Tattoos have played a role in portraying our inner beliefs. Religion and religious symbols are common territories when it comes to body art and has been for centuries. Church burning and symbols of opposition to church often depict the symbolic and stunning architecture of churches with the ominous engulfment of flames. Is it solemn? Is it spiritual? Is it a...
The scarecrow has origins rooted in rural farm life dating back to even the Ancient Egyptians. Symbolic and helpful, scarecrows have played a necessary role in human settling, but beyond its utilitarian function, scarecrows distinctly portray a humanoid figure that can often be taken as eerie and unsettling. Perhaps they do more than scaring the crows and images that conjure...
The connection between cross and faith inspires many collectors to add a representation of their religious belief to their body art. The cross is one of the most recognizable shapes in the world and provides a range of opportunities to make personally symbolic tattoos, especially within the impactful American Traditional style. Crosses are a symbol of the sacrifice of Jesus...
A traditional mountain tattoo can also symbolize a lot of different things. They can simply be a love of nature, the outdoors, and the splendor of these majestic heights. Perhaps, to you, mountains represent a giant obstacle or feat you have overcome, or are still being faced with. Either way, they can be a beautiful piece of art. While mountains...
A traditional crown can symbolize different things to different people. Power. Wealth. Royalty. A Greater Being. Whether you are paying homage to someone you admire or respect, king of the jungle, or just think you're king of your own domain, a crown can be a strong statement to make. Crowns can be very versatile. They look great in black and...
Let's admit it. We dedicate an entire week to sharks, we obviously are infatuated with the creatures. They are also completely terrifying. A tiger shark is actually thought to be one of the most dangerous sharks there is. They are responsible for the most fatal shark bites of any of the species. So, are you embracing your fascination with sharks...
Lions can make the most intricate and stunning displays. Their manes are magnificent. They have the most handsome faces and, when growling, can have a brilliant display of terrifying teeth. The neo-traditional styles can help you modernize this tried and true art. Your lion tattoo can have a similar message to a crown tattoo. Lions are the top of the...
There are so many options to go the neo-traditional route for shark tattoos. There are over 400 species of sharks in the world, so it's pretty difficult to not come up with a completely unique idea. Shark names can be taken quite literally to come up with an especially unique design. Hammerhead. Goblin shark. Whale Shark. Bull Shark. Leopard Shark....
If you were to ask most people why they got a tattoo, very few would say anything about their desire to impress others or even acknowledge what an external view of what the tattoo could represent. That's not to say that the majority of tattoos are enigmatic, but those that do exhibit esoteric qualities are deeply personal and therefore as...
Men have always wanted to build things, and modern engineering represents a perfect outlet for those who have the desire to create. Engineering tattoos are more than capable of expressing that devotion to progress and advancement, and many men find them to be perfectly suited for their style of expression. At the core of humanity is a fierce instinct to...
