The portrait tattoo has really exploded in popularity in recent years. There are so many possibilities that it can be hard to choose. A well-done portrait tattoo can look almost three dimensional and really make for an eye-catching design. On the other hand, one that has been rushed or has been inked by someone without …
Modern tribal tattoo styles have their roots in our ancient past. Across many human cultures, tattoos have been important in rituals, in initiation rites for young men, as war decorations, and in denoting one tribe from another. To say that tribal tattoos have a long history is something of an understatement. Really, our whole modern …
Just about everyone loves flowers and floral tattoos which never go out of fashion. The question is: which one to go for? There are literally thousands of flowers to choose among – or you could even go for a whole bouquet. Do you want classic or quirky? Is it going to be all about the …
Think tattoos and the first thing that springs to mind will probably be eye-catching images – but there are other choices. Word tattoos are a popular alternative in contemporary tattoo art. Single words, often with an inspirational meaning, are affordable, understated and quick to get done, though there’s no reason not to go for a …
Like everything, tattoos evolve. Gone are the muddy green tattoos of yesteryear: images of anchors and eagles, or a broken heart with an arrow through it. As technology has improved, tattoos have morphed into multicolor images in an amazing range of designs, often displaying extraordinary detail and created with great technical skill. And it hasn’t …
Ever since the invention of tattoos many millennia ago, the black and gray style has positioned itself as the most common type of tattoo there is. But what is it that keeps drawing people to this style over and over? From its particular history to its practical advantages, here are some reasons why black and …