History of Tattoo

By: Frank Lao AlhambraHistory of Tattoos

Brief History of TattoosTattoos found on Egyptian and Nubian mummies dates from about 2000 B.C.The tattooing was practiced by the Upper Paleolithic period in Europe.The word Tattoo comes from the Tahitian word tattau,which means to mark.

What is Tattoo?Tattoo means different things in different culture.It is form of body modification.

Tattoos MethodOld MethodsModern method

Old Method of TattooAn wonderful variety of tattooing methods developed in different culture.Some tribal cultures traditionally created the tattoos by cutting designs into the skin and rubbing the resulting wound with ink.

Modern Method of TattooToday, tattoo are created by injecting ink into skin.The injection is done by the needle attached to hand held tool in the skin by about one millimeter.It is the most common method of tattooing in modern times is the electric tattoo machine.

Application of TattoosShadingColoring

ShadingPractice with paint Tattoo machine and needle size SpeedConsider light and shadow

Coloring

Tattoo MachineShading Before Coloring Art Appreciation

Tattoo Style

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