In the future there will be genetic tattoos, which will keep your tattoo perfectly the same for your natural life. You will be able to get translucent skin with a deep tissue tattoo which can be a three dimensional tattoo similar to a hologram. You will be able to get any color found anywhere in nature and you can choose what you would like.
The Futurist was latter asked about uses for such a novelty and claimed that such advances in tattoo research would have valuable application in security and military as well as the current and most common use of tattoos; individuality and self expression.
A fellow thinker online stated that; “3-D genetic tattoos can be used for identification purpose instead of finger printing the hologram will absorb and reflect a certain combination of wavelength which can be recognised or sensed by a biosensor or a DNA chip having the same sequence of that person.”
Imagine a future with 3D Tattoos on humans with areas of translucent skin, tattoos which could be turned on or off by frequency switches. Incredible thoughts indeed and worthy of mention as it appears it will be not only a bright and colorful future, but one in 3D. Consider all this in 2006.
If you are planning to buy yourself a tattoo machine and teach yourself how to be a tattoo artist, it is essential that you understand more about how the tattoo industry works. You should know that the proper way learn how to tattoo is to get a traditional apprenticeship, and if you try to get hired at a tattoo shop without having served as an apprentice chances are the tattoo artists there will not accept you because you have not yet paid your dues. Most established tattoo artists to not like when somebody thinks that they can teach themselves something what took them years to learn.
What you should do is purchase some fake skin that is now available for tattoo artists to practice on. Although their is nothing that acts just like human skin, this fake skin is probably the next closest thing. If you practice on this fake skin and learn some basic skills through trial and error, an established tattoo artist might be more apt to hiring you on as an apprentice.
In conclusion, this article was meant to dispose of the common misconception that you can pick up a tattoo machine and immediately start tattooing people with some basic art skills. This is dangerous and irresponsible thinking and any tattoo artist would be insulted because what they do is a skill that they have learned and perfected through many years of teachings. Do not make the mistake of thinking all that you need to do is buy a tattoo kit and you are now a tattoo artist, it just does not work that way.
If you are looking to buy tattoo designs, there are a few things that you need to keep in mind. As you already know, tattoo designs can have a great deal of personal meaning, so it is important to think about how you feel and what your relationship is to the personal design.
Make sure you know what you are getting in to and take some time to really communicate your own ideas about what you want.
The time right after your tattoo has been inked is when it will look the sharpest and the clearest; after that, especially if the lines are very fine, the ink might start to bleed a little.
Secondly, when you buy tattoo designs, remember that color is a concern. White ink is something that is often quite problematic when it comes to people who have darker skin, whether they are of African or Asian descent. People who have fair or pale skin usually have a great deal more luck when it comes to white ink sticking to them. If you have darker skin, you will want to rethink your design or speak with your tattooist to see what can be done.
When it comes to tattoo designs, remember that you have many options to choose from. Think long and hard and make sure that you are buying the one that is right for you.
If you want buy designs online there are two basic options: members-only websites or downloads. Membership sites, like Chopper or Tattoo Me Now, give members full access to their gallery and resources. This can be monthly or a one-time payment for life access. Joining a members-only site will enable you to view tattoos and print them off. 
Downloads give you the whole collection to be saved onto your computer for a one-time payment. Usually this is instant. You can buy an individual design as in the case with Tattoo Johnny or an entire collection, like Crazy Tattoo Designs. This has the advantage of being yours to keep, but it is simply a collection or gallery without any extras. Usually with an entire collection you will have to browse page by page as there is no search option, though categories such as tribal, butterfly, etc, may be saved in different files.
When you come across a site that looks interesting the obvious thing is to have a look at the designs available on the website. A quality site is going to show you at least a few tattoos unless they think you'll be put off by them. So this can be a good indication of what to expect. But don't expect to see many, they won't want others getting the artwork free.
Finally, find out if there is some kind of guarantee. If there is, it is in their interests to give you what you are paying for. This is a good indication of a quality site.
Shoulder tattoos are getting more and more popular with today's women. There are a wide variety of sexy tattoo designs for women to get on that especially beautiful part of the body these days, and shoulder tattoos are very diverse. They can be in different areas of the shoulder and there are a wide variety of designs that can work for any woman.
Men have traditionally had more aggressive designs on the shoulder area. Skulls, tigers, and drags are popular designs for men's shoulders and upper arms. However, women's designs are much less aggressive and more feminine and sexy. Shooting stars, dolphins, tribal designs, and zodiac symbols are all very popular designs for a woman's shoulder.
Getting a tattoo on your shoulder is a little more bold than having one on the ankle or somewhere else. A shoulder tattoo, even if it's very cute, shows that the woman with it has confidence in herself. With men it's all about looking macho, but a woman having one is empowering and shows that she is not afraid to be herself, even if it's a little out of the norm. Even when it is covered up, whether for work or a social gathering, it is still on her body and the confidence having one is still reflected in how she acts. When the design is on display, it looks beautiful. The shoulder looks beautiful on its own, but a beautiful and well-placed ink can make it look that much better.
No matter where you end up looking for back tattoos for men, just make sure you take your time and don't settle on anything less than "exactly" what you want.
These types of tattoos mean you are making a bold statement due to there size and complexity. This means you will need to have a through consultation with a tattoo artist you know has a good reputation for going this type of tattoo. This is not a small girly tattoo to get.
The designs of sleeve tattoos are very intricate and complicated. Usually, they are colourful and depict several images with some unusual designs or patterns. These are popular among boys, especially those who belong in a rock band. But these days, you will see many girls sporting sleeve tattoos on their arms or legs.
If you are into Japanese culture, you can combine different popular Japanese tattoos for your sleeve tattoo such as cherry blossoms, kanji or Japanese characters, koi fish, and samurai designs. Old Japanese culture includes ancient tattooing. And what better way to bring that culture back to life than by using Japanese designs for your tattoo.
Celtic tattoos usually feature knotworks that are very intricate and detailed. This knotwork covers one whole arm or leg. Some artists can draw animal tattoos using these knotworks. Celtic tattoos usually come in one color but it is up to you if you like to have a colourful celtic tattoo.
As you probably know, these tattoos are large and their designs or patterns are very complicated. You have to know that the larger and more complicated the tattoo is, the more expensive it will be. You also have to know that a popular artist will more likely ask you for a higher payment.
Sleeve tattoos are nice to have especially if you like the big kind of tattoos that cover one big portion of your arms or legs. However, you should choose carefully which design you want to have for your sleeve tattoo because it cannot be easily hidden if for some reasons you do not like it.
Tattoos are very popular and a lot of people wanting to get one have loads of ideas, but often feel stuck at times on the tattoo design they want to get. 
Why? Because these free tattoo designs online are usually of low quality. More so, they are not unique. 
Would you want to have a tribal tattoo and find that a stranger on the bus has that exact same design? I don't think so. Don't rely completely on these free designs. It's better to think of an idea and try some initial sketches if you're artistically inclined. If not, you can have it sketched and designed by an artist-friend or just go directly to your trusted tattooist.
Now you're sure of your design, be ready for the pain and the final outcome. You'll soon be a walking work of art. Wear your tattoo with pride!
Looking for the perfect tattoo to put on your arm, your shoulder or your ankle can be pretty nerve wracking since you know that once it is there, the only way to get it off would be to undergo another painful and expensive procedure to remove it. This is why choosing your tattoo design should be done with utmost care. 
If you do not want to choose your tattoo design from those that you can find in the design albums that are found in tattoo parlors where you can get yourself etched and you want to be able to deliberate over the design that you want to get, you can actually find a number of free tattoos online that can help you make your decision and help you come up with the design you will want to have on your skin.
There are a lot of places on the internet where you can find examples of tattoo designs and since these designs are found online and in galleries that claim they are free tattoo designs, then you can very well use these designs on your skin without worrying about people telling you that they own that design on your skin and you need to remove it.
You can gather inspiration from these freer tattoo designs that you find on many sites and you can even print out pictures of the designs that strike your fancy and try to figure out a way to integrate certain design elements you like in each to your own tattoo design. You can find a friend who is good at drawing to create a customized tattoo for you with the use of the pictures you have from these sites that offer free tattoos and you can explain to him what kind of design you have in mind with the pictures you show him.
Chinese letter tattoo designs can be either simple or complex. Simple characters seem to be the most popular, as it is with Chinese writing you can say an entire word with just one character e.g peace,love,happiness etc. In any case whether you choose a single or multiple Chinese letter tattoo, the one thing that will remain constant is the tattoo's ability to evoke a mystique and a charm that cannot be achieved by a normal word tattoo.That being said,there are several things that you should keep in mind when you are considering them.
Also with some Chinese letter tattoo characters you may notice a line drawn across the bottom of them. Sometimes the only use of these lines is to let us know the correct orientation of the character itself and so these lines do not have anything to do with the actual meaning of the character!
One important point to consider is that unlike English, Chinese does not have an alphabet. In other words on one hand you might end up with a character that has a similarity to your actual name and on the other hand it may also seem totally unrelated!
You should also try and find a tattoo artist who is comfortable working with Chinese letter characters and who understands the structure of the characters, this is important because one single altered stroke can completely change the meaning of the word!
As with any tattoo you should take a little time to think about it, especially if you are choosing several chinese letter characters.
Consider the location. You may want something placed at your back hence this will give you the chance to go with extremely large designs. But the same thing is not true when it comes to getting a wrist tattoo; of course you will need a smaller version here since the space is fairly limited. With this, consider the factors that you know such as the probable design, size, or location.
But try to balance everything, it will sound offensive is you make use of a Lotus Flower but incorporate an Old English letters on the top part of your back. You might argue that this particular letter tattoo design is the thing that you wish to get so there is no one who can stop you since after all, it is your body.