The heart is one of the most popular tattoo design elements in the world and people have been inking this tribute to love on their bodies for more than a century. The diversity of modern heart tattoo ideas is varied and unique. The experienced tattoo artist draws inspiration from numerous artistic traditions to produce mind blowing heart tattoos, or cool...
While thirty years ago it may have been surprising to see woman wearing visible tattoos, thankfully times have changed. An entire subset of the ink industry caters to tattoos for women. Some people may still think of butterfly and flower tattoo when it comes to women’s ink, but the following gallery demonstrates that these stereotypical assumptions about female tattoo design...
Best friend tattoos are the ultimate show of camaraderie and a great way to commemorate an important experience or relationship. One of the best things about a bff (best friends forever) tattoo is that they aren’t limited to any one style or approach. Literally, anything can be used to memorialize these powerful relationships as long as the friends agree on the shared significance...
Fullmetal Alchemist features a range of killer characters, symbols, mythology, and magic elements that make bad ass tattoo applications. The Japanese manga series Fullmetal Alchemist and Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood are two of the most popular fantasy titles to connect across the Pacific. This connection extends to an amazing array of tattoo designs and ideas. For the uninitiated, the Fullmetal Alchemist story follows Edward and Alphonse Elric, brothers with the supernatural ability to transform matter, known as alchemy. After losing their mother to illness...
No Japanese animation has captured the hearts of Western audiences quite like the Studio Ghibli film Spirited Away. Many fans around the world have commemorated their love of the film with Spirited Away tattoos. Telling the fantastic story of a young girl named Chihiro and her trip into a magical land of spirits, ghosts and witches, Spirited Away has earned critical acclaim as well...
The Harry Potter universe continues to captivate. The reverence for the book series, film, and entertainment phenomenon has no boundaries. This love affair with magic extends to the body art world of the everyday Harry Potter fan - they constantly create and adapt elements of J.K. Rowling’s beloved series with amazing tattoos of all shapes, sizes, colors and styles. Tattoos exploring the wizarding world of Harry Potter are many and varied – whether...
An often overlooked flower that perfectly translates to tattoos is the lily of the valley. When it comes to flower tattoos, most people think of cherry blossoms, roses, or chrysanthemums. While the lily of the flowers lacks the large colorful blossoms of other varieties, it makes up for it with understated elegance and a slightly sweet fragrance, making it a...
Marigolds make for some of the more interesting and creative flower tattoo designs. Favored for their golden color and association with the sun’s rays, marigolds hold special significance in numerous different cultures. Marigolds play a massive role in Mexico’s Dia de los Muertos celebration, and they carry deep significance in the Hindu religion. The marigold is also the birth flower of the month of October, creating a special connection with the Zodiac sign Libra....
Ben Affleck’s unique tattoos provide a glimpse into the mind of one of Hollywood’s elite. Affleck has created an award winning acting/directing career spanning decades and crossing every conceivable genre. Initially cast as a bully and heel in early films like Kevin Smith’s Mallrats and Richard Linklater’s seminal coming of age film Dazed and Confused, the turning point in Affleck’s career came with the...
Pop star Ed Sheeran has over 60 tattoos, most of which featuring vibrant use of color and a sense of fun. Here we examine a few of the most interesting pieces of Ed's body art collection and examine their meaning. While he has hit the big time in recent years by virtue of numerous hit songs and collaborations, Ed Sheeran...
