Rolling fields of yellow and gold are synonymous with American life, with wheat and corn representing the grains of our nation's labor. The mighty corn stalk is a symbol of American triumph over adversity, of perseverance over the unfathomable, and the celebration of a fruitful life. ---or, you could just be a fan of Children of the Corn. Regardless of...
We spend the majority of our lives adhering to signs: to stop, to watch out for children playing, to beware of railroad crossings and sharp turns. We acknowledge them on a surface level, but do we ever pause to read anything further into their messages? If you're someone who reads signs within signs, then the street sign tattoo is surely...
Twenty seasons strong and still going, South Park remains the phenomenal social commentary we so desperately need. The four elementary school friends of South Park and their eccentric but instantly recognizable friends, families, and neighbors have formed a collective voice through which our own fears, follies, and outrages can be exorcised weekly. With an unlimited supply of memorable lines and...
From its early 20th century inception, the disco ball has been a party mainstay, a herald of night revelry and unmatched glamour. We may be past the days of the disco ball's initial glory, but for some the party is just getting started. Casting its prismatic light over nightclubs and dance halls around the world, the disco ball is the...
A figure of mortal dread since time immemorial, the executioner stands apart from his fellow man, a solitary angel of death and masked embodiment of our deepest fears. But who IS the executioner? The archetypal villain of our nightmares or misunderstood man following orders to survive? Regardless of how you view him, the executioner is a fascinating figure with a...
Horror never looked so cute when it came to the gremlins, and it's no wonder they've appeared in all manner of tattoo art since their initial 1984 inception. And unlike the cinematic monsters themselves, you won't have to worry about keeping your tattoo away from water and sunlight. Gizmo was no less than a mascot of the quintessential 80's childhood....
The Italian horn, also called the cornicello or cornetto, has long been woven into Italian culture and belief. Many a man dons the horn around his neck, while others hang its likeness over the door, all with one purpose in mind: to ward off the evil eye and welcome good fortune into their lives. The Italian horn has been linked...
John Carpenter's Halloween movies scared us off a lot of things, from babysitting to trick-or-treating to summer camp. At the center of the nightmare was his iconic man/monster Michael Myers, who hasn't soon departed from our traumatized psyches. Some may wonder why on earth you would opt for a permanent likeness of Myers on your skin, but the why wouldn't...
Few bands tapped into the very heart of a culture and generation like Linkin Park, and the passing of frontman Chester Bennington marked the tragic end of an era as it was lived and known by those who were there. The music of Linkin Park remains, however, and the tattoos that honor its creators stand as an eternal work of...
Fans of Rick and Morty know each character by heart, long-running to cameo, heroic and corrupt--or, in the case of the Meeseeks, frazzled do-gooders. The Meeseeks are easily among the most memorable Rick and Morty appearances, and their message is a double-sided one: be careful where you place your competence. Called upon to assist the hapless Jerry with his golf...
