EARLENE BUCHHOLZ

Neo-traditional veers its use of design to create a more artistic adaptation from previous traditional tattoo designs bringing it new life. Military and nautical themes are common among traditional tattoo designs such as swallows, hearts, banners, pin-up girls, anchors, daggers, and snakes

Traditionally, Japanese tattoos began as a means of conveying societal status as well as serving as spiritual symbols that were often used as a sort of charm for protection as well as symbolizing devotion, not unlike modern religious tattoos. Today many people proudly wear Japanese style tattoos for their beautiful artistic merits, flowing composition, and the deep meaning associated with the many aspects of Japanese tattoo designs.

Annual amount of U.S. spending on tattoos$1.65 Billion Total percent of Americans (all ages) who have at least one tattoo14% Total number of Americans that have at least one tattoo45 million Number of tattoo parlors in the U.S.21,000 Average cost of a small tattoo$45 Average cost of a large tattoo$150 / hour Percentage of U.S. population who have covered up a tattoo with another tattoo5%