Scorpion Tribal Tattoos

Scorpion tribal tattoos look very cool and are flaunted by many youngsters these days. They are trendy and it is believed to ward off the sting of the scorpion and often the evil spirits. Scroll down to find out more on scorpion tattoos.

 These deadly creatures have been a part of many novels and movies with supernatural themes. The sting located at the end of the tail is a very prominent characteristic of this predatory arthropod. They are the ultimate epitome of death, danger, pain and so on. Yes I am talking about one of its kind, the scorpion. An amazing creature as it is, it has been widely explored. To add to the popularity of this lethal member of the family scorpions, people are now adorning their arms and any appropriate part of the body in the form of tattoos. These are being preferred by many tattoo enthusiasts lately. Amongst these, scorpion tribal tattoos are a hit. Let us check out what these mean and why people opt for scorpion tattoo art.

Tribal Scorpion Tattoo

Scorpion Tattoos - Symbolization: Many tribal cultures have endorsed scorpion tattoos and are well known in Africa, Middle East and South East Asia. These tattoos are found anywhere where you can find these relatives of spiders. These scorpion tattoos portray strength and are powerful amulets. They are believed to protect the bearer of the tattoo from evil as well as the sting of the scorpion itself. This is because it is said that a scorpion is feared by all the human beings, animals and supernatural beings also. But scorpions have always embellished the ancient religious scriptures, predominantly Greek and Egyptian.

Why go for Tribal Scorpion Tattoos: Scorpion tribal tattoos as mentioned earlier, reflect strength and toughness. Thus, the number one reason why people go for these tattoos is to show that they are strong. It also epitomizes the fact that if you use your potential and strength in the right manner at the right time, size does not matter. Another very obvious reason to go for a tattoo is if an individual is a Scorpio, the sun sign. Interestingly enough it seems that people like the contradictory things the tattoo and the creature represents - power and healing, life and death and that is why people opt for it. This is what I think makes a tattoo of a scorpion unique. But, this may not exactly be a good thing, at the same time it need not be so bad. It is completely upon the bearer to decide why and which one. When you select one, think and check out the colors. Red and black look the best.

Different Tribal Scorpion Tattoos: Now, these tribal tattoos portraying scorpions are available in different designs and varieties. They can be either very elaborate or very simple. Black scorpion tattoos are chosen by many when it comes to tribal tattoos. It could be very expressive or a subdued one. For example, one tattoo can have the scorpion ready to sting, whereas the other one could be an ornamental and less aggressive portrayal of the scorpion. The parlor or the studio will most probably have a catalog or you can find zillions of designs on-line.

Before You Get a Tribal Scorpion Tattoo

•     Ponder over all the options and designs at hand.
•     Decide where you want it and how big you want it to be.
•     Where you want it is important but also see where will a scorpion tattoo look good on your body.
•     Ensure that the parlor or the studio you go to is credible and reliable.
•     Also analyze your pain tolerance capacity.
•     Finally, think twice before you finally take the plunge.

Getting scorpion tribal tattoos is no big deal if you have prepared yourself fully and are ready for the post-tattoo procedure care. You might want to mentally prepare yourself for the reactions and treatment you will get from others after you get such a tattoo. People are going to think you as a tough guy on account of your tattoo and you might just face slight problems.

But eventually, if you are all up for it and that is what gives you the adrenaline rush, do not care about anyone. It is the scorpion after all, which will provide you the courage and power! Go for it!  By Medha Godbole

Skull with hood charcoal drawing

Sexy Butterfly Tattoos

Butterfly tattoos are such lovely art creations. It symbolizes femininity, frailty and meekness. Since butterflies are aerial beings and love to fly, it can also be a sign of being free. Dipping from one flower to another, a butterfly loves sweet nectar, just like women who make themselves feel cared for and comforted.

But not to forget that becoming a butterfly means it came from a caterpillar which is ugly and icky. But, like a woman, who blooms to be a beautiful being when the time is right the butterfly will do the same. It is probably why a lot of women prefer butterfly tattoos because they feel a certain kind of connection with it.

In fact, butterfly tattoos are so rampant in celebrities, even the normal average Jane would like to have one just so they can connect with their idols.

Sexy Butterfly Tattoos

There are lots of places where those tattoos can be put. It is mostly best by the ankle, if you prefer a teeny weenie Butterfly; by the lower back – which by the way provides a smooth base for that kind of tattoo and the most perfect placement – if you ask Julia Roberts who has one right at that spot; and by the shoulder if you are planning a medium to large butterfly design. For Drew Barrymore, the former Guess model and perhaps the celebrity who made the butterfly tattoo famous, she had it printed on her navel area which is daring but beautiful on her.

For dominant women, like Drew and Olivia Wilde, who are not afraid of their womanhood, they place their butterfly tattoos on their stomach area, upper arms for Olivia, calves, thighs or just about anywhere else. Britney Spears has an Itsy Bitsy butterfly tattoo on her foot but it looks good on her, anyway, a frequent place for a butterfly tattoo. Still, you can beat Julia, Drew, Olivia and Britney. Pick your own tattoo design and make it yours alone. gallerytattoo.co.cc

Tattoo Tuesday V.67

Name and blog name: Tenille Evans // http://www.eelsjewellery.blogspot.com

Age: 27

Occupation: Self employed jewelery designer and fulltime mama.

Age of first tattoo: I had it done for my 21st birthday. It was a pink diamond in my left armpit. The tattoo artist Zoe Windle was a little reluctant to do it, seeing as though it is quite a painful spot for a first tattoo! I figured I didn’t have anything to compare it to yet. I don’t remember it hurting too much but I’m sure that when I get around to getting the other armpit tattooed, I’ll be a much bigger wuss about it.

Favorite tattoo: An anchor on my right ankle. My only piece of flash, my almost-husband and I both got matching ones on a whim on our third date. It was a bit of a joke that went way too far! Lucky it worked out between us, or it would probably be my least favourite tattoo now!

Featured tattoo/location: Dead lady with pomegranate and peonies on my right upper arm.

Artist/shop/location of feature tattoo: Heath Nock. Custom Tattoos Sydney, Australia.

1) Tell us about your featured tattoo- is there a background story or special meaning? Why did
you choose this particular piece of art?

This is actually part of what will eventually become a full sleeve. It is a woman holding a pomegranate, inspired by a painting called Proserpine by Dante Gabriel Rossetti. She is surrounded by a wreath of yew berries and peonies.

It is based around imagery from a John Keats poem called Ode to Melancholy. To be honest, I am actually a bit of a nerd and really love poetry. This poem is about the transience of beauty and the inevitability of all things coming full circle. Without wanting to sound like a pessimist (because I’m not!), it’s really about the inevitability of death. It actually kind of makes sense as a tattoo metaphor. A tattoo is something “permanent” but really, in a larger sense, what does the concept of permanence really mean? In a way, getting tattooed is a way to remind myself of my mortality and be ok with it. Which I think is a lovely, humbling and truthful thing.

I was intended to have a line from the poem put into the banner. But never having got around to it, it’s been empty for 3 years and now I think I like it that way. Heath has also done a skull with a purple rose on my forearm. The two pieces will at some point be joined by some large death’s head moths and maybe some more flowers.

2) Do you have any other tattoos? If so, what do you have and where? 

A zombie Guadalupe-style nun on my left calf. This was done by Megan Oliver at Innervision Tattoo in Sydney. No story about it, I just dreamed that I already had it, so I thought there must be a reason, and had it inked!

Roses on my inner right arm. Done by Jeremiah Barba when he was working at Last Rites in NYC.

Two dead swallows on my stomach. Done by Carl Carlson from Diablo Art in Sydney. I had these
done before my pregnancy. They stretched out and have since gone back, completely normal.

Pink Diamond in my left armpit done by Zoe Windle when she was working at Innervision Tattoo in Sydney.

Anchor on my right ankle done by Ryan Ussher when he was at Skin Deep Tattoo in Sydney.

On the side of my right knee, I also have a heart with a banner saying ‘Cash’- my baby son’s name. Very badly done by me! I’ll go over it again at some point. Or maybe get a professional to do it!

3) Do you plan on getting more?

Yes! I would love to have more. The only thing that holds me back is money! Getting tattooed is an expensive hobby. I generally prefer to save up for quality custom work. And it isn’t cheap!

4) How do your family and friends feel about your tattoo(s)? Have you run into any adversity or negativity because of them? 

My immediate family love them. They are actually now all tattooed themselves! My mum got her first tattoo a few years ago with me in New York City. My dad and three sisters all have one or two each and always talk about getting more. My partner has a few tattoos but doesn’t have any really large pieces....yet! Like me, he’s very keen to get more.

As far as the general community goes, most of the responses I get from people are very positive. People think they look great and are genuinely interested. I do however, get responses and comments even when I haven’t asked for them. This happens often and although I’m pretty tolerant and generally don’t mind talking to people, it can get tiresome sometimes. “Did that hurt?” “Why did you do that?” “What does it mean?” “Did you think about....(whatever)...”

Whenever I’m feeling like I don’t feel want to talk to strangers and answer the same old silly questions, I just cover up. When I choose to do this, it’s just that, my own choice. I’m pretty lucky that I am self-employed and a work from home mama so I can look and dress however I like! In the past though, I have covered up for job interviews, for meetings and for my nanna.

I have had a couple of very negative experiences, the worst being when a man physically grabbed my leg and yelled obscenities at me! I have to shrug those off though, because people who are that offended by somebody else are obviously very unhappy people. Being angry about it only intensifies the negativity. It’s better to forget it and wish those people well.

5) Any advice for those interested in getting tattooed but haven't gotten one yet?

For me, the reason I got my first tattoo is very different to the reason I keep going back and getting more. These reasons are highly subjective and personal for me and your reason for getting tattooed should be as well. Even though Miami Ink would have us think otherwise, it really doesn’t matter WHY you get tattooed. You shouldn’t feel like you need to justify your choices to anyone but yourself. Every tattoo doesn’t need a story to be important.

On the other hand, you should definitely think hard about what you want to put on your skin and why. But, don’t think for too long. It’s just skin. As soon as you take the plunge, you’ll realise it’s not really as big of a deal as you first thought. Yes, it’s going to be on you forever but no one really knows how long that is. Saying that though, make sure whatever artwork you choose to put on your skin is meaningful and truthful to YOU, no one else. Then go for it!

Saint Peter tattoo on ribs

Black and grey St. Peter tattoo on ribs. Cincinnati, Ohio

Angel Tattoo Designs

Human beings have held a true fascination toward angels since the dawn of time. Even in this day and age of scientific evidence that covers most aspects of life, many people still choose to believe in the benevolent force of angels. As the ultimate sign of respect to this guardian, they may even elect to have a piece of body art dedicated to them.

It's not just women who turn to angel tattoos, this style of ink is equally popular with men as well. These pieces can either be tailored to look very delicate and feminine or a more menacing and mischievous side can be reflected in the character and appearance of the angel, to make it more appealing to the guys.

People seem to be plugging for two different types of angels: you will either see the angel in its entirety or it is increasingly popular to see just the intricate details of the angel's wings applied in the form of an eye-catching tattoo.

With this genre of tattoo, you can choose to incorporate plenty of colors and detailed fine line work, or black and grey work will look extremely effective and add an eerie and realistic dimension to the piece.

Women seem to prefer the elegant and colorful pieces and an angel will always look great when applied to the top of the shoulder. To add a little more mysticism to the piece, why not add a few stars to the tattoo and have these done in a myriad different shades?

If you prefer the black and grey shading, they come in any size you choose. In fact, it is not uncommon today to see such pieces as the central feature of a complete sleeve. If it's the wing-effect that appeals to you, they will always look best placed on the back and shoulders; for slightly smaller wings, they will work well on the back of the neck.

Whatever an individual's belief in angels, this style of design remains popular as a tattoo vogue. Angels will always grab attention and really do make for some of the most awe-inspiring design choices around.  John S Clifford

Panther head cover-up tattoo

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