There are many skilled and passionate artists in the world. Today, we’re delving into the realm of tattoos and looking at some of the most stunning tattoo designs uploaded on the ‘Crazyy Tattoos’ (yes, with two y’s) Instagram page.
‘Crazyy Tattoos,’ a page with a staggering 1.1 million followers, showcases the finest of the great and the weirdest of the bizarre. The intricacies are stunning, and they’re incredibly inspiring whether you’re tattooed up to your eyes or want to admire beautiful artwork from distance. If these don’t make you go ‘Wait a minute!’ We don’t know what will happen, like Neo in The Matrix.
While you’re voting for your favorite designs, consider which of these images wowed you the most and tell us about it in the comments. Meanwhile, if you’re willing to share, Pandas, tell us about how you acquired your first tattoos.
Meanwhile, read this website’s tattoo interview with artist David McKinlay, proprietor of the Archangel 1608 Tattoo Studio in Glasgow, Scotland. He explained what happens to ink over time and why painters must plan ahead of time when adding minute details to their creations.
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David, the tattoo artist at the Archangel 1608 Tattoo Studio, told Bored Panda that the quality of a tattoo is mostly determined by “the artist’s expertise, with the equipment coming in a close second.”
“Because tattooing is a huge business now, so is supplying tattooists with equipment,” he explained. “This means there are more firms than ever fighting for our business, and they have to refine and increase the quality of their goods to remain competitive.”
“It’s quite difficult to get a lot of minute detail into a tattoo and have the tattoo retain that quality over time.”
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According to the tattoo artist, tattoo lines will stretch out and thicken as they age. That implies that, no matter how good a tattoo is at first, it will ultimately lose its sharpness and crispness. Time moves on.
“This is the measure of a skilled tattooist—knowing precisely how much detail to put in, with the finest needles, that will endure the test of time,” he cautioned. “Unfortunately, we see a lot of work now—primarily micro portraits—that will only look wonderful for a few weeks, then look mush long after.”
David claims that today’s high-quality inks will last infinitely longer than earlier inks. “A good tattoo, in general, will not need to be touched up for at least 20-25 years, if at all.”
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Unfortunately, not everyone respects and recognizes tattoo artists as they should. The clue is in the name: they’re artists, and what they do is truly artistic. Their inventiveness and passion for their work may be astounding.
All the while, remember that they’re inking a real living human being, not merely drawing designs on paper or pixels. To produce the greatest designs, you must have steel nerves as well as inspiration and patience. Designs that will be shared and reshared on social media all around the world for years to come.
Bored Panda learned a lot about tattoo artists’ techniques during previous conversations with tattoo maestro David, the creator behind the Archangel 1608 Tattoo Studio in Glasgow. We also got a glimpse into the relationships these artists form with their customers.
Tattooists may practice on anything, according to David, “to assist them to obtain the mechanics and methods to tattoo effectively.”
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“You can get fake skin, pig skin from a butcher’s, or even fruit, like oranges or lemons, or bananas,” the tattoo artist told Bored Panda.
However, you will eventually have to move on to inking real individuals. According to David, there is “no alternative for moving, breathing, sweating, and bleeding human flesh.” While oranges and pig skin are useful for practice, they aren’t the genuine thing. Once you’ve mastered the foundations, it’s time to develop your art even further.
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Some tattoo artists prefer to perform their first designs on themselves. One of them is David from Glasgow.
“My first four or five tattoos were on me.” It was a steep learning curve, but I had to prove that I wanted the apprenticeship, and it allowed me to observe how the tattoos healed and what I might do better,” he explained, demonstrating his dedication to his trade.
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“You shouldn’t actually be tattooing actual clients for a long time,” he adds, “but if you can persuade friends to allow you when you’re ready, that’s terrific.”
“Tattooing is an art, a talent that should be passed on from one person to the next,” David, the creator of Archangel 1608, told Bored Panda. Tattooing, in his opinion, should not be learned via “a YouTube video or a BS tattoo school that just cares about your money.”
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According to David, in their tattoo shop, if a customer isn’t completely confident with the design, they won’t execute it.
“We’ll try to give a compromise, but if the customer is overly demanding, we’ll refer them to another artist.” “The customer is only correct in terms of what they prefer, not how the tattoo can or will appear,” he explained.
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David already informed us of another aspect of the artist-client relationship. While the majority of customers are wonderful folks, there are a few nasty apples here and there. Some people just do not comprehend that what tattooists accomplish takes a significant amount of time, work, and skill.
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“We do receive requests for discounts, but it’s not as popular as it used to be.” “I think we’ve earned a reputation for not accepting crap,” he added, adding that certain industry specialists often receive more consumers requesting discounts. Bakers and hairdressers, for example, receive these requests more frequently than others.
“It is, nevertheless, offensive. “These folks attempting to bargain don’t walk into their grocery or travel agency and try to negotiate a lower price,” the tattoo artist explained.
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According to David, he has encountered some nasty clients who do not value the artists’ time and believe that “it’s okay if people cancel last minute, or fail to show up, as they assume we can just make some sketches to occupy our time when we should be earning money.”
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Instead of ignoring nasty consumers, he believes that people should call them out. “In recent years, there has been an increase in entitled, overbearing, and spoiled attitudes from a select minority who believe the sun revolves around them… when it doesn’t!” It brightens up your tattooist’s butt! ” The Scot chuckled.
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