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Famous Female Tattoo Artists Biography

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Female Tattoo Artists are becoming more and more common. An estimated 45 million Americans have at least one tattoo, and one of the fastest-growing segments of the tattooed population is women. In fact, 45-65% of all tattoo customers are women. That has led to more women becoming tattoo artists. Kat Von D, highvoltagetattoo.com the star of TV reality show LA Ink, has brought female tattoo artists into the public eye. Among today’s most notable female tattoo artists are Pat Fish luckyfish.com of Santa Barbara, Kate Hellenbrand shanghaikates.com in Buffalo, Jen Beirola omahatattoo.com in Omaha, and Margaret Moose moosetattoo.net in North Carolina.

Approximately twenty percent of all tattoo artists in North America are female. Los Angeles and Seattle in particular are known for their female tattoo artists. Gypsy Jill, an artist from Seattle has been quoted saying “Women like to be tattooed by women, and men like to be tattooed by women.” So it stands to reason that female tattoo artists never have a shortage of canvases to work on.

One of history’s most famous female tattoo artist was Jessie Knight. During WWII, Jesse was Great Britain’s first professional female tattoo artist. Her father was a tattoo artist, and a sharp shooter in the circus. Jesse learned the art from him, studied under the infamous Charlie Bell, and then ventured out on her own. She enjoyed a successful career from 1920-1965.

n January 2012, the 17th annual Marked for Life Female Tattoo Artists Expo will be held in Kissimmee, Florida. This gathering of the best female tattooers from all over the country is the brainchild of Deana Lippens of Deana’s Tattoo in Orlando, Florida. The expo includes tattoo contests, The Finest Female Tattoo Artist on the Planet Earth Award, workshops on preventing disease transmission in tattooing, artist displays, a group project called Art Fusion, and an auction to benefit Shriner’s Hospital.

Tattoo contest categories are Color Tattoo, Tribal Tattoo, Oriental Tattoo, Patriotic/Military Tattoo, Black and Grey Tattoo, Celtic Tattoo, Wrap-around Tattoo, Most Unusual Tattoo, Portrait Tattoo, Native American Tattoo, Most Religious Tattoo, Best Overall Tattoo, Back Tattoo, Best Tattooed Legs, Sleeves Tattoo, Animal Tattoo, Cartoon Tattoo, “In Memory of” Tattoo, Nautical Tattoo, Smallest Tattoo, Best color flash sheet, Best black and gray flash sheet, Cover-up (before and after photos), Flat art, The Best Tattooed Babe on a Bike Contest (Babe must have tattoos & must have bike to pose on), and The P.M.S (Professional Male Supporter) Award

The public can attend the expo for $15 per day, and there are package prices for various special events during the expo. Local hotels are offering discounted rates for overnight stays.

A tattoo artist must possess a unique combination of talents. Of course he or she must be artistically talented with the ability and an interest in drawing. A good sense of color and style sets great tattoo artists apart. Since tattoo artists work with skin, they must have a good manner and enjoy working with people. Precision and attention to detail is vital for success in the tattoo industry. The best way to find a good tattoo artist, is to find a good tattoo and ask who created it. If a tattoo is several years old and it still looks great, then you know it’s been applied by a professional tattoo artist. If you are thinking of becoming a tattoo artist, you should probably start by getting a tattoo or two. Watch carefully as the tattoo artist works. Ask questions. Most tattoo artists are more than happy to tell you about their experiences, show you their portfolios and offer some advice. Just be sure you don’t take them away from paying customers.

Tattooing is an ancient art that began thousands of years ago. The Polynesian word “ta” means to strike something. The Tahitian word “tatau” means to mark something. Those words led to the modern “tattoo.” Tattoos are found in ancient Egypt, Japan, China, New Zealand, Indonesia, Africa, India, Greece and Rome.

Tattoos have historically been symbols of gender, class and culture. They have served as amulets, status symbols, declarations of love, signs of religious beliefs, adornments and even forms of punishment. A “tufuga” or tattoo artist in Samoa was a position of honor that was passed from father to son. Martin Hildebrandt is considered to have been the first professional tattoo artist in the United States. His tattoo shop was opened in New York City in the 1840s. An artist named Samuel O’Reilly invented an electric tattoo machine in 1891, changing the way tattoos were applied.

Tattoo artists work with flash, which is pre-drawn stock imaged that are traced right onto the skin. They also create original designs. A tattoo artist’s portfolio is his or her entry into the best jobs and wages. The most popular tattoo designs include Cartoon characters, butterflies, skulls, tribal signs, serpents, crosses and birds. Tattoos can be simple or elaborate, one or many colors.

Tattooartists.org is a an online community for tattoo artists. There you will find a forum to post questions, links about tattoo art, and sample designs as well as a marketplace.