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That the likes ofKat Von Dwould turn a passion for tattoos into a very legit beauty empire?

Ask atattooartist, and they’ll tell you there’s nothingtrendyabout the art of tattoo.

arm with two tattoos, one of words and the other a bracelet of leaves

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Case in point: flash tattoos.

They have history.Keep scrolling to learn more about this timeless tattoo art.

What Is a Flash Tattoo?

The art comes in all sizes, but they’re typically displayed on 11x14-inch prints.

In the early days, it was usually hand-drawn locally, with shops using their own designs.

Later, professional flash artists began to sell prints of their artwork at conventions and eventually via the Internet.

Is Flash Art Cool?

“I definitely prefer to do custom work.

But that doesn’t mean that getting a flash tattoo is at all a faux pas.

In fact, there’s a timeless quality to well-designed flash art.

The bold lines and often classic designs are beautiful creations that never go out of style.

Typically, flash tattoos are done in a style called American traditional, or old-school.

Flash vs.

Custom art may appeal to your own inner artist, and our innate desire to express ourselves.

With custom work, there are no limitations on self-expression.

Custom ink is alsogenerallymore expensive.

Though tattoos are more mainstream than ever, Lumpini believes that the industry is still very underground.