This particular tattoo emphasizes a Darwinist expression referring to “survival of the fittest.” NBA players such as Allen Iverson and Tyson Chandler have such a tattoo written on their shoulders which symbolize that physical strength is important to be successful…
Many people appreciate the macabre things in life, and it just so happens that these dark side lovers are also tattoo lovers. Some of the most popular macabre tattoos represent death, including skulls, black flowers, coffins and the noose. Noose…
Most people will look quizzically at you when you mention the word ouroboros, but almost everyone will recognize the symbol when they see it. So what is an ouroboros? It is the ancient symbol of a snake or dragon eating…
An oilfield, in the literal sense, a chosen region of a number of oil wells that draw out crude oil from under the ground. Workers toil onsite for months or even years to build a field, which is a pretty…
Old English, more properly known as blackletter, features a style of script originating in the 12th century in western Europe. It was the main form of writing until well into the 16th century and then continued to be used in…
The Vikings were historically Norsemen from Scandinavia who’ve existed roughly around the eighth until the 11th century. The word “Viking” comes from Old Norse which roughly translates to “a pirate raid.” Hence, they weren’t originally known for their brotherly and…
Often known as highly powerful symbolic expressions, numbers can represent events, order, mathematics, destiny, or luck, and can even go beyond our Earth within the stars and planets. They have a relationship with all things in nature and can serve…
Whether you want to invoke meaningful symbolism or don wicked geometrical lines with your body artwork, the valknut tattoo is an increasingly popular modern form of ink to select. It is aesthetically minimal and versatile, but it is also packed…
Velociraptor tattoo designs are rooted in popular culture. Science fiction movies like the Jurassic Park series brandish velociraptors as quick, intelligent, and relentless. Seriously, the Jurassic Park film can be credited with the strong demand for dinosaur tattoos. Velociraptor tattoos…
The Vitruvian Man tattoo is a classic take on the Renaissance philosophy, which championed art and the beauty of human intellect and nature. It showcases the quiet majesty of the present, and it emphasizes the mathematical precision and aesthetic merit…