Inked-- more modern art.

Now, this is one of my first art blogs I guess...I've just noticed how many people these days have been inked. Me, being interested in tattoo art always zooms in my eyes to look at the artwork and try to see the stories through the artwork. I am addicted to watching the tattoo shop shows--Tattoo Highway (a filler series on A&E), LA Ink, and the various segments on television talking about the art of tattooing. I have read Kat Von D's book, and am excited about her newest venture in writing another book. There are many styles to tattoos, as with any art. It is known that it started in Indian tribes, to permanently let others in the community know their rank in society and what they represent. Now in the Pacific area, they created what we know as Tribal tattoos. The lines and angular shapes forming to the person's body. When sailors would come back to the states or are on leave, they would decide to get inked, by simple old-school styles. The classic pin-ups and nautical tattoos were soon formed. There are all different styles out there, and it's hard to put that in just a simple blog. There are so many diverse artists and different areas of tattoos. From Kore Flatmo in picturesque portraits, to Dan Smith's amazing old school style, with bold colors and classic design. All the artists are amazing, an art that should be more recognized.