In all arts, there are styles which start it all. Styles which give us meaning and foundation, and most of all give purpose to the art itself. In tattooing, one of those styles is definitely blackwork tattoos. Even though this style has been gaining new popularity in recent years thanks to the power of social media, it’s far from new. If anything, it’s one of the oldest styles out there, along with Japanese and traditional. Ever wondered where all those “tribal” tattoos came from? Well, obviously, from tribes, but what a lot of people fail to recognise is that tribal tattoos are all black ..read more

Some say hand tattoos are the ultimate expression of rebellion. Hands are supposed to be among one of the worst places to get a tattoo. It’s probably going to hurt like hell, but if you want the tattoo then it’s definitely worth the pain. Hand tattoos are more common in certain circles than others. Some people choose to commemorate loved ones by placing the birth and death dates on their hands, as an ever-present reminder. Some cultures celebrate hand tattoos differently. In the Arabic culture, the use of the henna tattoo among the many sects of Arabic nations is a centuries old practice and a ..read more

Thankfully geometric tattoos are getting very popular.  We find geometry tattoos delicate but complex at the same time and mesmerizing to look at. If you’re brave enough to go with something unusual, then these tattoos are your perfect choice. Although slightly a recent trend, geometric tattoos do have a solid background. But just in case you’re not quite sure what you want, let us load you with inspiration. Here’s the most common types of geometrical tattoos. Polygonal animals Polygonal animals are cute and sweet but have an elegant look on the skin. For those who lov ..read more

Hand poked tattoos or stick and poke tattoos are not something new but are gaining popularity with high speed. Actually, the first tattoos were exactly hand poked. Let us tell you more about hand poke art of tattooing, which are today a reimagined old tradition. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/deed.en Stick and poke tattoos are simply tattoos done by hand using special stick ending with a needle. Unlike tattoo machines they require more time to complete the process. Most people believe hand poke tattoos are extremely painful and reject the idea immediately. But the truth is st ..read more

If you’re searching for intricate placements, this is it. Sternum tattoos are as hot as hell. They are discreet, shown only to those, who deserve to see them. Sternum designs can include everything, from flowers and animals to geometric forms and ornaments. They have the shape of a triangle, to better accent on the line of the breasts. Because they are female only tattoos, sternum tattoos are generally super delicate. Types of sternum tattoos Ornamental Actually, most of the sternum tattoos can be described as ornamental, because of their purpose, to serve as decoration. Ornamental d ..read more

So children’s art. There comes a point in the life of every parent when your precious offspring sprints over to you, coming back from a play date or from kindergarten, or simply after quietly labouring over something on their own for the past hour. What they present you with could be a jumbled mess of colourful swirls or a set of stick figures, bearing a striking resemblance to your family. Whichever it is, more often than not, a parent is delighted to receive their child’s drawings and laud them for their efforts. A Parent’s Dedication Rather awesomely, it’s recently become a trend to show ap ..read more

Among all of the diverse themes tattoo art explores, nature inspired tattoos are the most calming and mind soothing. What makes nature tattoos so loved? We experience the power of nature’s beauty though all manifestations of art – painting, graphics, photography and contemporary forms. Human’s special relationships with the natural world shape their lives. We prefer to live in houses instead of apartments, love the calming view of the sunset and crave for the sea breeze. Have you ever thought why you prefer forest landscapes instead of skyscrapers view? The innate aesthetics pledged into ..read more

You’re probably reading this post because you’re considering having an angel tattoo. Angel tattoos have nailed it in the past, taking the high place of tattoo trend. Still many believe angel tattoos are appropriate only for religious people. Actually the depiction an angel can have many different meanings, not necessarily bound in faith. Angels are mythical divine creatures, messengers of God and inhabitants of Heaven. However, angels have always have been present in the human mind and imagination as kind creatures, helping the Creator. Image source and credit: https://tattooblend.com/43-heave ..read more

Not many are brave enough to sacrifice time, money and patience for a large piece. Most people start with smaller tattoos, to see what it’s like to have ink. Fortunately for tattooists, there are many people who have become addicted to tattoo art and go for large scale tattoos. https://www.flickr.com/photos/carriecapri/52212635457/What is large scale tattoo? Large scale tattoo can be any kind of tattoo which covers one-third of your body. It can be a back piece or a chest and stomach tattoo. Full leg tattoos are also large scaled and sometimes heavy sleeves, extending towards the torso go ..read more

Along with the beautiful designs flowing around the web you can find some awful experiments with ink. We’ve seen everything. Bad placements, stupid ideas, and poor tattoo skills to put it together  – Terrible Tattoos Here’s a small selection of what not to do just in case it isn’t already obvious! Incorrect spelling and the hilarious translations are probably on the top of the iceberg for failed tattoos. So, dear tattoo lovers, think it over before you decide to have a tattoo. The skin is yours of course, but who wants a ridiculous picture on their forehead for the res ..read more