TATTOOs STYLE: January 2010

Sunday, January 31, 2010

Crown Tattoos

I have always liked the way crown tattoos look like a wedding ring of some sort. This one here with the gold band and the green jewels has been around for a lot of years. It’s just your basic crown and it goes with just about anything and everything. I think a lot of crown tattoos are used for the lower back and the smaller tattoos are used for around the ankles. I really like the way some people use crown tattoos in there art work when designing other type of tattoos. I don’t have any crown tattoos myself, but I would think about getting one like this on my neck. Now I have seen quite a few people get crown tattoos on each of their knuckles. The smaller tattoos in my eyes always look a little better than the really big ones. I saw one guy with a giant crown on his back and it covered his entire back. Just a little to much for this guy. The artwork was great, but it made him look like he thought he was some kind of king. I forgot to ask him if he possibly was some sort of king or prince.

Crown Tattoos

The crown tattoo in the picture is a perfect example of what is possible with this design. It’s a very stunning piece that is done in black and white and is well shaded. Whether we realize it or not, crown symbols are all around us. They are on card decks, poker chips and even certain brands of liquor. But, few of us know much about the symbolism of the crown tattoo. So, let’s take a little look at the history or more aptly, the symbolism of the crown. The crown has long been used as a symbol of royalty and the authority of kings, though more often then not the queens had the power. And these kings and queens believed that their authority to rule was given to them by God. I know it’s a little egocentric but hey, whatever works. As a tattoo symbol, the crown doesn’t just mean the right of one person to command another. It symbolizes an individual’s control or power over their own life, . It’s the ultimate authority over one’s own fate or destiny. The crown tattoo can also symbolize self control and is often used by someone who has beaten some obstacle in their life, such as drug addiction.

Shooting Star Tattoos

This tattoo in particular is much more complex and involved than most shooting star tattoos usually are. This one has a whole series of stars moving through what I suppose is meant to be a star field of sorts. When I see shooting star tattoos I immediately think of making a wish upon a star so I suppose that is the most common meaning behind these tattoos. And that can also be expanded to include hope for a better tomorrow and those sort of things as well. And somehow or another these tattoos always bring me back to the connection that many of us feel to the stars, that no one can really explain.

Another belief behind the meaning of shooting stars is that they stand for one brief, fleeting moment of this persons life that they wish to remember for ever. Much like the brief fleeting moment in which one may witness an actual shooting star, which is not a star at all but is really a meteorite. But we all get that I think. It is still a cool thing to see and takes nothing away from the fascination we all seem to have with the heavenly bodies.

Shooting Star Tattoos

Here we have one of those shooting star tattoos on the top of a persons foot. It is said that this is one of the more painful areas in which to get a tattoo because of how close the skin is to the bones, but it can’t be all that bad because a great deal of people get it done. Usually shooting star tattoos stand for that persons inner most desires to be a star themselves, but it is not always true. I once spoke to a girl who had several shooting star tattoos on her arm and she told me that certain ones represented her children and the last one represented her husband and that they were all stars to her so it worked out perfectly. It just goes to show you that people will always come up with whatever they like the best as far as a meaning goes, regardless of the traditional thinking.

Shooting star tattoos are fairly common in today’s culture and you might find someone of virtually any age wearing one or more of them. The one in this picture has about as much in common with the average star tattoo as it has that is different. The common parts being the multiple stars in movement and the other being the wave that represents the movement itself.

Saturday, January 30, 2010

Tree Tattoo

Different cultures often give different spiritual meanings to their tattoo designs. For instance, the tree tattoo in some culture could be divinity or high status in society. The meaning of the tree tattoo is often linked to the mythical tree of life, a common element in many mythologies and one which is said to grant eternal youth and power. According to ancient beliefs, anybody who drinks the sap of the tree of life will live forever and will reign supreme. Even in our modern times, there are still a lot of people who believe in the legend of the tree of life. Of course there is no evidence of truth to this story but a lot of people believed in it, thus tree tattoos were quite popular even until now. Since the tree tattoo is considered as sacred in many cultures, only those people of noble birth were allowed to wear the tree tattoo in the ancient times. Slaves and those of lower ranks were forbidden to paint their bodies with the tree tattoo, an offence that could have been punished by death!! But, modern bearers of the tree tattoo have no such worries. The only consideration to be taken into account is the size, location of type of tree tattoo to be inked.

Tree Tattoo

Since the dawn of time trees have had symbolic meaning. It’s true in every culture on the planet. And that is why tree tattoos are starting to become popular. Tree symbols and forests contains multiple mythic qualities. The deep-rooted symbolism of trees is apparent in common metaphors such as the Tree of Life and our ancestral heritage depicted in family trees. In Vedic philosophy, the symbolism of wood claims this element as the primal material of the universe. Christian art symbolism depicts Christ as the cosmic carpenter and His ultimate sacrifice is represented by the symbolism of a wooden cross. The Jewish depiction of the Kabbalah is in the form of a modified tree and explains the mystical teachings of Judaism. Specific tree tattoos also have their own meaning depending on the type of tree represented. For example the tree depicted in the picture is an Ash tree. This tree tattoo symbolizes sacrifice, sensitivity and higher awareness. Ash is the timber of choice for production of baseball bats and tool handles. The wood is also favorable for furniture and flooring. Ash is a large deciduous tree with smooth, gray bark on young trees which becomes fissured with age. And if shown in your design devoid of it’s foliage like in the picture then it makes a stunning impact visually.

Tattoo Wings

When it comes to tattoo wings you have several options available to you and what follows are some of the ideas you can use to help decide what type of tattoos with wings you would like. Angel Wings: Some people choose to have their shoulders and back tattooed to look as if they actually have angel wings! Most people who have these types of decorative wings tattoos wear the designs for religious reference or symbolism. Demon Wings: Alternatively, some people have demon wings tattooed onto their back and shoulders. These types are quite similar in design to the angel wings mentioned above and again they are usually obtained for religious reference or symbolism. Fairy Wings: These types of tattoo wings are for people who are enjoy fantasy art. Again the tattoos are usually worn on the shoulders and back, however the design style of fairy wings tattoos are more popular with women than men. And of course there is the popular tribal wing tattoo as seen in the picture. These can be combined with other elements such as dragons, serpents and other creatures to bring the tattoo wings design up a notch. And that’s only the tip of the iceberg.
Here we have a whole sheet of tattoo wings. Angel wings I would assume. Nine sets o them to be exact. All just a little bit enough different to make themselves each stand out alone. Some look like they are sort of loose feathers draped over other loose feathers while other sets look a lot more symmetrical and hard lined, more defined if you will. I would think the former is more realistic because I don’t if there is a single bird in the sky that actually has uniformed, perfectly matched wings. There may be some but probably not the majority of them anyway.

Tattoo Wings

As far as tattoos go, I like the big angel wings, most especially on girls. I just think they look very cool. And I really like them when they are all filled in with colors too, though I have only seen that once or twice before. Most times I have seen girls with tattoo wings they have been in that ugly default tattoo green color and while I still find that kind of tattoo attractive on a girl, that color almost kills it for me. What is it with that color anyway? This is the 21st century, can’t we get rid of that?

Wednesday, January 27, 2010

Tattoo Stars

If you are someone who feels a special attachment to the heavens, the moon, and the stars, you may feel that a star shaped tattoo design is perfect for you. The key is to find a star tattoo design that is really unique and is truly personalized for you. So, how do you do this? Well, here are some of the best star tattoos ideas to consider which will help to make the design your own and symbolize your true self. An eight pointed star, known as the cross of St. John, and also represents the emblem of the Knights of Malta, can be traced back to one of the most popular religious organizations during the crusades. You could opt for the seven pointed star as it has varied meanings and can represent different periods of life or feelings. If commonly represents a symbol for being a perfected man. But watch out, it can also represent your childhood, the whimsical or can be a fairy star. Think this star tattoo design over very carefully if the meaning is important to you. The tattoo stars in the picture are really impressive and I like the way the design travels up the leg from the foot to the calf. It’s very impressive and pretty.

Tattoo Stars

Here are some more tattoo stars for us to check out. The difference here of course being that we also have the initial D among these stars. Obviously that initial is going to stand for the name of the person with the tattoo or a person very close to them. Most likely it is the name of this person and then it would make sense that this person thinks of themselves as some sort of undiscovered star, hence the initial with the stars. Sort of like saying so and so is a star, even if they are the only one that knows they are a star, that’s okay. There’s nothing wrong with considering ones self a star. In some way or another, at one time or another, almost every human being alive is a star to someone else. If you think about that you will see it to be true. And if someone is not then they are still very young or have wasted their life terribly. There’s not a whole lot of in between there.

These two little tattoo stars with the capital D next to them could simply mean the Star of David, which of course is the universal symbol for Judaism.

Celebrity Tattoos

While celebrity tattoos are the fad of the day, few entertainers have such a numerous or interesting collect as the singer Pink does. Currently, she has twenty-two cool tattoos. So, let’s take a look at a few of her most fascinating ones. Behind her left ear she has a tribal musical note. On her left shoulder, a guardian angel and on her inside left wrist a razor blade. Pink’s other celebrity tattoos include a red star on her left hand, a symbol for love and a red heart on her lower stomach and a Japanese symbol for happiness, a frog, and two other unknown symbols on her left foot. But, that isn’t even the tip of the iceberg when it comes to her celebrity tattoos. She also has a Chinese symbol representing infinity above her right ankle, dog tags representing her brother and dad on her right ankle and on her left leg; a dragon on her thigh, the words "Mr. Pink" on her inner thigh and a Japanese symbol for good luck on ankle. She also has on her right wrist: the words "What Goes Around Comes Around", and the words "True Love". And that’s the short list of Pink’s celebrity tattoos. She has quite a few others and probably a lot more to come.

Celebrity Tattoos

Celebrity tattoos are a dime a dozen nowadays. From popular actresses like Angelina Jolie to rappers like Lil Wayne, celebrity tattoos are popping up everywhere. But, one of the most beautiful and symbolic celebrity tattoos I have ever seen has to be the one sported by Evan Rachel Wood. We’ll get to her tattoo in a minute, but first let’s find out a little more about this actress. Evan Rachel Wood was born September 7, 1987 in Raleigh, North Carolina to parents Ira David Wood III and Sara Lynn Moore. She has appeared in countless television shows, network movies and films such as Practical Magic and Thirteen. Having properly introduced you to Evan Rachel Wood let’s now turn our attention back to her celebrity tattoo. It’s on the upper part of her back and is an Edgar Alan Poe quote. The quote is, "All that we see or seem, is but a dream within a dream." Though this tattoo may seem a little underplayed compared to other celebrity tattoos, I believe that it’s simplicity is the foundation of it’s grandeur and elegance. It’s a simple yet beautiful tattoo that shows just how magical the art of tattooing can really be.

Funny Male Pubic tattoo

Sexy Breast tattoo

so cute this tattoo on girl's breast

Tuesday, January 26, 2010

Tattoo in girls body

A tattoo of Chinese character 系 on a girl's body.

Scythian tatoo

A tattoo on the right arm of a Scythian chieftain, whose mummy was discovered at Pazyryk, Russia

Sunday, January 24, 2010

japanese hannya tattoo design

ABOUT THE CELTIC TATTOO

The Celtic tattoo represent is multi-faceted. It can be in the create of a cross. It can besides be in the prototype of a knot. These knots can be round, triangular, parade or neutral approaching any new win over desired. But I beg your pardon? makes it a Celtic design? We are friendly to explore this similar in style and off the wall tattoo strategy and find out the connotation (if any ) at the rear them.

as soon as referring to a Celtic knot, one by and large assumes to facilitate the propose of the swell is such to the thread comprising the band is endless. with the intention of is, in attendance is no end or inauguration to the form. This is wholly what did you say? sets this clique not together on or after any supplementary manner of knot. The import of this can be interpreted to hug eternity, infinity, omniscience, all-powerfulness or omnipresence. In additional words, no end in time, space, knowledge, influence etc.

at what time inking this pattern as a tattoo, innumerable populace use these meanings to convey their spirituality, ambitions, dreams, and goals. at hand are more or less differences in the authentic knots (as mentioned above).

The 3 cornered Celtic granny knot or Trinity Celtic tie is most likely the as a rule clear-cut design. In it's purest mold it consists of out-of-the-way three curved appearance coupled at the three corners. It can be forced in the midst of extra complication by interweaving supplementary knots hooked on the pattern. This Celtic sphere have in mind is for the most part generally customary as a numinous or obedient symbol. Christianity would succumb to the 3 corners as The Father, Son and Holy Ghost or Spirit. In pagan beliefs it may represent Mother, Crone and Maiden.

The 4 cornered Celtic seam is called a quaternary knot. This sketch is addition intricate and can be wan along with loads of intricacies. As through nearly all all Celtic cluster designs the value can be a descendants heritage or crest. It may what's more be a play a part of profit coincidence (is in the four folio clover). more or less beliefs say the 4 corners be the elements, earth, fire, hose down and air. new meanings for the 4 corners are... the 4 directions, the 4 books of the Gospel (Matthew, Mark, Luke and John) or regular the 4 seasons.

The Celtic roughly bunch is a pretense of the trinity knot. further complex, this plan in fact has the main trinity bunch classified of the design. The value in the wake of this tie can malicious earth, dynamism and water.

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