Flowers are subtle embodiments of nature and expressive symbols making great tattoo designs, especially for women. Almost every flower has a meaning in different cultures, and the carnation makes no exception. Generally, a carnation tattoo is associated with love, affection and strong feelings, but it gathers the most diverse meanings in different parts of the […]
An astronaut tattoo is a perfect design suitable for both men and women interested in space exploration. Exploring the vastness of the Universe is one of the oldest dreams of mankind. The desire to travel beyond the skies lies in our blood since the beginnings of time. In childhood, many of us dream to become […]
Beetle tattoo designs are very popular and often associated with spiritual significance. Beetles are a group of insects from the order Coleoptera, with about 400,000 species. Although the major impact of beetles on human life is as agricultural pests, they are very prominent in human culture, from the sacred scarabs of ancient Egypt to depictions […]
If you consider getting a tattoo, but you associate the classic black ink with tribal or rough patterns, you may direct your attention to more delicate and bright designs, like blue ink tattoos. Blue is one of the three primary colors and most popular in the world, often associated with natural elements such as the […]
A rooster tattoo may seem a peculiar choice for some, but the beautiful bird is associated with important symbolic meanings in many cultures. The rooster (or the cock) is associated with manhood and courage in the fight; the predominance of the masculine principle. In mythologies of the world, the cock is a solar symbol. He […]
Istanbul, Turkey-based tattoo artist Okan Uckun is a pioneer of minimalist geometric tattoos. His designs depict geometric shapes, fine lines, and dots sometimes combined with animals, plants or other elements. See below a selection of his gorgeous tattoos and find him on Instagram and Tumblr for more. Pages: 1 2
In a previous post, we talked about the symbolic meanings of whale tattoos and now it’s time to learn about the significance of a killer whale tattoo. While there are many similarities between all whales, the Orca or the killer whale stands out of them. The killer whale is primarily distinguished from the rest of […]
Ben Volt is a San Francisco-based tattoo artist with a deep passion for bold visual design, specializing in custom blackwork and graphic tattoos. His dynamic designs are abstract and angular adornments for human skin created with thick lines and geometric patterns influenced by minimal graphic design and retro-futuristic motifs and landscapes. ‘Symbolism. Archetypes. Spirituality. Empowerment. […]
Cindy van Schie is a full-time drawer and tattoo artist based in Hague, Netherlands. She started drawing as a hobby that quickly turned into a full-time job in the studio Red Hot Tattoos. Cindy has a great love for nature and spends most of her time outdoors from where she draws inspiration for her beautiful […]
Leaves have deep symbolic meanings in every culture on earth being a vast source of inspiration in tattoo art and the maple leaf is no exception. A maple leaf tattoo might serve as an emblem to express your patriotism and pride of being a Canadian, as the maple leaf is one of the most popular […]
