Saturday, December 20, 2008

Cherry Blossom Tattoo Designs

Cherry Blossom Tattoo DesignsCherry blossom tattoo - what does it symbolizeEven if these flowers are mostly associated with Japan, they are also a part of China’s culture as well but represent an entirely different meaning as how it is traditionally observed in Japan. It would be therefore interesting to know as what cherry blossom tattoo symbolizes in relation to how the flower is celebrated in

Friday, December 19, 2008

The History of Body Art Tattoos

The history of body art started with prehistoric humans. In the prehistoric era, belief in a soul, guarded by the spirit of another creature, inspired pictures of that creature on the body. The spirit of that creature guarded, gave safety, and led the soul down the path of life. Body art was a way to keep the spirit close, always.Throughout time, body art kept its position as a spiritual

Wednesday, December 10, 2008

Alyssa Milano Tattoo

Alyssa Milano. Who Is The Boss Anyway?Depending on how old or young you are you might or might not remeber the little hottie 11 year old that played Samantha on Who's The Boss. If you were born in the 1970's then the chances are you do remeber her and thought she was a little hottie. If you were born after the 1970's then you might know her from her more recent television sucess on Charmed

Thursday, November 6, 2008

Blue Butterfly Tattoo Art

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Modern Reawakening of the tradition of Tattoo

Tattoos have experienced resurgence in popularity in many parts of the world, particularly in North America, Japan, and Europe. The growth in tattoo culture has seen an influx of new artists into the industry, many of whom have technical and fine arts training. Coupled with dvancements in tattoo pigments and the ongoing refinement of the equipment used for tattooing, this has led to an

Monday, October 20, 2008

Cherry Blossom Tree Tattoo

Cherry blossom tattoo is one of the most favored designs specifically among women and its popularity is undoubtedly still increasing. These flowers are favorite subjects of paintings and poems in Japan and hold a very prominent position in Japanese culture.Cherry Blossom Tree TattooCherry Blossom Tree Tattoo

Monday, October 13, 2008

Celebrity Tattoos

Tattoo is a well known symbol of fashion today. It is just not some body and skin modification, it is an art and the tendency of millions to express passion and desires in a non-verbal but effective way.This is the trend which existed in past, ruling the style of present and will establish itself even in a stronger position in the future. Now, who can be better than a bunch of celebrities to

Tuesday, September 30, 2008

Purpose of Tattoo

Tattoos have served as rites of passage, marks of status and rank, symbols of religious and spiritual devotion, decorations for bravery, sexual lures and marks of fertility, pledges of love, punishment, amulets and talismans, protection, and as the marks of outcasts, slaves and convicts. The symbolism and impact of tattoos varies in different places and cultures, sometimes with unintended

Angel Wings Tattoos

Angel Wings Tattoos

Wednesday, September 3, 2008

Tattoo Me Now Review

Tattoo Me Now is a tattoo design membership site that allows you to download and print an unlimited number of tattoo designs from it’s database. You can take these designs directly to your favorite tattoo shop, or use them to create your own custom design.Unlike the other tattoo design sites that only offer tattoo designs, Tattoo Me Now offers an entire community, with a forum, tattoo picture

Sunday, August 10, 2008

Victoria Beckham Tattoo

Now Victoria Beckham reveals HEVictoria Beckham Tattooer growing cluster of tattoos, a new script inked underneath her Roman numeral tattoo.Look at me: Posh points the way to her new tattoo, seen on the inside of her wrist as she launched her denim line at Saks department store in Boston last nightA sleek-looking Victoria struck a series of poses at the meet and greet for fans, and took the

David Beckham Tattoo

David Beckham TattooDavid Beckham Has Tattoo of Naked VictoriaThe new image was designed by David`s personal tattooist Lou Malloy and is his 11th piece of body art.David Beckham has got a new tattoo - a naked picture of his wife Victoria. The soccer star's seven-inch artwork on his left arm features the Spice Girl lying on her back surrounded by stars and bearing her breasts with her knees raised

Ana Beatriz Barros tattoo

Ana Beatriz Barros tattooBeginning in the late 1990s the lower back tattoo became popular, especially among young women. Lower back tattoos are often oblong in shape, following the slope of the back on either side of the woman's spine. The lower back tattoo is body decoration with the intent of emphasizing sexual attractiveness. Generally, a lower back tattoo will be designed to emphasize the

Pamela Anderson tattoo

Pamela takes the number five spot because she is the proud owner of one of the most tattooed images. Everyone had a barbwire tattoo in the 90’s, and Pam was a big reason for that. Even Ben Affleck had a barbwire tattoo before he had it changed to a rose bush, haha.Pamela Anderson is having all her tattoos removed, it has been reported. The 40-year-old actress is said to think the body art will

Sun Tattoo

Sun tattoo is very popular and common that it is hard to find a distinctively unique sun design. There are many reasons why so many people choose sun symbol for tattooing. It is various according to the person’s culture, beliefs, and personal preferences.The most common reason why the sun tattoo is still very popular in the first place is that the sun symbolizes vitality and the cycle of life.

Military Tattoo

The military tattoo has a long history within the various branches of military service in the United States. Soldiers view the tattoo as a sign of commitment to their fellows and as an identifying mark. Divisions and brigades take pride in their own symbols. Every soldiers look forward to the day when they can wear that symbol and hold their head high.The longest and richest military tattoo

Monday, July 28, 2008

Feminine Tattoos

Feminine tattoos run the gamut from small flowers to large designs, and this feminine tattoos gallery shows the range. If you're trying to decide on your own feminine tat design, use these images to jumpstart your creativity, but be sure to add your own personal touch.Female tattoos – or tattoos that are feminine in design, and are usually favored by women or girls – are becoming more and more

Sunday, July 27, 2008

Angel Wings Tattoo

Have you always wanted a pair of angel wings? A lot of people fantasize about having a pair of angel wings as they can represent a wide vareity of symbolism and important values to the bearer of this great tattoo. So what do your angel wings tattoo represent? It is really up to you and below we will explore some of the more common meanings and symbolism behind the angel wings tattoo designs.Angel

Saturday, July 26, 2008

Lion tattoos

Lion tattoosBecause of their size, a lion represents a certain amount of strength and power. As a result, a lion tattoo is often popular to those who wish to carry that same symbol with them every day. Perhaps it's a sign of physical strength, which is the case with a lion, or maybe a lion tattoo would represent an inner strength that reminds the wearer to stay strong in everyday life.For some, a

Friday, July 25, 2008

Wings Tattoo

Tattoos that let you fly!If you are still wondering what tattoo should you go for, than your search ends here. Yes! It’s an ‘Angel Wing tattoo’. Obviously, the right place of wings is not other than the back. Isn’t it? Angel wing back tattoos not only look stylish but...Wings TattooWings Tattoo

Johnny Depp Tattoo

Johnny Depp has decked his body with around twelve unique and personal tattoos. The list of his tattoos are complied by JohnnyDepp-Zone�s Irene. His right forearm is etched with a flying bird along with his son�s name �JACK�. And not to forget, there�s also �Winona Forever� tattoo that morphed into �Wino Forever� after Johnny�s breakup with Winona Ryder.Other significant tattoos include a

Monday, July 14, 2008

Tattoo of crosses

The cross has been used as a symbol in ancient Greek and Egyptian cultures, as well as by the Aztecs, whose culture of human sacrifice was actually quite shocking. Even the Norse God Thor's hammer is thought to be represented by the Tau cross. And, even the Hebrew letter Tau (or Tav) is said to be a form of the cross. The writings of ninteenth century occultist Aleister Crowley teach that the

Wednesday, July 9, 2008

Eagle tattoos

So a guy walks into a tattoo shop... sounds like a start of a joke, but seriously which tattoo shop you walk into could mean all the difference in how your tattoo comes out. Here I used an American Eagle Tattoo to cover a poorly done and totally backward Eagle Globe and Anchor Tattoo. A type of tattoo I take a lot of pride in doing well. So beware on where and who tattoos you, not all tattoo

Sunday, July 6, 2008

Hawaiian Tattoos

Hawaiian tattoos and body art have a history of thousands of years and experience a renewed popularity since the 90s, together with other tribal tattoo styles. Aloha!There’s more to Hawaii than flowers and leis, after all – the Hawaiian islands are part of a larger chain, the Polynesian Islands, which include other island cultures such as the Maori and the Samoan, tribal communities with a rich

Friday, July 4, 2008

Jesus tattoos

Jesus Tattoo Designs - The image of Jesus as a tattoo design is the most "Christian" of all religious tattoos. Jesus is often depicted hanging on the cross. As well many times the tattoo is a close up of his face with a halo (or faint glow) over him and a crown of thorns placed upon his head during the crucifixion.Jesus tattoos

Thursday, June 19, 2008

Polynesian tattoos

Polynesian tattoos are an ancient art that has been receiving a lot of attention in modern times. Though few of us who are not from the Polynesian islands would be willing to undergo the painful and lengthy procedure that real Polynesian tattoos necessitate, we might well be attracted to elements of the traditional tribal designs and wish to incorporate them into our own tattoos – using modern

Monday, June 9, 2008

Chinese symbol tattoos

Chinese Tattoo Artist Translates & Designs Your Chinese Tattoo And Getting An Awesome Chinese Symbol Tattoo That You Truly Deserve.Chinese symbol tattoosChinese symbol tattoos

Sunday, June 8, 2008

Nautical Star Tattoos

The nautical star tattoo is the most masculine design amongst star tattoos. Nautical star tattoos are considered old school. In the early days of tattooing, they used to be popular amongst sailors, who had them for guidance and protection. Sailor Jerry is a famous tattoo artist from those days.The nautical star is a 5-pointed star, the points are split in half and filled with an alternating color

Monday, June 2, 2008

Angel Tattoo Designs

Tattooing, the art of embedding ink into the skin to create a permanent design, has been around for a long time. Several indigenous cultures have practiced tattooing for ornamentation, status and spiritual reasons. Though there are several tattoo designs, angel tattoos have always been most popular with men and women. Angel tattoos are believed to be very protective, since they symbolize

Sunday, June 1, 2008

Butterfly tattoos

Butterfly tattoos have been one of the most popular tattoo designs requested by females for the past few years. They have always held a fascination with humans and are often the subject of artistic expression from painting to music. Most people would agree that their uniqueness and striking colors are undeniably beautiful.Finding the right tattoo design can take some time because of the sheer

Friday, May 23, 2008

Peacock Tattoo Designs

The Brilliant Peacock TattooThere are many different versions of a peacock tattoo that can be found on bodies all over. A peacock tattoo can symbolize something different to each person, but the underlying message is always the same one of pride and beauty.Peacocks are a beautiful and captivating bird. Their feathers have long been cherished and admired for the beautiful and striking colors.

Tuesday, May 20, 2008

Tiger Tattoo Designs

Why Tiger TattoosTigers are the largest and most powerful of all living cat species and easily camouflage themselves to their environment. Strong swimmers and feared by most other living things, the tiger is nothing if not a massive creature with great beauty and strength. As a result, tiger tattoos are among the most popular requests of tattoo lovers.On males, the most common placement for tiger

Wednesday, May 14, 2008

Tattoo of crosses

Few body art designs hold as much symbolism as cross tattoos. With one look you may immediately assume the cross tattoo is a symbol of Christianity; and indeed you may be right. The cross as a symbol actually pre-dates the life of Jesus Christ and many actually hail from more ancient Pagan religions. Gods that had been worshiped for thousands of years before Christianity became a force in the

Tuesday, May 13, 2008

Koi tattoo

KOI TATTOO - Probably surprising to many westerners is the large of amount of ancient myth that surrounds these beautiful fish in the Orient and their elevated status there. Generally known here as the brightly colored fish that are common in public ponds and fountains, carp (koi is Japanese for carp) can be found in colors that include white, yellow, gold, a deep orange, and some are even

Friday, May 9, 2008

Floral tattoos

Floral tattoosThe art of flower tattoo is as old as the art of tattoo-making itself. They are fashionable and are trendy all over the world. However, flower tattoos have different meanings.But, flower tattoo meanings differ from each other. The world is fascinated by floral tattoos and their hidden meanings. For understandable reasons, people choosing tattoo designs are expecting to express a

Japanese tattoo

Japanese tattoo is called irezumi or horimono in Japanese. In Japan, tattoo is usually considered to be a symbol of a yakuza (Japanese mafia) and tends to be perceived negatively by people. For example, many public bath facilities in Japan inhibit customers who have tattoos from entering. Traditional Japanese tattoo covers arms, shoulders, and the back. In recent years, it's becoming popular for

Monday, May 5, 2008

Cute Tattoos

It emphasizes a girlie's and playful site in them. It can also be a sweet memory of childhood and innocence. The design is often small and delicate built. The advantage of such a cute tattoo is that they are relatively cheap and easy to cover. Popular designs are: - Fairy tattoos Butterfly tattoos- Tribal tattoos- Star and shooting star tattoos- Heart tattoos- Flower Tattoos- Dolphin tattoos-

Sunday, May 4, 2008

Tattoo Flash

A tattoo flash is a tattoo design printed or drawn on paper or cardboard, and may be regarded as a species of industrial design. It is typically displayed on the walls of tattoo parlors and in binders to give walk-in customers ideas for tattoos. Much if not most traditional tattoo flash was designed for rapid tattooing, and was either drawn by the individual artist for display and use in his own

Thursday, May 1, 2008

Wolf Tattoo Designs

Why Wolf TattoosBy their very nature, wolves are unpredictable creatures that have been widely used in folklore tales and horror flicks throughout time. At the same time, wolves are beautiful creatures with majestic eyes and are subject to many of the most popular photographs and artist renderings. It is the wolf's mysterious nature, their beauty and the unpredictability that makes them ideal for

Saturday, April 26, 2008

Zodiac Symbol Tattoos

Have you ever given any thought to zodiac symbols when you've been browsing through catalogues of tattoos?There are 12 signs of the zodiac and you will definitely be one of them.Just select your birth date to see which sign you come under.Aries = begins 21st March- ends 20th AprilTaurus = begins 21st April - ends 21st MayGemini= begins 22nd May - ends 21st JuneCancer = begins 22nd June- ends 22nd

Wednesday, April 9, 2008

Rose tattoo

Rose Tattoo is an Australian blues/hard rock band, led by Angry Anderson. Among their best known songs are "We Can't Be Beaten", "Scarred for Life", "Rock 'n' Roll Outlaw" and "Bad Boy for Love". Their first four albums were produced by Harry Vanda and George Young who also worked with AC/DC. Along with AC/DC and The Angels, Rose Tattoo helped establish an Australian rock sound in the 1970s that

Dragonfly tattoos

The image of the dragonfly sparks the creative power of the imagination. Living in an aura of fantasy, the dragonfly’s fluttering wings inspire thoughts of fairies and butterflies; bubbles and snowflakes. They flit from flower to flower, from tree to tree; settling on dew-kissed leaves and grass. Within sight yet always out of reach, the dragonfly has buzzed itself into the tattoo culture.

Thursday, April 3, 2008

Tattoo Removal Methods

What if you have a tattoo that you really don’t want to live with? Tattoos can be removed, but the procedures are expensive and don’t always produce very good results. There are several different procedures to choose from. Each procedure works best in particular circumstances (depending on the size and location of the tattoo, for instance). If you are considering tattoo removal, do some research.

Tuesday, April 1, 2008

Maori tattoos

Maori tattoos are among the most distinctive tattoos in the world and have their own identity amongst the Polynesian tattoos. Tattooing is a sacred art among the Maori people of New Zealand, and probably came to them from the islands of East Polynesia.Maori tattoo art is very beautiful, consisting of curved shapes and spirals in intricate patterns. Distinctive for Maori tattoo designs is the fact

Sunday, March 30, 2008

Does Getting a Tattoo Hurt?

Yes. It hurts. A tattoo is a process involving a needle (or in most cases, a grouping of needles) uncturing your skin. Your skin is laced with a network of nerves that will be traumatized by the perforations involved. On the other hand it is not that bad. Many people have said it feels like a bee sting. This is inaccurate. Bees leave a toxin in your skin that makes for intense discomfort for a

Saturday, March 29, 2008

Angel tattoos

Lots of people have a special reason to get an angel tattoo: as a symbol of a loved one who has moved on to a far far better place than creepy smelly planet earth (it's one of God's earlier works, really he's done much better in far trendier parts of the universe, where the angels hang out, by the way.)Angels are sometimes depicted as protectors of souls and are sent to earth to point stupid

Saturday, March 15, 2008

Tattoo 3D

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Angelina Jolie Tattoos

Angelina Jolie's tattoos are perhaps just as well known as her trademark pouty lips and her performances on the silver screen. Angelina Jolie is the "world's most beautiful woman," according to the "100 Most Beautiful" issue of People magazine in 2006, and a large part of that probably has to do with her tattoos.No stranger to the tattoo gun, Jolie has had several designs, images, and inspiring

Sunday, March 9, 2008

Britney spears fairy tattoo

Britney Spears was out on the town shopping on Rodeo Drive and was later seen at Barney's accompanied by her cousin Ali. As Britney departed Barney's, she showed off her new lips tattoo on her right wrist. She got the tattoo immediately after shaving her head on February 17.Britney Spears appeared in a tattoo parlor in the San Fernando Valley with her head shaved completely bald. Video on KABC-TV

Tuesday, March 4, 2008

Cherry Blossom Tattoo

Cherry blossom tattoos are some of the most popular tattoo designs for women currently. The beauty and delicate nature of a cherry blossom can’t be denied. In both Japanese and Chinese cultures the cherry blossom is full of symbolic meaning and significance. Before deciding to get a cherry blossom tattoo design it makes sense to understand the symbolism and deep cultural connections and meaning

Tuesday, February 19, 2008

Vampire tattoos

Vampires are mythological characters which survive on human blood. Of course, some vampires also survive on animal blood. While individual traits of a vampire may differ according to the country from where the folklore originates, most vampires are considered to be the dead brought back to life, with the help of human blood. The concept of vampires was popularized during early 18th century from

Thursday, February 14, 2008

Heart tattoos

The heart is the symbol used mostly to express love but there are variations of this theme as well... a heart with an arrow through it signifies being "lovestruck", a broken heart is "love lost", and a flaming heart can symbolize "passion".Heart tattoos

Wednesday, February 13, 2008

Rose tattoo

Rose tattoos have been popular for the past couple of decades. They can be both a masculine and a feminine tattoo. They were once the preserve of sailors back in the day but have since become increasingly popular amongst females as more and more females started getting tattooed.Roses originated in ancient Persia and were historically viewed as a masculine flower, however several thousand years of

Friday, February 8, 2008

Heart and Love Tattoos

Here are some dimensional heart designed tattoos. Hearts are popular tattoos for lovers and the love-lost as well as for cardiologists. Good to wear your (tattooed) heart on your sleeve or on your chest. Add in a name (Mom) or put a banner below one of these designs.Heart and Love TattoosHeart and Love Tattoos

Skull Tattoos

Today Skulls as a design motif are becoming more and more popular everywhere. You now see skulls on the latest fashion trends of kids, in skateboards, on surfboards and just about everything else you could think of. Skulls have become part of our mainstream culture and are part of the art of today. However, this does not mean that the world is all at one time becoming more morbidly fascinated

Sunday, February 3, 2008

Ankle Tattoos

What is an Ankle Tattoo?Ankle tattoos are generally thought of as being any tattoo that is inked on the extreme lower calf, all the way down to the ankle bone. Those tattoos that are done higher on the leg, above the bony part of the ankle (medically known as the "talus") are less painful, and often can be larger in size than the tattoos that take place on the ankle and foot region. This is

Wednesday, January 30, 2008

How to find a good tattoo shop

So… you’ve been thinking it over for weeks now and you’ve decided you’re finally going to take the plunge… gather up your ten closest friends and go get a tattoo. With your cash in hand, and a vague idea of what you want, you open up the yellow pages to find your friendly neighborhood tattoo artist. Much to your surprise, you find not just one or two, but 10 or more shops listed. What now? With

Sunday, January 13, 2008

Shamrock tattoo

The plant known as a shamrock is one of the most popular representations of Irish culture. It is a three-leafed segment of the old white clover, usually of the type Trifolium dubium. The name shamrock is also applied to other types of plants that have just three leaves, such as sorrel and red clover. A shamrock is not the same as a four leaf clover, however. These are the luckiest type of clover

Wednesday, January 9, 2008

Dragon tattoo

Dragons are a very popular tattoo design. Dragons made as dragon tribal tattoos or dragon Celtic tattoos are also very popular. Dragon tattoos can be tattooed as armbands / arm bands, lowerback / lower back pieces, on ankles, shoulders, the upperback area, chest. . . just about anywhere as body art. People now commonly search online using the internet for dragon tattoo flash (tattoo art / tattoo

Tuesday, January 8, 2008

Tattoo Art

Tattoo art can be traced back to ancient times in many a culture. The Ainu people of Japan used facial tattoos. Tattoos were used in some cultures to identify and brand criminals and wrongdoers. Tattoo art has been found on Egyptian and Nubian mummies dating back to 2000 B.C. The word tattoo finds its origin in the Tahitian word 'tattau' which means 'to mark'.Tattoo ArtBefore going in for a

Sunday, January 6, 2008

Dolphin tattoos

Dolphins are a very popular tattoo design. Dolphins made as dolphin tribal tattoos or dolphin Celtic tattoos are also very popular. Dolphin tattoos can be tattooed as armbands / arm bands, lowerback / lower back pieces, on ankles, shoulders, the upperback area, chest. . . just about anywhere as body art. People now commonly search online using the internet for dolphin tattoo flash (tattoo art /

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