Minggu, 25 Desember 2011

Getting To Know More About Koi Fish Tattoos

By Maria Lopez


Since you have decided to get a tattoo, the first step towards this chief decision is now behind you. The next step is to find the type of tattoo that you want. When it comes to a choice, the sky is the limit, or your imagination. The talent of the artist also counts, of course. At this time Koi fish tattoos reign supreme.

So what is a Koi fish? Well, it's a rather grand fish and it is related to the Carp. Because of its orange or red coloring, it is sometimes thought of as a goldfish. Koi fishes are very colorful. They can be red or orange or even black or blue. It's ordinarily the environment they are in that dictates their special coloring. Also, given plenty of room, a Koi fish can get to be 3-feet long.

Japan is the country where Koi fish are prized high. This reverence for the Koi fish goes back thousands of years there. They are truly bred and kept because of their inconceivable beauty.

Needless to say, this is not just for its looks; there is a lot of meaning going along with them. And when you get a these tattoo, you would probably want to know what it means. This way you can explain this to people who admire your version of this kind of tattoo. The symbolism is a good conversation piece. Here are some of the things associated with tattoos designed as Koi Fish:

* advancement or improvement or ambition * courage in the face of life's challenges * determination and endurance * good luck in lots of areas * independence or freedom * the ability to stand up to the test of time * strength of character or identity

Add to this the fact that Koi fish come in a grand number of different colors. And their design is rather complex, too. If your artist is up to par and can capture the looks and colors of a tattoo designed as Koi fish, you are bound to have a work of art somewhere on your body. But do keep in mind that this kind of tattoo is not exactly cheap, so be prepared to pay for what you get.

One reason for the price is the fact that a artist can only use color ink on one customer. The needle gets the customer's blood into the ink, so whatever ink if left over after a job, must be discarded for clear health reasons. And colored ink does not come cheap.

Artists typically go out of their way not to waste any ink, but some still is left behind. So if you want a highly-colored Koi fish tattoo, be ready to pay the price for it. Do remember, though, that these tattoos can be stunning works of it, so they may be worth whatever they may cost.




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