Wednesday, April 6, 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 major 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's a Koi fish? You might ask. Well, it's a sizable fish, related to the Carp. But because they are colored orange and red, for example, many people mistake them for goldfish. They come in other colors as well, like white or black or blue. And their size is actuated by the environment in which they live. If they have the room to grow, they might get to be 3 feet long.

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

If you have this kind, you have a tattoo that has a lot of meaning behind it. And as you know, it's always a good thing to get the story associated with it. So when someone asks your questions about it, you can give a ready explanation of the symbolism involved. The following are interesting facts about the meaning behind 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 big number of different colors. And their design is rather elaborate, 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 remember that this kind of tattoo is not exactly cheap, so be prepared to pay for what you get.

One reason for the high price is that a artist may only use a color on one client. The needle that penetrates your skin, will also inject particles of your blood back into the ink. So the left-over ink must be disposed of for evident sanitary reasons. And these colored inks are not cheap.

Even if the tattoo artist is careful not to waste ink, some ink inevitably gets wasted. So if you want a this kind tattoo that uses all the good colors it can have, you will need to pay the appropriate price. But because these tattoos are stunningly beautiful, people usually don't mind paying the high price.




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