Let's face it, hyenas get a bad rap in the animal kingdom, as well as in popular culture. Blame a certain Disney film if you will, but man's love/hate relationship with this wildcard creature dates back thousands of years, with much of the distaste surprisingly unearned. Early man regarded the hyena as a trickster, a mercurial figure with no moral...
Such a small word to carry such a vast and limitless meaning. The word Dream is more than just a nocturnal nod to the world beyond the waking, but the contents of one's own soul. We are what we aspire to be and obtain; our dreams say just as much about us as our earthly achievements. And yet it's so...
Bodies of water carry multiple meanings but one thing is certain: they are places of refuge, a return to the womb-like comfort that only nature can provide. Oasis or mountain retreat, the lake is a beloved symbol of man's need to retreat every now and then to a place of stillness and harmony, to gather his thoughts and reflect on...
Not every tattoo for guys has to be tough and "manly," some are just meant to be fun and stand for something. A leprechaun is a favorite amongst those who want to have a symbol of their personality or their mischievousness, which is something we all have whether we want to admit or not. It can be a fun tattoo...
Historically, nautical tattoos have been a long-standing symbol of protection, power, patriotism, milestones in one’s life, and mementos. For a man, nothing says, “masculinity” quite like complete destruction. While most sailors and US Navy members are still the majority of those with shipwreck tattoos, any man can find worth and representation in these beautiful and elegant tattoos. Many regard a...
A man may have a variety of reasons to get a tattoo of his favorite sport’s team. He may value the comradery between teammates, the longstanding history of the team or the league, or he may value the companionship it brings between residents of the same cities. When it comes to the San Antonio Spurs, though, there’s a whole other...
Once lauded as too morbid and something only bikers wore, skull tattoos have long entered mainstream body art. Their popularity only continues to grow as the meanings adapt depending on the wearer. What a skull tattoo represents can drastically affect the design, especially when placed on an area like the back. You have an incredible canvas to play with, so...
The swan is often relegated to a symbol feminine beauty and virtue; the mascot of Aphrodite and her consort Apollo. For that reason it may be tempting to avoid the graceful figure's likeness as tattoo inspiration, but it's well worth a second look. In ancient Celtic belief, the swan represented inner balance and commitment to one's path and higher calling;...
Dating back to the War of 1812, the image of the stern-faced man adorned in a suit of stars & stripes has long been employed as not just a call to arms, but unwavering figure of national loyalty. Most famously memorialized during WWII on posters and banners, pointing a finger with an "Uncle Sam Wants YOU" message, this beloved icon...
Few vintage automobiles have persevered in the modern world, working their way into pop culture and everyday life alike with both style and ingenuity. And yet the VW Volkswagen has not only accomplished both, but earned a permanent fame as recognizable as it is beloved. From it's first arrival in the early half of the 20th century, the VW beetle...
