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The visual art movement known as Pop Art began in Britain during the middle of the 1950s. It later moved into the United States culture by the end of this same decade. Pop Art paintings are usually of characters that are popular in advertising, comic books, and anyone else who plays a large part in mass culture. Irony tends to be used extensively in Pop Art design. Even the most mundane objects can be painted or drawn in such a way that they are truly a work of art.

Sometimes the most intriguing paintings are of images that are common in everyday advertising. A prime example of this would be the painting of cans of soup that Andy Warhol made. Each of the 32 cans in the painting depicted the type of soup offered by a certain company at the time the painting was created. Andy Warhol played a large part in boosting the movement. His painting titled Eight Elvises, which is also considered Pop Art, brought 100 million dollars.

Paintings done in the Pop style varied between Britain and the United States, even though this movement was referred to as the Pop Art movement in both locations. In Britain, the paintings reflected what was popular in America and also added onto some aspects seen in Abstract Expressionism.

In America, paintings included irony, parody, and mundane reality. Pablo Picasso was considered a partial founder in the Cubist movement, but is also thought to have partially paved the way for future Pop Artists.

The Independent Group in London consisted of many young sculptors, writes, painters, critics, and architects. These individuals approached culture with the idea that it should be challenged. Discussions revolved around popular culture and often gave rise to various works of art that also focused on popular culture. It is this group that inspired paintings in the Pop style.

Paintings during the movement weren’t always created from paint on canvas. There were other visual arts that came to be as well. Paint applied to paper or material backgrounds, faces painted onto furniture or on many other objects were also considered Pop Art. These works of art took an ordinary object and forced the viewer of the painting to take this simple item into consideration. An example would be the flag painting made by Jasper Johns.

The American flag was made from a combination of oil paints and collage pieces, and then these were placed on canvas. This painting is of what looks to be a plain American flag, but it is actually a collage of materials that are red, white, or blue. These pieces of material gave depth and texture to the painting, causing it to be more than just a flag painting.

Many museums have a section of Pop Art paintings that includes something that is very well known to the public. Most people can identify what is being displayed in the painting, due to the image being pulled from popular culture. Depending on the age of the painting, it may focus more on what was popular during the decade that it was created. Nonetheless, these works of art are extremely fascinating for all to experience at least once in a lifetime.

By: Al Smitty

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Art galleries are the perfect settings for exhibiting art, generally visual art such as paintings, sculptures, and photography. Basically, art galleries feature a variety of art styles including contemporary and traditional fine art, glass art, art prints, and animation art. Art galleries are dedicated to the promotion of emerging artists. These galleries provide a platform for them to display their works along with the works of nationally and internationally renowned artists.

The U.S. has a wealth of famous art galleries. Many small towns in the U.S. boast of an art gallery. The High Museum of Art, Alleged Gallery, Henry Art Gallery, National Gallery of Art, Washington Gallery of Modern Art, Agora Gallery, Rosalux Gallery, National Portrait Gallery, The Alaska House Gallery, and Anchorage Museum of History and Art are some of the famous art galleries in the United States. Today, there are online art galleries exhibiting original artwork.

Many famous art galleries display regional pieces of art such as African art, American art, Indian art, and European art, along with folk art, modern and contemporary art, and photography. These galleries collect, exhibit, and preserve the works of art for the coming generations. Many famous art galleries strive to entertain and educate their regional, national, and international audiences. Some famous art galleries specialize in particular areas such as portraits. A good number of famous art galleries are owned and operated by government.

Most famous art galleries provide an opportunity for visitors to purchase outstanding artwork. Also, they organize several art-related activities such as music concerts and poetry readings for children and adults. Art galleries organize seminars and workshops conducted by renowned artists. Committed to excellence in both art and service, most famous art galleries offer you a rich, unforgettable experience.

By: Richard Romando

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The success of a piece of art depends on how deftly it connects with the audience. If an artwork successfully communicates its message, it is considered to be a masterpiece. Some of the most artistic works of art began flowering in the 19th century till 1970. The flowering of modern art thus began in this era consequently leading the artists to move away from the traditional practices and emphasize more on portrayal of emotion on canvas. Post 1970, modern art preferred being called contemporary art. This includes anything that has been created after 1970 till the present age.

Modern art is not synonymous to contemporary art. The former encompasses only those works that have been created in the first half of the 20th century. Cubism, Futurism, Constructivism- they all form its part. Contemporary art, on the other hand, signifies those works done at the present time or in the very recent past. The best thing about today’s art is that it is bound by no rigid tradition and has the liberty to experiment with various styles.

Ever since the two world wars took place, there has been a surge of art movements- Abstract Expressionism, Pop Art, Post-modernism, Minimalism, and Feminist Art. The number of movements has grown in numbers in recent times. It’s now common to come across avant-garde movements surfacing with new names every year. The one movement that created quite an uproar in recent times was that of Abstract Expressionism. The followers of this movement believed that art was created just to convey their own feelings and had no relation with the external world.

However, there is a section of people who does not consider modern art as in the true sense of the term. Many people consider landscape and nature portrayals as the true art form. When modern and contemporary artists create something that challenges their imagination, they question the idea of their being an art.

As a matter of fact, abstract art needs proper understanding and intellect to decode its hidden meaning. Understanding the concept of the artist and appreciating the work on that basis lays the foundation for a successful modern art representation.

By: Suzanne Macguire

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African art is a terrific blend of visual imagery, spiritual beliefs and social purpose. The ancient African art mainly represented the religious beliefs and cultural ideas through the various artifacts, namely masks and figures. Apart from masks and figures that were used in religious ceremonies, these beliefs and ideas also found artistic expression in a number of utilitarian objects and tools of everyday life. The ancient art forms were extremely traditional in nature and they formed the major part of the African society. One of the earliest artforms of African culture were terracotta statuettes that were found in the Nok culture of Nigeria, around 500 B.C.

Ancient African art comprises of contributions from a variety of tribes all over Africa. These tribes created different art forms, unique and peculiar to the tribe. There is immense diversity in the African art culture and the artifacts, native southern arts and a variety of existent cultural art forms from the western tribes, have contributed to African art in a big way. Most of the art forms depicted the abundance of surrounding nature and abstract interpretations of animals and plant life. Some of them flaunted primitive designs and shapes. It is observed that the sculpture in wood is intricate and time defying. Most of the ancient sculptures were made of wood and other materials, such as terracotta, mud, beadwork, ivory, metal and stone. These sculptures mostly had humans as their main subjects.

A vast collection of ancient African art can be found in a number of museums all over the world. The art mainly consisted of artforms with human and animal subjects and depicted the positive and negative aspects of human behavior. The history of African art also proves the importance of religion and religious practices in the African culture and people.

By: Jason Gluckman

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Scandalous! Shocking! Without modesty! Nudity has been portrayed without shame throughout history and has been met with varying criticism depending on the time and culture.

Early Nude Art

Ever since early cave paintings the natural human form has been portrayed in its full unclothed glory. This was just how the artists saw his fellow people, and depending on the region, people wore very little anyway. Since then societies have presented the nude form in paintings, drawing, photography, and any other media. This either demonstrates humanity’s strong sexual nature, or just a propensity for making aesthetically pleasing artwork, or perhaps a combination of the two.

Perhaps no society was more naked in its art than Pompeii. This ancient Roman city would meet its doom at the wrath of Mount Vesuvius when the volcano erupted and wreaked havoc on the city below. The city would be covered and ruined by the lava flow but an 18th century find would uncover remnants of a forgotten world, including the remains of many of its inhabitants exactly how they met their fiery demise.

The society shows no sign of bashfulness in its many frescoes and surviving statues. In them you’ll find depicted sexual acts, more sex, sex, and just plenty of nudity. Being an ancient Roman city, they often depicted gods and goddesses in their art. The most risque probably being Priapus, the god of fertility. Also of interest are the many statues from early Pompeii, which today may raise a few eyebrows. These are no Michelangelo’s “David,” if you know what I mean.

Erotica

Further through art history, namely long after the invention of oil painting and when art drifted away from a dominant religious tone, nudity was a common thing. Retouching on the ancient themes, pederasty in Roman mythology in paintings and sculpture, carnal love, and in general sexuality (sometimes not so delicate) were painted time and again. This was perceived usually as good taste. Of course, that wasn’t always the general consensus.

In Michelangelo’s career, he painted the human form realistically and without apologies. The subtle homo-erotic tones of the Sistene’s ceiling probably went straight over the head of the pope and any other religious leader for that matter. The musculature of the male form painted in detail and the poses of the many male figures probably would have been omitted from a religious painting. The olives resembling certain parts of anatomy were perhaps there as a joke or subtle reference.

In the case of Caravaggio, his pubescent cupid displayed in “Amor Vincet Omnia” or Love Conquers All , would in these days be met with hostility, and the artist considered a pedophile. But in those days, the nude form young and old was nothing to shy from, and the boy was simply another model paid to pose. Caravaggio’s painting is characteristic of his work, steering clear of the idealized subjects, instead showing a common street boy, crooked teeth and all.

Much modern debate has come over Amor’s primary owner keeping the painting behind a curtain. While some say that he was embarrassed of the supposed eroticism and kept it hidden, others say that covering a painting is meant to keep it as a piece de resistance, to be uncovered only after the rest of the artwork was shown, as the best of show.

Borderline Pornography

It probably wasn’t until the 18th and 19th centuries in Europe, particularly Victorian times of the 19th century when nudity in art started to seem inappropriate. In an age when even in the summer one must cover themselves with layer upon layer, and sexual matters altogether were strictly taboo, its no wonder the paintings were more G rated. This isn’t to say that the subtle was absent. Take the Fragonard painting The Swing. It was also called “The Happy Accidents of the Swing.” Humorously showing a glimpse up a dress, an unquestionable infidelity, and a cupid statue with a “hush” gesture all show this French painting’s sexual symbolism.

Tame by today’s standards, The Swing was quite sultry in its day. Going further into the beginning of the nineteenth century, Goya would make a breakthrough in erotic art and paint the first showing of pubic hair. Take “The Naked Maja” which was the complement to the Clothed Maja. Both paintings are wrapped in mystery, as to who the model is and who the intended recipient, but most people conjecture Fransisco was romantically involved with the sitter. Either way, it would get the artist into much trouble. It even got him fired from a lucrative court position, as a result of the Spanish Inquisition deeming the painting obscene.

Later we continue to have scandals resulting from a repressed mass of people. This John Singer Sargent painting called “Madame X” was originally painted with one shoulder strap off and on her arm. Mothers cover your children’s eyes, they’ll be scarred for life! Sargent later had to repaint the strap in it’s correct position, to appease the prudish public.

In the nineteenth century, the “Father of American Painting” Thomas Eakins would be in hot water for removing the loincloth of a nude model in an art class. One of the girls promptly told her parents of such a horrible thing, which would lead to Eakins’ removal from professorship at the Pennsylvania Academy. Eakins wasn’t ashamed of the naked human body and frequently shot many nude photos, even posing nude himself on the other end of the camera as well. His paintings sometimes had nudity in them as well.

Subtle Undertones?

Modern photography is rife with naked forms ranging from the sexually charged to the artistic erotica. Modern advertisement also has subliminal sexual undertones for its psychological value, portraying people in borderline explicit poses and gestures in an effort to maximize effectiveness. Sex sells!

Speaking of sex selling, the paintings of Rembrandt van Rijn have been known to contain subliminal messages to reach the subconscious. The Dutch word for sex has been found in the underpaintings of several works written in large, barely visible letters. The painting of the Militia of Captain Cocq could possibly have a deep subconscious image. The shadow of a hand on the other man’s crotch? Captain who? Interesting.

Modern and Contemporary Nudity

Painting in the modern day, especially at art schools involves the female nude for a variety of reasons. Besides its classical and/or romantic value, the female body is generally a good subject to paint for its curves and contours, giving the student valuable practice in form and shape. One may say that society has come a long way since Fragonard’s Swing painting. But at the same time it is not that probable that a painting of a school teacher skinny dipping with his students would be generally accepted, at least not in modern America.

So times change, as well as views on sexuality, nudity, and the human body. Each society and culture has its own views, and inside each has subcultures with differing views and values, such as nudist camps. It also matters which part of the world you’re from, as a nudist beach in France is more the norm than a nudist beach in New Jersey.

No matter what day and age, boys will be boys and seek the naked drawings in art books, erotically charged paintings will turn us on, subtle sexual undertones may touch our subconscious and we will always have nude paintings on our walls for whatever the perceived value.

By: Daniel Kretschmer

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An art easel comes in various styles and sizes and are made from wood or metal and are designed for certain purposes. They can be used to hold various objects such as an artist’s canvas, paper, drawings and boards. Some easels are immobile while others are transportable and lightweight.

For an artist nothing can compare to working with an easel. It keeps the drawing or painting in place while the artist is working and lessens the chance of anything happening to the art piece such as spilling something on it. It also very versatile, the artist can work standing up or sitting down.

Some easels have adjustable legs and photo on canvas trays which give the user the freedom to work at the height, angle and surface of their choice. The art easel comes in various styles including the following:

TABLETOP EASELS

These types of easels are great space savers and are foldable. They come in various styles including smaller versions of floor-standing easels, tripod or three-legged easels and ones that come with storage boxes. They are not large enough for big works of art but they are convenient and can be placed on tabletops such as the kitchen or dining room table. Many artists with limited space opt for this type of easel.

STUDIO EASELS

Studio easels are generally huge, heavy and stand on the floor. They are normally used indoors and are designed for large-scale artworks. Some come with wheels so they artist can easily move the easel around. Studio easels range in styles and sizes and they can become very costly. This type of art easel is ideal for those artists with a great deal of space to work in and for those working on big projects.

PORTABLE OR SKETCHING EASELS

Portable or sketching easels are great for the artist who likes to work outdoors. They are lightweight and easily fold up. They are also very practical for use in the studio.

There are other popular easels including:

DISPLAY EASELS

These are used for the displaying of art, photography, ceramics, drawings, sketches as well as for paintings. They are designed to stand on the floor or for sitting on tabletops and other flat surfaces. In general display easels are a type of art easel that are usually decorative and come in a variety of metal and wood finishes.

PRESENTATION EASELS

These types of easels are ideal for the displaying of charts and graphs, They are portable and come in many styles and writing surfaces such as dry erase, marker board, cork board, whiteboard and magnetic. Many are double-sided and some come with flip chart holders and storage trays to hold accessories.

CONCLUSION

The art easel is used for a variety of reasons and come in many styles. They are designed for watercolors, oil painting, acrylics and much more. The easel was discovered during the Art Renaissance and forever changed they way the artist worked and to this day offers the artist the freedom and ease to create in the medium of their choice.

By: Lucy Bushman

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The art of conversation is a skill shared by most
successful people. Good conversation promotes an image of
self-confidence, intelligence, and wittiness.

People who always seem to rise to the top of their
professions and are well respected by others who share the
ability to converse with anybody in every situation.

People who seem to speak effortlessly and efficiently with
others are generally well liked and highly successful.

If you need to improve your conversational skills, here are
a few tips that can help you enhance your conversational
skills and boost your image.

1. Always say what you think, not what you think others
want you to say. Especially in a professional setting,
learning to express your views and ideas in a positive,
non-threatening manner will invite reactions and responses.

Effective leaders always say what they are thinking and
express their ideas freely. Having the courage to speak
your mind as well as listening openly to the views and
ideas of others is a sure way to earn the respect and
admiration of all those you encounter.

2. Listen carefully to what others are saying. People often
interpret things said by others in a way that clouds their
ability to hear what people are intending to say.

By giving your full attention to the speaker, you can hear
what they intend for you to hear instead of what you want
to hear.

The art of conversation includes the ability to listen to
others as well as the ability to speak effectively.

3. Always assume that a speaker is saying exactly what they
mean to say. Even if it seems unclear, try to find meaning
and coherence to the words they are saying and give them
the respect of hearing what they want you to hear.

In any conversation, the ability to give respect is just as
important as receiving it. The art of conversation is a
give and take between parties, not one speaker and one
listener.

4. Any conversation can be broken down into three parts.

The first part is small talk. Small talk is dictated by
social rules and includes polite greetings, inquiries about
the well-being of others, etc.

Stage two is the end of the small talk and moving on to the
purpose of the conversation such as business, the sharing
of opinions and personal views.

Without the ability to express yourself efficiently, the
conversation can easily slip back into small talk,
lessening the chances of accomplishing the initial goal of
the conversation.

The third part of a conversation is where the various ideas
and views expressed can be merged into a satisfying end for
all parties involved in the conversation.

The art of conversation is a learned skill that is common
among successful, energetic people. If you are unable to
effectively express yourself in any situation, you will
likely find that you do not attract the attention and
command the respect that is bestowed upon some others.

People who talk freely and easily with others usually find
more professional and personal fulfillment than those who
are introverted and silent.

If you want to improve your professional and social
standing, learn to communicate efficiently and in a
positive manner.

You will notice a dramatic difference in the way other
people perceive you if you demonstrate self-confidence and
project a friendly, informed image.

By: Peter Murphy

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Nude, we all are in our bathrooms, occasionally in our bedrooms, and when a celebrity is, every one wants to shoot that precious moment by virtue of our hi-tech devices, we were not blessed with, in ancient period when the only way to incarcerate those luxurious moments, was either painting or sculpture. In the beginning, they were gods, goddesses and angles, shown naked in paintings as symbols of grace, beauty and innocence, but then those were pretty women and handsome men painted undress under the strong wave of “freedom of expression” simply called “Nudes” in art, the most popular as well as controversial they remained in all ages.

They were hard to accept openly in society but always had a strong appeal for viewers to give them a glance, when in public and a detailed look when alone. Texture and glow of skin, masterly crafted muscles, bones under the tender or strong flesh, giving the canvass a depth and atmosphere so close to our imagination.

Basically nudes are the concrete form of creator’s thoughts and emotions under a certain instinct of wearing nothing but skin. There was no dress in the beginning of human history and might be so towards the end of “human history”. But anatomical study has always been a challenge to be adept in, for painters and sculptors. Religiously nudes were subject to free from any sensuality, on the contrary, they were taken as an expression of purity and “nothing to do with” attitude towards mortal life. Saints, goddesses and other sacred figures were above all social and ethical parameters but as soon as normal human beings were painted naked just to show them so, it was outlawed by righteous society.

When Raphael (1483-1520) painted “THE THREE GRACES” and David (1460-1523) produced “TRIPTYCH OF JEAN DES TROMPES, they promoted the religious thoughts and concepts or Delacroix’s famous “LIBERTY” was a symbol for pride and honor one could feel for one’s home land although the lady holding the flag was exposed from the top,
Then comes Manet’s (1832-1883) “LUNCHEON THE GRASS” showing a naked women sitting with two gentlemen fully and formally dressed, looking directly into the eyes of viewers, this painting was really hard to digest for the French society at that time, despite the fact that French society was quite interactive with traditional “Nudes”, whereas “OLYMPIA” by the same artist was bold enough “nude” to get appreciation for the impressionist.

Goya’s (1746-1828) “NUDE MAJA” and Dega’s (1834-1880) key hole nudes of bathing women got applause and popularity in their respective times that helped this art to get the status of serious art rather scramble to sensuous feelings alone especially Dega’s crafty figures well knit with softness of pastels, became a byword of technique and thought. In 20th century, cubism owing to its sharp and misty combination in shape and concept struck art by means of pinching edges and overlapped images. Nude painting got more space to articulate itself, as the obscure and hazy ambiance gave artists the opportunity to avoid meticulous anatomical details to enlarge the conceptual and subjective aspect regarding this very art. Pablo Picasso was one of those artists, who not only gave nudes a new touch, but also caused the whole expression an indirect approach in terms of technique for certain circumlocutory subjects.

There was another stream of nude paintings that was neither sacred nor arty, but only sensuous; this art was in demand for dance floors, casinos, brothel houses and strip clubs. etc. it could not get any place in serious art but these paintings have got different, innovative ideas and twitching figures, definitely required perfection in skill as far as anatomical problems are concerned. Everywhere on earth, where art exists, nudes exist too.

In Pakistan even the normal art has been a taboo for society, then what about “nude art”? it must not exist here! It does exist, as Pakistan has got some real good adroit painters who could fashion human anatomy with their skill and imagination and furnish the canvass up to the level of “a treat to watch”. Talism-e-Hoshruba by Ustad Alla Bakhsh has got tinges of semi exposed human bodies in a mystical atmosphere. Sadqain’s paintings give you an idea about bodies of active, working human beings that do not come under nudes but do reflect painter’s skill.

Shakir Ali, we could say, was the first one to paint abstract nudes as real art in Pakistan. His strong contours, dark bold colors and conceptual attitude, truly distinguish him from his contemporaries. Shakir experimented in showing women’s body in a hidden abstract approach. In new generation, Saeed Akhter, with his realistic style of work has contributed valiantly in this prohibited art form while Jami Naqsh sharpened the edges of his ideas along with nude figures in his paintings done in knife work.
As art is, what a person thinks about and the way of thinking, so the expression has been close to nature where sometime, norms and values could not be considered.

Bernard Berenson (1897) said,
“Not what man knows but what man feels concerns art. All else is science.”

By: Nadeem Alam

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If there is one question that artists ask me all the time, it’s “How much should I charge for my artwork?” In our seminars on Art Marketing, and from emails and phone calls from artists, I can hear the frustration in their voices. It’s as though just knowing the answer to that question will solve all their marketing problems. They are not alone. We have all done the mental art math at some point in our careers, especially at the beginning….someone comes up with some formula for setting a price, determining how long it takes, how many we can do in a day, multiplied by a week, a month….we should all be rich by now, right? But there is a problem with that formula because these artists are all focusing on the wrong thing.

Selling your art is NOT just about putting a price on your artwork. It’s about creating an entire package where you and your art, combined, are more than just a number! And your job is to make it a unique package.

You need to present the “whole package” to your client. A professional looking artist with a professional looking studio and with a professional attitude can command a far higher price from the get-go than artists simply intent on concentrating on the price of their artwork and who ignore everything else about their marketing package!

Let’s take it step by step.

1. Determine who is or will be buying your art.

What are you creating and who is buying it now? This group is your target market. This is the group to whom you will most focus on when presenting your art package.

Never sold anything? Not to worry. In your mind is some idea of who would buy your art so narrow it down. Would your market be children? Young families? 30-something executives? NASCAR fans? Dog owners? Concentrate on the people who are most likely to buy your art.

You are not your target market. Most people value what you do far more than you value what you do.

2. Focus on one art area initially.

There is no rule that says that if you start off selling your pottery that you cannot switch over to landscape painting. But you need to focus on one area initially. You cannot be everything to everybody. Many artists have “bread and butter” art products and expand into other areas as the time, money, desire or need arises. Concentrating in one area, initially, allows you to build your art marketing skills both with your art product and your customers.

3. Determine your Unique Selling Feature

If all things are perceived as equal, then price becomes the major factor. So you need to educate your prospects so they know what’s “unique” about you. What is special about you and your art? What makes your 11 x 14 oil landscape different from another artist’s 11 x 14 oil landscape? So having said that, we learned that you do not hand out “price sheets.” When a prospect compares your 11 x 14 art product to another artist’s 11 x 14 product through a price sheet alone, you do not have an opportunity to share what is special and unique about you and your art!

4. Work on your confidence

A huge part of what we do is to essentially give artists permission to sell their art! Most have been taught nothing about what is necessary to represent themselves and their art product. Feeling good about selling your art starts with the premise of “I’m good at what I do and the prices on my artwork reflect that.” The “Price/Value Relationship” in human psychology says that to most people, the more you charge, the better you are. But you have to believe it AND have the skills to share that positive attitude with your clients!

So, forget about formulas and special charts to price your artwork. Most of it is common sense. If people are buying everything you put out, you are not charging enough. If people have bought nothing from you, it may not be the pricing but how you are presenting it!

Remember, it’s not the price you charge that matters, it’s how you present the price, your package, that makes all the difference. So rather than keep your art prices really low and not be a good salesperson of your work, put your prices higher, and learn how to present them.

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Getting tattoo art work on your body has become very trendy these days. It seems like everyone from the super rich to people that would rather get a tattoo than pay their power bill are getting them. A lot of the popularity has stemmed from some of the reality shows being shown on TV.

After you have decided to get that first tattoo, it just seems like it’s easier to get more. Some people can’t stop, and just get down right crazy with it. After a point, if most of your body is covered with tattoo art work, you become part of an elite group of people. Unfortunately, exposed and multiple tattoos are frowned upon by many employers, so a tattooed person may find that jobs and the types of jobs available to them are limited.

Some people get their first tattoos while in the armed forces and therefore have a story behind each one of them. Another group of people got their first tattoo while incarcerated, and these tattoos are sometimes surprisingly good art work, done with primitive devices. Then there is the biker category as people sometimes say, and with this group you’ll see tattoos of motorcycle brands and the names of the motorcycle clubs they are in.

It doesn’t matter who you are or where your from, or what group or club you belong to. A tattoo that you decide to put on your body is yours, and its meaning is as personal as you want to make it. So make the decision wisely on just exactly what tattoo art work you’ll be getting as it will be there the rest of your life.

By: Monty Carlos

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