The simple semicolon tattoo is a bright neon sign for those who battle suicidal thoughts, depression, and other serious mental health problems. The symbol has been embraced as a permanent ink reminder that despite serious trouble people’s stories aren’t over, and that they should give themselves the opportunity to tell them. The semicolon tattoo has proven a superb identifier for sufferers and supporters. It's a rallying point capable of breaking...
While no one wants a bad tattoo, they are no longer the life sentences they once were. Using laser technology over the course of several sessions—and depending on a range of other factors—tattoos can be effectively and permanently removed for prices ranging from $400 to $5,000 USD. A good rule of thumb within the US tattoo industry is that it costs approximately 10 times as much to remove a tattoo as it does...
The peacock in ostentatious preening strut, brightly colored tail feathers and multifaceted ‘eyes’ displayed proudly, is one of the animal world’s most appealing sights and a popular motif in tattoo. The bird’s dignified grandeur, vividly complex coloring, and regal bearing is both personality trait and survival measure, resonating with tattoo lovers of different stripes and styles of interest. The peacock’s looks are the key to the bird’s existence. They intimidate would be...
“This too, shall pass”. An endlessly intriguing concept, this simple phrase encapsulates so much about the human condition in such an eloquent and concise way that it is no wonder people have been getting this tattooed on themselves for years. This phrase is also interesting for the layers of meaning that reveal themselves as more time is spent in analysis. Despite all...
Lavender, with its purple hues, has long been associated with royalty and elegance, while the variety of uses it has makes its significance even more complex. These lovely flowers, thanks to their multifaceted nature and charming looks, are excellent inspiration, and the following pieces show just how diverse and excellent lavender tattoos can be. 1. Realism Lavender Tattoos Like all art, at its core...
People have had a deep fascination and connection with flowers for millennia: some of the oldest petroglyphs that have ever been found (some being almost 15 thousand years old) depicted animals, people, and flowers. Humans just seem naturally drawn to these embodiments of natural beauty, utilizing them in ceremonies and rituals. When someone dies, bring flowers; when some is married we bring...
The critically acclaimed, enduring pop culture anime icon Sailor Moon remains the subject of ink inspiration nearly three decades on from its first series release in the 1990s. Originally a manga series created by artist Naoko Takeuchi, Sailor Moon was adapted into an extremely popular 1992 cartoon now considered one of the world’s most popular anime titles. The original series, known in Japan as “Pretty Soldier Sailor Moon,” ran for five...
For many people, their introduction to the term ohana came from the Disney movie Lilo & Stitch. While this is a lovely film that uses an unlikely friendship between a young Hawaiian girl and an alien creature to demonstrate the power of this concept, in Hawaiian culture ohana is more than just a cute phrase. On the islands of Hawaii, ohana means family, but it is not limited to the members of a nuclear family; instead,...
Few animals more perfectly capture the ideals of beauty and grace than peacocks. These regal birds have been associated with royalty and have been for centuries included in the paintings of kings and queens in kingdoms ranging from India all the way to Europe. The “thousand eyes” contained in their tail feathers reinforce their mystical nature and have inspired even...
For centuries we have been telling stories about the exotic and mysterious people known as gypsies (although this term is considered pejorative these days). Traditionally known for their musical talent, wayfaring lifestyle and often unscrupulous nature these romanticized vagabonds have been the subject of intrigue and ridicule around the world. While there are enough myths and stories about this unique travelling culture, it has its roots in reality. The...
