December 30, 2009
December 29, 2009
Beautiful Chinese tattoo
Chinese Tattoo has become Top of art, but if we compare with Japanese tattoo, they have unique itself. Both of Japanese and Chinese have same beautiful and good tattoos art
December 28, 2009
Sexy Japanese tattooPhoenix Tattoos Are the Best Choice For New Beginnings
The Legend...
In Greek, 'phoenix' means 'palm tree' but to most of us we know the phoenix as the mythological bird of fire. Many ancient cultures contain stories about the phoenix which, like the sun, dies in flames and rises each morning.
Christians came to see this as a metaphor for resurrection and Jewish legends talk about the Phoenix as the one creature that didn't leave paradise with Adam (and so wasn't tempted by 'forbidden fruit'). To the Chinese, the phoenix represents virtue and grace and in Japan the Phoenix is often combined with the dragon. Also, don't forget that the North American Indians have the Thunderbird which is a take on the Phoenix legend.
In short, the phoenix lives for 500 years and then sets fire to its nest and is consumed by the flames, only to be reborn from the ashes.
Today...
Today, the phoenix represents reliability, kindness, duty and often has feminine connotations. If you've been through a transformation because of adversity in your life, then the flames of the phoenix should be special to you. It's a great way to express a new beginning in your life and a symbol of moving on.
The Phoenix Tattoo...
Here are a few things to consider:
1. A phoenix tattoo needs to be quite large to get all the detail to stand out clearly. The back is a great area to have one inked, or maybe the chest. You need a bold statement. This is not a tattoo to wear discretely on your ankle!
2. You need lots of color - orange, yellow and red. However, don't be afraid to use a touch of blue, gold, copper and green to add your own unique touch.
3. Do you want the phoenix to be engulfed by flames or bursting from ashes? How about displaying your phoenix surrounding the globe so that you can portray the passing of time?
4. How about using an Egyptian phoenix design? Here, the phoenix has a man's body but with large wings. This would be different and certainly eye-catching!
As you can see, there are lots of things to consider when deciding on the style and design of your phoenix tattoo. Don't rush the process as this is going to be a big project that you want to be proud of.
December 27, 2009
December 26, 2009
Lower back Feminine Dragon Tattoo designs
Lower back Feminine Dragon Tattoo designs
You may be thinking, why can't I use the search engines to find a good feminine dragon tattoo? Well you see search engines are great for looking for information, because they can read the text and use lots of other factors to determine if it is providing you with the best possible information. However, when you are searching for tattoo designs, the search engines can't tell what the quality of any particular design is, or how original it is. It is going to throw up results with good information about feminine dragon tattoos, but it won't actually give you the great designs that you are looking for.
At this point, you may be thinking what about Google images? This wont base my results on information, it will just show me the images. This is true, and you may find some great designs this way but the thing is that you aren't the first person to think of using Google images to search for tattoo designs. In fact, millions of other people have already seen and used the designs that Google images throws up so you will end up with the same thing as everyone else. And I'm sure that isn't what you are looking for in a tattoo.
So where is the best place to go to get great feminine dragon tattoo designs? It may surprise you, but one of the best places to go are the large tattoo forums that are around online. These forums have thousands of users who constantly add fresh content, and if you go to their archive section you will find links to some of the biggest and best tattoo art galleries online. If you spend some time on these forums you may well turn up some real gems that you would be proud to have tattooed.
December 25, 2009
Tribal Tattoo Designs - Popular Look and Popular Style
Tribal Tattoo Designs - Popular Look and Popular StyleFor hundreds and hundreds of years, cultures across the globe have used special tribal tattoo designs for individual decoration and communal identification. In recent years, the use of tribal designs by modern skin artists has grown exponentially to meet the demand from people of all ages seeking tattoos of this very nature.
Historically, traditional tribal tattoos have been utilized by cultures all over the world for everything from signifying rites of passage and defining social status to augmenting personal beauty and identifying persons of importance. And in fact, the designs of tribal tattoos vary as greatly as the cultures from which they come.
Some tribal art has been traced back to as early as 2000 B.C., and it continues to be used for cultural and social purposes today. Nearly every continent has contributed some form of recognizable tribal tattoo art to the modern-day repertoire.
Tribal tattoo artists may draw from elements originally created by the ancient Egyptians, the North American Indians, West African tribal elders, and many, many more. Although most tattoo seekers today request tribal tattoos based on their visual appeal rather than their social affiliation, the significance of such art cannot be underrated.
Tribal art has become one of the most requested types of tattoo designs by men and women alike. Many men get these tattoos as armbands or as large images on the shoulder; most women request them as an ankle band or as artwork on their lower backs.
Although most modern-day tribal designs do not have a particular significance to a tribe or clan, the amalgamations that have emerged from the many influences belong more to the person creating the art or the individual wearing it. Many people find their tribal art tattoos to be a statement of their individuality.
Many tribal art designs are comprised of strong, bold images that are appealing to the eye. They are usually characterized by intertwining, thick lines and are often symmetrical in shape. They are frequently filled in black and feature distinctive, repetitive patterns that are often unique to the artist who has developed the design.
As more and more men and women seek tribal tattoo designs, the popularity and significance of this art will continue to grow. Some people get tribal art tattoos to pay homage to their ancestors or family roots; others choose a tribal design based on what it represents to them. Still others select a tribal design based only on the way it looks. But regardless of the reason why it is selected, tribal art offers the wearer the opportunity to be part of something larger than themselves.
December 24, 2009
December 23, 2009
Amazing Tattoo Designs for girls
Amazing Tattoo Designs for girlsLet's face it, people who like tattoos are always looking for the next amazing tattoo design to set themselves apart from the crowd and although this might seem like an easy task, anyone who has been through it knows differently. Sometimes it can just hit you, you see something in a picture or in a museum or even in a movie and bingo! that's it - you know straight away that this is your next tattoo. If you're one of the lucky ones (those who can draw beautifully from imagination) you can scribble it down and take your own amazing tattoo design to your tattooist and within no time at all your dream is a reality. However, most of us are not that lucky and whilst we have willing and creative minds which think up all these amazing tattoo designs we have weak and stubborn fingers who insist on not getting the picture (literally!).
Body art has been with us from the year dot when ancient cave men used it not only for camouflage but also to mark themselves and their tribesmen out from other rival tribes. Indeed, the word ' tattoo' is derived from the ancient Tahitian word "tattau" meaning to mark. Since then tattoos have evolved into a serious art form and most people are into their body art because it is beautiful and because it makes a personal statement about themselves. Choosing your amazing tattoo design can be a minefield though. Just think of all the Chinese symbols for example. Do you know what they mean - and moreover, do you expect your tattooist to know? A very good friend of mine had a Chinese symbol tattoo done a couple of years back. It was a beautifully intricate design on his left shoulder with symbols surrounded by oriental dragons and magnificent colours. He was born in the year of the dragon and his wife was born under the sign of the dog. The symbol was suppose to say something like ' dragon will honour dog in life and death". However he has since discovered that although it does say that it could also be construed as "dragon will curse dogs honour in life and death".
The same is true of Celtic or Egyptian symbols, and if you fancy something a bit out of the ordinary it's best to do loads of research first and be sure your symbol says exactly what you want it to say. Remember, your tattoo artist is just that, an amazing artist - NOT an expert in all sorts of ancient scripts and symbols!!
When you know it's time for another tattoo (or indeed when you've taken the decision to have your first) it is wise to take some time and look into various styles and designs and also think hard about where on your body you want to have it done. I know some women who have had amazing tattoos designed and inked all around their belly buttons only to discover that when they are pregnant (and subsequently left with stretch marks) the fabulous butterfly looks just a bit less fabulous than it did on a tanned and taut abdomen! Also, think about it from an employment point of view. Like it or not, a tattoo is not always viewed favourably by prospective employers. This is not such a problem for males, however lots of women get tattoos around their ankle or lower leg and, if in a professional capacity you need to wear a smart skirt suit, then it could make things just a little bit difficult.
Consider also, that your tattoo will be with you for life. Now, I know this is always the argument against having a tattoo, especially when it's your first one, however it is a valid one. You must be committed to the design you choose as it will be with you for a very long time. In my opinion, it's best to steer clear of the 'fashionable' tattoo styles, the ones that come in fad's and disappear a year or two later leaving your skin very 'last season'! Choose something that means something to you, something that has a little personal story behind it. Then, when people remark on your tattoo and ask about it (and they will!) you have something interesting to say about it and about yourself too.
December 22, 2009
Tribal Tiger Tattoos- Hot Sexy and Cute Tattoos For Girls
Tribal Tiger Tattoos- Hot Sexy and Cute Tattoos For GirlsThe tribal tiger tattoo, was a powerful symbol across Asia in numerous cultures and has for long been a standard tattoo design in the countries mentioned above. Animal Tattoos is associated with power, ferocity, passion and sensuality, beauty and speed, cruelty and wrath.
The tribal tiger tattoo is rich in its historical as well as mythological significance. In Korea it is treated as the King of Animals and tattoo designs originating from this country would often carry depictions of the tiger as seen through their eyes. In India, the supreme God, Shiva or the Destroyer is depicted wearing tiger skin and riding on a tiger - to show supreme power over the world. The animal is sometimes depicted as a symbol of life and death and all things evil.
Tiger tattoos are some of the most popular tattoos in the world right now. These amazing pieces of art look great almost anywhere on the body. Tiger tattoo designs are perfect for your back, arm, leg or any other part of your body. A poll conducted online in January 2008 estimated that 14% of all adults in the United States have at least one tattoo. Tattoos are popular all over the world, especially among men and women aged 18-29.
Different people may find varied reasons to select this feline creature. One of the hugely popular reasons could be the tiger being considered a symbol of strength, as it is also feared when found in its natural habitat.
You can leaf through the latest wildlife and photography magazines and make a compilation of the best photographs in order to decide on your very own unique tiger tattoo.
December 21, 2009
Wow her body is very sexy. She makes beautiful art on her Chest
December 20, 2009
Back Tattoo of Chinese
This is a symbol of Chinese tattoo. The face of Picture is like devil or ghost that a symbolist Devil being
Lower Back Dragon tattoo designs
Dragons: Arguably the most popular mythical figures of all time, dragon tattoos are general statements of strength and power. However, their specialized meanings will differ depending on whether you choose an Eastern or Western dragon design.
December 19, 2009
December 18, 2009
Phoenix Bird Tattoo - Symbolic Beauty
The tattooing world has very few favorites. Phoenix bird is one of them. Do you know where this interesting picture comes from? What is the symbolic significance of this awesome picture? We will look at the reasons this bird design has become one of enduring symbols of time.Mythology says that the Phoenix is a creature that rises from its own ashes after burning down. The name itself originated from the Greek word for “red”, the universal color of fire. Being the bird of fire, Phoenix can be aptly used to symbolize a person’s inner fire and zest for life. The rage for the Phoenix bird tattoos has started a few years back. The Phoenix bird epitomizes the rebirth and resurrection from the ashes. You can use this symbol if you have had a tough patch in life and successfully overcame it.
It is fairly easy to draw the Phoenix bird tattoos which are normally painted in bright and lucid colours that represent life. The uniqueness of a phoenix bird design lies in its different interpretation by different people. You can very easily personalize a phoenix bird tattoo to highlight emotions close to your heart. You just need to tell a good tattoo artist what you want to depict with your tattoo and he or she will easily give you the best.
Jewish legend says that the phoenix was the bird that refrained from eating the forbidden fruit of paradise, set itself on fire but rose from the ashes three days later. The Phoenix bird was also considered to be the representation of the rising and setting of the sun. However later on it was widely accepted as the symbol of resurrection of life. Originally tattoos were just beauty symbols. Of late, they have become a medium to express ones life experiences and emotions. Therefore, the Phoenix bird designs have attained big popularity. Keeping in line with this, the tattoo artists have creatively designed many forms of the Phoenix bird tattoo.
The emergence of the Phoenix Bird tattoo as a popular one is not documented well but people believe that it has its origins in the Far East. Men like to have a phoenix bird picture on their arms, while the ladies normally prefer to have it on their lower back or on their belly. There are people who consider Phoenix to be the symbol of the devil and that pagans expressed their love for Satan through the phoenix. In the vastly popular Harry Potter series, the phoenix has been depicted as the bird that has healing powers. This is more in line with the symbolic meaning of Phoenix, the resurrection. In the chronicles of Narnia too, a phoenix is pictured saving one of the characters from imminent danger.
Historically the phoenix was used not just as a tattoo. It was also printed on the coins by the ancient Romans, who believed that it would ensure the longevity of the Roman Empire. No matter what the reason, the phoenix tattoo designs are beautiful and at the same time have definite, deeply held symbolic significance. Therefore, these designs are, like diamonds, forever.
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