Referred to as "The Creator's Game" by the Native American Iroquois, lacrosse originated in Pennsylvania and New York, quickly reaching the tribes of Canada, and its popularity has endured to this day. Originally played as part of a ceremonial ritual, lacrosse enthusiasts harbor a similar devotion to the sport. Lacrosse tattoos are, unsurprisingly, elegant inspiration for tattoo art. Whether it's...
The great evergreen tree has been a mainstay in festive cultures long before Christianity, with early Pagan celebrations taking place around its fragrant branches. A pillar of holiday purpose, the Christmas tree is the ultimate symbol of the world's most joyous season. As much a work of art as a time-honored tradition, the Christmas tree naturally makes for one-of-a-kind tattoo...
"Every man should pull a boat over a mountain once in his life," opined acclaimed director Werner Herzog, and the mountain wave tattoo would no doubt appeal to this sensibility. Breathtakingly beautiful to behold, the mountain wave tattoo is a work of art committed to the human canvas of the flesh. Defined by its blending of sea and mountain peak,...
It's no secret that the bear is one of the most powerful creatures in existence, and an equally formidable animal totem. Man has alternately hunted, fled from, and sought to lived alongside the bear, and to this day the balance is fraught with uncertainty. The man who respects and acknowledges the bear's power stands on par, and the neo traditional...
Famously misunderstood and possessing a beauty unmatched both within and outside of its habitate, the wolf has long been an obsession of man. Frequently hunted and often the subject of cruel superstition, the wolf continues to survive and stand against the seemingly insurmountable odds stacked against it. Does this sound familiar? It's believed that the man who is accompanied by...
How strange that many of the simplest symbols and accoutrements can strike the deepest of chords within us. Seemingly inconsequential objects take on an overwhelming significance where memory is concerned, and the paddle is a prime example of such. For some this is little more than a summertime relic, for others it carries a myriad of meanings and correlations. One...
Its name translated from Spanish to "Rich Port," Puerto Rico's history is indeed as rich as it is worth celebrating. Originally inhabited by the Taíno tribe and claimed by Christopher Columbus for Spain in 1493, Puerto Rico has endured numerous invasions at the hands of the British, Dutch, and French, as well as the plight of the African slave trade,...
"Who could refrain that had a heart to love and in that heart courage to make love known?," penned William Shakespeare, and no truer lines have ever been written in regards to the most famous, fiery organ of all. The subject of countless poetry, art, and introspection, the heart has earned its place as one of the most popular tattoo...
Guilty pleasure or proud indulgence, there's no denying the heavenly addiction that accompanies cheese. Curd to calzone, every culture around the world has staked its claim in the mouthwatering creation of cheese dishes, and it was only a matter of time before true fans insisted on inking their devotion in tattoo form. From pizza slices to cheddar wedges, fondue pots...
The image of Saint Nicholas has undergone a number of transformations over the years, but the message behind his likeness remains unwavering. In his red robes and white beard, gift sack slung over his shoulder and kindness twinkling in his eyes, Saint Nicholas and his modern day counterpart Santa Claus are the ultimate holiday superstars. As a child you probably...
