Thousands of years ago, ancient peoples used inked markings on their skin to mark them as a certain group. From the Egyptians and Greeks to the early Britons, tattoos had a firm footing in many different cultures. As the years went on, so did the practice of tattooing. Lines and patterns developed into depictions of …
From minimalistic triangle tattoos popular among mini ink lovers, to the Celtic trinity knot and the Eye of Providence, triangle tattoos come in a range of different designs. But, are triangle tattoos more than just aesthetically pleasing geometric inkings? Triangles are the base for many tattoos. Cultures around the world have incorporated this geometric shape …
Saying that you want a star tattoo is not specific enough. There are so many ways to go when it comes to star tattoo designs. In fact, there is a star for every personality type. Stars can be tattooed in almost every style – from minimalistic, tiny tattoos to negative space designs – and you’re …
The guardian lions popular in Chinese architecture go by many names, including foo dogs, komainu, fu dogs, shi shi, or imperial lions. These lions with their curly mane, intense stare, and snarl guard the entrances to buildings to protect against people with ill intentions. As with many cultural symbols, the guardian lions are being created …
When thinking of the perfect tattoo that you’ll love forever, many people dip into their personality and ask, “What represents me as a person? What is meaningful to me?” These are good questions to ask if you want your ink to be relevant to you for years to come. Zodiac signs are something that people …
Space. It’s a broad subject that encompasses so many things, from planets and galaxies, to shooting stars and constellations. The night sky has inspired so many works of art and literary marvels. The vast, hardly explored universe also acts as inspiring subject matter for body art. Realistic tattoos that will have you feeling like you’re …