"Silly goose," goes the saying, and so too goes the infinitely more honorable reputation of the goose. Far from its folktale roots depicting it as a perpetually foiled creature of prey, the goose is in fact an ancient symbol of freedom, courage to travel afar to seek one's fortune, and loyalty to loved ones and those in need. Suffice to...
The places we hail from or likewise find ourselves putting down roots in should be destinations of pride and remembrance. Pride for that locale's history and progress, remembrance for those who lived and died under its very flag. Maryland is one of the country's oldest and richest states, home to the nation's capitol and key player in many of America's...
Mascot of and ambassador to the best-selling video game franchise of all time, Mario is more than a gaming icon, but a worldwide legend. The brave and gregarious Italian plumber has adventured through the decades, conquering numerous monsters and winning millions of princess hearts. Is it any wonder he's been spotted in equally memorable tattoo pieces? Portly and courageous, Mario...
The phantasmic Boo Diddleys would have given the Ghostbusters a run for their money, and certainly proved themselves worthy adversaries for Nintendo's namesake mascot, Mario. At times allies and in other instances formidable enemies, there's no pinning down the Boo Diddleys, which naturally makes them ideal tattoo material. Famous for their globular white forms and myriad of facial expressions, the...
Sidekick twin to Mario and arguably one of Nintendo's most iconic figures, Luigi has earned a devout and long-lasting fanbase that has further immortalized itself through numerous tattoo renditions. Loyal and good-natured, with a calm, unassuming demeanor -- shy, even -- it's no wonder Luigi has become the symbol for decades of like-minded souls. These Luigi tattoo ideas are more...
Among the largest of the deer species, the Elk is a powerful presence within the earthly and higher realms alike. At home in the mountains and within forested terrain, the Elk's command of the land and bugling call render it an unforgettable tattoo totem. Native Americans believe that the man who embraces the Elk as his spirit animal is a...
More than one of the founding first-person shooter games, Call of Duty is an immersive experience that recalls a place and reality few have entered, much less emerged from. While the game has undergone several incarnations since its introduction through Microsoft Windows, one thing remains unwavering: this is not a game for boys, but men with more than gamer glory...
"Losing is not an option! And neither is giving up!” declares the iconic antagonist Bowser, and his legacy certainly supports this stance. The Mario Bros. nemesis and leader of the Koopa Troop is at once fierce and fumbling, an often comic villain whose fire-breathing skills and equally fiery temper frequently upstage his opponents. And with a name that translates as...
From the earliest days of self-expression, man has inked his flesh with permanent markings. Tribal symbols and protective totems, military and combat rankings, the names of loved ones, and a number of other sacred images intended to tell the wearer's moving story, as well as transform the body itself into a work of art. Our passion for tattoos certainly hasn't...
Crossfit has swept the globe in recent years, with Greg Glassman's famous fitness regimen, comprised of a meaningful methodology combined with a measured physical approach, making its way into daily routine and ideology. It was only a matter of time before Crossfit became not only a household name, but iconic tattoo inspiration. A Crossfit tattoo is more than just a...
