Lanterns were invented to prevent wind from killing the guiding flame. A lantern tattoo indicates a leader, a protector, and a sustained glow of hope in a dark and stormy world. Lanterns are also important to adventurers. Superhero Green Lantern harnesses the power of a magic lantern to save the world. Lanterns come in many fascinating shapes that make for...
Steven Spielberg's groundbreaking feat of visual and technological storytelling has spawned multiple sequels and franchise merchandising, but nothing compares to the original that started it all. Few can forget their first introduction to the towering Brachiosaurus, terrifying Tyrannosaurus Rex, and panoramic depiction of a world previously viewed only in museum exhibits and fossilized remains. While the classic Jurassic Park logo...
Since the post-WWII inception of 007, generations of men have set their clocks by the iconic spy's deliciously dangerous verve. Defined by his impeccable tastes in cocktails, cars, and women, with a style yet to be matched by a contemporary archetype, James Bond is more than a man's man, he's a man for men of all walks of life. Immortalized...
Arguably one of the most iconic and beloved figures of all time, Han Solo's legacy was cemented long before the first tattoo artist drew ink in homage. The godfather of space rogues, Han was the alternative archetype for impressionable fans looking for a role model apart from the boyish Luke Skywalker. Fearless, wise-cracking, and more than a little scornful of...
Unless you thresh wheat or cut grass with horrible out-of-date methods, the scythe is the tool of one figure: the grim reaper. Just as grains grow after spring snow melt, ripen during the summer, and then fall to the harvest every autumn, so too do all lives pass on this earth. "In the life of a man, his time is...
Based on an animated parody from Back To The Future, it's no small wonder the Adult Swim cartoon concerning a brilliant but self-destructive scientist Rick Sanchez, his sidekick teenage grandson, and his long-suffering family became an instant hit with nighttime viewers. The anarchic adventures of Rick and Morty span time, space, and plausible scenarios, and it's safe to say the...
Pizza is more than just America's favorite food. It's a cheesy, saucy symbol of community, an ode to the local pizza dens and malls and hangouts that bring us together. (Why do you think we say "home slice"?) Punk bands like The Bouncing Souls and Horse the Band have written songs about the famous flatbread, which has become the ironic...
Despite its spiny appearance, the pineapple is a symbol of warmth and hospitality across the Americas. If you're looking for a fresh tattoo design, look no further: The pineapple's unique form has inspired art and architecture around the globe. In colonial America, hosts began using decorative pineapples to welcome their guests. Soon the tropical fruit came to represent friendly affection....
What better way to show off your love for optical illusions than to get a Penrose triangle tattooed onto your body. The Penrose triangle was actually conceived as an impossible object by its creator, and it remains an enigmatic figure in the hearts and minds of men. This is commonly celebrated as a paradox or a unique contradiction, a mystery...
Mad Max is an iconoclastic figure, a guardian of civilization willing to take a stand against those who want to see it collapse. A Mad Max tattoo is for the man who goes to any lengths to cast out evil and defend what and whom he loves. Mad Max tattoo designs can reflect the twisted, dystopic wasteland in which Max...
