After getting freshly tattooed it generally takes three to four weeks for the top layer of skin to heal so that you can start showing it off to friends and family in its finished state. After this point, there is still…
Narrowing down a color palette is the first step to cohesive home design. For many amateur decorators, it’s also one of the hardest. They say in life simple is best and, despite what you may have heard, a simple color scheme…
The pinky swear signifies a promise that cannot be broken and is a popular emblem for tattoo designs about close friendship or serious bonds. To make a pinky promise is the locking of the small fingers of two people to…
The resplendent quetzal is among the world’s most beautiful birds. Their vibrant colored plumage, and the bird’s proud cultural ties to the Central Americas they call homehelp make the Quetzal a popular tattoo design. Quetzals live in the mountainous, tropical…
Aquaphor is recommended for use in an individual’s healing and aftercare process despite not being designed specifically for tattooed skin. Aquaphor has hydrating and anti-inflammatory properties that can speed up the healing process and make you comfortable while the tattooed area repairs and recovers. Often recommended by tattooists for client…
Okami is the Japanese word for wolf. In this gallery Okami tattoo refers to body art referencing the popular and unique video game Okami. The pivotal main character is the goddess Amaterasu, whose spirit manifests as a white wolf like Shiranui from Japanese folklore. Okami video game tattoos are…
The ronin samurai warrior is a romanticized tattoo subject, often portrayed as the Japanese equivalent of Clint Eastwood. Ronin were masterless samurai either disenfranchised by the death of their master or through their leader’s loss of favor and privilege. In…
You’ve got the ink, left the artist and tattoo shop behind. Now you have to care for the body art investment that has come to life on your skin. The following behaviors are common causes for the ruination of a…
Author Yoshihiro Togashi created the hit manga series Hunter x Hunter because he liked to collect objects as a hobby. For body art collectors Hunter x Hunter tattoos make for extremely interesting ink designs. In Togashi’s series, Hunters are licensed, skilled individuals…
Create the perfect escape with cozy and imaginative reading nook ideas that transform any space into a book lover’s haven. From sunlit window alcoves to rustic, cabin-inspired retreats, these concepts cater to every style and space. Whether you prefer a…