This instrument has been in existence since ancient times, with a symbolism that predates its contemporary associations with mere chamber music. Often associated with heaven or the angelic, violins have been featured throughout folklore, literature, and mythic tales for hundreds of years. And lest you suspect any overly milquetoast connotations, don't forget that it was the violin Nero calmly played...
Sith symbol tattoos are the ultimate status icons for male Star Wars aficionados. This legendary representation of the dark side will make you a stylish force beyond comparison. A dashing affinity for intergalactic evil is divinely encapsulated by these slick ink designs. With the renowned franchise witnessing a full-scale resurgence, now is the ideal time to join the battle against...
Anyone unfamiliar with the work of Coheed and Cambria will look on your Keywork tattoo with a questioning gaze, thinking it may be some ancient symbol from a dead civilization. On the contrary, the symbol represents not only the band, but, more importantly, planetary alignment within the Amory Wars universe. All true C & C fans know that, until their...
Kokopelli is a mythic figure that dates back to the Hohokam, Yuman and ancient Pueblo peoples of the American Southwest. It appears that his full character crystalized among the Hopi people. He symbolizes fertility and the bond of marriage, and is often depicted hunched over, playing his flute. In Hopi myth, Kokopelli carries unborn children slung on his back and...
For all of time, the natural world has fascinated man, and although we now prefer to life inside, we continue to maintain a significant, peculiar relationship with the outdoors. If you like to spend your free time along the river, drifting along in your canoe, you've already found the perfect candidate for your next tattoo. Canoes represent many aspects of...
Greyhounds exhibit great speed and athleticism while maintaining a calm demeanor. While they are immensely competitive during a race, these friendly dogs make extraordinary companions and loyal pets. Men with accelerated lifestyles identify with the hard-working and adventurous greyhound spirit. These dogs put their energy into running and recover with some pretty intense naps after big races. Hold up their...
Back in the early ‘90s, Tom DeLonge showed up drunk to one of his high school basketball games at Poway High outside of San Diego. He was expelled and forced to attend another school where he played the Battle of the Bands. At the event, he met Scott Raynor. When the two met Mark Hoppus shortly thereafter, they formed a...
Al Capone was a tough-guy personality and an entrepreneur with questionable means of conducting business. His notorious legend lives on today, and generations have come to know his name ever since the Prohibition era. Born in New York, Capone rapidly gained influence in Chicago and rose among the ranks to lead a group of organized gangsters named the Chicago Outfit....
The reflective surface of a bubble appeals to introspective individuals as well as those who don’t like to be tied down by the weight of unnecessary stress. Bubble tattoos offer an aesthetic way to express feelings of autonomy or to describe one’s relationship with the world. Bubbles evoke thoughts of floating free and rising above problems of the past. Their...
When the aquatic insects known as water nymphs molt, they leave the water and live the rest of their lives on land. Water nymphs who have yet to molt do not know what fate lies beyond the surface, but they know that they must join their brothers there someday. Just so, we do not know what will happen when we...
