The skull has long been associated with many ideologies and emotions, above all our macabre fascination with mortality. However, even the earliest origins of the symbol denote a much deeper meaning: the skull was a celebration of life. Ancient civilizations often implemented the skull symbol and tattoo to mark "the change" in one's life, that is to say, an awakening...
Sometimes the simplest designs carry the deepest meanings. The wave, even in its crudest form, has held a powerful place in ancient imagery, a symbol of the natural forces the move and, conversely, challenge us. For many cultures, the wave is a gentle reminder that you can indeed choose to fight the current and risk being swept away, or trust...
We are all seeking peace and beauty in our lives, and the beach is a timeless nod to the getaway every man craves, if only in his head. Unlike large, sprawling tropical beach tattoos, the small beach tattoo encompasses an entire world and meaning in a relatively modest space. Palm trees, white sands, rolling waves, and even a setting sun...
There are few works of body art as startlingly precise as the small detailed tattoo. Sometimes the most impressive tattoo pieces are the barely noticeable ones that require a second--or third--look just to make sure your eyes can believe what they see. The amount of skill and painstaking technique that goes into a micro-detailed small tattoo speaks highly of the...
The brightest and most memorable tattoos are often the smallest, occupying little space but leaving a larger-than-life impression. For thousands of years humans have carried small and secretive messages on their bodies in the form of seemingly innocuous tattoos, so tiny only one's closest companions could bear witness. These messages encompassed all that the wearer held dear: aspects of nature,...
Love those old games like Pac-Man, Mega Man, Final Fantasy and Castlevania? Wish they were still an everyday part of life? Look no further than your local tattoo artist and inquire about 8 Bit Tattoos. For the Retro Guy, the Classic Gamer, and the Inner Geek in classy men. Looking to make a statement or just to express the inner...
Simplicity in tattoo art is often the way to achieve the greatest impact and unmistakably deliver the poignancy of a deliberate meaning. A simple tattoo design is often the best way to display a bold and intense image on skin. Single-color designs fascinate the eye because the interplay of line work is visible, and conveys the intended message of symbolism...
Positive and masculine, realistic and expressive, the manly small tattoo is a perfect addition to any man’s ink collection or the start of a venture into an artistic life of encouragement and drive. Appreciation is the key to success with a small manly tattoo design. Small tattoos were once thought to be only for the female population. The size of...
Tattoos have become an expressive and artistic form of everyday life in society today. Many men, among all classes, have chosen to take on the ink as part of their daily wardrobe. As it becomes more widely accepted by both the average population and business alike, more and more men are getting inked. So what is it that is pushing...
Masculine and intriguing, sexy and drawing. The sexiest men alive today adorn themselves with small chest tattoos. A wolf howling at the moon, an oceanic heartbeat, the symbol of the military branch company you served so bravely beside, all proudly displayed on the most honored placement. The male chest is reserved for the proudest displays. Once known and worn only...
