Boombox tattoos are a fun choice for any music lover who also happens to be a hardcore ink addict! Stylistically, this can be a really fun subject for the artist, too. Whether drawn in a more traditional hand or given the new-school treatment, there are so many style choices to choose from to create an inspiring piece of art. Often...
Some people are very specific in their tastes. So much so, they want their favorite brand or product with them forever. Luckily, there are tattoos for that! Jack Daniel’s whiskey is one such brand that people have an affinity for immortalizing in ink. Jack Daniel’s has long had a loyal following, but some fans are more obsessed than others with...
Some people are very specific in their tastes. So much so, they want their favorite brand or product with them forever. Luckily, there are tattoos for that! Jack Daniel’s whiskey is one such brand that people have an affinity for immortalizing in ink. When ink enthusiasts think traditional, they think bold, black outlines, a vibrant but restrained color palette, and...
Binary tattoos sometimes get overlooked as boring or not as visually stimulating as a scene composed of more animated subjects. However, for some, that simplicity carries huge appeal. While not exceedingly common, binary tattoos are gaining popularity. Comprised of a series of ones and zeros, binary code is a complex system used in computing and telecommunications. Tech geeks might appreciate...
Breaking Bad was more than a show; it was an attitude. The premise of throwing caution to the wind and doing whatever it took to take care of his family, no matter the cost, made Walter White an anti-hero adored by millions. Not surprisingly, the show inspired tattoo lovers to mark their loyalty to the chaotic but endearing storyline. There...
From traditional nautical knots to more updated imagery, knotted ropes have been a mainstay of the art of tattooing for generations, and with good reason. The multitude of symbolic meanings associated with knots ensures they will always be popular, both for personal as well as aesthetic reasons. Among sailors, a rope knot traditionally meant one was a “Four Knot Sailor”,...
There is nothing more indicative of where you come from and where you’ve been than a prominent image of a hometown landmark. As landmarks go, there are few as instantly recognizable and more respected than the awe-inspiring feat of human ability that is the Brooklyn Bridge. When it comes to fiercely loyal locals, Brooklynites take the top prize. Both humbled...
More restrained than the riot of hues that spring or summer bring, the colors of fall have a vibrancy and stunning effect all their own. Similarly, the symbols of fall are known for their representation of the inimitable transmutations of nature. While many feel that the changing leaves that will soon fall and die carry the weight of death, in...
To signify your intricate, complex nature, very detailed tattoos offer a constant source of visual and mental stimulation. An abundance of detail, both in color and greyscale, is attention grabbing and has the capacity to feature many different designs or images important to your true nature. As tattoo design is refined and skills are honed, the practice of tattooing has...
While fish tattoos are incredibly common, especially the majestic Japanese koi or the ubiquitous dolphin, the fish skeleton is a more mysterious design. The delicacy of fish bones and their wholly alien shape speaks volumes about their otherworldly appeal. Unlike a traditional fish tattoo, which carries connotations of freedom and luck or ambition in some cultures, a fish skeleton is...
