Most imagine manta ray tattoos as well as other aquatic artwork as being simply a personal preference. People like sea creatures, so they allow them to be tattooed on their skin, essentially. Though this may be the case for some, both ancient and contemporary cultures view sea life as representing everything that the human spirit possesses. The manta ray directly...
It is easy to get lost in a good tattoo, especially one with a design straight from the deep sea. Aside from being fascinated by the overall look of an angler fish, contemplating the meaning behind each dip of the needle takes time, dedication, and appreciation to bring this inked sea creature to life on the human canvas. Since the...
Music lovers tend to gravitate toward this tattoo style, but they aren't the only ones. Some are drawn to the imagery of a music staff for no other reason than its beautiful complexity. Perhaps they have a particular connection to a piece of music that goes beyond mere appreciation. There are any number of reasons to commit to this timeless...
More commonly known as the Virgin Mary, this work of art has long been one of the most prominent symbols of Christianity, specifically Catholicism. Seen as a symbol of protection, this tattoo is immensely popular among males who view their lives as being complicated or who are in need of personal guidance. Aside from being an image of hope, Our...
What better way to show the writer within than to emphasize that point with a beautiful quill tattoo? The quill pen is a writing instrument that's made from the flight feather of a large bird. From there it's elegance and history as you commit this image to your skin. This is an especially good tattoo for writers to get, although...
Do you trace your lineage back the English or Emerald Isles? Do you feel deep inside your soul that you descend from the druids and your family lineage is part human, part forest? Why not wear it on your skin, with the original ogham alphabet of your ancient people? Ogham was developed as an early alphabet in Ireland sometime between...
For Star Wars fans, Darth Maul is not a good guy. From the start, his story was anything but promising and his rise to power was not enjoyable for those who consistently cheer for the good guy. Even for those with a soft spot for villains, Darth Maul is still the enemy and most would agree that that is quite...
What better of a way to get something interesting inked onto your body than to get Tarot tattoos? People who believe in this form of powerful divination would do well to get themselves a tattoo of one or several of the cards in the Tarot pantheon. Believe it or not, these cards are used to play card games in much...
What better way to show your support for the royal football club than to get a tattoo of Real Madrid? That's right: Real in Spanish means royal, and the term as well as the imagery of a crown was bestowed on the team by King Alfonso XIII in 1920. Unlike most European sporting teams, the team is owned and operated...
Commit a dark crime, cast one of the three unforgivable curses, mutter morsmordre, and the dark mark will appear to let the world know what you've done. Every one of Voldemort's Death Eaters bear the dark mark somewhere on their body, so why not you? A Dark Mark tattoo will let the world know that you think it's fun to...
