Nothing much was going on in Des Moines, Iowa in ’95, so percussionist Shawn Crahan and bassist Paul Gray decided to start a band. They named themselves Slipknot, and went on to write the next chapter in American Heavy Metal. They took the influences of bands like Kiss, Iron Maiden, Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin, and Slayer and came out with...
Tetris has remained extraordinarily popular since it hit the market in 1984. It's simple concept is addicting, making it an iconic video game that has touched nearly all corners of the globe. For body art with a simple statement, look no further. Generally speaking, Tetris tattoos are considered geeky and quirky, but not so geeky or quirky that you're uncool....
With exquisite skill, fine detail and dimension of depth, the artistry of a 3D tattoo stands apart in a truly special way. Captured by the optical illusion, one perceives reality in the tattoo. A captivating image of Jesus in 3D comes alive to make a powerful statement of faith. Using a technique called "shading," the tattoo artist achieves 3D, visual...
Water is possibly the most amazing molecular compound in the universe. Unimaginable amounts float upon this earth, providing a key factor for life as we know it. As the moon orbits this rock, it pulls the vast swaths of H2O back and forth, producing ocean currents that spread life and nutrients around the globe. We know water best as a...
Not much rivals the raw manliness of the burly, hairy bipedal creature known as Bigfoot. For true believers, the mighty beast screams defiantly against those too weak to keep the faith. Captivated by fascinating tales of the Sasquatch of American folklore, even non-believers indulge in the unrestrained possibilities of the untamed wilderness. Raise your testosterone level a notch with the...
Symbolically enigmatic, coyotes are engraved in ink for a myriad of reasons. Simultaneously a teacher and a trickster, wise and playful, this crafty creature brings deep insight through chicanery and jocularity, somehow striking a harmonious balance. A paradoxical being, the coyote represents a juxtaposition of conflicting natures. It is courageously wily and bravely opportunistic. "The bold are helpless without cleverness."...
Because of his lashing tongue, Venom tattoos make for remarkable pieces of skin art; your artist can shape Venom's tongue to flow perfectly with your body. Venom was originally created as a villain in the Spiderman universe, by Todd McFarlane. Over time, though, he's become more of an antihero. Eddie Brock became Venom when a Symbiote bonded with him; the...
Diversity abounds when it comes to tattoos of the diminutive lobster known as a crawfish, crayfish, crawdad or mudbug. Fierce arguments over what to call them only scratches the surface of the myriad of complexities associated with these deliciously diverse decapod crustaceans. Playing an important role in Earth's creation, crawfish are the Earthdivers in Osage mythology. Something small achieves great...
The art of tattooing dates back thousands of years and spans the entire world. Originally possessing spiritual power amongst the people of the South Pacific, European sailors coopted the practice and began to cover themselves in images precious to them. Many vintage tattoos depict nautical themes and the sailor’s life. While tattoos promulgated throughout the world during the period of...
Representing the power of the creatures they come from, talon and claw tattoos vary widely, but typically convey ferocity. Combatting courageously to break through limitations, claws tear through their impediments to reach freedom. The ripping of flesh releases one's inner demons resulting in personal victory. Overcoming that which binds allows a flood of positivity to bring restorative healing. For those...
