Generally, tattoos have been artistic expressions mostly donned by men – very masculine men at that. However, times are changing and the presence of women and young college students in the tattooing market has grown significantly. Almost two-thirds of today’s market is composed of women and young adults. Tattoo parlors now offer designs that are specifically constructed to meet the demands of this niche.
In direct proportion to its growing popularity, websites have been developed that offer free design materials to consumers. However, professional tattoo artists generally join forums that have up to 4,000 specialty designs per domain that are not readily available to the public. Arm tattoos, for example, can be extremely detailed in their design as the canvas of the arm tattoos adds depth and texture.