Some of the simplest objects carry the richest symbolism, and the shovel is a prime example. More than a mere tool for digging, the shovel has taken on multiple meanings throughout the centuries, and makes for an equally--and charmingly--obscure tattoo reference. Our Neolithic ancestors fashioned the first rudimentary shovel, and since then the tool has become an indispensable component of...
There are few canines as genuinely striking as the Siberian Husky. As hardworking as they are beautiful, the Husky has come to symbolize many of the attributes we wish to possess ourselves. For those who are fortunate enough to include a Siberian Husky in their own family, those attributes are worth celebrating in ink. Originating in Russian Siberia, Huskies were...
Few technological devices compare to the history-changing TV. All things considered, one could almost divide time into two factions: Before Television and After Television. And in terms of popular art, it certainly doesn't hurt that the TV has come in every conceivable color, style, and era-specific design. Is it any wonder there are entire museums dedicated to the television set?...
We cannot always see the road ahead or what's in store for us, and what is said in Corinthians 5:7 can be applied to every walk of life. At a certain point in every man's life, he finds himself navigating by way of faith alone, which can make all the difference in the final outcome, to say nothing of the...
Since its release in 2004, World of Warcraft (WoW) has taken our own by storm, transporting millions of players to the Warcraft realm of Azeroth and inspiring equally badass tattoos. With an entire universe to choose from, the diehard WoW fan may just run out of body space before committing his favorite scenes and characters to flesh. Popular Warcraft characters...
The Gothic aesthetic has persisted for centuries, and for good reason. Rich and mysterious and completely void of the shallow or insubstantial, Gothic imagery calls to mind a time and dimension that honor a more macabre grace. From Dracula's castle to the pages of Edgar Allan Poe, the modern Goth tattoo ideas combine the old with the sophisticated to form...
Man's best friend may come in many canine forms and breeds, but few can deny the golden retriever's rightful popularity. Good natured, patient, and unfailingly loyal, the golden retriever is as appealing in attitude as it is in appearance. If you're among the lucky group of golden retriever owners or simply wish to give a tattoo nod (or pat on...
Attractive water bird, Miami icon, retro symbol, or kitschy lawn ornament: the flamingo carries many connotations for many people. One thing is certain, the flamingo makes a memorable impression, no more so than in tattoo form. Contrary to popular Western perception, the flamingo carries a surprisingly significant context. An exotic entrée in bygone Roman feasts (though perhaps it's better to...
Farmers are the unsung heroes of the world, and have been since time immemorial. We feast on the fruits of their labor and depend on them to sustain us throughout the seasons, but seldom give them their just due. An agricultural tattoo not only honors the farmer, but the ancient, sacred skill that often determines life or death. Whether you...
Considered the godfather of the Gothic genre, Edgar Allan Poe transcended mere literature to become the leading figure of all the dark, twisted things that lurk in the human psyche. He saw beauty where others shivered in fear, and lived on the perpetual edge of reality and destruction. In short, he has become as much a myth as a man,...
