Tattoo artist Felix Carmona tattoos a colorful phoenix bird in this tattoo progress video. The video begins halfway through the tattoo’s progress and follows the artist through to the end of the tattoo, revealing a few of the techniques that Carmona uses to add finishing touches to the design. The bright color tattoo inks will […]
Rabbits, hares and bunnies have appeared in art and folk tales for centuries, often as a symbol of earth, spring or the moon. Rabbit tattoos often have a deeper symbolism that is attached to a literary rabbit character like Peter Rabbit, or as a representation of an idea such as rebirth, fertility or mysticism. Rabbit […]
The phoenix is a mythical fire bird that has its roots in the myths and legends of the Middle East, Mediterranean and Asia. The phoenix was an important part of many ancient cultures as it was a symbol of fire, change and new beginnings. Fire Birds and Phoenix Tattoos The form of the phoenix changes […]
Sugar skull tattoos are currently very popular as body art designs. Tattoos of sugar skulls can be designed for the individual and contain decorative symbols that have meaning for the tattoo owner. Although many people view sugar skulls as being simply decorative, these designs have centuries of history behind them. Sugar Skull Tattoos and History […]
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 […]
Butterflies are a popular subject for tattoos among girls and women, either as a pretty skin decoration or as a symbol of a deeper meaning. Butterflies symbolize freedom, beauty and change, and are often chosen to represent a period of transformation in a woman’s life. Butterfly tattoos are often accompanied by other feminine tattoo designs […]