At one time for small boys the building and execution of a boat crafted from the Saturday newspaper and sent down a flowing neighbourhood stream was the key activity for a weekend. You'd get your crew together, pinch your household newspaper, work on different designs and then run them down the watercourse and compete to see whose boat travelled the...
Clothing is fundamental to human existence, as unique and defining as art, religion, and science, and humans being the meaning-makers that we are, it is no surprise that clothing is often packed full of cultural significance. Denim is the fabric of labor, while satin and silk are inextricably linked with sensuous luxury. Of all the different textiles, however, there is...
Tattoos serve as powerful reminders of important life events, personal interests and loved ones. A growing trend in the tattoo community is the use of these permanent pieces of art as a way to show solidarity with, and inclusion in, the rising number of individuals effected by Autism Spectrum Disorder, or ASD. ASD is a bio-neurological developmental disorder that affects...
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter has captivated age groups worldwide from age five to 105. The reverence for the book, film, and entertainment phenomenon has no boundaries. This love affair extends to the body art world of Harry Potter. Fans quest, clamor, create, and adapt elements of author JK Rowling’s exploration into magic and wonder with amazing tattoos of all shapes, sizes,...
There are few more personal ways to commemorate a person’s passions, family and friends than tattoos. From simple black and grey line work, to vibrant colors and intricate designs, people use tattoos to express their individuality and show the world what they care about most. As time goes on trends and styles change, and tattoos are no different. In this...
One design element that has gained popularity over the last several years in the tattoo world is the dandelion. These tattoos incorporate a number of different styles, although the most common are simple, fine line blackwork, often accompanied by some sentimental or motivational quote. Here we will examine a few of the better examples of this growing dandelion tattoo design...
Tattoos come in a vast multitude of designs and styles. The Yggdrasil tattoo design is a particularly impressive piece of art that displays the image of a tree, one known well in Norse mythology. Yggdrasil, or Yggdrasill in Old Norse, as explained by the Encyclopedia Britannica, is "Old Norse Mimameidr, in Norse mythology, the world tree, a giant ash supporting...
Dragonflies have long been known to signify changes in life. Whether it is an age change, a fortune change, a change of heart or an inner awakening, dragonfly tattoo meaning can show of these changes in beautiful tattoo art. The dragonfly is considered to be of two separate elements; water and air. As such they take us beyond what we...
As tattoos grow in popularity and prominence, some designs rise above others as the most popular categories of designs, and one of those categories is flowers. Almost everyone who has a nature or plant-themed tattoo design has some type of flower inked somewhere on their body. One of the most popular flowers to get tattoos of is the sunflower. Sunflowers...
If you are considering adding a tattoo anyplace on your body, consider a butterfly tattoo. Butterflies are a fun symbol of freedom, change, and femininity. Having a butterfly tattoo strategically placed on your body will accentuate your already beautiful features and draw any eye directly to that body part. Any form of tattoo art adds an intriguing feature that will...
