ORIGINS OF ICONIC TATTOO IMAGERY: CLASSIC AMERICAN TATTOOING PART 5: ROCK OF AGES
Throughout the History of American tattooing, from its beginnings up until modern day, people have used tattoos to convey their faith and spirituality. From small, simple crosses to large scale back pieces, drawing imagery and subject matter from many different
BLACKWORK TATTOOING
Many styles of tattooing have had their fair share of the limelight. Every couple of decades, certain styles are deemed fashionable and trendy. A style of tattooing called blackwork has recently been put in the spotlight. There is a misconception
ORIGINS OF ICONIC TATTOO IMAGERY: CLASSIC AMERICAN TATTOOING: PART 4: SHIPS
Throughout the history of American tattooing, any design that represents patriotism has been made incredibly popular, especially with those in the military. The popularity of ship imagery has been maintained since the art of tattooing came back to America. Before going
ORIGINS OF ICONIC TATTOO IMAGERY: CLASSIC AMERICAN TATTOOING: PART 3: PANTHERS
Panthers hold a secure spot in the top ranks of classic American tattoo imagery. These animals, lithe and powerful, have been marking the bodies of Americans, arguably, for almost a century, and there’s no signs that they’ll stop any time
SKULL TATTOOS
The skull tattoo is an icon! There is no doubt about it. Popular as much as powerful. Easily readable in all styles of tattooing. Skulls have paved the way for macabre images to stay prominent in the tattoo world and
ORIGINS OF ICONIC TATTOO IMAGERY: CLASSIC AMERICAN TATTOOING: PART 2: EAGLES
When looking at classic American tattoos, one is bound to find themselves looking at the feathered face of the eagle at some point.
Tattoo Ethics Regarding Placement
There are some things to consider before walking into any tattoo shop. Generally speaking, the majority of the public should consider keeping their tattoos placed where they can be covered up with clothing if necessary. Although we live in a
ORIGINS OF ICONIC TATTOO IMAGERY: CLASSIC AMERICAN TATTOOING: PART 1: ROSES
It is not uncommon to see images of the rose tattooed on a great number of people in many different varieties. The variances found in rose imagery have a deeply rooted history throughout the ages in the time of man. As