When you think of heroes, the fireman has long served the position of the real life Superman. For a child trapped inside a collapsed burning building, it is more than just an honorable rescue, it's a duty towards being a savior of life. With over one million firefighters in the U.S., and more than 800,000 of them being volunteers, the...
Hop in this boxing ring and you'll get a glove to the face full of inspiration. Jab, hook, uppercut! From the ancient Greek matches to modern day Las Vegas fight nights, discover the art of the skilled boxer, aka Pugilism. Since the beginning of time, hand-to-hand combat reigned king until boxing took over the spotlight in BC 688. The ancient...
Grab your camouflage, rifle, and bow; you're about to discover the beauty of wildlife captured in ink. From small hunts to big game, discover the kingly and timeless sport of hunting. For ages, the art of hunting has put man's competitive, skillful tracking and watchful eye against an elusive target. From wild animals or game, including deer, fox, wild boar,...
Walk through a graveyard alone at night and you're bound to encounter strange paranormal activity. In fact, it just might be enough to chill your bones or scare you right of your skin! When it comes to burial grounds, popular movies have played a notorious role in associating them with horror, evil spirits, and of course, the Grim Reaper himself....
A symbol of confidence and commanding authority, a bear tattoo design ranks at the top of the food chain. You can find all kinds of bears while roaming the wild, such as the grizzly bear, black bear, brown bear, and polar bear. And now, DNA analysis has confirmed the Giant Panda bear is officially a bear as well. The bear...
Throw another log in the campfire and watch the smoke drift upwards into the sky. The symbolism behind smoke goes far beyond classic pipes and fine cigars. Just about every man knows what smoke is when it comes down to the science: A suspension of carbon particles ascending in the air. Yet that still doesn't stop us from being drawn...
For any man, the thought of navigating life be a scary thought. With every step we make there is always the possibly of taking a wrong turn or path. Luckily, a compass whether physical or moral, can guide us safely along our journey. Back in 3000 BCE, the constellation Draco held the Thuban star. For men of this time period,...
The wolf is an immensely popular, enduring theme of strength, power and grace. The supple flow of movement under fur, its beauty, loyalty, and fiercely protective mentality are elements of the wolf that give it almost universal respect. It is why wolves feature in our list of the 50+ best tattoo ideas. A wolf tattoo is a great way to...
It's been said that time is the most valuable thing a man can spend in his lifetime. With that in mind, it's quite easy to see why the measurement of time can have such a meaningful impact. When it comes to clock tattoos, there are numerous designs any man can go with. From the simplistic sundials to the ultra-complex pocket...
Tattoo artists have to follow precise procedures to limit blood borne pathogens, it's what they're licensed to do. However, when it comes to tattoo aftercare, ultimately each artist is responsible for their client's safety and satisfaction. It's a good reason as to why most tattoo aftercare tips and advice tends to greatly vary shop by shop. The truth is, not everyone...
