Showing posts with label Angel Tattoos. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Angel Tattoos. Show all posts

Monday, May 12, 2008

Angel Wings Tattoo

Have you always wanted a pair of angel wings? A lot of people fantasize about having a pair of angel wings as they can represent a wide vareity of symbolism and important values to the bearer of this great tattoo. So what do your angel wings tattoo represent? It is really up to you and below we will explore some of the more common meanings and symbolism behind the angel wings tattoo designs.

Angel Wings History
Interestingly enough the angels present in the Western bible never had wings. If you read in the old or new testment the angels and seraphim where very much human like in every way. In fact they did not even have a pair of wings. However, they were always the bearer ofimportant new from God. They often came down to earth to spread an important message. Often apperaing in dreams or during times of deep prayer to people and giving some form of important advice.

However, somehwere early on in history artists including painters, stain glass artists and even calligraphers that created illuminated pages of the bible seemed to incorporate a pair of wings with the angels, speraphim and nymphs that came to earth. Why this was done or where it started has been lost in history but it can be seen almost everywhere.

In modern art this traditional of angel wings has continued. You really can no longer find an angelic bieng without a pair of white feathery wings. It could be that early artists just wanted to show an angels special powers and have some way to represent an angel as looking different then humans. Of course the ideas that Haven is somehwere above us in the clouds or way up in the sky in some magical place must've lead early artists to the conclusion that angels had to have some form of transportation between heaven and earth. This might have lead to the wide use of angel wings. Who knows how this really got all started but it is clear today anyone with a pair of wings must be a special being from God.

Angel Wings Tattoo

Angel Wings Tattoo

Angel Wings Tattoo

Angel Wings Tattoo

Angel Wings Tattoo

Angel Wings Tattoo

Saturday, May 10, 2008

Lower Back Tattoos

Tattoos on the lower back have gained immense popularity in the past decade or so. At a certain point of time in history, they were considered to be the symbol of bad character and casual attitude; the entire outlook has since changed. These tattoos are, in today’s day and age, considered as a reflection of the mind and behavior of the individual who wears the tattoo. Owing to the vast number of designs that are available, any individual can perfectly depict his or her attitude in the pictorial form. Some of the most famous forms of lower back tattoos are the Celtic lower back tattoos, the butterfly designs, and the flower designs.



Celtic tattoos are those tattoos that comprise of various Celtic arts and designs. Celts are a clan of people who lived in Europe and spoke their own distinguished language. It is widely know that if any individual who is getting a tattoo done wishes also to incorporate alphabets, then he must do so in such a way so that the lettering matches the exact work of art and does not look different from the design. The tattoo lettering should look as a part of the entire design and not vary from it. This is easily possible in the case of lower back Celtic tattoos. This is due to the fact that in the case of Celtic tattoos, the alphabets can be intricately woven into the design by the help of various Celtic knots.

Lower Back Tattoos

Lower Back Tattoos

Lower Back Tattoos

Lower Back Tattoos

Lower Back Tattoos

Lower Back Tattoos

Lower Back Tattoos

Lower back Tattoos

Friday, April 18, 2008

Jesus Tattoos

Jesus Tattoo Designs - The image of Jesus as a tattoo design is the most "Christian" of all religious tattoos. Jesus is often depicted hanging on the cross. As well many times the tattoo is a close up of his face with a halo (or faint glow) over him and a crown of thorns placed upon his head during the crucifixion.


Jesus tattoos

Jesus tattoos



Jesus tattoos

Jesus tattoos

Friday, November 23, 2007

David Beckham Tattoo

David Beckham Has Tattoo of Naked Victoria

The new image was designed by David`s personal tattooist Lou Malloy and is his 11th piece of body art.
David Beckham has got a new tattoo - a naked picture of his wife Victoria. The soccer star's seven-inch artwork on his left arm features the Spice Girl lying on her back surrounded by stars and bearing her breasts with her knees raised up seductively.

The £2,500 etching was based on David's favourite photograph of Victoria from a Bridget Bardot-inspired shoot she did for Pop magazine four years ago. A source said: "David is thrilled with the results. He thinks of Victoria of his angel which is why he decided on the stars. Victoria is very flattered with this beautiful tribute.”

David, 32, showed off his latest tattoo - which is designed around a previous inking of Victoria's name in Hindi - when he stripped off to kick a ball around on a Brazilian beach to launch his latest soccer academy earlier this week.

The new image was designed by David's personal tattooist Lou Malloy and is his 11th piece of body art. He already has the names of his three sons with 33-year-old Victoria - Brooklyn, eight, Romeo, five and Cruz, two - etched on his body, while his right arm is covered in tattoos from wrist to shoulder.

David Beckham Tattoo
David Beckham Tattoo
David Beckham Tattoo
David Beckham Tattoo
David Beckham Tattoo
David Beckham Tattoo

Tuesday, September 4, 2007

What Is The Purpose Of Tattoo

Tattoos have served as rites of passage, marks of status and rank, symbols of religious and spiritual devotion, decorations for bravery, sexual lures and marks of fertility, pledges of love, punishment, amulets and talismans, protection, and as the marks of outcasts, slaves and convicts. The symbolism and impact of tattoos varies in different places and cultures, sometimes with unintended consequences. Also, tattoos show how a person feels about another person, or how they feel about a relative, preferably mother/father or daughter/son.

Today, people choose to be tattooed for cosmetic, sentimental/memorial, religious, and magical reasons, and to symbolize their belonging to or identification with particular groups, including criminal gangs (see criminal tattoos) but also a particular ethnic group or law-abiding subculture. Some Māori still choose to wear intricate moko on their faces. In Laos, Cambodia, and Thailand, the yantra tattoo is used for protection against evil and to increase luck.


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When used as a form of cosmetics, tattooing includes permanent makeup, and hiding or neutralizing skin discolorations. Permanent makeup are tattoos that enhance eyebrows, lips (liner and/or lipstick), eyes (liner), and even moles, usually with natural colors as the designs are intended to resemble makeup.


sexy girl body art tattoo

Medical tattoos are used to ensure instruments are properly located for repeated application of radiotherapy and for the areola in some forms of breast reconstruction. Tattooing has also been used to convey medical information about the wearer.


sexy girl body art tattoo

sexy girl body art tattoo

Thursday, August 9, 2007

Asia Argento Tattoos

Now that is one freaky angel tattoo. Asia definitely has some of the coolest set of tattoos I’ve ever seen.

Asia Argento tattoo
Asia Argento tattoo
Asia Argento tattoo
Asia Argento tattoo
Asia Argento tattoo

Saturday, March 31, 2007

How To Find A Good Tattoo Shop

So… you’ve been thinking it over for weeks now and you’ve decided you’re finally going to take the plunge… gather up your ten closest friends and go get a tattoo. With your cash in hand, and a vague idea of what you want, you open up the yellow pages to find your friendly neighborhood tattoo artist. Much to your surprise, you find not just one or two, but 10 or more shops listed. What now? With the rise in popularity of tattooing, there has been an exponential increase in recent years of new tattoo studios, eager and willing to cash in on the public’s newfound interest in skin art. This has both its advantages and disadvantages.

Competition between studios offers you, the customer, more choices than ever. It also helps to force tattooists to keep their rates reasonable. A chief disadvantage, however, is that it’s become increasingly more difficult to find a good tattooist. Before you flip a coin or throw a dart, realize that this is no decision to be taken lightly. With new studios opening on what seems like every corner, it’s become more important than ever to do your homework. There are more tattooists working today than at any other point in history, which, sadly, also means that there are more bad tattooists working than at any other point in history. Here are a few tips on getting a tattoo you can be proud of.


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First, and most importantly, think about what you want!!! What do you want your new tattoo to say about you? Do you want it to say anything at all? Where do you want it? Why do you want it? There is an endless supply of ideas out there, just waiting for you to go find them. The Internet, library, comic books, fabric patterns, craft books, etc, can all be excellent sources of design ideas. With the quality of work available today, you’re only limited by your imagination and your budget.

Once you have an idea in mind, it’s time to find a good studio. This is the easy part, though very time consuming. Yourfriends will most certainly offer their advice, and this is fine, but don’t go on that alone. Take a day to drive from shop to shop, with the intent of not getting a tattoo. When you walk in, go directly to the counter, and ask to see the artist’s portfolio. If they don’t (or won’t) show you one, leave immediately. This is the only way to gauge the ability of the tattooist. Don’t be distracted by the walls full of brightly colored designs or the flashing neon in the windows. Take your time and closely examine the portfolio, looking for crisp, clear photographs of healed tattoos with smooth line work, solid color, no scar tissue, and a style that is pleasing to your eye. Be critical…Remember that artists almost always put their best work in their portfolios, so if what you see is mediocre at best, what you’ll get won’t be much better. Once you’ve decided if the work is of acceptable quality, take a few minutes to look around. Is the shop clean? Well lit? Does it have a good “vibe”? Talk to the staff. Ask about their experience. How did they learn? Where have they worked? Does the artist seem friendly, cooperative, confident, and knowledgeable? If all’s well so far, now you can check out the designs they have on the walls and/or in the books. You never know… you might get some new ideas… but do not get tattooed yet! You have a lot of shops to check out still.


tattoo sexy girl

Do the same thing a to the same thing at each shop, being mindful to look at quality, cleanliness, professionalism, and style, and keep a mental note of how each shop rates in comparison to the others. Once you’ve checked out all of the local studios, you can now make an informed decision on where to go to get your tattoo and who you would like to do it.


tattoo sexy girl

tattoo sexy girl

Friday, November 17, 2006

Gothic Tattoos

Gothic tattoos represent some of the most interesting and beautiful forms of tattoo art today. Gothic lifestyle is so individually unique that there are no set standards for designs. Some of the more popular designs include Gothic cross tattoos, pentagram Gothic tattoos, and the ankh gothic tattoo. Gothic tattoos also have quite different styles with old English lettering and complex designs.

Most people that are unhappy with their tattoo got it under pressure on the spur of the moment. It's a good idea to shop around and talk to several Tattoo artists. It's also a very good idea to ask other peopple about their tattoos and where they got them done, what their experience was like, and if they were happy with the person that did it.

By looking at an artists portfolio you can get an idea of the experience they have and if they have worked with complex gothic Tattoos. Look closely at the tattoo pictures for quality clean lines with bright colors that blend smoothly, and clear images. Most artists love to show off their work and it's a great way to meet the person who will be giving you that perfect tattoo.

If a tattoo artist has a bad attitude when you first meet them think how that attitude might be when you're halfway through. Good tattoo artists charge between $70 and $125 an hour. Good tattoos are not cheap, and the cheap ones look cheap.

Take lots of time to pick the perfect artist and tattoo for you. After all, you'll be wearing it for the rest of your life. It's probably not a good idea to let your friend pick a design for you. Never get tattooed if you're under the influence of drugs and alcohol and NEVER let a friend tattoo you.

Don't plan on getting your gothic tattoo the day before you want to show it off. After getting your tattoo it will take about a month to heal. During the first week you'll feel sore, have swelling, irritation and redness. You'll need to keep it clean by washing it several times a day with mild soap and pat dry with clean paper towel. You may want to apply some antibacterial after it's dry. The next 3-4 weeks your tattoo will tend to dry out as the healing process continues. It's also a good idea to keep your tattoo moist to prevent excess scabbing, infection or scarring. Avoid lotions that contain fragrances, artificial color, and other ingredients that may irritate your tattoo. The sun can also reek havoc on your tattoo, try to avoid sun on your new tattoo until fully healed.


Gothic tattoos

Gothic tattoos

Gothic tattoos

Gothic tattoos

Saturday, March 4, 2006

Monday, July 4, 2005

Great History Of Body Art Tattoos

The history of body art started with prehistoric humans. In the prehistoric era, belief in a soul, guarded by the spirit of another creature, inspired pictures of that creature on the body. The spirit of that creature guarded, gave safety, and led the soul down the path of life. Body art was a way to keep the spirit close, always.


The History of Body Art Tattoos

Throughout time, body art kept its position as a spiritual expression, and it also became an expression of social importance. Native American and African tribes used tattoos and body piercing to express beliefs and stature in society. Chiefs, for instance, had different body markings than an ordinary hunter or any other tribe member. Where a chief may have had a tattoo that symbolized power or resembled a god, a hunter might have had a tattoo that resembled a buffalo or some game he hunted. Piercings and tattoos were signs of accomplishment and membership.


The History of Body Art Tattoos

Certain tattoos stood for positions in the community, and in some cases, every member had some type of body marking that indicated their status. For ceremonies, the elite class donned the trappings of their rank and power. Women in the tribes received a special marking for marriage, to signify they were a spouse. The chief had more tattoos and more piercings because of his stature in the tribe, and the older members of the tribe had more because of age. In many cases, the markings had high, religious significance.


The History of Body Art Tattoos

As time progressed further, body art stayed as an expression of beliefs, but the beliefs and reasons for body art strayed from religion and community stature. Some Americans believe that
body art grew in popularity in the 1960s as a revolt against the formalism of society. Along with that theory, some “flower children” used bodyart to demonstrate the incompleteness of all art. Some got tattoos to express love for another person, orto state a belief about an issue facing society. A quote in an article by Deborah Irmas states that “Tattooing has become an expression of art, a far cry from the times when it was viewed as a ritual of passage in ancient cultures”. Some men, however, got tattoos to demonstrate membership in a gang or group, much like the Native American and African tribes.


The History of Body Art Tattoos

Body art is still used in ancient practices and to show status rankings in tribes like the Surma of Ethiopia. For example, in the Surma tribe, young boys still use lip plates. Lip plates are used to stretch the lips and indicate how many cattle a man’s family will receive from his bride’s family when they are married. The tattoos that women receive when they are married include symbols of prosperity and well-being.

Body art has lasted throughout history and is still important in society. The tribes of Africa keep old traditions alive by continuing to use body art, and Americans use body art to identify themselves and as a form of individuality. In a sense, as society has grown and changed, so has body art.


The History of Body Art Tattoos
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