Author: Iskra Banović

Cameo tattoos are an intricate choice for the true romantic. Channel the charm of a bygone era with a design that’s historical and detailed. Cameo tattoos can depict personal meaning and be drawn from exact portraits for even more sentiment. Add jewelry to your body and keep it there. Cameos are always classy. History of Cameos Cameos can depict many meanings. From desire and love to honor and prestige, cameos trace 300 years B.C. in Egypt from carvings much like ancient petroglyphs. Once the popularity of seashell carving grew, cameos have come to showcase the beauty and profiles of women…

Who needs diamonds when you can have a jewelry tattoo? From classic rosary pieces and cross necklaces to Victorian-inspired cameo and portrait designs, jewelry tattoos are a classy choice for the material girl. Choose a Piece Much like you would choose a distinct piece of jewelry from your box or from the store window, jewelry tattoos seek admiration. Make sure you love and connect with your piece of jewelry before making it permanent and try it on so to speak.Get to know common antique jewelry lingo so that you can better plan a lifetime jewelry tattoo. The mine cut and…

An angel might live amongst you. It could be a loved one or a sense of something watching over you. Some people believe in the ability to communicate with their angels. An angel tattoo can help provide those strong roots of communication when worn as a daily reminder. Angel tattoos can be collected. If you want to stick with one overall design theme with your body art, angel and wing tattoos are a popular choice for both men and women. They have religious stylings, Gothic or steampunk-inspired traits, and work well with other fantastical body art pieces. They can be…

From the soccer field to the red carpet, the following 5 hottest tattooed male celebrities turn up the heat in Hollywood with their unique body art and bodies. What was once considered taboo, is now becoming the Hollywood trends and it’s not just musicians that are getting inked. Famous athletes have changed the look of many sports with their tattoos. Clean cut and young pop stars, such as Justin Bieber, have a collection of personal tattoos. Take a looks at some of the hottest tattooed male celebrities today. 1. David Beckham Who: Major league soccer player and style icon, David…

If you’re seeking a body art design that is significant and meaningful you may want to consider an astrology tattoo. What is Astrology? Astrology is the study of birth signs and planetary movements and the effect they have on one another. This includes the significance of the impact they have on personal character traits and even human relationships. Astrology encompasses metaphysical studies. Often considered the “Mother of all Sciences”, astrology is founded on theory and intuition. Some people believe astrology weighs heavily on their life, including the choices they make, the partners they keep, and even their own unique skill…

The following tips for attending a tattoo festival may help you decide upon the artist of your choice as well as ensure their availability calendar. If you have never attended a tattoo convention before these insights will also explain what to expect- whether you are attending as a tattoo enthusiast, someone who is just curious, or even as a serious tattoo collector. What is a Tattoo Convention? Tattoo conventions and music festivals take place all over the world. These usually large events showcase many different tattoo artists who are working on the floor, delivering their unique art style for customers…

I stumbled into our place of the meeting and found Erik ‘The Lizardman’ Sprague looking sharp in a pair of black pants and a black T-shirt, drinking a dark pint of beer that I’d say was halfway full. Best known for being a professional sideshow and stand-up act, Erik’s a Ripley’s Believe It Or Not! freak and does the whole sword-swallowing and car-pulling stunt for a fascinated and at times disgusted worldwide audience. He’s tattooed his entire body green in the form of scales and black patterns while enduring over 700 hours of modification including various piercings, Teflon ridge implants…

Are snake tattoos only for the sinful? From Biblical associations to reincarnation and life after death, snakes have many historical myths and legends about them that lure many people to their mysterious beauty. In addition to the well-known cultural references, snake tattoos also hold significant meanings in African, Asian, and South American cultures, symbolizing concepts like eternal life, divine protection, and wisdom. Snake tattoos carry a multitude of meanings, often symbolizing transformation, rebirth, and personal growth due to the snake’s ability to shed its skin. They can also represent healing and fertility, knowledge and wisdom, as well as temptation and sin.…

Lolita Inspired Tattoo Ideas “Lolita. Light of my life, the fire of my loins. My sin, my soul.” (Lolita) These love taboo Lolita-inspired tattoo ideas are feminine and sweet. Perfect for your girly side, you’ll beg for each. 1. Ribbons and Bows Lolita is a novel written by Vladimir Nabokov, published in 1955, which tells the story of Dolores Haze, who became the object of her stepfather’s sexual desires. The controversial story has since become a fashion sense and style. “Lolita” inspired clothing included tea party style dresses, white knee-high stockings with frills, and black shiny patent Mary-Jane shoes. Often…

Once upon a time you likely fell in love with a fairy tale or fable. Why not choose a tattoo design that captures the essence of your childhood? Tell your own body story and get inspired with one of the following 5 fairy tale and fable plots and you’ll never have to close the book on your youth or imagination. In other words, these tattoos live on happily ever after. 1. Alice in Wonderland Once she fell down that great big hole, Alice discovered a wonderland filled with the Mad Hatter, the Queen of Hearts, the Cheshire Cat, and a…

Whether for religious, spiritual, or fashionable purposes, cross tattoos remain one of the most popular symbols for both men and women. This ancient symbol of both Mother and Father nature (depicted in the vertical and horizontal line) can represent many things, including the rising and setting of the sun as well as life and death. Since the Ice Age, the cross has been around for quite some time and that makes it a significant symbol in history. For many reasons besides faith alone, the cross has a significance that ranges from spiritual to cultural beliefs. What has become widely recognized…

Confident and quick, Steve Tefft went from Connecticut tattoo artist to Ink Master after winning season two of SPIKE’s top-rated tattooing competition. With $100,000 more in his pocket, the grand title, and a colorful future ahead, Steve talks about virtues, life after his big win, and how a horrific and cannibalistic baby could be his last tattoo. What’s the best advice you received on Ink Master? The best advice was to design tattoos that will hold up over time, to use more black in defining your tattoo so the tattoo looks good from three feet away. Who did you believe…