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 […]
Xenija Woskresenskaja is an artist from the Eastern European country Belarus. Xenija designs tattoos in a variety of styles, some of which are influenced by existing styles such as Japanese and traditional. Both of these tattoo design styles require strong outlines and broad areas of color. This means that tattoos based on these designs are […]
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 […]
This video shows tattoo artist Kuba Krzemiński at Crazy Fresh Tattoo studio in Stockholm, Sweden. Using time lapse photography, Kuba shows off his tattooing skills, taking the viewer on a body art journey from drawing the design to completing the tattoo. The tattoo artist uses three colors of tattoo ink; black, white and a caucasian flesh […]
In centuries past, the rich adorned themselves with delicate lace, expressing their wealth and celebrating their gentle natures. Lace represents the genteel ideals of grace, sensuality and delicate charm. Lace Tattoos: Body Art with History Although lace making is a centuries-old practice, true lace making only began in the 15th and 16th centuries. This was […]
Rose tattoos are among the most popular tattoo designs, especially in old school and classic tattoo styles. The rose flower is both beautiful and deeply symbolic, meaning that it will add artistic flair and meaning to any tattoo design. There are thousands of different rose tattoo design styles to choose from. Like Love, Rose Tattoos […]
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 […]
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 […]