I’m sure all of us have seen people with tribal designs covering their chests and arms. These designs are extremely intricate and quite frankly look amazing. But does everyone know what these tattoos represent? Probably not. Before one understands the meaning it is imperative to understand that tattoos as beautifully complex as these tattoos are, […]
The Raven Tattoo
Posted on 18 June, 2015 ·
The Raven is a majestic creature that is often depicted in modern day culture. Traditionally the raven has negative connotations, usually associated with death; seen often on a battlefield with fallen soldiers. These connotations stem from the raven as a scavenger which, while true, only portrays a very limited portrayal of the grace of this […]
Tattoo Conventions
Posted on 18 June, 2015 ·
Tattoo conventions have flourished over the last few decades in particular. With the growing commonness of the tattoo it only makes sense for the culture to expand and promote itself. Tattoo conventions are great places to mix amongst people with similar interests as well as check out some innovative tattooing technology, designs and artists. Both […]
The Stick and Poke Tattoo
Posted on 16 June, 2015 ·
The more conventional ideas about tattoos involve ideas about tattoo guns but in reality there are other ways of tattooing. The ‘stick and poke” method is one such other way. This method is often used by amateur tattooists who don’t have access to professional tools, but real tattoo connoisseurs know that some of the rarest […]
What Is Getting A Tattoo Like?
Posted on 15 June, 2015 ·
There is quite a great deal of inaccurate information floating around when people think of getting tattoos. There are many emotional as well as physical queries that people have with getting a tattoo. Frequent questions include: How much does it hurt? What if I regret it later? How do I know what to get? While […]
The History of the Dragon Tattoo
Posted on 5 June, 2015 ·
Dragons are a part of myths and legends – seen as both legendary and powerful. The dragon tattoo has drawn upon this history to become a very common part of tattoo culture. The true allure of the dragon tattoo though comes from its uniqueness – the fact that no other tattoo commands attention quite as it does. […]
Ideas For New Piercings
Posted on 31 May, 2015 ·
Tattoos are great ways to express your ideas, but they are not the only way. As great as tattoos may be, piercings can be equally as great in expressing your abstract ideas in a unique way! Piercings are a pretty common thing nowadays. The ear is probably the most pierced part of the body, but […]
Ways to Care for New Piercings
Posted on 25 May, 2015 ·
Like tattoos, piercings are fresh wounds that need to be cared for to avoid infection. The last thing that anybody would want to happen is for their piercing to get either infected or close entirely. Some of the biggest mistakes people make are: Piercing the hole (usually their ear) by themselves: No matter how simple […]
Debunking Tattoo Myths
Posted on 5 April, 2015 ·
As many of us in the tattoo world know – there are a ton of really strange myths about getting a tattoo. Luckily, we can debunk a lot of those myths right now. Myth: You will regret tattoos later in life because they will look horrible. Truth: Harris polls taken in 20013 and 2008 showed that a […]