Tribal Sleeve Tattoos

Tribal sleeve tattoos are body designs which cover either half or the whole arm, as the name itself suggests. This type of body design often comes with different symbols. Runes are commonly used but you can also personalize your own through incorporating your design. This type of body design has long existed but its popularity still continues to spread even today.

Tribal sleeve tattoos usually consist of various symbols or elements. Other people elect to use spiritual symbols, while others opt to include primitive writing styles as part of their tattoos. However, runes are by far the most common design selected by people to enhance their tattoos. Primitive writing styles are often utilized when a person decides to include his or her name as part of the tattoo.

There are still other designs which can be used in enhancing tribal sleeve tattoos. For instance, nature motifs and animal drawings can also be used. Some would also include mythical creatures while some would select pictures of nature such as leaves or trees and even animal parts. Animal parts can symbolize the whole animal or the characteristic that makes the creature distinctive.

Some tattoo designs can also depict religion or other spiritual elements. Symbols such as the cross, zodiac signs, and the symbol of yin-yang are just among the common designs used in making out tribal sleeve body designs. People often ask their artists to include symbols which have a significant meaning to them.

A tribal tattoo is an amazing sight to behold. However, you first need to be clear on the type of tattoo that you want. This type of body design has somewhat become mainstream. For this reason, the internet is packed with generic tribal sleeve body designs. Unfortunately, even some artists do not have enough knowledge on how to design a tribal sleeve tattoo that you would be proud of permanently.

People may think that the internet can help them select the tribal tattoo that will look good on them. This is not really the case. If you want to have a tattoo that you will enjoy, you need to make sure yours is original. Too much is at stake when it comes to something elaborate and prominent on your skin.

Another thing you also need to remember is that not all tribal sleeve tattoos that look great on paper designs will have the same favorable effect on your skin. How then can you find quality tribal sleeve tattoos?

Know what you want the tattoo to symbolize. After this, everything will just be simpler. You can also use internet forums to research on the best and most-recommended places for tribal sleeve tattoos. For something prominent and permanent, make sure you get only the best design.  Rad Woodeson

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New Video From Russ Abbott

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Here at Ink & Dagger we often times fall in love with the tattoos that we do for folks. But once in a blue moon a piece comes along that is simply legendary. This is one of those tattoos.

Last spring, Adam Machin of The Tattoo Company in Machester, UK flew across the pond and got a full sleeve of roosters done by Russ. The crazy Brit sat for a total of TWENTY FOUR HOURS to finish the piece in just THREE days. Below is video of the process from consulatation to finish with a delirious Russ and very sore Adam!

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Cat Tattoo Designs And Ideas

If you are a cat owner, or simply a fan of cats and kittens in general - then getting a cat tattoo design may be the perfect choice for you. In this article, we're going to take a look at some of common designs ideas that you often see for cat tattoos. So let's begin!

Cat tattoos come in a number of popular varieties. One type of design is the "cartoonish" style of drawing. These will usually have some other kind of playful or mischievous theme - which is often shown in the eyes, or the facial expression of the cat design.

Other designs feature a "portrait" type of cat image, which will usually resemble that of a pencil drawing. Not much color is used, as the outline and shading is often black and grey. Although the eyes are often filled with a vibrant color, as this is a very distinctive aspect of cat tattoos.

A silhouette outline of a cat, often filled with black - and having white spaces for the eyes - is also a common cat tattoo to have. These can be placed on the shoulder-blade for a seductive, feminine, and mysterious looking tattoo which can create a lot of intrigue.

For a cute kitten tattoo, you may choose to have a "hello kitty" type of design, or perhaps the image of a small kitten. These cute tattoos often set a scene of a kitten chasing butterflies, which creates an opportunity for other graphics to be placed into your design.

Having a one of these tattoos is a great option if it's your first one. They also tend to look very effective even if they are small. The vast majority of them are placed on the shoulder-blade, but other popular locations include the arm, the side of the stomach, and occasionally just above the ankle.  Alice Farrell

Make Lips Tattoo On Your body

A kiss from special people like my mother, boyfriend, best friend once made ​​an impression in your heart, so you will not be able to forget that kiss. Some people kiss up to perpetuate the former by making Lips Tattoo.

Can you imagine with a lips tattoo which is the former red lips kiss will always be in your body, so if you remember those dear lips tattoo then by having the person a sense of longing you will be relieved. Make lips tattoo on the several parts of the body that you think is good, as in the abdomen, arms, legs, chest or be on your neck.

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Feminine and Beautiful Bird Tattoo Designs For Girls

Bird tattoos can be beautiful and feminine on girls as these creatures are naturally beautiful and fascinating. Birds can be meaningful as they are seen as symbol of the spirit and look upon traditionally as mediators between the gods and men.

There are several kinds of birds that can be used as tattoo designs for girls. Here are some of them and the meaning they represent.

Sparrow in the Old Testament is viewed as the symbol of solitude and loneliness while in the New Testament, it is look upon as a representation of lowliness and insignificance. In Greek mythology however, it is linked to the goddess Aphrodite and is associated with fertility. In Japan, sparrow is seen as a symbol of loyalty because of its sociable nature.

Swallow is a symbol for spring, renewed life and fertility. In Africa, it is seen as a symbol of purity while in China, two swallows represent marital happiness.

Dove represents peace, soul innocence, gentleness and purity. Two doves together are seen as symbol of marital love and fidelity.

Swan can connote trust and submission. In Greek mythology, it is also associated with the goddess Venus.

Dragon Tattoos for Women

Dragon tattoos have been popular for a long time due to the mystical features associated with them. Though they are some of the favorite tattoos among men, these days, even women are opting for these dragon tattoo designs. Read to know more about dragon tattoos for women...

A dragon tattoo is known to be more common in men than in women. But recently, they have become some of the most popular tattoo choices among girls also. Dragon tattoo, along with some feminine designs like cherry blossom, blend well on a woman's body. These tattoos have even won the heart of female celebrities, like Angelina Jolie. She is a great fan of tattooing, has almost a dozen tattoos on her body. Her upper left arm bears a dragon tattoo. Before moving on to know more about dragon tattoo for women, let us take a look at a brief information on dragon tattoos.

Dragon Tattoo

A dragon is a serpent or a reptile like creature, that is said to bear some spiritual powers. This creature has scary looks with its scaled body, clawed feet, large wings, all with a power of emitting fire from the mouth. The concept or the meaning of dragon is different in the Eastern and Western hemisphere. People living in the east believe dragon to be a protector of the mass, while those who belong to the west consider a dragon to be an evil spirit. The Eastern dragon is worshiped by the people and is considered as the savior, friendly creature and is a symbol of good fortune. These dragons do not have wings and have long slender bodies. Among the Eastern dragons, Chinese and Japanese dragons are well known for their artistic designs and beautiful colors. Western dragons are believed to bear negative powers. It is said that these tattoos used to destroy villages with their fire breathing powers and were a curse to humanity.

Dragon Tattoos for Women

Among all the dragon tattoo designs, Chinese and Japanese dragon tattoos have gained more popularity. There are a variety of dragon designs that belong to this group and each of the dragon has a specific meaning associated with it. Thus, one has a wide array of dragon tattoo ideas to choose from. A brief information on both these dragon tattoos for girls is given below.

Japanese Dragon Tattoo: A dragon has a very significant place in Japanese mythology and is considered to be a god of water. These dragon tattoos symbolize, protection, longevity and power. There are different types of Japanese dragons, that include, Ka-Riu (red dragon, small in size), Sui-Riu (a dragon that has control over rain), Fuku-Riu (dragon of luck), Han-Riu (largest dragon), etc. These dragons are characterized by features like, serpentine look, tiger like paws, long whiskers, scaly body, no wings, etc. Even the colors that are used for these tattoos have typical meanings, related to the parents of the tattoo bearer. For example, if the dragon tattoo has been carved with black color, then it says, that the parents of the tattoo bearer are wise and old, while gold colored dragon tattoo represents features of wisdom, strength and compassion. Read more on Japanese tattoo for women and Japanese tattoos and their meanings.

Chinese Dragon Tattoo: Dragons have always represented power and mystery in China and are known as Lung. Chinese dragons symbolize the features of health, harmony, intelligence, good luck, etc. Snake like looks, scaly body, no wings, clawed legs, etc., are some of the physical features of the Chinese dragon tattoo. Similar to Japanese tattoo, even Chinese dragon tattoos have several meanings related to them. Tien-lung is a celestial dragon which protects the God, while a yellow dragon is known for its intelligence and is hornless. Shen-lung is a spiritual dragon and is believed to control the rain and wind. Ti-luns which is an Earth dragon, controls water and rivers on Earth and the Fut's lung is an underworld dragon, which protects gems and precious metals.

Choosing a dragon tattoo can be a daunting task, due to so many meanings and designs associated with them. One more important thing that should be kept in mid while choosing the dragon tattoo is, the placement of the dragon tattoo. For women, dragon tattoos look good on back and arms. Dragon tattoos require a very large canvas to complete the dragon design. Hence, back makes a good place for dragon tattoo. While choosing the placement, one should keep in mind that the dragon tattoo is given full justice to its design.

This was some brief information on dragon tattoos for women. So, if you want to get a dragon tattoo, ensure that you make a good research of all the dragon tattoo designs and choose the one, that will symbolize your character. Happy Tattooing!  By Mayuri Kulkarni

small cross tattoos

If you’ve seen practically any movie or television show lately, you might be under the impression that certain types of people get certain types of tattoos. Women get butterflies or flowers; men get tribal armbands – at least according to the media. But if you look closely, you’ll see that there’s lots of flexibility, especially for small cross tattoos.

 

 A cross tattoo is a good choice for both men and women. If you’re a man, you might feel pressured to choose a large design. But a nice tattoo doesn’t have to be one that covers your entire chest or back. You can make a statement that’s equally powerful if you select a small design.

One important thing to keep in mind is that you have more freedom to choose where to place a small tattoo. Big tattoos necessarily require large patches of skin, but a small tattoo can be placed almost anywhere. If you want to place a tattoo on your arm or leg, for example, a smaller design will fit more easily than a large one.

For ladies, a small tattoo is probably the more intuitive choice. Women are usually smaller than men, so they have less skin to work with. Also, because their bodies are more curvaceous, it can be hard to find an area that can be tattooed relatively easily (and relatively painlessly)! A smaller tattoo is often seen as more feminine.

But you don’t have to sacrifice style for size. A small tattoo can still make a big statement. Try embellishing the edges of the cross design with vines, flowers, or intricate lines. You might not be able to include an entire passage from the Bible, but you could reference the verse.

Perhaps the best way to make your small tattoo really stand out is by using color. Inks in various colors can draw attention to even the smallest of tattoos. A splash of red can be particularly dramatic. Even if you prefer the monochromatic look of black and gray inks, you can still use shading to make your tattoo really pop.

Finally, the key to being happy with your small tattoo is choosing the right place on your body. The lower back is a great choice for women, because it can draw attention to your feminine curves, but you can also cover it up for work or a trip to grandma’s. The ankle is a great option for both men and women, especially if you’re looking for something discreet.

Whatever tattoo design you ultimately choose, remember that you will have to live with it forever. A cross design is a great choice because it will stay strong, just like your faith. Remember that you can use color and position to customize small cross tattoos.   Joanne R. Graham

FAMOUS SEXY TATTOO FOR WOMEN

FAMOUS SEXY TATTOO FOR WOMEN

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Sexy Tattoo Design Another

2011 Body Art Tattoo Designs

2011 Body Art Tattoo Designs

to top tattoo trends and what will be the hottest in. These trends are so hot that one cannot ignore the big spikes in searches that will produce this year’s top tattoo designs for both men and women. So here is our vote or prediction for the whole 2010 and even into 2011 year in the world of tattoos. There are so many here it is a bit hard to narrow them down as it look like the entire field or world of tattoo designs will continue to grow by leaps and bounds throughout the next two years as it has for the past 5 or so years.

2011 Body Art Tattoo Designs are catching on big time. They have always been around and there have always been artists that specialize in creating authentic Japanese tattoo designs here in the west however, it has typically been more a fringe movement and had fewer devotees. However, this will change in fact it already has. Right now it is a micro trend of sorts with some short spikes of growth but it is going to catch on huge over the next year. This will include Japanese cherry blossom tattoos, koi fish, Geisha and Samurai as well as dragon designs. Most of these will be used on the popular locations on the body found below.

Ambigrams are hard to explain if you have not seen them before. It is a very visual puzzle that just can’t explain or translate well in words as funny as that might seem since they are made up of words. Ambigram tattoos are essential the art of taking two word designs and then putting together so a person can read one word when the tattoo is held upright and another word when it is flipped over. These are very popular and tie well into the whole literary and word tattoo trend as well as they work and look great on the forearm which is also a pretty popular location right now.

Danny Flower Tattoo Designs

Danny Fowler Tattoo Designs

Flower tattoo designs are very popular among females. A lot of women who want to have a tattoo will most likely choose flower designs. Flower tattoo designs are feminine, and they remain as one of the most common options among women who embrace the art of skin tattooing.

There are several reasons why flower tattoo designs offer a good choice for permanent body tattoo . Flowers are not only beautiful, they are also timeless. They signify a woman’s femininity and diversity. More often than not, flower tattoo designs are colorful, bright and very attractive. They make a good impression on a woman’s skin. The choice of colors is essential in coming up with a great looking tattoo .

Flower tattoo designs are sizable. Depending on your preference, you can choose to cover one entire area of your body with the design you want or you can choose one cute, small flower for one area of your skin. You can also opt for sprawling flower tattoo design to be positioned on your lower back. This is both sexy and feminine. If you want a smaller design or just a single flower for a tattoo , you can have it placed on one side of your upper back or on your upper arm – a common spot for tattoos.

Ancient Snakes Tattoos

Ancient Snakes Tattoos

Ancient Snake tattoos have been worn by many celebrities and famous gang members in the past.  

 

They type of tattoos Designs have been used throughout history to signify criminal affiliations in both Japanese and Russian cultures. 

 

 

 

Snake Tattoos designs are used for many other significations as well, such as rock music culture and even medical symbols.