This particular tattoo emphasizes a Darwinist expression referring to "survival of the fittest." NBA players such as Allen Iverson and Tyson Chandler have such a tattoo written on their shoulders which symbolize that physical strength is important to be successful in basketball and/or in life. "Only The Strong Survive" can also connect more to a spiritual meaning, and since this...
Many people appreciate the macabre things in life, and it just so happens that these dark side lovers are also tattoo lovers. Some of the most popular macabre tattoos represent death, including skulls, black flowers, coffins and the noose. Noose tattoos are becoming more and more popular and are quickly taking over the skull's role as the leader of dark...
Most people will look quizzically at you when you mention the word ouroboros, but almost everyone will recognize the symbol when they see it. So what is an ouroboros? It is the ancient symbol of a snake or dragon eating its own tail. The ouroboros symbolizes wholeness or infinity. It is a representation of constant recreation of oneself and the...
An oilfield, in the literal sense, a chosen region of a number of oil wells that draw out crude oil from under the ground. Workers toil onsite for months or even years to build a field, which is a pretty complicated process since oil fields are typically isolated from civilization, so it involves logistical engineering and coordination. Many who've worked...
Old English, more properly known as blackletter, features a style of script originating in the 12th century in western Europe. It was the main form of writing until well into the 16th century and then continued to be used in the German language until the 20th century. Blackletter is also known as Gothic miniscule and Gothic script, and these types...
The Vikings were historically Norsemen from Scandinavia who've existed roughly around the eighth until the 11th century. The word "Viking" comes from Old Norse which roughly translates to "a pirate raid." Hence, they weren't originally known for their brotherly and unified culture, but mostly for their raids and pillaging across Europe. Odin is a well-known figure in Norse heritage and...
Often known as highly powerful symbolic expressions, numbers can represent events, order, mathematics, destiny, or luck, and can even go beyond our Earth within the stars and planets. They have a relationship with all things in nature and can serve as guides to one's own self-exploration. Numbers have existed since man began to count. The numerals from zero to nine...
Whether you want to invoke meaningful symbolism or don wicked geometrical lines with your body artwork, the valknut tattoo is an increasingly popular modern form of ink to select. It is aesthetically minimal and versatile, but it is also packed with substance. The tattoo form that has its roots in Norse mythology is also known as Hrungnir’s heart, Knot of...
Velociraptor tattoo designs are rooted in popular culture. Science fiction movies like the Jurassic Park series brandish velociraptors as quick, intelligent, and relentless. Seriously, the Jurassic Park film can be credited with the strong demand for dinosaur tattoos. Velociraptor tattoos have n monolithic, traditional form, giving a tattoo artist the opportunity to brandish their own style and have fun with...
The Vitruvian Man tattoo is a classic take on the Renaissance philosophy, which championed art and the beauty of human intellect and nature. It showcases the quiet majesty of the present, and it emphasizes the mathematical precision and aesthetic merit of the human body. The subject’s proportions and anatomy are showcased for this purpose. The concept is based from Leonardo...
