How to choose the pattern of your next tattoo?

The choice of his future tattoo

Although some continue to talk about trend, tattooing is actually the antithesis of fashion because unlike fashion, it is not ephemeral.

This is what you need to keep in mind when you are going to search for the pattern of your next tattoo. Why ? Simply to protect you as much as possible of any regrets you may have in the future.

Here are some tips that will allow you to reflect on the choice of your next tattoo!

Inked by Lukas Solik

Privilege a unique tattoo

The trends are the result of mimicry, and the tattoo does not escape! When Rihanna decides to have some stars tattooed on her upper back, teenage girls rush to the nearest tattoo artist to ask for the same tattoo in the same place. If the choice of motive is obviously not questionable, the approach can be dangerous!

The stars or the infinite sign have become emblems of tattoo without soul, besides some tattoo artists refuse to ink them on the skin of their client. In reality, it is not the motive that poses a problem, but rather the symbolism that you attach to it. And we can only salute tattoo artists who question their customers on the choice of motive, especially when they are young. Because if the goal of your tattoo is to look like the star of the moment, it's a safe bet that you'll regret it in (very) short time. If on the contrary, it represents something strong then banco! Whether it's an infinite sign or a key we do not care, as long as the symbolism is there!

Think about what your tattoo represents for you

This symbolism can be found in writings, but it can be the fruit of your imagination or your personal story. Take the example of butterfly :

For the Aztecs, it represented the spirit of warriors who died in battle or the spirit of dead women in bed.
For Christians, he represented the soul liberated from the shackles of the flesh
More generally, it is the symbol of metamorphosis and personal development.
The butterfly is also a symbol of the transitory nature of existence and the cycle of life.

In other words, if you anticipate a different future, which you feel is at a turning point in your life, that you have just given life: tattooing a butterfly can make a lot of sense.

But, there can also be your own interpretation of it. If you are imaginative, nothing prevents you from giving another meaning to the butterfly. This is not a question of philosophy, and you will not be awarded a rating!

Finally, the tattoo can be simply the result of an artistic taste. It is sometimes difficult to put words on feelings and it is not because you do not know how to explain the reason why you want this reason that it is not necessary to have a tattoo. But again, take your time before acting out! When it comes to tattooing, spontaneity may not be your best ally!

By Franco Maldonado

Talk to a tattoo artist whose style you like

Also take the time to discuss your project with your tattoo artist. Good tattoo artists are also creative and imaginative people. You do not have to have a clear idea of what you want to knock on their door, and often they will help you sketch your thoughts!

Adopt a creative approach

Your approach must be nourished by the two ingredients described above: personalization and symbolism. Take the time to browse the internet, watch blogs, social accounts tattooers. Learn a maximum and little by little specify your thought.

Maybe doing this tattoo pattern search will comfort you in your initial idea, and it will be so much better. But, perhaps also that it will avoid you to regret your tattoo, and these few weeks of reflection you will cost very little compared to what they will bring you!