AncientxxGaruda In reply to ??? [2011-08-04 22:00:19 +0000 UTC]

Nowadays the term 'art' can be anything from sculpture, design, graphics, digital, and even using real human beings as a walking canvas.They can express the artistic taste they like and promote a tattoo artist, its a growing buisness and is pretty popular form of art. Back in the ancient days using paint on the body was a common everyday life and had ceremonial meanings such as war, weddings, dances, ect. So people who declare this is not a an artform in its self should consider going back in time for a moment and see where the deeper meaning of body art came from. I believe if you can make it possible anything can be art as long as its executed beautifully and expresses something to others or just has a meaning to the person who owns it, either on paper or on flesh.

1) No matter how you look at it both are important, you need a two creative people for this process and both are equally important you need paper and a pencil to make something visable right? well here is a pencil (the tattoo artist) and the paper (the person being tattooed.) it can be interpreted how ever any wants to see it I just used pencil and paper because its familiar with most people.

2) I wouldn't necessarily call it the 'first' but one of the top five interactive art forms in this era.

3) Both get to dive into each others mind set and create a master piece that would be proudly presented before millions of people, rather than going a museum, its going to be a free art show also the two could relate to one another about likes and dislikes. They could form a bond of friendship or become enemies if the job isnt done right lol. . .it happens.

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Zelda06 In reply to ??? [2011-08-04 21:56:49 +0000 UTC]

I want several tattoos that I have designed myself, but they are very expensive to have done. I feel that both are important but the person getting the tattoo are more important than the ones who are doing the artwork. They have chosen to get this design placed on them forever and have to live with it. I see tattooing as a great way to express yourself and are a great works of art.

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ShikabaneHime88 In reply to ??? [2011-08-04 21:45:27 +0000 UTC]

i want a tatto but my mom said no T_T

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shoutbecca In reply to ??? [2011-08-04 21:42:10 +0000 UTC]

Tattoos are my main source of photography, so I really appreciate this article!

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DTJB In reply to ??? [2011-08-04 21:42:07 +0000 UTC]

The most important between the two would be the person acting as the living canvas because they've made the commission for the art and they are the ones on display. Both are very essential to the process of course.

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kairoshugirl66 In reply to ??? [2011-08-04 21:37:01 +0000 UTC]

i think the tattoo artist and the person getting the tattoo are equally inportant the person drawing it is obviously artistic at hand but the person designing it is artistic at heart.

i do not believe that tattoo art is the first interactive form.

the relationship between the artsist and the tattood is that they have to see eye to eye and so they obviously see form the same point of view.

i want a tattoo and i find it to be very unique but my mom gets weirded out by them still have to wait. i do like drawing them on myself with pen and sharpie its fun

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lowly112 In reply to ??? [2011-08-04 21:00:17 +0000 UTC]

i do tattoos with sharpie as practice. they tend to become really intricate. ill upload some of them.

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Jb1992Hjc In reply to ??? [2011-08-04 20:46:28 +0000 UTC]

I have a tattoo myself, and I plan to get more. However, I wish people wouldn't get tattoos that don't mean anything, bcuz I am sick n tired of listening to people say, I wish i never got this in the first place... or why did i get this?. Come on people lets use our heads and think before you ink.

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lymblack In reply to ??? [2011-08-04 20:24:12 +0000 UTC]

1. los artistas del tatuaje
2. yo personalmente si lo considero una forma de arte, me parecen completamente admirables los tatuadores y tatuadoras, yo dentro de poco me meteré en un curso de tatuajes y espero llegar a ser una de las mejores en ese mundillo que sinceramente me apasiona aunque tengo mis impedimento en resumen me parece una obra de arte cualquier cosa que tenga sentimiento y sea expresada mediante dibujos, música, etc
3. pues yo la describiria como una conexión especial, teniendo en cuenta que el tatuador o la tatuadora van a expresar su arte en tu cuerpo y tu lo llevarás toda tu vida asique creo que hay una especie de confianza entre las dos personas que hace que se unan por un instante, nose me parece muy hermoso.
espero haber sido clara con mis opiniones ^-^ un saludo, un beso y un abrazo muy grande :3

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Just-a-LittleDreamer In reply to ??? [2011-08-04 20:20:32 +0000 UTC]

At the beginning, sorry for my English but I have to share my oppinion

Which author is more important in the tattooing of the body - the tattoo artists or the one to become the living canvas?
Well, I think they're both are important, because if you decided to be a 'living canvas', it's non refundable, it's forever. And there's some responsibility, because probably everyone will sees your tattoo, so you have to think about the tattoo image. And here comes the tattoo artist. He has to meet your requirements... but he has to be himself at the same time. Because if he wouldn't so it wouldn't be art, you know what I mean? Without a piece of you, it isn't art.

Do you consider tattoo art to be the first “interactive” artform?
I think it IS 'interactive' artform, isn't it?

How would you describe the unique relationship between tattoo artist and the person being tattooed?
It's difficult... In my oppinion, it's different for each person. It something like the connection between you and your tattoo artist. You're giving him a place where he can makes his own art, and he's giving you something from him. It's magic, just like a music, you know? You can't describe the magic of music, so you can't describe the magic of tattooing (is it the right word?). A tattoo is like a memory, so I can say that the tattoo artists make memories.

I admire tattoo artist, because they can't do mistakes. They can't erase the wrong lines.

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OpheliaJane In reply to ??? [2011-08-04 20:08:35 +0000 UTC]

1. Which author is more important in the tattooing of the body - the tattoo artists or the one to become the living canvas?
- While both are necessary to the process if you you've ever seen a horrible tattoo you know how important the artist is. It is important to remember that while you are the canvas it is the artist who will turn that canvas into a work of art. This isn't something you can just throw out and start over. The work of art you choose defines you as a person and if you go to a bad tattoo artist or get a cheap tattoo just to have one then that also defines you. Just like bad materials can spoil a project it can do the same for a tattoo.

2. Do you consider tattoo art to be the first “interactive” artform?
- If by interactive you mean that the person is the actively involved in the making and the displaying of the art work then yes it's interactive. The first? Probably. The tattoo has been a symbol of maturity, religious belief, affiliation and family for centuries possibly even millennia.

3. How would you describe the unique relationship between tattoo artist and the person being tattooed?
- If there is a relationship then that is good. If the tattoo artist is involved enough in the creation of the tattoo to consider skin tone, placement, color scheme then the recipient is lucky to have them. By the same token, however, the client has to be willing to listen to the advise of the artist and take it into consideration. A general agreement should be reached. The artist should also understand that the client wants something specific and that the human body is NOT something that they can take "artistic liberty" with.

(Just as an aside: A tattoo isn't something that should be taken lightly. My personal opinion is that you should not get a tattoo just to have one. Tweety Bird or Yosemite Sam or Bugs or the Bacardi Bat should not be your first thought unless they REALLY mean something to you. Many of the tattoo artists I know will send a client some where else if that is what they ask for without an adequate reason behind it. The consider it an insult to their talent and an insult to the person even if they don't know it.)

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mysthical In reply to ??? [2011-08-04 20:07:36 +0000 UTC]

agree!

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deletingmyaccount In reply to ??? [2011-08-04 20:04:55 +0000 UTC]

Oh, I love your articles.

1. I think both play an equal role. Without the canvas, there is nowhere to paint the art, without the artist, there will be no art.

2. Woah, hard questions, haha. Will have to think about it.

3. Hm, for the person who wants to get a tattoo. The artist is very important, it's special and unique for everyone. You are about to let a person ink your body with a needle and it will last forever. If I would not have complete trust in that person, I wouldn't let him or her touch me with it.
I'd describe it as a relationship with a lot of trust and emotional connection. The artist should know that this is an important phase in the canvas' (haha) life and that it's often symbolic.

I love this very topic, I was just at a cultural house and they were screening a show about tattoos.
I love this artform and I'm thinking about getting a tattoo when I'm older.
I love looking at other peoples tattoo and just today, I was at the beach and this guy had a beautiful tattoo on his back and I quickly poked my sister and told her to look, it was so beautiful!

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Keirii-of-Celts In reply to ??? [2011-08-04 20:00:34 +0000 UTC]

Not only that, but what is the ink made of? Have you ever seen Taboo: Tattoo? I remember there being a prision scene on there where they discuss them making ink out of urine and something else

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albaniandriftking In reply to ??? [2011-08-04 20:00:26 +0000 UTC]

cool post .... i love tattooes , i have one and defo getting another one real soon ^_^

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albaniandriftking In reply to albaniandriftking [2011-08-04 20:09:58 +0000 UTC]

Which author is more important in the tattooing of the body - the tattoo artists or the one to become the living canvas?

=> i think both, to get a tat both the living canvas and the artist have to communicate with each other to get and unbelivable peice of art imbided in their skin. thats how it was with my tatoo me and the artis , where talking for hours on how to improve my original design and made tthe design even better that it was

Do you consider tattoo art to be the first “interactive” artform?

=> i dont consider it to be the first but its defo third for me ^_^

How would you describe the unique relationship between tattoo artist and the person being tattooed?

=> i would have to say it really important to get to know you tattoo astist , even just have a chat with the artist befor he starts tattooing you ... you will remember the conversation you will have with the artist cuz it will take your mind of the pain lol ....soOo i think it good to know you artist , you dont have to know him personly hahah but u know have a chat or something lol

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CobaltVampire In reply to ??? [2011-08-04 19:53:13 +0000 UTC]

As far as i'm concerned both the artist and the canvas are important. You just can't have one without the other! Without a canvas the artist would nothing with which to bring his(her) imagination to life. And without the artist the person acting as the canvas would have no way of emerging with his wildest imagination or fantasy.


Interactive? Well, depends on what you consider interactive to be...most peoples thought of interactive is interacting directly with an object,virtual or reality, and thereby causing a reaction which in turn either helps the user or simply entertains them. Tattoos are a form of self-expression and self-empowerment. They make the person "wearing" them feel more confident and recognizable.

One of the more popular forms of tattoo is the tribal tattoo. Tribal tattoos are bold, elegant, and complicated which the wearer uses to express their personality in ways just clothing, art, and other types of self expression alone cannot.

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dash-of-balder In reply to ??? [2011-08-04 19:38:44 +0000 UTC]

This is a question? Of course tattoos are art. Even if it's just somebody getting some flash art flower on their ankle or something, there's still (hopefully, if you've gone to a decent establishment) a lot of care and skill being put into the execution.

Tattoos are no different from other art--there's crappy, questionable artists and absolute masters of the trade, as well as everything in between. There are people who get tattoos because they look cool, because they want to be part of a cultural trend and because they want a meaningful message on their skin. Tattooing adds another dimension because the canvas is living skin, which is pretty freaking sweet if you ask me.

So yeah, it's art. Cool.

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Flan13 In reply to ??? [2011-08-04 19:37:42 +0000 UTC]

Let me start off by saying that although others may have designed my tattoos, I chose to have them because they invoke a personal meaning and symbolize parts of my own personality.

I believe therefore that the artist is primarily the one who inks you; your skin being their canvas.

There are exceptions to that when you actually design your own tattoos and have another ink them for you. This would mean your role can be both the artist and the canvas. The same goes if you are a tattoo artist yourself and you happen to do your own.

Another way of looking at it is that you are the one who produces the designs that someone else uses to put together as part of a sleeve or a full back or body tattoo. In these instances I do also believe that you are the canvas and the artist at the same time. A truly Interactive art.

Note that all of my tattoos in places I can see because they are symbols that don't necessarily mean that much, or the meaning is different, for others. I always feel good though when someone walks up to me just to admire the art. There are always gonna be other though who do not appreciate it. As those who have tattoos are like walking galleries it can be said that this is just down to taste and not everyone goes for a Rembrandt.

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Lolita-MusicBox In reply to ??? [2011-08-04 19:36:50 +0000 UTC]

1. I think that both are important but the artist a little bit more because they are bringing this art to life on the other person's body and the other person is important because the art that the get inked permanently is a symbol that they want to have forever and the meaning behind it is beyond valuable.

2. I would consider that. Tattooing is the only interactive art form that lets the artist and the other person combine to make something beautiful and everlasting.

3. Trust and understanding. If both can have a simple relationship that extends the boundaries of talking, then each knows they are in good hands. That is to say, if the person getting inked can trust the artist, they will have no worries whatsoever. It's all about communication.

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Luckywolf-13 In reply to ??? [2011-08-04 19:36:45 +0000 UTC]

Which author is more important in the tattooing of the body - the tattoo artists or the one to become the living canvas?

Personally I believe the artist doing the is important but the person allowing this artwork to get under their skin, no pun intended, has a measure of importance as well and brings the artwork to life, as they empower it with a specific meaning and purpose.

Do you consider tattoo art to be the first “interactive” artform?

I believe all art is interactive in one form or another. It all moves, empowers, and inspires us, but tattoos have the unique ability to be on you forever and seen by many, as a piece of art in a museum would only affect those that went out to see it.


How would you describe the unique relationship between tattoo artist and the person being tattooed?

The artist puts his/her soul into their art, I believe. As an artist myself I know this to be true, art is your expression and interpretation of the things around you. The person getting the tattoo can form an equally strong bond with the art as it becomes, literally, a unique extension of their being. Since most get tattoos of things that have meaning to them it's like the tattoo gives you a sneak peak into that person's soul.

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The-Last-Dragon In reply to ??? [2011-08-04 19:22:53 +0000 UTC]

Which author is more important in the tattooing of the body - the tattoo artists or the one to become the living canvas?
I would think the tattoo artists are the ones with the BIG details. They are the ones making the art, the ones being the canvas pay to get the art on them. Therefore, interveiwing the artist would be better because they are more important.

Do you consider tattoo art to be the first “interactive” artform?
I would concider tattoo art to be the first interactive artform out there. What other forms of art allow one to be part of the art and to actually specify what you want? You interact with the art and the artist almost at the same time!

How would you describe the unique relationship between tattoo artist and the person being tattooed?
I would think there has to be a lot of trust between the artist and the one being tattooed. Being the artist, you have to trust that your client stays still and that he/she will like your work. Being the one tattooeed, you have to trust that the artist is accurate and doesn't mess up and that the job is awesome (your going to wear the tattoo for a long time, so there has to be a lot of trust there).

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BeautifulDollFace In reply to ??? [2011-08-04 19:02:53 +0000 UTC]

1: I think they are both important, its a teamwork and communication

2: I consider it a great way to have self expression

3: Im good friends with my tattooist. I think it is a different kind of bond. I think if it is a good bond its a great piece, for each person it is different

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DarkoJuan In reply to ??? [2011-08-04 18:04:17 +0000 UTC]

2.- Yes i conider tattoo like art, it is art, i got one in my shoulder and ans satr in my hand, my brother is tattoist, I also consider Tattoo is a lifestyle
3.- I think Tattoist feel the spirit/the passion of the person being tattooed and the result is the tattoo
Sorry my my bad english

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shadowcat232 In reply to ??? [2011-08-04 18:04:05 +0000 UTC]

a made one for my dad and hes going to get it all over his back

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TilerVermilion In reply to ??? [2011-08-04 17:57:13 +0000 UTC]

well actually i love tatoos is a way to tell the people what you think of yourself trough your skin .. being a artpiece yourself is be really close to the art.. i have a blue butterfly in the lower lower looower back X3

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Shemida In reply to ??? [2011-08-04 17:53:47 +0000 UTC]

My Dear fellow Deviant, I would love to see more tattoo and tattoo artists on DA.

Not just the body art, Not just those who perform the body art but even those who make designs that tend to become standardized and used by many tattoo'ers.

I have seen some walking canvases who borrow from other artists work to display on their persons. I applaud this, But I would like to know more.

I have yet to get my first tattoo, I am planning one of my own designs for my Virginal voyage. I am very picky who I want to do this work for me. I have also seen some really crappy half A' jobs that should never see the light of day and the people proud of their artwork. Sad!

Please keep me in your list of interested Deviants in the art form!
Love Shemi

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BlackWinterRoseThorn In reply to Shemida [2011-08-04 18:18:04 +0000 UTC]

I design my own tattoos, though I have yet to get any done. T_T I don't have any money.

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Shemida In reply to BlackWinterRoseThorn [2011-08-06 01:15:46 +0000 UTC]

I have made some too. But I just cant put them on myself. I'd love to put them on others. *wins lottery to buy tattooing machine*

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BlackWinterRoseThorn In reply to Shemida [2011-08-11 15:59:09 +0000 UTC]

I'm saving up for one. Wish me luck!

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Shemida In reply to BlackWinterRoseThorn [2011-09-07 00:47:00 +0000 UTC]

*luck*

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giyvin In reply to ??? [2011-08-04 17:48:19 +0000 UTC]

Having tattooed as well as received tattoos and designed tattoos. I would have to say for most it's a personal thing. So make sure you know your artist. Mine was a very close friend of mine that I trust. I found getting and giving a tattoo to be a very intimate thing, which is why I do not do it for a living. So to answer what it is to the art world, like art only the artist and canvas can tell you, no one else. Every piece of work and artist is different.

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ShadowValentine In reply to ??? [2011-08-04 17:27:30 +0000 UTC]

the relationship between a tattoo artist and the "living canvas" can all depend on the people. in a way its like relationships, there are those who put next to no thought into the tattoo they're getting therefore even though it may look nice/cool/intriguing or w/e its not as personal to the tattoo artist. As a photographer there is a difference between taking someones portrait and sitting down planning choosing colors styles background layout etc yes they are permanent yes they mean something but a thought out detailed sleeve will mean more than a tribal tattoo you got because you wanted a tattoo.. not knocking tribal tattoos here.. but i mean it makes sense that you would want the art on your body to portray a piece of you.. in a unique way that someone else wont be using to represent them.. people are different and unique and there art should be too .. its all about the idea and creative process and if your copying someone elses its not your own.. not unique... i dont have a tattoo myself.. not yet at least i've been planning mine for almost a year now so that way it portrays exactly what i want people to know... something people will see and relate too... i would rather wait the year and have it be perfect than go to the shop flip through a book and pick one in 15 min.. HOW IS THAT SPECIAL??????? TELL ME THAT DA lol

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spratsanime In reply to ??? [2011-08-04 17:25:40 +0000 UTC]

I don't care if the topic is questionable or not, i just like looking at tattoos, they're beautiful and make people into living pieces of art

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ZGM-ZGM In reply to ??? [2011-08-04 17:20:31 +0000 UTC]

OF COURSE tattooing is an art form. It's a collaboration between the person getting the tattoo and the person who puts the tattoo on. I design my own tattoos and get them done by a tattoo artist who likes the designs and can replicate them or even improve upon them. I also tend to discuss where on my body the symbols and images would look best. It's fun. <3

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