Awesome Girl’’s Floral Tattoo
Sunday, 26. April 2009
Incredible floral tattoo
Dragonfly Tattoos
Sunday, 12. April 2009
Was it the popular movie ‘Dragonfly’ (starring Kevin Costner) that made dragonfly tattoos all the rage? We can’t say for sure, but it may have had a hand in the recent popularity of whimsical dragonfly tattoo designs. In the movie, Kevin Costner’s wife had a small birth mark shaped like a dragonfly, and this was an entry point into a mystical, supernatural consciousness. Dragonfly tattoos have something mystical about them, too – a fairy tale quality that can be quite beautiful, but in a more offbeat way than a fairy or butterfly image. If the dragonfly tattoo image appeals to you, look on the internet for tattoo ideas. See what others have done with this simple yet intricate motif – it’s quite inspiring!
Dragonfly Tattoo
Even in real life, a dragonfly has a sort of fairy tale quality to it. It’s about the size that we would imagine a fairy to be, with beautiful, gossamer wings. At the same time, unlike a fairy or butterfly, dragonfly tattoos are not categorically feminine. They have a universal appeal. Dragonfly tattoo designs can easily be given a bold tribal look, for example, that’s quite masculine. On the other hand, they can also be subtle and sketchy, or elaborate and colorful. Many dragonfly images are both beautiful and ugly at the same time – for example, the delicate wings of the dragonfly are juxtaposed with its insect eyes and segmented body – just as they are in nature. From far away, it looks like a fairy tale creature, but close up, it’s definitely of this earth. Like the creature that inspired it, a dragonfly tattoo is indicative of a person who cannot be easily categorized.
If the dragonfly image appeals to you, do some work on your tattoo design. Even if you’re not an artist, try sketching how you would like your tattoo to look. Dragonfly tattoos are often simple images with a lot of visual impact. If you go to your tattoo artist to discuss dragonfly tattoos, chances are that he or she will also have ample ideas for tattoo designs. Among other things, be sure to discuss size. A tiny dragonfly tattoo can be quite a bold statement, but for that matter, so is a massive colored dragonfly with wings spread wide, tattooed across your shoulder blades! The dragonfly image is not a single image – it’s a whole range of images. Almost all possess the same offbeat, slightly magical quality, however.
Womans Full Sleeve Tattoo
Sunday, 12. April 2009
Many women are physically smaller and more delicately built than men and in general, we consider smaller, more delicate things more feminine. That’s why tattoos for women are generally smaller and prettier than male tattoos.
Feminine tattoos
It is rare, though not unheard of, for a woman to have a full sleeve tattoo that covers much of her arm., but usually feminine tattoos are more likely to be isolated in one or two areas of the body – as accent pieces, so to speak.
Women’s tattoo designs are also less heavy, less aggressive looking compared to mens tattoos. They tend to have thinner lines, though this is, of course, a generalization rather than a rule.
Compass Rose Tattoos
Sunday, 12. April 2009
Compass Rose Tattoo
Compass rose tattoos are something entirely different. Just like rose tattoos, compass rose tattoos have been around since the beginning of the modern tattoo era. They were both popular designs amongst sailors who believed the compass rose tattoo would bring them luck and would ensure they get back to shore safely.
Compass Rose tattoos are having a revival because the old school designs are back in vogue again.
Celebrities With a Rose Tattoo
* Heather Locklear: has a heart rose tattoo on her ankle.
* Ricky Martin: singer with a rose heart.
* Heather Locklear: has a rose heart tattoo just above her right ankle. It’’s a broken heart out of which comes the rose. Above it is the name “Finch”, her boyfriend.
* Cher: has a black rose on her ankle.
* Holly Marie Combs: has a rose tattoo on her left shoulder
* Ricky Martin: has a heart rose tattoo
* Richie Sambora: has a cross rose tattoo on his arm. Above it is the word “God”, below the word “Faith”.
* Slash: has a skull tattoo with guns and roses on his left biceps.
* Vinnie Jones: has a classic rose tattoo on his arm
* Mary J Blige: has a rose on her left thigh
Rose Heart Tattoos
Sunday, 12. April 2009
Rose heart tattoos are a very popular combination, and it’’s easy to see why, both heart tattoos and rose tattoos are the symbols for love. Here are some designs:
Rose Tattoos
Sunday, 12. April 2009
Rose Tattoos
Are you aware that rose tattoos are one of the most popular choices amongst women today? While butterfly and fairy tattoos are also highly popular feminine designs, the rose is something that can be easily incorporated into almost any design and modified to the exact shape, color and size that you want. There are some aspects you need to keep in mind when choosing a rose tattoo…
Are you aware that the colors of different roses have different meanings?
Roses have always been praised for their beauty. Their symbolic meaning goes way back into history:
- For the Romans and Ancient Greeks the rose represented love and beauty and they identified the flower with Aphrodite, the goddess of love.
- For Christians the rose represents the Virgin Mary (The Mystical Rose).
- Roses were used in Ancient Egypt to worship the Goddess Isis, the ideal mother and wife.
When choosing a rose tattoo design, your first step should be taking some time to really decide what you are most interested in. Is it important for you that a tattoo projects a specific meaning? Do you have a specific design or color that you are interested in?
The red rose is the most popular as a tattoo design. Other colors that are popular are blue, yellow and pink roses. One design that is not as common, but still makes a great looking piece is the black rose tattoos These are quite unique and can incorporate a dark side to almost any tattoo without much trouble at all.
Rose tattoos often incorporate an additional element, the most popular being:
* The Butterfly: butterflies and roses, a natural combination.
* Heart tattoos: 2 symbols of love combine into a super love tattoo.
* Tribal designs: a stylized version of a rose or a combination with tribal patterns.
* A banner with the name of a beloved one
* A Dagger: the love-hate relationship
* Dragonfly tattoos: just like butterflies, a natural combination
* A gun: love-hate again
* Barbed wire around the rose vine: love can hurt and is not without risk.
* Cross tattoos: memorial tattoo for a beloved one. Roses are also frequently used in “in loving memory” designs.
* Skull Tattoos: can be a memorial tattoo, as well as other meanings.
* Dragon tattoos: in love with a dragon?
For most people, a rose tattoo often symbolizes love. This leads many to the traditional red rose, though there are several other colors that also offer significant meaning:
* Red roses: love, romantic feelings, passion
* Yellow roses: joy, friendship
* Pink roses: gentleness, admiration
* White roses: purity, spiritual love, innocence
* Orange roses: fascination
* Rosebuds: youth
* Red and white roses together: unity
* A thornless rose: love at first sight
* A single rose: I love you
Of course it’’s entirely possible that rose tattoos have a completely different symbolic meaning for you, something personal and unique.
Here are some examples of tribal rose tattoos. The designs can picture a stylized version of a rose and are usually black, like this one:
