Are You Considering Getting Your First Tattoo?

Your daughter showed both an interest and a talent for art at a very young age. In fact, some of the images that she created when she was working with pencils, crayons, and water colors you kept. And while many parents keep early artwork from their children, your daughter’s drawings were engaging. Now, as a graphic designer she sometimes finds a tough time focusing on just one medium. She has found success in designing logos, creating ad campaigns, and drawing artwork on commission. Lately, she has found an unlikely venue for her talents: tattoo designs. She has no tattoos or piercings herself, and she is beginning to wonder if that is part of her appeal. No matter what the source of the appeal is , however, she is earning more and more money from these unique tattoo expressions.

Her clients need to find an artist to apply the actual tattoo ink, but many of them have recently settled on one of two or three artists who are particularly interested translating your tattoo expressions into actual tattoo works.

Unique Tattoo Art Is Not Always Easy to Find

As many as 49% of those with tattoos think the reputation of tattoo artist or tattoo studio is the most important factor when choosing where to get inked. Perhaps it is for this reason that there are more and more people who are looking for artists outside of the industry to create unique tattoo expressions. Some of the latest research indicates that as many as 14% of Americans of all ages have at least one tattoo. In fact, this is part of the reason why there are approximately 21,000 tattoo parlors in America. Selecting the right parlor involves paying careful attention to online reviews and safety recommendations. And while the artist and the tattoo design is important, it is important to find a place that will complete the work in the best environment.

Consider these facts an figures about the tattoo industry and the role that it plays in the the lives of many Americans:

• 47% of Millennials say they have at least one tattoo, according to the 2015 Harris Poll.
• 36% of Gen Xers say they have at least one tattoo, according to the 2015 Harris Poll.
• The average cost is around $45 for a small tattoo.
• You can expect to pay an average of $150 an hour for a larger tattoo.
• 5% of the U.S. population has covered up a tattoo with another one, for the most obvious reasons that they have lost interest in the first previous tattoo or to cover up a mistake.
• 11% of people with tattoos have had one removed, or are getting one removed.

If you have decided to get a tattoo, it is important to make sure that you find a design that you you will like for a long time, but you should also carefully chose the location based on the latest safety and health records.