Discusses the history, social aspects, and styles of tattoos, outlines the process of getting a tattoo, and explains how to care for one afterwards.

Do you ever find yourself admiring the artistic work of another person's tattoo? Do you wish you had the nerve to get one of your own but just aren't sure you know enough about them to take that final step? Or... Do you already have one or more tattoos but wish to know more about this ancient and beautiful art? Either way, tattoos are definitely becoming more popular, as is evidenced by the growing amount of media attention given to this intricate art form each year. For several years, I too had a growing interest in tattoos. I had always wanted to get one but simply couldn't summon up the courage to do so. Finally, I decided that I would take the time to educate myself and then take the plunge. That's when I started to read everything I could on the subject of tattoos. What I discovered completely changed my life! How did I do it? I would love to share my secrets with you and this book does just that! Everything you need to know about tattoos: How to Age a Tattoo Frequently Asked Questions Disappearing Tattoos The Cultural Significance of Tattoos Cosmetic Tattooing Choosing a Tattooist What you Should Know Before Getting Your First Tattoo Generational Trends Understanding Health Risks I leave absolutely nothing out! Everything that I learned in order to better understand tattoos I share with you. This is the most comprehensive book on tattoos that you will ever read! It covers also the following topics: The History of Tattooing How to Care for Your new Tattoo How the Process Works Japanese Tattooing Learning to Tattoo Memorial and Devotion Tattoos Popular Styles

Cool tattoo art to color from an in-demand tattoo celebrity! Flash, a follow-up to the wildly successful Color Odyssey, presents even more of Chris Garver's gorgeous designs. As a sought-after figure in the tattoo world, Chris is a perfect choice to bring together tattoo art and adult coloring--and this book perfectly showcases his distinct and detailed style. With images printed on single-sided pages, this book will attract both traditional coloring fans and tattoo devotees looking for ideas for their next inking.

A groundbreaking reference covering the key styles and schools in contemporary tattoo lettering. This book includes step-by-step guides to lettering design from a wide array of leading tattoo artists. Covering the history and context of tattoo design, as well as offering a comprehensive instruction in hand lettering, this guide is packed with enough detail to fascinate anyone interested in tattoo design. Learn to recreate all of the most widely used techniques—from embellishing West Coast letter forms to mastering calligraphic style—with guidance from one of today’s most influential tattoo artists. Each chapter also includes an account of individual styles’ histories, complexities, and relevant substyles, along with interviews spotlighting leading practitioners and galleries of innovative tattoo design. The Graphic Art of Tattoo Lettering is as much a technical handbook for professional tattoo artists as it is an introduction to the manner in which tattoo styles inform other graphic arts. Fans of typography, calligraphy, and graphic design are sure to learn techniques that they can apply to their own projects. And for those who aspire to design tattoos or already work with them, this book is an indispensable guide. Guaranteed to instruct and inspire, it is an essential resource for anyone interested in tattoo art.