8ballpaul [2011-08-08 15:21:49 +0000 UTC]

perfection is a very technical thing !!!!!

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vesna-angel [2011-08-08 14:45:05 +0000 UTC]

3)very unique, it´s about trust mainly i think....but it´s different with everybody, it depends on tattoo artist and the one who gets the tattoo, and personality, how much you share together in that very moment

2)in some way yes, you take two people that never saw each other and they talk and laugh, they share the things like they knew each other for years, but again it depends...

1)without living canvas author can´t do the art and share it with the world, without author can´t be the art done

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tanya3286 [2011-08-08 14:41:49 +0000 UTC]

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

- Both, and equally so. Without one the important of the other dissolves completely and totally.

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

- Not really.. considering how even game designing is a form of art. When the gamer plays, he/she is actually interacting with the art form and the artist's creation on a virtual level.
But if one narrows 'Art' down to just colours and the skill of painting; then yes - tattooing may easily be the first interactive art form and and quite intensely so!

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

- Of 'TRUST' - above and before all else. Trust that the artist can execute and deliver that interpretation of your psyche that you want to carry on your body and bear upon your skin!
Its almost like a symbiosis of artistic interpretation that meets, moulds and reshapes itself to finally take the form of a lasting and emotional work of art. That is why perhaps, tattooing will always be a very emotional experience on a certain level for all tattoo artists and those who get tattooed to preserve and celebrate emotional milestones in their lives.

Some points of interest:

- Are more and more people getting inked just to show it off as a lifestyle and mental status and 'cool' factor? Is this robbing the art of its sanctity and purity of artistic/emotional expression and interpretation?

- The spread of AIDS and other such infections through the inking needle is a growing concern. The need and steps taken to ensure that a tattooing parlour is safe and hygenic must be stressed and pointed out in greater detail.

~It would be lovely to see the finished article! Looking forward! <3

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Heilelbs [2011-08-08 14:05:44 +0000 UTC]

ad 1) When doing tattoo, both are important, each in other way. when "canvas" knows what he/she wants, artist only help with realisation... but sometimes, "canvas" is only customer who wants some tattoo, then artist must make few ideas and after chosing, he does it... rare symbiosis is when canvas wants what knows, and with artist, they make sometimes completely different new way of looking on idea which they realise both
ad 2) Interractive form of Art... Maybe, when they both talk about what will be realised, they create interractive art, but truly i dont mean it is first such form of interractive art
ad 3) their relationship is unique mainly when they work together on final piece of art, when "customer" give a free hand to t.artist and t. artist when respects "customer"s idea and wishes. in other hand

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Plumcrazy68 [2011-08-08 13:12:47 +0000 UTC]

#2. I have to say Yes, it is very a very interactive art form.. I have a couple tattoos, and they never seem to fail to start a conversation with someone.. I feel they're interactive because when someone views them, they are able to ask me on the spot about them.. Hence, interaction..

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ladyslaughterhouse [2011-08-08 13:12:40 +0000 UTC]

It's about time.

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klagana1 [2011-08-08 12:22:57 +0000 UTC]

i think tattoos are cool, judging by the fact that i have one. alot of them are really pretty and have meanings behind them. mine does.

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Chimera101 [2011-08-08 11:13:16 +0000 UTC]

Q1. I think it depends on too many factors to be definitive; if you have an idea and the artist designs and tattoos it, then the tattooist is more important. Alternatively if you design the piece the yourself then select a tattooist who's work is appropriate to your design then id say its about 50/50. The skill of the artist can never be overlooked.

Q2. I don't think tattooing is actually interactive, it's an alternative canvas but in the same way as a drawing or painting is not interactive, the tattoo is also not interactive.

Q3. On a personal level I think it's a combination of trust and passion, as the client you have to put a lot of trust and beliefe in your chosen tattooist, and I'd like to think that there is a level of passion for the artwork from both sides. The process of being tattooed opens up different feelings from initial apprehension to enjoyment of the inking process and then elation after the piece is finished.

Not being a tattooist I couldnt say for sure, but I'd like to think that the tattooist feels just as much satisfaction from producing a good piece of work as the client does from recieving it.

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Caira714498 [2011-08-08 08:50:16 +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?
2)Do you consider tattoo art to be the first “interactive” artform?

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Klyde-Chroma [2011-08-08 06:16:38 +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?

The answer to this, in my mind, can only be neither..... or both.... In other words, one cannot exist without the other. There can be no tattoo artist without consenting living canvas and likewise skin would not be canvas if not for the willingness of the artist.... This is exemplary of the unique and profound foundation of the self expression of two individuals with one singular goal.... The beginning of what makes tattooing sacred in this artists oppinion....


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

Not at all... We forget that art, in its most raw and crude sense, is an extremity of self expression... If we were to narrow it down some and say "visual art" or "interactive illustration", I may change my answer.... But to say the tattooing is the first interactive artform is like saying that music never existed......


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

Being a tattoo artist I must imagine this answer differs greatly, artist to artist. I've worked with some guys who hardly speak a word to their clients.... I've worked with others that interact a bit too much in my professional oppinion..... The latter is easy to do because of how intimate an experience getting a tattoo can be. The trust that is exchanged between artist and client immediately serves to lay a basis for a bond.... I've found, personally, it is very easy for me as an artist to open up to almost complete strangers after tattooing them for a short period of time... The transformation you see in some clients as they go from "not being so sure of you" to "being willing to trust you" and eventually arriving at "I adore you" (provided you as an artist have done well) is so amazing and humbling its surreal..... and very difficult to not arrive at some point of comfort with this individual you may have just met a few hours ago or less.

The long and the short of it, at least to this artist, is that tattooing may not be the first in alot of respects (speaking in terms of art).... though it may be an "only" in some regards (within the realm of art and beyond that context as well).... But the only thing of which I am certain, because I experience it each day and it blows my mind, is that tattooing is sacred, memorialistic and intensely spiritual on a level that far different from anything I have experienced otherwise...

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Klyde-Chroma [2011-08-08 06:12:43 +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?

The answer to this, in my mind, can only be neither..... or both.... In other words, one cannot exist without the other. There can be no tattoo artist without consenting living canvas and likewise skin would not be canvas if not for the willingness of the artist.... This is exemplary of the unique and profound foundation of the self expression of two individuals with one singular goal.... The beginning of what makes tattooing sacred in this artists oppinion....


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

Not at all... We forget that art, in its most raw and crude sense, is an extremity of self expression... If we were to narrow it down some and say "visual art" or "interactive illustration", I may change my answer.... But to say the tattooing is the first interactive artform is like saying that music never existed......


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

Being a tattoo artist I must imagine this answer differs greatly, artist to artist. I've worked with some guys who hardly speak a word to their clients.... I've worked with others that interact a bit too much in my professional oppinion..... The latter is easy to do because of how intimate an experience getting a tattoo can be. The trust that is exchanged between artist and client immediately serves to lay a basis for a bond.... I've found, personally, it is very easy for me as an artist to open up to almost complete strangers after tattooing them for a short period of time... The transformation you see in some clients as they go from "not being so sure of you" to "being willing to trust you" and eventually arriving at "I adore you" (provided you as an artist have done well) is so amazing and humbling its surreal..... and very difficult to not arrive at some point of comfort with this individual you may have just met a few hours ago or less.

The long and the short of it, at least to this artist, is that tattooing may not be the first in alot of respects (speaking in terms of art).... though it may be an "only" in some regards (within the realm of art and beyond that context as well).... But the only thing of which I am certain, because I experience it each day and it blows my mind, is that tattooing is sacred, memorialistic and intensely spiritual on a level that far different from anything I have experienced otherwise...

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XXvenus-doomXX [2011-08-08 05:31:18 +0000 UTC]

I have 3 tattoos myself. One of which I have designed; another is a symbol of my favorite band exactly the way and body part the lead-singer has his tattoo of the symbol; and last but not least the other is an international symbolization of the city I was born in.

Therefore I'd say:
1) The most important author is (to my opinion) the living canvas, because he/she gives his own meaning to the art, making it not just his/her art, but a part of him/her, something deeper than just a drawing on the body, but something that actually symbolizes a given trait.
2) No, it is interactive, but definitely not the "most" to me.
3) Something like...father and son/daughter, or pastor/baptized baby...because the tattoo artist is pretty much giving the tattooed person a part of his own self...I don't know if I'm being clear enough...

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diezel917 [2011-08-08 03:38:41 +0000 UTC]

1. i believe its equally between the two as a combination of the tattoo artist's skill and the 'canvas's' artistic vision
2.yes i would say it is the first, we have been doing this since ancient times after all.
3. the relationship is very important, you are basically give your body to the artist in hopes that their well disciplined in their practice enough to make sure this permanent act makes a good appearance

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OhMyIshu [2011-08-08 03:24:54 +0000 UTC]

Yes please

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puzzl3-box [2011-08-08 03:15:38 +0000 UTC]

1) both participants are very important on many levels. first, the person becoming a canvas has to suply a will and a meaning to the art, even if they did not create it personally. they must have the commitment to have the art on their bodies for the rest of their lives, otherwise the art goes to waste, or becomes a trophy of regret. the artist has to have quality work, and as steady, confident hand, otherwise, the artwork would be ruined. it is also up to the artist to communicate the feelings behind the art sufficiently to the needs of the 'canvas' person.

2) i consider tattooing not only the first interactive art-form, but the most important. tv, movies, and video games were invented as a means of distracting ones self from his or her troubles, where as tattooing was practiced as a means to tell a story. a mans tattoos were a tale of his great deeds, and were an honor to have.

3) it requires an extreme amount of trust. if the tattoo artist makes a single mistake, it is permanent, and it cant be taken back.


im not out of high school yet, so im only drawing tattoo flash, but i do intend to go into the actual businesses of tattooing other people's skin. (i don't suggest looking at my gallery to back any of this up, i haven't posted in a very long time.) ive done all kinds of research into the history, and meanning of tattoos. some verry interesting sites to look into are

[link]
(you must be 21 to enter, the site also sells rum)
and

needlesandsins.com

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Inkjexion [2011-08-08 03:13:30 +0000 UTC]

they look amazing

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My-Opheliac [2011-08-08 03:08:14 +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?
I think that depends on who designed the tattoo. If the "canvas" is the one that came to the tattoo artist with the idea, then I see them as the true artist. If the the canvas chooses an idea from the tattoo artist, then they truly become a canvas for an artist's work.

2) Do you consider tattoo art to be the first “interactive” artform?
I do. It's work that you wear for the rest of your life. It's a part of you and in turn you become art. That's the most beautiful part of tattoos to me.

3)How would you describe the unique relationship between tattoo artist and the person being tattooed?
I believe a true tattoo artist becomes a part of the lives of the people they tattoo. Even if it's just a small part, like a memorable and pleasant experience. But when people come back to the same tattoo artist for all their tattoos, then a very powerful relationship is made.

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AliceToAnimeworld [2011-08-08 02:08:50 +0000 UTC]

Those are pretty good, and those are really intriguing questions yeah

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Soulger [2011-08-08 01:56:59 +0000 UTC]

To me tattooing is the highest form of expression. If you get tattoos that mean something to you and represent who you are then you open up conversation if people would like to know more. I have 6 tats and which five of them I designed my self. The latest one as of this writing is a Bisexual pride tat.

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darkallegiance666 [2011-08-08 01:51:40 +0000 UTC]

Scarification pre-dates tattooing, as far as I am aware, as the first interactive art.

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Frohickey [2011-08-08 01:36:16 +0000 UTC]

I have a nagging worry about the longevity of tattoos. By that, I mean the popularity of tattoos with the general public is still a recent thing. There has been some spectacularly detailed art being applied to people but I'm concerned about how those delicately rendered images (sophisticated portraits, multi-coloured scenes and such) will age as the living canvas matures. Will there be excessive blurring or fading as the skin ages? Will there be a mass of people lining up to have the distorted images removed once they deform to a point where they are not acceptable? We may not know for another 20-30 years.

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GOLDFLINGER [2011-08-07 23:49:19 +0000 UTC]

1. they are both as important as each other the artist has to be competent and confident in their work not only to convey a good image but to make sure the art is placed in the right area and is a compliment to the wearer
and the wearer must take to hart the reason and meaning of the image ..in short a tattoo must look good and be unique and worn with pride
2, tattooing is the second interactive art form the first forms were body adornment with jewellery made from bone and stone, also cave painting which was the first form of nonverbal communication that illustrated the lifestyle of primitive man
3, as a tattooist myself i would say that its the artists job to create a piece of artwork that has both emotion and clarity that will become a showpiece and a signature of the artist

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plethoraoflilies [2011-08-07 23:30:13 +0000 UTC]

1: It's mutualism. You can not have one without the other.

2: I'm not sure if it can be classified as interactive. Because the person recieving the tattoo doesn't play a part in the development of the tattoo. They are just the canvas.

3: I think the relationship between the artist and the tattoed should be more special than what it is now. Especially when original art work is used.

All in all, I really enjoyed the article. The art work included was very beautiful. I am looking to work as a tatto artist when I graduate, I love art, and as you said, tattoos are about commitment and I love the idea tattoos bring. I think it helps teach commitment also.

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CSIrulez [2011-08-07 22:34:13 +0000 UTC]

I considered tattoing to be an interactive art I mean whe you see people on the streets with these amazing designs all over the body and how intricate they are i mean how can tattoing not be art? So id say yes.

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Grimm-Whiskey [2011-08-07 21:55:05 +0000 UTC]

1) both are important really, we require the artist to create such beauty and badass. and the "living canvas" because without them, it would be impossible to show off those steady hand skilled masterpieces.

2) i cant answer that one. i dont really know the history of tattooing but i do know, i want one(i just dont have the money to get one)

3)in the eyes of business. no company can stay up n running with ppl willing to purchase(duh lolz). now besides that obvious point, when ppl normally get a tattoo(and are very happy with it) they love o show it off, while they also say where they got. basically saying, when the costumer is happy(especially when it comes to tattooing) they will become a roaming advertisement board.

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VairaSmythe [2011-08-07 19:11:54 +0000 UTC]

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

If you were to post pictures of the art on a website - such as deviantART - then a link to the artist, or a shout out should be made. You do, however, 'own' the tattoo. It is yours to show off and display - the point of having a tattoo. That being said, you are just that - a canvas, not the artist.

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xRedWillow [2011-08-07 18:50:02 +0000 UTC]

The person recieveing the tattoo sould have if not more involvement then the artists... When I got my first tattoo I had just turned 18 and went with the family tradition of getting the number we were born tattoed on us.. I got the number 5 (In korean) on my ankle as I am my mothers 5th child... As I got older I became more involved with desgining my tattoos and can say that I myself have designed and sketched all my own tattoos as now a days most 'artists' who do tattoos use the trace method and free hand is all but gone.

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RockFelipeArt [2011-08-07 18:48:47 +0000 UTC]

Cool

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ObelixDk [2011-08-07 18:39:16 +0000 UTC]

Well since i have quite a few tattoos myself, and i would say both the artist and the person getting the tattoo made are equally important.. it is too easy to see if the artist does not know what he / she is doing and on the other hand if someone choose a tattoo that does not fit their "type" it just look misplaced imo.
Trust to the artist giving the tattoo is a major factor also, since ALOT of artists get their costumers from word of mouth from other costumers. (sry for bad spelling, but English is not my first language)

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makiley [2011-08-07 17:34:01 +0000 UTC]

Which author is more important in the tattooing of the body - the tattoo artists or the one to become the living canvas? #1 Both are very Important I myself am a Canvas and I Did not Get my 1st tattoo until I was 36 yrs old It had to mean something to me I had to Live life a bit , I did! I also had to search out an Artist who I had a connection with and who I felt had the artistic ability to lay down the art on my body. So to answer the question They are equally Important! Do you consider tattoo art to be the first “interactive” artform? Question # 2 Not sure if it was the 1st Interactive Because many were doing drawing/ paintings of others on paper not body maybe long before, not sure ? How would you describe the unique relationship between tattoo artist and the person being tattooed? Question# 3 For me it is about trusting your artist I know I do! I have many tattoos now , 2 sleeves, a leg piece , and about 12 other tattoos that all have very deep meaning to me. It truly is a relationship/Friendship between you and your artist. I am a lover of tattoos <3

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GaryStearly [2011-08-07 17:23:43 +0000 UTC]

This is great!!

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