Tattoo Lettering

Though we often associate tattoos with pictures or symbols of particular objects, there is a growing population of tattoo lettering styles that reflect the written word. From bold words to statements to live by and quotes to admire, with or without accent images, tattoo lettering designs are increasingly popular in this modern day of self expression and style. Tattoo lettering essentially reflects the style and attitude of the wearer to a very large extent. It emphasizes on projecting the image of the wearer in whatever way that is desired. Essentially a lettered tattoo may comprise of various fonts and writing styles. These tattoo fonts are large in variety and can thus be selected accordingly depending upon the needs of the individual. Needs vary differently from individual to individual. Owing to the large selection of fonts available, each and every individual gets to choose his or her most preferred style. And the designs can become ever more personal when you factor in a favorite phrase or saying. Perhaps you want to have a particular poem inked into your skin. Names done in classic tattoo lettering but a bit of caution needs to be exercised here. You don’t want to add your lovers name to your skin and then break up six months later, now do you?

If you want some tattoo lettering you have plenty to choose from out there and of course you can have it say anything you want it to say. You can be like this tattoo and have the text itself be the whole tattoo or you can put tattoo lettering above or below or in the middle of your image, to say something about it. The one we are looking at reads: I look inside myself and see my heart is black. Now, those are either lyrics from some famous song that I am unfamiliar with or these words are some sort of a self fulfilling prophecy. Meaning they are someone’s excuse to themselves for being a bad human being. Because when someone says something like this about themselves, that’s what it is, an excuse. An excuse for bad behavior. One that makes that person feel a little better as if they cannot help themselves but we all know that would be untrue. People can always help themselves.

My guess it that this saying comes from some song. That is the most likely scenario anyway. You probably never thought that a small amount of tattoo lettering could open up such a can of worms. But it sure doesn’t take much.

Wrist Tattoo

This is a pretty tattoo, I like it a lot. Its a wrist tattoo, but it could easily be on a girls foot or anywhere else for that matter. Blue rose surrounded by free flowing vines, very nice indeed. Just change the color of the rose here and there and maybe add a little calligraphy inside the vines and you got a super hot wrist tattoo. Now days you have to be careful about wrist tattoos and other tattoos that can’t be covered up with a long sleeve shirt. Some employers won’t give you a job if your tattoos can’t be hidden from the public.

There are some people out their that take a negative look towards tattoos still, but thankfully a lot of that is disappearing as younger people are getting older and the baby boomers are getting out of running businesses and retiring. Think about it, why would anyone in their right mind think negative about a pretty wrist tattoo, I think they are art haters down deep. They don’t like any type of art, maybe that’s the problem. What about them being jealous that they don’t have one, maybe that’s the real problem, and they don’t want to admit it.

Before you commit to getting a wrist tattoo, think carefully about it. Because the wrist is such a prominent part of the body, there will be no hiding the fact that you have one. Even if you wear long sleeves, your tattoo will peek out from underneath whenever your sleeve shifts a little bit with the movement of your arm. Evaluate what type of wrist you have, and recognize that some people just look better with a wrist tattoo than others. A wrist tattoo draws attention to the wrist, and by extension, to the hand. Slender wrists connected to pretty hands will naturally look best with wrist tattoos. If you have chubby wrists, stubby fingers, or problem fingernails, you may want to reconsider a wrist tattoo for now. But, if you have done your research and feel that a wrist tattoo would be a great addition to your collection of body art then take your tattoo design or sketch to a tattoo artist. Have him work up the wrist tattoo design and put the stencil on your wrist. You will then be able to not only see how the design looks but have him make changes on the fly. This way you can decide if the tattoo is what you really want to get. If it’s not then you have saved yourself a lot of aggravation.

Megan Fox Tattoos

When it comes to megan fox tattoos most of us will pay very close attention. Rarely do we get to look at tattoos on such a drop dead gorgeous woman as her. But this tattoo, a quote from Shakespeare, we will all laugh at gilded butterflies, is both a deep thing to say and a very simple thing to say. This is one of the many ways which Shakespeare used with his characters to have them say what they mean but almost always saying it in not obvious ways. When you take a close look at this quote you will realize that gilded butterflies cannot fly and therefore, in essence King Lear meant that there are no gilded butterflies that can replace a loving daughter in his life. No amount of wealth or power or gilded butterflies.

For this to be one of the megan fox tattoos means that Obviously Megan Fox is a trained actress or she would not have a quote like this on her shoulder or anywhere else on her body. Most people do not realize that all trained actors spend a great deal of time studying the works of Shakespeare. Though no one talks like that, and probably never really did, the studying of his works is sort of a right of passage for nearly any serious actor or actress. Far as I am concerned I’ll look at megan fox tattoos no matter what they are.

The last time I counted there were seven Megan Fox Tattoos. There are two that are textual and were designed using Old English font, with a mix of Gothic German. These two tattoos along with Marilyn Monroe’s portrait on her arm are the ones that stand out the most. She also has a tribal symbol on her left arm and a star and crescent tattoo on top of her ankle. And how could we forget the cursive letter Brian tattoo that is slightly south of her waist. Tattoos mean a great deal to Megan Fox, so much in fact that she promised to give up Hollywood altogether if she ever lost a role because of them. They have become a part of her and transcend mere vanity body art. So they’re no simply body art, she gets them for a reason and many times that pertains to her mind set and what she’s feeling at that moment in time. Now, of course with this particular picture we can only see the Marilyn Monroe Megan Fox tattoo but some of the other ones are in vary sensitive positions on her body. Man, I would love to see those tattoos!!

Rib Tattoos

A rib tattoo can be one of the most painful tattoos that a person can get. Also that area of the body can be quite challenging for an artist to ink due to each person’s unique size, shape and natural curves. But, if an artist is properly found and a person has given the rib tattoo a lot of thought it can be pretty impressive. Just make sure that you keep a few things in mind. One, decide on placement. The rib cage area offers a pretty large canvas to work with allowing you ample room for larger pieces. Many people will choose to place a design on just one side of their body, but you can also choose something that covers both sides or even incorporate a back piece that works its way around to the ribs on one or both sides. Two, do not hold your breath. Remember to keep breathing no matter how much it hurts or else you could find yourself getting really lightheaded and possibly even wind up fainting. Take slow, even breaths and if you do start to feel somewhat woozy, ask your tattoo artist for a break. And that brings us to the final piece of advice for a rib tattoo. Take a break if the pain is beginning to get unbearable! Tattoo artists are used to clients needing breaks at different intervals and it’s not unusual to need one or even several breaks during a rib cage tattoo. If you take all these factors into consideration you should have no problem getting your latest bit of ink.

Rib tattoos are astonishing pieces of art and are definitely one of a kind. The rib cage is comparable to a big canvas for a body art where are ample room to work on for large pieces. With this tattoo being done on the part very close to the bone, pain would really be on the higher scale since there are lesser tissues to cushion the skin while needle is penetrating through it. If the chosen design is on the larger side, the completion usually takes more than one session since the pain can come to a point to being intolerable. But, if you think that rib tattoos are only for men then think again. Women especially love working rib tattoo art from the lower stomach all the way up to the side of the breast. Tattoo art on ribs that are normally found on women are flowers complete with leaves and stems with very vibrant and lively colors. Another popular rib tattoo motif is poems or quotes done in elegant lettering. Take the rib tattoo in the photo. It’s a quote from song lyrics. "Here lies the ghost of a love so beautiful". I must say that this rib tattoo is not only well done but also a beautiful sentiment.

Skulls Tattoos

If you’re thinking about skull tattoos then this is a drawing you should take a look at. It seems a little strange and wild but I think I know exactly what I am looking at here. And I am pretty sure I am right this time. Remember the hunter type of aliens from any of the Predator movies? I believe the creature on the far left in this image, is that predator creature and that the other two skulls are simply skulls of previous victims of that predator. If you remember, the predator creature kept the skulls of its kills like they were souvenirs.
Anyway, that’s what I think about this tattoo and I may be wrong but I don’t think so. I think I got this one nailed. Look at the hair, if you can call it that, of the creature on the left. Look at how the one on the left is the only one that could not be human. And that’s because that face is actually a mask and not a face at all. That has to come off for us to see the real face. And as Arnold once said, to put it nicely, it’s one very ugly face.

The design in the picture is a beautiful example of what can be done with skulls tattoos. The huge center skull surrounded by the mini skulls and the flame design makes a very stunning impact. All this design needs is a little color to make it pop. It just goes to show you why this design has been steadily rising in popularity. Skulls tattoos are admired and liked by all and this craze has been found in every civilization and in every age. The tattoo itself gives a wild as well danger image which is very much in demand. Actually the demand for this type of tattoo in large extent found among young men. The image of skull is famous in many religious activities. In this way, it becomes the symbol of our culture and tradition. In different countries where spiritual and religious activities take a major importance this symbol is found as the sign of victory and purity. In India the Goddess Kali is worshiped in her great image where she possesses the scull as garland. In Mexico too you find the skull which works as the reminder of death and brings the idea of ultimate freedom after death. Hence, the skull image is exceptional is every aspect.

Tattoos Design

This is a tattoo design that has it’s roots in the ancient Celtic pagan religions. A lot of people consider this to be an Irish tattoo design and the two terms are often used to refer to the same genre. When it comes to tattoo designs, one of the world’s most requested designs are Irish tattoo designs. There is no arguing about it. With its interesting history and the imagery of Ireland reflected on all Irish tattoo designs and the meanings that comes with every pattern, it is not a wonder why people of non-Irish descent, are so enamored with it, oftentimes infusing it with a meaning of their own. Over the years Celtic and Irish tattoo designs have merged and had came to be known as one and the same, except for a handful of designs that are truly Irish such as harps, the shamrock, and the claddagh symbol. Celtic patterns and knot work have long been considered to be Irish and these knot works and plaits helped make Irish tattoo designs gain worldwide recognition among tattoo lovers and body art enthusiasts. But, whether you choose to call it Irish or Celtic, one thing is for positive, it’s a nice design.

If your looking to get a tattoo design then make sure you put a lot of thought into it because it’s a decision that you will have to live with for a long time to come. There are some basic principals to keep in mind before you get one. The first is actually a question you need to ask yourself. What is the big love in your life? What really floats your boat. You can’t go wrong when choosing a tattoo design if you can answer this very basic and fundamental question. Number two, what does your tattoo symbolize. Not just in general but what does it mean to you? Choosing symbolism as a means to find the right tattoo design can serve both the purpose of providing meaning to the tattoo, while also helping you greatly narrow down your decision. And now the final principal. A tattoo design is something that is very personal. No, this is going on there for good. So before getting a chain link around your bicep or a rose on your ankle, because your girlfriends or the guys at the gym got the same, think instead about implementing your own individuality into a tattoo design.

Mermaid Tattoo

Mermaid tattoos have a long history in Western and even Japanese culture. They can be traced back to various ancient cultures that lived close to the ocean. For example the ancient Greeks and Romans both have a deep mythology and stories about mermaids and other sea sirens and creatures. The Greeks believe that these half women half sea creatures would wait on the rocks combing their long flowing hair and try to capture the wayward sailor with their beautiful song. Early sailors would sometimes report seeing mermaids after long voyages at sea. This was no doubt an illusion brought on by fatigue and poor nutrition but nonetheless a vision that often left a lasting impression. Over time more and more sailors started getting these mermaid tattoos. Typically on their forearm and sometimes in combination with an anchor or other nautical themes. But, mermaid tattoos have since come a long way. Many women are getting these beautiful creatures of the sea inked on their skin. This mermaid tattoo on a women’s breast is a wonderful example of how women are now using what was once a masculine tattoo. In what way can you utilize the mermaid tattoo?

Mermaids tattoos have a very long history in Western culture that can be traced back to many ancient cultures that lived close to the sea. Both of the ancient Greeks and Romans have deep mythology and stories about mermaids. The Greeks believe that these half women half sea creatures would wait on the rocks combing their long flowing hair and try to capture the wayward sailor with their beautiful song. It was believed that their voices were enticing and beautiful enough to easily draw a man into their clutches. At present, mermaid tattoos have become popular again. The mermaid tattoo design is no longer the sole domain of sailors but more and more women are getting these tattoos. This could be due to the popularization of mermaids in movies like "The Little Mermaid". Whatever the reason many women are getting mermaid tattoos as they are another way to represent feminine power and beauty making for a popular tattoo design. The mermaid tattoo in the picture is a great representation of how powerful these half women and half fish creatures can be. A little splash of color added to it and I would ink it into my skin. How about you?

Koi Tattoos

Here we have five different versions of koi tattoos. Very nice Japanese koi tattoos at that. All of these are both very well drawn and expertly colored and look very cool. My favorite of the group is the larger one in the center. And I think that is because this fish seems to have a bit of attitude in its face and I like that. To the Japanese the koi fish was suppose to be very close to the Gods and as such was a creature to be both respected and feared. But even with the attitude this koi fish hardly looks dangerous. It just looks cool man.
I have always been somewhat of a fan of koi tattoos. Especially the Japanese ones. Japanese art in general tends to be very detailed and generally is filled with lots of bright and shocking colors, almost like water colors, and I like things that really stand out that way. And Japanese tattoo art is very much the same. Lots of detail and lots of bright colors. Check out some images of Japanese style dragon tattoos and you will see exactly what I mean.

As far as koi tattoos go this is a pretty big one and it is on a persons body who is covered with freckles so it sort of makes it look like a spotted koi. In Japan the koi fish, a member of the carp family, represents luck so that kind of leaves the door wide open for someone who likes the idea of getting a koi fish tattoo. Because luck can apply to many different types of circumstances and for many different reasons.
There are a lot of very beautifully colored koi tattoos out there that people can choose from if they wish to get such a tattoo. I personally think if I was going to get a fish as a tattoo that it would be some kind of great sporting fish. Something like a sail fish or a marlin or a sword fish. But I guess that is because for me a big fish like that represents the fight one must endure to boat such a creature. Those type of fish are very difficult to catch. But if you want one of the koi tattoos then by all means, find one that you like and get it. There are lots to choose from.

Music Note Tattoos

Here we have a sheet loaded with images of potential music note tattoos. And it pretty much covers the gambit of almost anything a person may want in the way of such a tattoo. It has music notes with birds, with flowers, with records and even a horse and one with spaces for a persons name as well as several more choices. When it comes to music note tattoos there certainly is a lot to choose from right here, but this is only a drop in the old bucket compared to how many of them there really are out there.
Anyone wanting one of these music note tattoos will soon find that they could actually spend years looking at different variations of them without seeing the same thing twice. Meaning quite simply that the possibilities are limitless. After all, it’s an artistic medium so everything is constantly changing and evolving. That is the very nature of art in almost all of its forms. And of course music itself can take so man forms that it is also an endless array of notes and symbols that can be used on any tattoo.

Music note tattoos are really cool tattoos that can be displayed alone or included with many different design elements. What other things can you do to your music note tattoo to make it stand out from the crowd? Let’s see, here’s a few design suggestions. You can easily create a heart by placing two bass clefs together in a mirror image design. Together, they make a lovely heart that clearly conveys a love of music. You can choose to have just a single medium to large heart design or string a bunch of them together to make a bracelet. You can also create whimsical butterfly tattoos with either type of clefs. To use the trebel clef, flip a pair of clefs upside down. Next, flip one clef in the opposite direction so both clefs are now mirror images with the curls formerly at the bottom of each clef at the top of the design facing away from each other. To use the bass clef, face each clef away from its partner with the dots in between. If you prefer to stay more literal than whimsical with your design, you could go with a traditional staff filled with musical notes. Remember, you can still take some license with the design and give your staff some movement. No matter how you set up your music note tattoo you can be sure that it will show to the world your love of music.

Neck Tattoos

It is estimated that approximately twenty to thirty percent of all tattoos done are neck tattoos. That is up almost ten percent over just ten years ago. And that’s probably due to the fact that tattoos that are visible all the time are coming into vogue. That includes hand tattoos, face tattoos and of course the ever popular neck tattoo. It used to be that people would get tattoos that could easily be covered up by clothing. But, that was when tattoos were still taboo. Now that over sixteen percent of the population is sporting a tattoo, people began to look for ways to push the tattoo envelope. And what better way to do that then to get a tattoo placed on your face or neck. And really anything that can be placed on the rest of the body can become a neck tattoo. But, there are some ones that seem especially suited to the neck area. Those include tribal, Maori and floral designs. Also, stars and small insects are additional tattoos that seem to fit rather well on the neck. Some people push it even further by including things such as skulls, eyes or even Sanskrit in their neck tattoos.

A question often asked when deciding on getting a neck tattoo is will it be more painful than getting a tat on other parts of the body? Because the skin on the back of the neck is thinner, the needle naturally comes closer to the bone which does make getting a neck tattoo a little more painful. Of course, it all depends on the individual’s physical and psychological makeup. Another thing to consider when getting a neck tattoo is the healing time. A tattoo usually heals in about three weeks but a neck tattoo might take a little bit longer. This is due to the motion created by the movement of the head which causes the neck tattoo to scab quickly. As a result, you might need to re-ink a neck tattoo to fix some of the patchiness. Luckily, these re-ink sessions are not as painful as the initial session. The last consideration to be made when making the decision on whether or not to get a neck tattoo is the fact that it can’t easily be concealed like other types of tattoos. But, these tattoos are not without their positives though. One advantage of a neck tattoo over hand or a foot tattoo is that they are less prone to infections.

Maori Tattoos

Ever wonder about Maori tattoos? Well, then let me give you a little background on these great designs. Maori tattoos have their own unique identity compared to their Polynesian counterparts. Their spirals and curved shapes form a very intricate pattern that very distinctive to the Maori tribes. Legend said that a young warrior learned the art of the Maori tribal tattoos from the lord of the underworld, after winning back the heart of the lord’s daughter. For the Maori tribe, the tattoos are part of special rituals celebrating a particular or special event in one tribesman’s life. A tribesman would receive his or her first tattoo as a rite of passage from childhood to adolescent and would be added whenever there are significant events in his or her life that would need to be celebrated. A tribesman that would be awarded with a tattoo would go into fasting before he or she was given a tattoo. During the ceremony itself, there would be music and chanting as it is a celebration not only for that particular tribesman but for the whole tribe itself. Both men and women of the tribe can be awarded with a tattoo as a show of courage, strength and would be given a specific status in the tribe.

Most people already know that maori tattoos originally came out of New Zealand. From the original people of that part of the world in fact. Today, a lot of tattoos are made up by artists to look like maori tattoos which are not the real thing. They are designed to look good but most often lose their meaning entirely when this happens. The original maori tattoos all stood for something very specific. Where people came from. What tribe they belonged to. What type of warrior they were or were not. If they were single or not. And all sorts of other things.
These type of tattoos had real, and very literal, every day meanings and were very much a way of communicating for the tribal peoples of New Zealand a very, very long time ago. When members of two different tribes met they would immediately know many things about teach other by reading their tattoos. And some of this is still the way things go there to this very day. But for the rest of world, the Maori tattoos have become nothing more than a neat looking piece of art that people put on themselves because they like it and for no other reason.

Tribal Dragon Tattoos

I don’t like this tattoo not having some long talons or claws. I thought all tribal dragon tattoos had very long razor sharp claws. The red eye really makes this dragon look totally menacing. Most of the tribal dragon tattoos I have seen locally have been on the small side, I want to get one that is on the bigger side. I might even think about getting a couple tribal dragon tattoos next to each other, but mirroring each other so I have one head looking right, and one head looking left, that would be a very neat design you don’t see every day.
The red eye could be a red ruby if you defined it enough so you could really see the edges of the jewel. Which ever tribal dragon tattoos I decide upon, I am sure to make a hit with all my friends. They love seeing new designs of all sorts of hot tattoos. One friend especially, Micah has a bunch of tattoos all over her body and I bet she will get one if I show her I got a new one. She is one of those tattoo junkies that has to have the most or she gets seriously depressed. Its kind of nuts, but that’s just the way she is.

The tribal tattoo dragon in this picture is a perfect representation of this powerful tattoo motif. The line flow fluidly and the dragon looks very fierce. One thing I can tell from the design is that this tribal dragon tattoo is representative of a classic Japanese dragon. I can tell from the number of toes, which number three. So what does this design mean? A tribal dragon tattoo is very often associated with strength and power, which has made it very dominant in the art of tribal tattoos. For years we have seen the popularity of a tribal dragon tattoo grow and it doesn’t look like slowing down either. Dragons are mythical creatures that can have many different meanings, depending on which dragon you decide for your tattoo. Being a mythical creature gives the tattoo artists a wide range to work with when designing your tattoo and it also gives people the opportunity to have a unique tattoo, increasing their popularity dramatically. Tribal dragon tattoos are usually inked by both men and women. They can be placed on various parts of the body or by wrapping around the unique contours of the body. The tattoo looks superb to be inked on the chest, full back, upper armbands and shoulders.

Cherry Blossom Tattoo

There are few designs which are as delicate and beautiful as the cherry blossom tattoo. In Asian cultures, particularly Japan, cherry blossoms are metaphors for life. Cherry blossom is a symbol of female beauty and sexuality. Additionally, the cherry blossom is the Chinese symbol of feminine principal it also symbolized love in the language of herbs. Bushido, the samurai’s code, takes the cherry blossom tattoo as its emblem. The blooming of the cherry tree is the purest manifestation of beauty in Japanese culture, but then the blossom swiftly fades and is scattered by the wind. This is the perfect death for a true warrior, who has lived with constant awareness and acceptance of the precariousness and transitory nature of existence. The cherry blossom tattoo is often placed on the shoulders, the legs or the nape of the neck. As shown in the photo it is also placed on the foot and the ankle. It can be placed as a single blossom though usually it’s arranged in groups or clusters. Though it may initially appear as a very feminine design, the cherry blossom tattoo can be worn by men equally as well as women. It’s delicate and sensual nature is the perfect adornment for just about anybody.

I like the way this tattoo curves and flows with the natural contours of the woman’s shoulder. A tattoo like this is a very good way to inspire someone like me. I have been deliberating for almost five years now about getting a tattoo like this. Looking at this great piece of art makes me want to rush out and get one. The cherry blossom tattoo I want is just like this but has a little mountain and the moon in the background. The one I saw was really neat, it made you feel good just looking at it. I think the artist that did this one was on cloud nine when they drew this great tattoo.
Anytime you can do a nice tattoo utilizing parts of nature, it is a feel good situation for the artist and the client. Sometimes with a cherry blossom tattoo you can almost rub your hand across it and feel the blossoms and the bark of the tree. That’s what you want out of a cherry blossom tattoo that is done in a three dimensional format. You want someone to walk up and have the need to reach out and touch the tattoo, just to see if it’s real or not. You know the cherry color in this cherry blossom tattoo is very sweet, between a redish and a light pinkish color I have not seen before.

Tattoo Design

Thinking about your next great tattoo design? Here are a few tips to help you on your quest. Choose colors that are appropriate for the tattoo, but also appropriate for you. This is generally a permanent venture, so you want something that you like and will enjoy seeing on your body for the rest of your life. What colors are your spirit? If you are commemorating an event, what are its colors? If you are honoring someone, what colors do you associate with them? Let your color scheme work with you. Choose a tattoo design or template that fits your personal spirit. The design should speak to you. If you want a butterfly tattoo, go for it. You may wish to combine several designs to create your own. Add elements, or if you are an artist, draw your own tattoo design. Finally, you may have heard this many times, but it always stands to be said again. When designing your own tattoo, you may want to think twice about putting someone’s name on it. There are a few celebrities that we can look to who can attest to this. Many people put people’s names on their tattoo designs and wind up covering the name later. So think ahead.

Like virtually any form of art, tattoo design is a very subjective medium. Meaning every single person that sees a particular tattoo or tattoo design will have a different opinion of it, unless that is, the artist is good enough to have people look at his work and just stand there awe stricken. Their mouths hanging wide open in utter amazement. When you’re that good you can make peoples minds up for them nearly every time. Just show them your tattoo design and blow them away.
The tattoo design we are looking at here is not really as good as all that. And don’t get me wrong, this is a very strong rendering. I’m just saying its not a traffic stopper. That being said this one is conceptually very interesting. I suppose it is meant to be an angel of some sort. Perhaps an arch angel. Like Gabriel or Michael. The well toned body of a man with a large set of angel wings attached to him, much like the arch angels of old have always been portrayed to us. There is also a look about him that is somehow inviting and not scary which would make one think he is a good guy. This is certainly a very imaginative tattoo design.

Mermaid Tattoos

Here we have a whole sheet of mermaid tattoos. The three on top that are totally different and them the ones on the bottom that appear to be three versions of the same tattoo in different stages of its completion. Mermaid tattoos are always fun and pretty cool. They will almost always be a good conversation starter in any situation. Most all of the mermaid tattoos feature these half-women, half-fish with sexy bodies, gorgeous long flowing hair and most of the time big boobs too. The idea was obviously to look as attractive to men as possible. After all that does play into the mythology of sailors being drawn to their death by mermaids and sirens.
If I were to pick one of these mermaid tattoos I wouldn’t mind getting the bottom one. It’s a really good looking tattoo of a hot and sexy mermaid and I could be wrong but I think a tattoo like this has a really neutral feeling to it. I just can’t see how a girlfriend or a wife can get jealous over a mermaid, and not a real person. But now that I think about it, I guess everything is possible. You just never know how a girlfriend or wife will react to anything that could be considered sexy looking, not even mermaid tattoos.

Mermaid tattoos are popular nautical symbols. They are historically, beautiful women with the upper body of a women and the lower body of a fish. And the fifteenth and sixteenth century explorers returned to Europe with tales of sea creatures who had the heads and upper torsos of a woman and fishes’ tails instead of legs. They claimed that these mysterious and beautiful creatures were as deadly as the Sirens of old, and would lure men into the water by pretending they were drowning, and then drowning the men. Mermaids are often portrayed sitting on a rock or boulder, combing their long flowing tresses while gazing into a mirror. Mermaids are symbols of potent female energy and the underlying threat was that a sailor would be lured to his death by drowning if he pursued a mermaid. Early mermaid legends can be traced back nearly five thousand years around the Mediterranean. It was in Greek mythology that mermaids first made their appearance. Mermaids are almost always symbolic of female fertility. They are invariable seen as creatures of love and fertility, with long hair; and the comb which is an element in both portrayals of Aphrodite and in mermaid tattoos had significant sexual meaning for the Greeks because it was a representation of the vulva.

Tribal Tattoos

Throughout recorded history tribal tattoos had various purposes but were mainly a means of identifying members of a particular group or clan. This enabled you to easily identify one another, or recognize distant relatives. But it was also generally believed that your tattoos would allow you to find your tribe and join it again in the afterlife. Today, fraternal orders, gangs, members of the military and other organizations also have designed tattoos that are recognizable to their fellow brothers and sisters. This allows members to form a close bond or kinship around particularly significant symbols. In the case of street gangs, it enables members to readily identify friend from foe. In Asian cultures certain tribal tattoos are a personal history of accomplishments. In the organized crime world of these cultures it can also describe rank and allow your inclusion to very secret societies. While these tribal tattoos may have fallen out of favor with the general public there has recently been a resurgence of the motif. Even to the extent that it’s now rare not to see the tribal design. And a trip to your local tattoo parlor would probably present thousands of examples of this simple yet exciting tattoo genre.

Tribal tattoo designs account for nearly a third of all tattoo design search requests. The term "tribal" of course covers an astonishing array of tattoo design possibilities, from the traditional tribal tattoos of indigenous and aboriginal cultures, to the latest in graphic design for the body. There were three major factors that took the practice of tribal tattooing from the realm of art and into the plane of the spiritual: pain, permanence and loss of blood. This mystical trio elevated the tattoo from a mere art form and transformed it into a chance to draw people into a relationship with the gods, magic powers or vision quest. Many of the tribes from Borneo believed that tattoos would not only be enough to get them to the proper spirit world, but that their tattoos also offered them special qualifications for advantageous occupations upon their arrival. It has been found that most primitive tribes used some form of body marking in various rituals. Some include tattoos, scarification or the use of temporary body paints. This art prevailed worldwide until the arrival of civilization as we know it, when the tattoo fell into a temporary loss of popularity. It was until the 1990’s that the tribal tattoo designs began to gain popularity once again.

Matching Tattoos

The great thing about tattoos are you can express yourself in your own unique way. Its a technique of using small needles covered with ink to pierce the skin and color it, thereby displaying some sort of picture or logo on one’s skin. A matching tattoo may have quite some character about it. When thinking about getting a matching tattoo design for your body, its essential that you take into consideration whether you will be still happy with it when you are a bit older. Wearing a matching tattoo may either enhance your image, although it can sometimes create discrimination especially in the work place. If you prefer, you could first try out a fake paint-on or stick-on matching tattoo. You can find many love matching designs on the internet. You will be able to access thousands of brilliant tattoo sketches at home on your computer. Access hundreds of tattoos from around the world including matching tattoos for you and your partner to enjoy. So, whether you want to get a matching tattoo for you and a friend, you and a lover or you and a family member then you can be sure there are tons of designs at your disposal.

These matching tattoos look to be a pair of sharks or possibly dolphins. They are identical in nature and the only difference appears to be that one is on a guys leg and one is on a girls leg. And most like this guy and girl are either boyfriend and girlfriend or husband and wife. We can also see that these matching tattoos both have the same date on them. And this could mean almost anything. It could the date they got the tattoo. It could the date the fell in love. It could be the date they got married or it could be the birth date of their first child. If I were mine that is what I would prefer it would be because that is the one thing that will never change and therefore render my tattoo meaningless. The date of my child being born will always be there for me.

Of course matching tattoos are very popular among couples and that is primarily who is going to get them. Though good buddies and good girlfriends do it as well. And there is nothing wrong with that. Anyone can declare their undying friendship for another if they wish and doing it with a tattoo is a nice way of doing it.

Upper Back Tattoos

When you think about upper back tattoos I would guess pretty much anything can come to mind. The first type of tattoos I think of are the tribal style tattoos. And this tattoo does have some of that style mixed into it. Although this one is primarily red in color and it carries the name ‘Leadfoot’ right in its center. Now ‘Leadfoot’ is probably there for the southern band called ‘Leadfoot’. Either that or this guy just drives too fast and I don’t hardly think that is the reason why he has this.

This is one of those upper back tattoos what was done with a very definite purpose, and it seems fairly certain that purpose was to promote the name of the band known as ‘Leadfoot’. For all we know this guy could be one of the members of this band. Or he could be a crew member to the band or be on some sort of management staff. Or he’s just a huge fan who loves their music. He certainly would not be the first person to tattoo the name of his favorite band onto himself. Yup, upper back tattoos like this one can say a lot with one word.

Many people when they get inked choose to get an upper back tattoo. It is becoming an increasingly popular choice nowadays. But, if your thinking of getting an upper back tattoo and are at a loss of what to get then consider these popular design choices. If you like tribal, then you may want to take this into consideration for an upper back tattoo. There are many different types of tribal tattoos out there to choose from. Whether you want a small or large tribal tattoo, this can be a great option if you are interested in getting a tattoo on the upper back. A very popular upper back tattoo choice among men is dragons and they offer a variety of different options. There are Japanese dragons, Celtic dragons and even tribal dragons. Whether you choose a small and simply designed dragon or you opt for one that is large and intricate, this upper back tattoo can be quite stunning. One of the most popular upper back tattoos among females is the angel wings. You will get one wing tattooed on each shoulder blade, or slightly higher if you so desire. And there is always the skull to consider. It looks fantastic on members of both sexes and is quite impressive as you can see from the picture. So, go ahead and choose a design that compliments your body style and personality.

Virgo Tattoos

If you were born under the sign of Virgo then a Virgo tattoo may just be up your alley. In tropical astrology it symbolizes the fertility and abundance of harvest time. In sidereal astrology it is associated with a number of fertility goddesses including Ishtar, Isis, Cybele, Mary mother of Jesus, and Athena. Since Virgo is identified with the feminine, so is true with the Virgo tattoo. Virgo’s personality traits include intellectually enquiring, methodical and logical, studious and teachable. They combine mental ingenuity with the ability to produce a clear analysis of the most complicated problems. They have an excellent eye for detail but they may be so meticulous that they neglect larger issues. Also, although they are realists, they may slow down projects by being too exact. Their faults, as is usual with all zodiacal types, are the extremes of their virtues. Fastidious reticence and modesty become old-maidishness, balanced criticism becomes harping and nagging; and concern for detail becomes overspecialization. Virgo natives are liable to be indecisive in wider issues and this can become chronic, turning molehills of minor difficulties into mountains of crisis. But, no matter whether you want to emphasis both natures of your personality or simply want to acknowledge the positive, a Virgo tattoo like the one shown in the picture is a sure fire way to do that.

There are many different tattoos that can be called virgo tattoos and all be right at the same time. This happens to be one of them. This one being some sort of numerical symbol for virgo rather than the typical image of who is meant to be the virgin Harvest Goddess. Like the virgin herself, most virgos are thought to be very shy and the females tend to wait to give themselves to the perfect lover. Or at least that’s the idea. People born under this sign are usually successful in life, have good senses about people, and generally have very good judgment in all business matters.

Virgos have a tendency to get wrapped up in themselves and their own ideas and as such tend to get very selfish at times. And they are more capable of going to the extremes of both good and bad, than any other sign. Wow, the more I read about this sign the less I think I would want to advertise that this is who I was born as by wearing any sort of virgo tattoos. There are good things but overall it just does not seem very favorable.

Graffiti Tattoos

If your interested in getting a graffiti tattoo there are a number of things to keep in mind, especially if your looking to get a custom design. The first thing is to observe as much urban art as you can. Pay attention to the designs you see painted in city neighborhoods. Carry a disposable camera and snap shots of art that impresses you. Check the library for books that display urban art. Look for graffiti tattoos in tattoo magazines and at the many online sources. If you see someone wearing a graffiti tattoo you admire, compliment it and ask for the name of the shop. Talking to the artists there and looking through urban tattoo designs in their books can help inspire your own custom tattoo. Take your designs to a reputable tattoo shop with a talented urban artist. Ask to see photos of previous work. Show the artist your design and if necessary, ask for it to be completed. Photos of urban tattoos or artwork you admire can help him or her narrow down the style. And the final thing to remember when getting your graffiti tattoo is to sit completely still. Many urban designs can be quite complicated and you don’t want to move and end up ruining you cool design.

Unique Tattoos

Most everyone who is looking to get inked wants to find that one special and unique tattoo. And each person’s concept of what makes a tattoo unique is as different as the designs available. Some people believe that the placement of the tattoo makes it unique. Other people believe that the coloring or shading is the key. There are those who use ancient symbols to add personality to their designs and still others who use something straight out of pop culture. And the latter category is what I really want to talk about. The unique tattoo in the picture is about as pop culture as you can get. I like to think of it as a homage to the video games of days past. All the classic video game characters are represented in a totem style representation that is as fun as the games were to play. At the bottom of this unique tattoo totem you have Pong, followed by one of the aliens from Space Invaders. On top of that is the cute little frog from Frogger. The totem is completed with the addition of the ghost from Pac Man and Mario from Super Mario Brothers. Now, if that’s not a unique tattoo I don’t know what is!

I have been noticing a lot of unique tattoos like this skull and serpent tattoo. These tattoos are perfect for sides of the legs and great for the forearms. This artist has done a brilliant job on the skull, I think the serpent could have been highlighted a little better, but that’s just my opinion. Some people like certain parts of their unique tattoos to be a little duller than the rest of the tattoo. I have seen a lot of unique tattoos like this one as art on quite a few cars and trucks around here.

One tattoo artist I saw at a restaurant one night had the same unique tattoos on his little car that he did on his body. Now that is pretty damn cool if you ask me. Him and his wife had some great unique tattoos of the transformers from the movies, all those tattoos were very cool. When I was talking to him and his wife about their tattoos they told me they were doing a lot of unique tattoos native to the areas customers were from. Example he said one guy wanted a monster turkey as a tattoo that was from some place in Kentucky.

Hearts Tattoos

A lot of people are familiar with heart tattoos. But, not too many people know what the sacred heart tattoo means or even what it is. The heart tattoo is the classic example of a sacred heart depiction. The Sacred Heart is one of the most easily recognized symbols of the Christianity, and represents the love of Jesus Christ for every man, woman and child. This heart tattoo appears as a heart in flames, pierced by a wound from a lance, and enclosed in a crown of thorns. The flames represent love and spiritual fervor. The crown represents Jesus as the King of Heaven and the bleeding is representative of the way in which Jesus died. If you remember the biblical story, a Roman spear was thrust into Jesus’ side and a crown of thorns placed upon his head. This heart tattoo is a pretty good depiction of the burning heart style. While it’s not a classic representation, it comes pretty close to capturing the essence of the design. If the bearer wanted to personalize this design to his personality, he could add many different elements, including a tribal element to it.

Lower Back Tattoo

Somewhere in the 1990s the lower back tattoo started to become very popular with young women in many parts of the world. While there are many different styles of a lower back tattoo they are usually something that goes across the lowest part of a girls back and highlights the curves of her body and emphasizing her sexual attractiveness. They are usually colorful in nature and have become commonly know as tramp stamps because they were once considered to show a certain amount of promiscuity on the part of the girl who had it. But now days, it is much more common place and so many women have them that not nearly as many people consider these women that way anymore. Simply put, it has becomes a much more acceptable tattoo in today’s society.
A lower back tattoo on a girl or a guy can be very attractive and there are of course many styles to choose from. Some are very simple and not much more than a swirling line across the lower part of the back, while others are far more intricate and can include several designs all interwoven with each other and they can also include several colors. If you are considering a lower back tattoo take a good look at what is our there before making up your mind.

What are so fantastic about lower back tattoos? Let’s take a moment to talk about these designs which are usually called tramp stamps, a term I disagree with. Lower back tattoos are beautiful and add a lot to a women’s figure. Lower back tattoo are simply great and if it is done perfectly, it adds to the sparkling look of a women’s waist line. Lower back tattoos are also very eye-catching and any one can see them, if the women decides to wear a pair of jeans or skirt and a short top. Lower back tattoos also add to the exquisiteness of the thin lines of the back. Many women also have a tattoo on the arc of their upper buttocks cheeks, even these are on the list of sexy spots. To enhance the attractiveness, a women should go for simple and unique tattoo for their lower back. Small designs look much more appealing and striking rather than those with huge ones. But, the most important aspect of these great designs are the colors. I particularly like the various shades of blue, green and purple. It really makes the design stand out. And it’s the perfect example of why I love these designs.

Tribal Cross Tattoos

There are many tribal cross tattoos out there which one can choose from. So many in fact, that the choosing can become the hardest part of the entire tattoo process. It really can. You can spend days looking at these things on the internet and you will see thousands of them, which will just give you more to think about. But because tattoos are permanent rather then temporary it is very important to make an informed decision before getting yours. There is a huge and incredible variety of tribal cross tattoos out there so there needs to be some good old fashion investigating done to decide on which one you may want.
The tribal cross is one of the many crosses from around the world that is widely believed to have been thought of and used in worship long before the time of Christ. This picture is of one of the more popular styles of tribal cross tattoos. It’s about as simple and straight forward as it gets when you’re talking about a tribal cross. Made with hard edged lines and very symmetrical in shape this is good representation of a tribal cross.

Over the last few decades the number of people getting tribal cross tattoos have been on the rise. So what are the reasons for so many people opting to have tribal cross tattoos these days over the many other styles of tribal tattoos available? Below we look at just a few of the reasons for people choosing these designs over other kinds of tribal tattoos. The first and foremost reason for someone getting a tribal cross tattoo is because many people are trying to make a statement when they have these sorts of tattoos inked on them. In fact the majority of people who wear tribal cross tattoos are trying to make a visual statement to others. One that is striking and stunning. And finally, These are the types of tattoos which have a very distinctive look to them and are very simplistic in their design. If you are someone who has never had a tattoo before then going for something like this may prove a good option. Unlike some of the more intricate designs around because they use only black ink, they don’t actually take too long to complete. Yet although they have simple cross in the design they are made to look more intricate through the use of tribal art.

Tattoo Patterns

Here is a whole sheet of different tattoo patterns to look over. They are all pretty much in the same style of things but are still very much their own designs. Each one of them of course having something quite unique about them. They all seem to have a bit of tribal influence in them as well but it is hard to tell, without being an expert on tribal tattoos, how deep that influence might run. These tattoo patterns go from the wrap around style to the straight up and down style to even a few more which I do not have the terminology for.
They are all good tattoo designs and they would all make some pretty good tattoos. The best thing about checking out designs like these is that with these styles you can pretty much be certain that the final tattoo will look exactly like these look right now. The color and texture of the skin really will not change what the tattoo comes out like. And that of course makes it easier to pick your tattoo out should any of these tattoo patterns be appealing to you.

Here’s a whole load of tattoo patterns to look at on this sheet. Nearly forty of them here. There are many different sizes and shapes but they are all very floral in design, with just a few having more of a tribal tattoo influence. If you are into flowers at all, this is a good sheet of tattoo patterns to be checking out because there are a lot of choices on it. But if you don’t find anything you like I am sure there are many, many more sheets, with more tattoo patterns that you can check out after finishing with this one.
All of the tattoo stores should have tons of tattoo patterns on sheets like this for potential customers to look over. And if they don’t tell them you want some and they will most likely have them the next time you go in. Also, one can find probably thousands of these sheets on the web. It might take you a little time, but you won’t have to burn your gas up just to see some possible tattoos. All you have to do is search through the search engines and you’ll start finding them.

Chinese Symbol Tattoos

These chinese symbol tattoos have always been of interest to me. Their language is such that just a single or double lettered image can mean a whole phrase so it is possible to use just these symbols for tattoos that stand for something. And that means you can get a very small tattoo that will mean nearly anything you might want, power, funny, pretty, dangerous, trustworthy and most anything else. My favorite is the symbol that simply means tattoo. I think it would be a hoot to get one of these chinese symbol tattoos that just means tattoo. In fact, the more I think about it, the more I like it. I will have to consider this for sure. I like the idea of someone asking me what that means and saying tattoo. It’s almost funny really.

So if you don’t mind the way chinese symbols look you might want to consider getting one of these Chinese symbol tattoos. All you have to do is go to a few tattoo websites to find the one that fit’s the meaning you want and then go for it. Chances are that your local tattoo artist has a book with all of these meanings as well.

Their are so many tattoos running around in the world that have chinese symbol tattoos included in them. These symbols have been around for hundreds maybe thousands of years and they are still going strong within the tattoo community. Out of all the chinese symbol tattoos that make the news the most famous have to be the tattoos Angelina Jolie has on her body. She has made them more famous than they already were, with her movies and her unbelievable world changing attitude. I remember not that long ago, if you had chinese symbol tattoos, people saw you as a person affiliated with an Asian gang of some sort. That might have been the case years ago, but now days things have changed and their are so many people using chinese symbol tattoos as their own way of saying something in art, that they believe in.

Most of the chinese tattoos you see have very strong meanings, you will have to ask the owner of the tattoo, just what theirs stands for. It could be something as simple as I Love You, or it could stand for back off Jack, you are starting to mess with something you really do not want to get angry.