Body art or tattoos has entered the mainstream "according to a recent Pew survey, one-third of Americans between the ages of 18 and 45 have been tattooed and 16% of them regret it. The portraits of the people in this gallery are making a statement with their tats, "this is who I am." they are from all walks of life. There are many unanswered questions about tattoos. Mainstream or subculture, weird or artistic expression? The human body has become canvas for the tattoo needle. Gallery groups: Collages - two or more tattoos from one person. Couples with tattoos. Henna washable tattoos. Inmate with gang and jailhouse tattoos - Jail art and prison art culture. Police Officers with tattoos - Cops subculture. Tattoo Portrait of individuals. Tattoos in Advertising.

The sampling of this gallery of close-up details of tattoos, varies from simple and crude to elaborate decorative works of art. 45 million Americans that have at least one tattoo Among those with a tattoo: - Most (86%) have never regretted getting a tattoo - 30% say it makes them feel more sexy - 25% say having a tattoo makes them feel rebellious - 21% say both it makes them feel attractive or strong - 16% say it makes them feel spiritual Tattoos mainstream or subculture, weird or artistic expression? You can be the judge. The individual is saying this is who I am. The body has become canvas for the tattoo needle, an artistic expression, a human canvas, etched in ink, skin deep viewed by some as body art. Tattoos once were considered to be form of anti-conformist but not anymore. In some cultures this is viewed as body art. Tattoos are no longer just a male thing, young women are just as likely to get a tattoo as males. Women now are slightly more likely than men (for the first time ever) to have a tattoo (now 23% versus 19). Winston Churchill's mother, Lady Randolph Churchill had a tattoo of a snake eating its trail on her right wrist. The strategic positioning the tattoo meant that she could choose not to display it by wearing a bracelet to cover it. Body art or tattoos has entered the mainstream "according to a recent Pew survey, one-third of Americans between the ages of 18 and 45 have been tattooed and 16% of them regret it. Here are just a few of the many different styles of tattoos: 1) Japanese 2) Tribal 3) Celtic 4) American Traditional 5) Cartoon Characters 6) Dark Art, Grim, Macabre, Demonic 7) Portraits 8) Abstract 9) Modern 10) Surrealism

The sampling of this gallery of close-up details of tattoos on women.. Tattoos are no longer just a male thing, young women are just as likely to get a tattoo as males. Women now are slightly more likely than men (for the first time ever) to have a tattoo (now 23% versus 19). 45 million Americans that have at least one tattoo Among those with a tattoo: - Most (86%) have never regretted getting a tattoo - 30% say it makes them feel more sexy - 25% say having a tattoo makes them feel rebellious - 21% say both it makes them feel attractive or strong - 16% say it makes them feel spiritual Tattoos mainstream or subculture, weird or artistic expression? You can be the judge. The individual is saying this is who I am. The body has become canvas for the tattoo needle, an artistic expression, a human canvas, etched in ink, skin deep viewed by some as body art. Tattoos once were considered to be form of anti-conformist but not anymore. In some cultures this is viewed as body art. Winston Churchill's mother, Lady Randolph Churchill had a tattoo of a snake eating its trail on her right wrist. The strategic positioning the tattoo meant that she could choose not to display it by wearing a bracelet to cover it. Body art or tattoos has entered the mainstream "according to a recent Pew survey, one-third of Americans between the ages of 18 and 45 have been tattooed and 16% of them regret it. Here are just a few of the many different styles of tattoos: 1) Japanese 2) Tribal 3) Celtic 4) American Traditional 5) Cartoon Characters 6) Dark Art, Grim, Macabre, Demonic 7) Portraits 8) Abstract 9) Modern 10) Surrealism

Ethnic Body Art tattoos from different countries below: Angkorian Temple Art Aztec - Mexico Buddha - Chinese and Japanese Buddhist - Chinese and Japanse Celtic - Irish and Scotland Christ on the Cross - Double Eagle - Albanian Dragons - Chinese and Japanese Dream Catcher - Native American Egyptian Scarab - Egypt Eye of Ra - Egypt Ganesh - Hindu - India George Nuku -Maori - New Zealand Hawaiian Mythology Hebrew and Arabic Henna Tattoos - India Hindu - India Hopi Maze - Hopi Native American Irish Japanese Koi Fish - Japanese Kwan Yin - Chinese Laotian Maori - New Zealand Mattese Cross - Celtric Muslin Native American Om - Polynesian Tribal - Maori Sikh South Korean Tribal Yin Yang - Chinese

Works of art with grim or ghastly atmosphere. Macabre works of art or fiction tend to emphasize the details and symbols of death. Below themes: Day of the Dead ( also Ethnic Body Art) or Night of Living Dead ) Death, also known as the Grim Reaper. Battle of Heaven and Hell. Burning in Hell. The Devil. Skulls with or without objects ( roses ). Jail house ( inmate ) tattoos. Medusa. Pin Head Zombies. __________________________________ Skull tattoo designs could symbolize that the person has accepted their own mortality. Another symbol of these tattoos is that they are a constant reminder that everyone will do one die and should always live each day to the fullest. Skull symbolism is the attachment of symbolic meaning to the human skull. The most common symbolic use of the skull is as a representation of death and mortality. A skull and a rose often denote the contrast of life and death, or beauty and decay. A symbol of duality, the skull and rose tattoo is a reminder to the wearer of the contrast of good and evil and the balance of such philosophies in life.

Tattoo quotes, symbols, word and words on their bodies. These quotes have a special meaning to the individual. Could be a loved one, moment in time in their life to remember.

Photographic series of digital computer tattoo art can only be viewed in the gallery. They are illusions or fantasy generated from a real tattoos. Two, three or more layers or generations were either used to enhance, alter, manipulate the image, creating an abstract surrealistic mirrored symmetry. I am the artist of all these tattoos in this gallery., are these tattoos real ? Does it matter that they are computer generated fantasies? It is up to you the viewer to decide.

01) Atlantic City Tattoo Expo Aug 2015. 02 ) The 3rd Annual NY Empire State Tattoo Expo Presented by Inked Magazine on July 15 and July 16, 2017at the NYC Midtown Hilton. 03)The 5th Annual NY Empire State Tattoo Expo Presented by Inked Magazine on July 19, 20, and July 16, 2019 at the NYC Midtown Hilton. 04) The 6th Annual NY Empire State Tattoo Expo Presented by Inked Magazine on May 13 and May 14, 2023 at the NYC Midtown Hilton. For many it was a change to get tattooed by world famous tattoo artists. _____________________________________ Factors Considered When Getting A Tattoo 49% of people with tattoos think the reputation of tattoo artist or tattoo studio is the most important factor. 8% of people with tattoos think price is the most important factor. 43% of people with tattoos think a tattoo with a personal meaning is the most important factor. How People Feel About Their Tattoo 29% People with tattoos who say their tattoo makes them feel rebellious 31% of people with a tattoo that say it makes them feel more sexy. 5% of people with tattoos who say their tattoo makes them feel more intelligent .

1) Body and Facial Piercings. Facial piercings on: Eyebrow, Bridge, Anti Eyebrow, Nose, Septum, Monroe, Dimple, Medusa or Labaret 2) Goth and Punk Subculture The goth subculture adopts dark fashion elements such as black clothing, dyed black hair, dark eyeliner, black fingernails and black period-styled clothing 3) Cannabis Subculture 4) Cutter and Cutting Cutter is someone who cuts themselves to relieve themselves from an emotional pain. Cutting is not something one advertises, and when someone does cut they are generally ashamed and hide it as well as they can. Can be done with any sharp object, such as, but not limited to, knives, razors, broken glass, broken CD's, scissors, and safety pins.