Esther and Stephanie from Butterfat Studios in Chicago, USA, are producing the loveliest feminine tattoos. While subjects like flowers and birds are generally expected in feminine tattoos, the ladies at Butterfat studios have taken female symbolism a step further, including bountiful displays of fresh produce, forest creatures and insects as symbols of femininity, fertility and […]
A mandala, also known as “the flower of life” is a beautiful geometric design that is often given a deeper, spiritual meaning. Some mandalas resemble symmetrical flowers with patterned petals while others seem like the mad art of a mathematical genius on acid. Whichever form they come in, mandalas have a visual appeal that most […]
Damien Wickham is the owner of the Ink Attack tattoo studio on the Sunshine Coast of Australia. In this tattoo video, Wickham creates a newschool pin up tattoo of a cute girl with a cheeky grin, adding to a collection of pin up tattoos that his client already wears. Wickham’s using a pop surrealist style […]
The Venus Flytrap tattoo studio, based in Edinburgh, UK, is home to tattoo artist and studio owner, Charlotte, who combines traditional Japanese art, manga and Art Deco to create unusual and attractive geisha tattoos. Geisha are female Japanese entertainers who are celebrated for their beauty and skill. Although the Geisha have had some links to […]
Art Deco is an art movement that emerged in France in the 1920s. The style of Art Deco incorporates bold geometrical shapes, vivid colors and decorative ornamentation. The style was popular with poster artists and has become synonymous with absinthe, an hallucinogenic drink that was heavily advertised with beautiful Art Deco posters. Art Deco tattoos […]
French tattoo artist Dodie combines symbolic animal totems, lace patterns and even paisley designs with flowers, skulls, feathers and other organic elements to create artistic, meaningful tattoos. Dodie’s designs are very popular with women as they are feminine without being flimsy. Each of Dodie’s designs contains strong shapes, bold outlines and a careful attention to […]
Strelitzia Reginae is an unusual flower that comes from South Africa. Its common names are Strelitzia, Bird of Paradise and Crane flower because of the way that the flower’s shape resembles a crane. Bird of Paradise tattoos have a number of meanings, but no meaning is as important as what this exotic flower means to […]
Gemma Pariente was grew up in Barcelona, Spain. From a young age her father inspired her to pursue her artistic talents until the young artist found the medium that she was the most comfortable with; tattooing. Pariente’s personal style bears no resemblance to the run-of-the-mill tattoo designs that many tattoo artists offer. Instead, the artist […]
This tattoo time-lapse video shows a tattoo from start to finish. The idea and design were offered to Pooch at Altered State Tattoo shop in Lake worth, Florida, by his client. Pooch made the design his own, giving this unique take on a classic subject his own style. The smiling sun is a classic tattoo design […]
Cat tattoos can symbolize many things or simply be a fun body art design. The meaning of a cat tattoo often depends on which culture the tattoo owner belongs to. In some cultures, cats are considered mystical, able to travel between the worlds of the living and the dead. In other cultures, cats are considered […]