Native American Tattoos and Beliefs

by admin on November 11, 2009

nnnFor hundreds or maybe even thousands of years Native American people have been getting tattoos that meant much more than just the decorative designs. These people did not just get a tat to fit in the crowd or to look cool. Each Native American’s ink has its own meaning and purpose behind each and every line in their work. So if you are looking to get a tat of this nature it is very important that you do plenty of research to make sure you fully understand the meaning behind the ink. [click to continue…]

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Fairy Designs

by admin on July 17, 2009

fairy1A huge favorite among the ladies who want to get inked are fairy tattoos. You’ll see just about every kind of variation you can imagine out their on the streets, because the appeal of these images simply can’t be underestimated. The magic and the glamour of this traditional icon appeals to the wonder and curiosity that little girls have. That may be the reason so many girls get them inked when they are older.

Not just the average everday person gets this tat.There are also celebrities who adore this type of ink as well incuding Britney Spears, Amber Tamblyn, Megan Corkrey, and James King. [click to continue…]

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Fruit Tats and Designs

by admin on July 15, 2009

fruit22Ladies and gentlemen if you are lookin for somethin cool and funky for your next tat, how about a fruit tattoo? Believe it or not this type of ink is really hot these days, especially with the ladies.

Most common designs are cherries and strawberries and are definetely the most popular as well. The cool thing about these tats is that they are simple, colorful, and can really pop. These images can be combined with other elements like, leaves, vines, fire, and hearts to really make a bold statement and personal expression. [click to continue…]

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Shamrock Tat

by admin on July 13, 2009

shamrock-31Shamrock is a word that comes from the Irish word “seamog or seamir og” which stands for little clover. This clover-like image is perhaps the most recognized symbol of Ireland, and also one of the most popular symbols for good luck in the world.

The shamrock is a very common tattoo design amongst men and women both, because of its variety of definitions and interesting designs. Many people of the Irish heritage tend to get this type of ink to represent pride in their culture, and life style. [click to continue…]

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Demon Tats and Beliefs

by admin on July 13, 2009

demon-5These designs are used to symbolize many beliefs, but for most these images are seen as a statue of evil. The actual word “demon” came from an ancient Greek word “daimon,” which is an expression of divine power and strength.

Originally a very long time ago this word did not have anything to do with sin, or evil at all. But as the years went by various cultures adopted this word, and defined it as a symbol of evil.

One may use this type of ink to display their fight against sins such as temptation, greed, or addiction. But still in most cultures this type of tat is used to represent some form of evil or sin. [click to continue…]

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Celtic Designs and Meanings

These patterns are symbols that were originated from the ancient Celtic people, who did not have any form of written language. Most of this ancestory came from cultures in countries such as Ireland, Wales, Scotland, and Great Britain.
Going back thousands of years these people showed their skills in forms of art such as their jewelry, [...]

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Angel Designs and Beliefs

Angels tend to have very spiritual and important meanings among the Christian, Jewish, and Islamic faith. These after death spirits are sought to symbolize messengers from god that connect the spiritual world and reality. Some believe that the word “angel” may have actually came from the Greek word “angeloi” which in Greek means messenger.
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Skull Designs

Skull tattoos have been a very common design amongst man and women for many years now. Most who wear this type of ink on their body usually have a reason and or meaning behind it. This design does not always mean what it resembles which is a gothic, dark, and negative image.
 One of the most [...]

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Heart Tats and Meanings

The heart tattoo is and has been for many years a very common and classic tat design. Today this design is seen as an undying symbol of love, romance and also the very life force within us all. But for different people this type of ink will have various meanings behind it.
Depending on on the [...]

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Tiger Designs

One of the most popular and recognizable animals in the world is the tiger, and its more than just a cool cat.  As one of earth’s most cunning and aggressive predators, the tiger mainly stands for strength. But it also could mean intelligence too, as anyone who has come face to face with a live [...]

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