Forearm tattoos are a premier location for women’s body art ideas and execution. Both the outer and inner forearms are reserved for the best, brightest, and symbolically significant designs female tattoo collectors look to get inked. Classical women’s ink concepts, such as butterflies, flowers, pets, and quotes of affirmation are the most popular design ideas, however the rise in visible tattoo art and removal of stereotypes means...
Deer thrive around the globe. Everywhere these beautiful creatures are found they are incorporated into myths and cultures of the local people, and this extends to tattoo art. For many, deer tattoos represent the strength and majesty of nature. They are powerful guardians of the natural world, closely linked to hunting and gathering. This symbolic link to nature, hunting, and the cycle of life extends...
Tribal style face tattoos are becoming more prevalent as collectors use the previously taboo area for interesting depictions of self-expression. Previously, only the Maori Ta’Moko and traditional cultural designs from Polynesia were employed for facial art with any degree of community acceptance (and even that was minimal). Currently though, the stigma of getting a highly visible ‘jobstopper’ tattoo seems to...
The faith cross tattoo is an increasingly popular design for religious tattoo imagery. Combining the cross – the most visible symbol of Christianity – with the word faith, usually in beautifully flowing cursive lettering, makes a personally religious statement of great symbolic meaning and links two simple ideas into a larger expression of belief. With an increase in visible tattoo art, and...
The upper arm continues to be the likeliest space for newcomers getting inked and a staple of women’s tattoo art. The increased visibility and creativity of contemporary women’s ink means upper arm ideas look different to those etched even a decade ago. These tatts incorporate a wider range of design styles and application techniques to create awesome designs. The following gallery of upper arm tattoo...
Contemporary women’s tattoo leads innovative style and placement of body art ideas. The popular Christian cross tattoo provides an interesting design opportunity for faith-based ink and shows off a range of options for epic pieces. Whether it’s a simple design in black ink or more interpretive pieces of ink the cross allows for meaningful symbolic tattoo ideas to showcase collector’s...
Adding flowers to traditional tribal tattoo themes makes for interesting body art designs. Rather than relying solely on heavily patterned black ink tattoo design, flowers can add color opportunities, stylistic and symbolic differences to a range of positions. Collectors most often look to incorporate their favorite flower - suchas roses, lotus flowers, and hibiscus - with elements of shape and pattern...
Tribal cross tattoo designs have become an interesting form of ink based self-expression. While most are linked with Christianity, tribal cross ideas take on more individual concepts than simple cross tattoos in black ink. There are no specific patterns to a tribal cross; the layout, placement, and style of cross used depends entirely on the preferences of the individual collecting...
Contemporary Celtic tribal tattoo often features complex knotwork concepts, a mix of traditional and Christian symbolism, and fierce animal motifs. The Celtic tribes of the Iron Age brightly dyed their hair and had indigo stained skin from the native Woad plant were prevalent. Tattoos were held over for important rites of passage or for recognition of great valor in battle....
A bear tattoo does more than just show off your animalistic side. They contain a great deal of symbolism in traditional tribal tattoo design. Many ancient cultures have legends that bears were connected to the spiritual world, and they are often tattooed as links to strength, ferocity in battle, healing, and bravery. Norse mythology believed that Odin, the god of...
