Some types of trees can live for thousands of years, and reach enormous sizes; in excess of 115m (380ft). Because of their grand structure and the shelter and food they provide, trees have been worshiped in many ancient cultures. Most of these legendary trees are referred to as the “Tree of Life” or the “Sacred Tree”. The […]
A few decades ago, a woman with tattoos would have been dismissed by most of society as having loose morals. These days the art of tattoos has become so popular that around a quarter of all women between the age of 18 and 30 have at least one tattoo. The tattoo designs that girls choose […]
A rainbow is a natural phenomenon that occurs when light is reflected off droplets of water. The effect is an arc, or bow, of color that reaches across the sky. The beautiful bow of color has fascinated people for centuries, and appears in ancient stories and myths as a magical force. Rainbow tattoos can mean […]
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 […]
Most tattoo designs are 2D (2-dimensional). This means that they are flat images, with no depth in the tattoo design. The terms “3D tattoo” or “3-dimensional tattoo” refer to tattoos that have an extra dimension, a third dimension. These tattoos interact with the skin, giving the illusion of being above the skin or within the […]
Mandalas are sacred circle designs that are used in religious and cultural ceremonies. They are often used in meditation rooms, prayer rooms and churches as a symbol of spiritual calm and eternal love. Mandalas can be used as colorful tattoo designs to express a spiritual, balanced attitude towards life. The Art of Mandala Tattoos Mandala […]
Love is an emotion in which a person feels a strong attachment to another person, place or thing. Love can be felt at varying degrees of intensity, from mild affection to a maddening passion. Love can be expressed through tattoo art in many ways, as text, as a symbol or as an image of the […]
Star tattoos are often chosen by those going for their first tattoo. The appeal is that star designs can be small, decorative and have positive meanings attached to them. A single star tattoo can be added to over time to create a scattering of stars across the skin, similar to the Milky Way. Star Tattoos […]
Skulls have been used in art for centuries as an omen or sign of the end of something. A person’s brain recognizes a human skull instantly and is drawn to this skeletal remainder of a person just as they would be drawn to a living, breathing human being. This connection is what gives skull tattoo […]
In 1865 an English author, Charles Lutwidge Dodgson, produced a book called Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland under the pseudonym of Lewis Carroll. The book told the fantastic tale of a young girl, Alice, who stumbles into a mystical, magical world. The story follows Alice’s journey through the often nonsensical world and the bizarre, humorous characters that […]