There are some very surprising ways people are discovering tattoo designs nowadays.

1. Asking people on the street.

Since tattoos have increased, and you are seeing more ink now more than ever, many looking for cool designs have been approaching people and asking where they get their work done at, how they found their design, and other aspects about their ink. People are generally cool about this and certainly willing to provide their artist more work. It’s a great way to find great ink, as you basically have a live example of the work right there in front of you. So if you see a cool design on someone that’s your style, consider asking them who did their ink and tips on finding other designs in that particular style.

2. Going to the bookstore (but not looking at the books).

Ever looked in the tattoo section of a bookstore lately? Here’s a hint: go to the magazine section! There are a ton of tattoo magazines out there which display the latest designs people are getting inked with. Many people have simply gone through magazines and have found some great designs. Oftentimes the artist will be mentioned and even his website where you can get more info on his work and location. Even if he isn’t in your area, he may still be available to design something for you or refer you to artists in your area he recommends.

3. Tattoo Galleries on the internet.

Perhaps the biggest movement for finding high quality tattoo designs has been going to a tattoo gallery on the internet. The top galleries are usually membership sites which you join and then you will have access to thousands of the latest, highest quality designs available. These are excellent for those looking to see the latest work out there before everyone else. They are also extremely convenient and loads of fun, as you can browse through several different categories and styles, bookmarking your favorite designs for future consideration.