Millions of years ago, our biological ancestors left the water to breathe the air and walk upon land. Some feel that this was a mistake. They feel more at home in the deep blue, floating languidly, venturing down amidst the seaweed and the coral, and even further still, where the light grows faint and the true giants of this world...
Whether you played 80s arcade games or a Nintendo Wii, chances are, you're familiar with Donkey Kong. The mouthy animated gorilla has evolved over the years, inspiring a series of wildly popular games and spawning an entire family of Kongs. A Donkey Kong tattoo is the mark of a game enthusiast and an unconventional hero. Choose your fighter: an early...
In the wake of Narnia and Hogwarts-mania, a much more complicated fantasy world was born: A world of violence and glory, war, passion, tyranny, and of course, dragons. George R.R. Martin's captivating universe makes for epic television and some incredible tattoos. Symbols are important to the many clans in Game of Thrones. Each great family has its own insignia and...
What do you get when you combine an ancient mathematical theorem with a timeless symbol of strength, pride, and loyalty? The answer: a tattoo calling card that won't soon be forgotten. Whether you are looking to celebrate your astrological sign of Leo in a more sophisticated rendering, or drawn to the ruler of the animal kingdom, the geometric lion is...
"Hope is the thing with feathers, that perches in the soul" penned Emily Dickinson, and she was not alone in her sentiment. The feather is one of the simplest but most poignant symbols in the world, with meaningful origins that date back thousands of years. Feathers symbolize freedom and inspiration, and in Native American cultures was worn to show one's...
Like tattoos, sushi is an art form. The juxtaposition of cooked rice, seafood, and vegetables makes for a minimalist yet colorful dish. That elegance translates well into ink. From its inception in Southeast Asia to its refinement in Japan to its absorption into worldwide cuisine, sushi has delighted people for centuries. It has even become an American food staple by...
The umbrella has been in existence since the earliest civilizations, utilized by both men and women to protect against the elements and, at certain points in time, casually display one's privilege. From ancient China to modern day London, the umbrella is the oldest symbol of man's most basic need, and has been dressed up, down, and over in all manner...
What better way to show that you're packing heat than to get a wolf in sheep's clothing tattoo? This is a great way to show that you mean business and aren't to be trifled with. You could get this design on your chest or across your arm, perhaps even as a sleeve tattoo. Whatever you choose to get, the wolf...
If you're like most people, there are a few things you do every day. You brush your teeth and wash your face. You go to work. You eat lunch. After five, you get some dinner, relax, and go to bed. When you wake up, you drink a cup of coffee. If you're like most people, there are a few things...
Invented in medieval China and one of the earliest mechanisms of gunpowder artillery, the cannon changed the shape of the world on both land and sea, and thus the way of warfare forever after. Since its earliest arrival the cannon has made its way into numerous symbolic forms, featured in personal, political, and creative art; including the world of ink....
