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Mark Noel uses a dotwork tattoo style to create this paisley elephant chest tattoo

The Powerful Meaning of Elephant Tattoos

Tattoos of elephants symbolize a variety of things; depending on who you are and what type of elephant you are depicting. When choosing an elephant for your tattoo design, you have two options; an African elephant or an Asian elephant. African elephants have larger ears than Asian elephants, and are generally larger. In Africa, the […]

February 24, 2015 Catherine Nessworthy Mayhem & Muse
The tattoo artist has perfectly recreated this lions confident gaze

Lion Tattoos that You can Wear with Pride

Lion tattoos symbolize pride, majesty and courage. The lion has been used in art for centuries as a powerful, masculine symbol and as a result, images of lions have found their way into modern tattoo art. The art medium may have changed, but the meaning of lions in art and tattoos has remained the same. […]

March 11, 2013 Catherine Nessworthy Mayhem & Muse
Yakuza gang members pose for a photograph that shows their traditional irezumi tattoo designs

Yakuza Tattoos: Japanese Gang Members wear the Culture of Crime

Yakuza tattoos are a source of fascination for many tattoo lovers. The high level of secrecy surrounding the tattoos, combined with the painful method of “hand-poking” the designs and the association with the Japanese underworld gives yakuza tattoo art a mysterious appeal.    The History of Japanese Yakuza Gang Tattoos The history of the yakuza […]

February 7, 2013 Catherine Nessworthy Mayhem & Muse
The Sweetest Sea Horse Tattoos

The Sweetest Sea Horse Tattoos

The seahorse is a type of fish with a face that vaguely resembles the face of a horse. With its curly tail, delicate features and horse-like face, this fantastic creature is a favorite among girls and woman as a tattoo design.  Too Cute to be True: Seahorse Tattoos The seahorse is an unusual creature in […]

October 17, 2012 Catherine Nessworthy Mayhem & Muse
Life’s a Gallop with Horse Tattoos

Life’s a Gallop with Horse Tattoos

Humans and horses have lived together since about 4000BC, when man began to domesticate the horse. This animal has carried warriors into war, dragged ploughs for farmers, won fortunes for lucky gamblers and provided companionship for horse enthusiasts. For people who love horses, a tattoo of a horse is a great way to honor these […]

October 15, 2012 Catherine Nessworthy Mayhem & Muse
Iron Man Tattoos are Skin Deep Superheroes

Iron Man Tattoos are Skin Deep Superheroes

Iron Man is a Marvel comics character that first appeared in the comic Tales of Suspense #39 in 1963. This iron-clad superhero has been celebrated for decades, inspiring a wide variety of fan art such as Iron Man tattoo designs. Iron Man Tattoos Symbolize Strength The story centers around Tony Stark, a billionaire genius who is […]

September 13, 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
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
A sexy athletic guy shows off a tribal tattoo design that shows off his muscles

Top 10 Tribal Tattoos

Tribal tattoos refer to the tattoos of tribal, warrior races and modern derivative designs that are influenced by ancient art. The modern word “tattoo” has its origins in the tribal Samoan word “tatau”. The first written reference to tribal tattoos is in the journal of Joseph Banks, an 18th century biologist and naturalist who travelled with Captain […]

June 18, 2012 Catherine Nessworthy Mayhem & Muse

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