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… the Best Chinese Tattoo
my passion in chinese symbol tattoos
Chinese symbol tattoos are extremely popular nowadays. Many people including celebrities have faithfully etched their skin in Chinese characters (words). Individuals like to express their individuality through body art, such as exotic designs, Asian symbols or mythical writing. For over 20 years, I have been teaching Chinese calligraphy, symbol writing, and painting in my Montreal Art School. Over the years, I have received referrals from many tattoo parlors in the city. Their clients asked me for Chinese symbol tattoos in calligraphy styles. Moreover, they ask me for tattoo translation.
Chinese calligraphy is a revered art in China. In the west, the use of aesthetic writing has extended beyond its traditional limit. Many people choose calligraphy for body decoration. This is surprising because I never think my writing can be used for inking! Anyway, once this becomes clear to me, I work hard to create the best Chinese designs for body art enthusiasts.
chinese symbols and tattoo artists
Many tattoo artists who refer business to me are genuine and down to earth. As inking specialists, they know that Chinese symbol tattoo must be accurate. Who wants to risk creating writing designs that have wrong translation or dubious meanings? This is smart of them because Chinese writing requires mastery of the culture, language and syntax. They refer clients to me for 'safe' translation and beautiful calligraphy symbols. As a calligrapher, my eyes are sharp. I know what good Chinese calligraphy is. You will see them in my Tattoo Art Gallery.
my Approach to Chinese Symbol Tattoos
Chinese tattoo meanings
My first step is communication with you. I ask for the tattoo meaning. In other words, what do you want your calligraphy style tattoo to convey? This is important because I don't want to misrepresent what is of value to you. Your tattoo meaning must be accurate. It should be a statement of individuality. These days Chinese tattoo mistakes are becoming common. Chinese is a complex language. An English word or phrase can have more than one translation. As a native Chinese artist, I not only mastered the language but translation. Your chosen word can be a popular saying, Chinese proverb, or daily quote. I make sure that you get the meaning that best matches your purpose. In the case where there are different Chinese translations, I let you decide for yourself.
Chinese symbols' designs
I run several trials for your Chinese symbols tattoo. These symbols are done in the calligraphy style that you have selected. Once this is complete, I send you the original tattoo design with its photocopy. The original is indeed an artwork in which you keep as a souvenir. The photocopy is for inking. Take it to a tattoo parlor for body decoration.
tattoo lovers and chinese symbols
Tattoo lovers around the world show affection for calligraphy writing. The most popular choices include the Chinese symbols for love, hope, and dragon. It is moving to see that our ancient culture is held in high esteem. Calligraphy symbols are meant to highlight individual qualities or feelings. Unfortunately, the reality shows a different story. I have seen many Chinese tattoo problems. Some have gone wrong with substandard designs, others show poor taste. In some cases, the characters are haphazardly lumped together with no coherence. Others have meanings that are funny or weird. These tell me that people did not take time to understand Chinese writing tattoos. They just rush in to get what is hot or hip with no professional help. The result is regret.
Did you know?
When average Chinese persons see your symbol tattoo, the first thing that they notice is the meaning. If you have a stupid tattoo meaning, you can be the new joke in town.
