For some tattoo collectors the meaning behind the body art is the most important element in its design. When paired with individual tastes in placement, color, style, and application these complex, meaningful tattoos result in sensational body art. Small tattoos are often laden with meaning and symbolism that may not be readily apparent on first look, whether it’s a tattoo representing personal hopes, reminders of behavior...
Small flower tattoos are a dominant subject choice and are increasingly versatile in style, application and placement. Where tattoos of the past featured roses and sunflowers, modern body art displays all the variations of flowers, their stunning styles, colors, shapes and symbolic meanings. Thankfully, gender stereotyping in the world of ink is being obliterated daily – we don’t care if...
Cute small tattoos are an integral part of the tattoo popularity explosion. Previously associated with female ink collectors, cute, humorous, and whimsical small tattoos are becoming the norm for men as well. Couples, siblings, and groups of friends also share tattoos of adventures, memories, or memberships in cute small designs. Pets and animals, food, flowers, feathers, and cartoons are all perfect tattoo...
One of the most timeless tattoo design concepts, the heart most often represents love and affection. The heart in many variations is an enduring tattoo for small designs. These days, the heart has expanded beyond expressions of love to incorporate loyalty, friendship, and courage, while a black heart is tied to grief and mourning. No matter the placement or style of small...
Small wrist tattoos have become a staple in the modern era of tattooing. Tattoo collectors of all kinds can explore a great mix of styles, applications, symbolism, and colors. With versatility and visibility important characteristics in body art the wrist is a key area when choosing and designing a small tattoo. More widespread acceptance means that you can pick more obvious areas for unique wrist tattoo concepts, but also...
Most commonly the phrase “As Above, So Below” means that what happens on one level also happens on every other level; the microcosm (small bits that you see) and macrocosm (big bits and the unseen) behave alike. The concept of “As Above, So Below” was first laid out in the Emerald Tablet of Hermes Trismegistus: "That which is Below corresponds to that which is Above, and that...
The rose is an almost universal symbol for love in tattoo design. The rose is also badass symbol of strength, courage, and nobility, while linked with different meanings for colors and a range of historical connections Small rose tattoos are becoming hugely popular for their versatility in style and placement. The traditional spaces like the inner forearm, lower legs chest and...
A siren tattoo symbolizes the melding of temptation, desire, and risk, and has been staple of tattoo motifs since superstitious sailors made them popular at the turn of the 19th century. In Greek mythology, the Sirens were creatures akin to mermaids but darker and more dangerous. They used singing and musical enchantment to lure nearby sailors to shipwreck on the coast of...
Small tattoo designs are becoming an increasingly utilized form of body art and are proving popular with women particularly. Changing tattoo tastes and wider art styles, along with versatility in design, placement, and visability are strong factors behind this surge in badass small design. The explosion in tattoos for women – particularly over the past two decades - has thankfully broadened previous stereotypical views of design styles and placement, which are...
The darkest of Disney Films, Maleficent put a new twist on the tale of Sleeping Beauty by telling the story of Princess Aurora from the perspective of Maleficent, and since then has become an iconic tattoo design. Maleficent casts a spell in Princess Aurora but is shown to be a deeper and more sympathetic character than the simple ‘evil fairy godmother,' which appeals to...
