n. pl. tat·toos
1. A permanent mark or design made on the skin by a process of pricking and ingraining an indelible pigment or by raising scars.
2. A design made on the skin with a temporary dye such as henna or ink.
tr.v. tat·tooed, tat·too·ing, tat·toos
1. To mark (the skin) with a tattoo.
2. To form (a tattoo) on the skin.
No matter how many definitions you find for tattoos there is always one thing in common...next to none of the involve the phrase "work of art". And thats all i see it as...Art. Its the same with piercings. Its not just a piece of metal through someones skin...its an artform.