The days of tattoo art done in dirty studios in dark alleys are gone. Tattoo art has reached a level of mainstream popularity that has thrust it, not only into the limelight, but also into the heart of the American consumer. Now, white-collar people are willing to spend their hard-earned money on tattoos. The high quality of the tattoo art that is being produced has played a large role in this shift. People from all lifestyles appreciate good art and most want to participate in some way. Tattooing provides a medium to do so.
All of these opportunities were born out of the fact that people began to realize that not only was tattooing an art, but that these artists were very skilled. With a multitude of tattooing milieus available for study, tattoo art has continually gotten better. Tattoo artists commonly choose one form, whether it be Japanese, portrait, freelance, or any number of others, and then focus specifically on developing their skill and expertise in that style. This results in happier customers, a more defined customer base for the artist, and better art for the artistic community.
Advancements in technology are the key to growth and success in any business. The business of tattoo art is no different. Tattoo machines are of a much higher quality than they were even a few years ago and they have expanded the scope and range of work that an artist can do. Though there are some ancient methods of tattooing that produce intricate detail, they are very time consuming and as a result, very costly.
As technology continues to bring the world closer together, tattoo art has seen the integration of different styles and cultures of tattoos. In the past, tattoos could be easily classified by type and culture. Now, people are able to take the best of the ideas from each genre and create a hybrid form of tattoo art.. New designs and styles, inter woven with classic ideas, are popping up in tattoo flash pages all over the internet.
Through a continued expansion in vision, tattoo design, and technology, the market for high quality tattoo art will continue to grow at a steady rate. Not to long ago, the sub-culture of tattoos held themselves at bay from the mainstream culture. Once taboo, tattoo art is becoming socially acceptable, popular, and in demand. Tattooing is becoming a highly lucrative business.
