Ancient writings have long claimed this legendary bird has lived for 1,400 years. However, you'll be even more surprised to know that it regenerated into a new life right after combusting in flames to death. If you were to explore ancient and medieval literature, you'd discover numerous mentions of the phoenix in the Arabian desert. Even certain pieces of early...
When tattooing Greek mythology there are enough Gods, heroes, monsters, mortals and bad ass mythical creatures to make anyone's head spin. The most popular Gods for tattoo design in Greek Mythology include: Zeus, Poseidon, Hermes, Aphrodite, Hephaestus, and Hades. Other popular Greek tattoo designs often include reference to the great Greek Warrior Achilles, the King Sisyphus, Atlas, the Trojan War, plus...
When it comes to Koi tattoos you'll find all sorts of different colors, patterns, scales and technical applications. In Japanese art and tattoo the koi fish is a symbol of masculinity. Flags of the fish are raised on May 5 every year when a new son is born to the household, in the hope they grow strong. You'll find them...
When you think of Egypt, perhaps the first things that come to mind are the pyramids or even the Great Sphinx. However, it extends far beyond the monuments. Ancient Egypt is said to be the framework for civilization. If there's one thing the Egyptians mastered, aside from moving massive stones that still dumbfound us, it's organization. From religion to writing,...
Not too long ago the world's largest men's biceps registered in at a shocking 25.5 inches. However, that wouldn't stop the Popeye dreamers from bumping up the record to an astounding 31 inches. Even if you're bodybuilding aspirations aren't as grand, you should still consider what happens as you bulk up with a tattoo. The truth is, your skin will...
The story behind Celtic tattoos is almost as intricate as the designs are. From ink that fiercely intimidates foes on the battlefield to the meaning of life with no beginning nor end. If you were to take a trip back to the Iron age you would discover the Celtic tribal societies: Europe, England, Scandinavian Ireland, Scotland, and Wales just to...
Three sessions and nine hours: It’s the average amount of time to complete a man’s half sleeve tattoo. In comparison, a full sleeve can take upwards of 15 to 30 hours to finish. Make no mistake. A half sleeve can look just as good as a full tattoo sleeve if not better. Some men argue that this type of body art looks...
Nothing has had a greater impact on Western body art illustration than Japanese tattoo design, collectively known as Irezumi. Irezumi tattoos are used as a blanket term to describe various tattoo-by-hand styles originating in Japan. Tattoo technology has caught up to tradition and most designs are now done by a tattoo artist using a machine, however the mystique of traditional...
The dragon is an enduring phenomenon in traditional body art design and tattoos illustrating modern pop culture of film, television, and video games. Dragons offer fantastic variety in design types and symbolism, ranging from tribal tattoo art through to the Western and Asian mythological creature; with distinctly different character traits and symbolic meaning. Cultures worldwide associate the mighty reptile with...
The back is an ideal location for epic custom tattoo masterpieces. Whether it's a full back Japanese tattoo design, backless gown friendly flower tattoo, or intricately detailed angel wings, the back is territory begging for a bigger picture. Possible back and spine tattoo schemes can include mythical scenes or dramatic iconography, such as the Asian dragon, mandala, and geometric tattoo...
