Tattoo • ology

There are a couple of important factors to remember before you get a wrist tattoo done. They are:

Since the wrist area is covered with a thin skin with very little muscles under it, the pain will probably be more intense than any other areas of the body. Though people say the pain is more [...]

Because you want a Japanese writing tattoo done, that does not mean that you can go to any tattoo artist and expect brilliant results. The artist preferably must know the significance of each of these writing tattoos – but before you locate the artist who can translate the design for you, you must know a [...]

Though the concept of Yakuza tattoos originated from the famous Japanese mafia, the design has become popular with tattoo lovers in the western world. It is interesting to note that yakuza members till today believe that they are the conscience keepers of the underprivileged of this world. Known for their violent methods of making a [...]

The Ying Yang design, which has caught the eye of the western world, represents the duality of nature as well as the inner man. While the light side represents the woman as the destructive self and the dark side of the design represents the man the creator. Together they create the five elements which rule [...]

As mentioned earlier, using own zodiac sign as a tattoo design is one of the most popular concepts for both men and women. Not only does it give a message to the world, it also depicts you as a person, and what others can expect from you. In short, it is a personality statement which [...]

If you’re thinking of using your zodiac sign for a tattoo design. Here’s part 1 of the twelve different zodiac signs and their relevant meanings…

Aquarius Tattoo Designs for people born between January 21 and February 19: Symbolized as the water-bearer, Aquarians are known to have amazing humanitarian qualities. They are friendly, honest and innovative. However [...]

Zodiac signs and its underlying meaning have fascinated anyone who has come in contact with it. It is not necessary that the person should have an overt interest in astrology or celestial sciences – but nearly everyone will be keen to know what zodiac sign his or her spouse is or his or her boss [...]

Wizard tattoos evoke mixed responses. This is because this mythical character means different things to different people. The wise old man, wearing a pointed hat, holding a magic wand and a fixed stare in to the future can mean that he is both good and bad.
According to the Christian religion, wizardry and wizards are looked [...]

Many tattoos are chosen for decorative purposes only, but for some people, a tattoo is a deeply individualistic thing. Many tattoo fanatics believe that each and every tattoo you get should hold some special meaning to you. While they should be something you find attractive, they should also truly mean something to you.
Here [...]

The Celtic culture is ancient. The Celtic people were known for their artistic skill as displayed on their jewelry, metal works and even armory. They were fierce warriors dreaded by Romans. You can see many evidence of Celtic art in Ireland in the form of Celtic crosses, etc.
Interestingly, the Celtic tradition has been carried forward [...]

With the growth of popularity of tattoos amongst women, the popularity of flowers as a design is also showing similar growth. The main reason for its growing popularity is that flowers are available in various colors – all having a specific meaning. While the flower motif in general is of varied significance, specific flowers like [...]

The ink colors which people are using for tattoos today are incredible. You no longer have to depend on that sailor blue or black, but you can use any and every color imaginable for your tattoos. If you have a particular shade in mind and your artist does not seem to have it pre-mixed, you [...]

Dragon tattoos have been one of the most popular tattoo symbols and show clearly the big influence of Chinese and Japanese art forms in the world of western tattooing. Dragons are covered with ancient legends and seem to have dominated the earth, long before man stepped on it.
These are huge, sometimes winged and fire-emitting lizard-like [...]

The history of nautical star tattoo is as old as the history of tattoo itself in the western world. This century-old form of body art started with the sailors who found the North Star as a guide to bring them back home. In the southern hemisphere, a similar Southern Cross would be the guiding element [...]

There are a number of ways you can access a tribal tattoo flash design. Firstly there are tattoo parlors that could be specializing in tribal tattoo designs. A tattoo flash is simply a drawing done on paper or cardboard. It may or may not have a stencil (line drawing). So if you find a tribal [...]