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A little bird explodes with life and color in this abstract tattoo from hong Kong studio Tattoo Temple

Three Tattoo Artists Revolutionize Chinese Tattoo Design

The Tattoo Temple is a tattoo parlor near Lan Kwai Fong, a district of Hong Kong, China, that is renowned for its party scene. Artists Joey Pang, Wang and Jamie use the Tattoo Temple as their base to create artistic tattoos that are inspired by traditional Asian art and modern art styles. Each tattoo is […]

May 1, 2013 Catherine Nessworthy Mayhem & Muse
Ed Perdomo’s Cartoon Tattoos aim to Cheer You Up

Ed Perdomo’s Cartoon Tattoos aim to Cheer You Up

Ed Perdomo grew up in Colombia, South America, and discovered his passion for tattooing at a young age. In an interview with Tattoo Planet, Perdomo says that although tattoos were frowned upon in Colombia during the 90s, he and his friends built their own tattoo machines out of toy parts, mechanical pencils and Chinese ink. […]

November 1, 2012 Catherine Nessworthy Mayhem & Muse
Gorgeous Goldfish Tattoos

Gorgeous Goldfish Tattoos

Goldfish are a form of Asian carp that have been bred for centuries to have specific physical characteristics. Since around 10 AD, fish keepers in China and Japan have coupled spawning goldfish with similar traits to create a wide variety of different goldfish breeds. One of the most popular carp varieties for use in tattoo […]

September 14, 2012 Catherine Nessworthy Mayhem & Muse
This tattoo design uses a tea cup, a moth and a tree branch to commemorate a deceased loved one

Tattoos for Tea Lovers

Tea is the common name given to the Camellia sinensis plant. Leaves of the tea plant are harvested and dried to make green tea, or fermented and then dried to make black tea, also known as ceylon tea. The earliest records of tea drinking date back to 10BC in China.   A Tea Tattoo or Tea […]

August 27, 2012 Catherine Nessworthy Mayhem & Muse
An artistic koi fish tattoo design that depicts an orange and a black koi swimming in a circle, similar to a yin yang symbol.

Koi Tattoos are a Sign of Success

Koi fish are decorative ornamental fish that are kept in fresh water ponds in homes and businesses. The koi isn’t just a pretty fish; it has a deeper meaning in tattoo art. Because they achieve greatness in Chinese legend, they are a symbol of success and achievement, and because they are expensive, they are a symbol […]

July 18, 2012 Catherine Nessworthy Mayhem & Muse
This cute yin yang tattoo sports paint splatters which adds a fun, organic element to the design

Yin Yang Tattoos Balance Life through Body Art

Yin Yang tattoos can be simple yin yang symbols or complex design that replace parts of the yin yang with flowers, dragons, koi fish or dolphins. Simple designs consist of just the black and white yin and yang symbol, whereas more complicated designs will include symbolic design elements to create meaningful body art. The Meaning […]

July 11, 2012 Catherine Nessworthy Mayhem & Muse
A tattoo of an ourboros, aka a world dragon, a serpent or dragon eating its own tail in a symbol of eternity

Dragon Tattoo Designs for Guys and Girls

Dragons are mythical creatures that appear in fairy tales and fantasy novels. Although dragon tattoos have their roots in traditional Asian designs, there has been a recent rise in popularity of dragon tattoo designs, due to books like The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larrson, and the appearance of dragons in film media […]

June 20, 2012 Catherine Nessworthy Mayhem & Muse

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