Reasons That Tattoos Are Great for Self Expression

Tattoos can be a marvelous way to express yourself, whether you're getting your first or your tenth. Ink has a long, rich history and has been used by various cultures for commemoration, ritual, and remembrance. In many modern cultures, however, it's simply used for self-expression. There are numerous ways to express yourself with a tattoo, including the following: 

Mark a Milestone

Tattoos are a great way to mark a personal milestone such as the birth of a child, special achievement, wedding, or graduation. The nice thing about a tattoo is that you can make it clear about the event if you'd like, or you can select wording or images that have special meaning to you but won't be recognized by others. Tattoos are a great way to commemorate special occasions in as public or as privately as you'd like, as the art involved in the design can be extremely flexible. 

Add Visual Personality 

Whether you have a favorite movie quote, a book that you've always loved, or just want to show off something special about you, a tattoo can be a wonderful way to do it. When someone sees your tattoos, they'll automatically know a little bit about you, your personality, and the things that you enjoy. Express yourself visually by choosing tattoos that represent the things that you love and giving them a place of honor. 

Show Off Your Fandoms

There are fans, and then there are fans. When it's time to show off your love for your favorites from the big screen, the small screen, cartoons, or video games, tattoos can be a great way to do it. A talented artist can render the best concepts from Supernatural, the Marvel Universe, Dr. Who, World of Warcraft, and more, taking them from the screen to your skin in the blink of an eye. Mark your favorite moments for posterity and bond with your fandom across space and time. 

Honor a Loved One

Losing someone you love is a pain that can be difficult to match. In some cases, commemorating their life with a tattoo is a wonderful way to hold their memory close to you, so that you don't feel quite as alone. Share the beauty that they brought to you with the others in your life, memorialized forever by a skilled tattoo artist. 

If you've been considering a tattoo, turn to the skilled artists at Grape Ape Tattoo. We'll listen to your design ideas, collaborate with you, and help you work on your idea until it's just right. You'll wind up with a tattoo that you'll be proud to show off, and we'll enjoy making the art that we love.