Superstar former footballer David Beckham has long been a champion to tattoo enthusiasts worldwide. What are the hallmarks of David Beckham tattoos? In the world of professional soccer there are few names that carry as much weight as David Beckham. A…
Traditionally, an angel symbolizes protection. An angel tattoo describes a guardian who is literally a messenger from God. An angel’s wings allows them to travel to and from heaven to help in your time of need. Angel wings tattoos are…
Sleeves are big steps in any tattoo lover’s quest for full coverage, and full leg tattoos are just as important as those placed on the arms. Any number of concepts and designs can be utilized, and leg sleeve tattoo ideas are as varied…
World renowned tattoo artist Don Ed Hardy has long been retired, but his influence on the tattoo world remains burning brightly in the Bay Area and beyond. Hardy ushered in a new era of tattoo art during the boom of the 1970s and 80s that resulted in a seismic…
While it may seem obvious—single needle means one needle is used in creating a tattoo. Single needle tattoos are characterized by the high levels of detail that can be achieved in comparatively small designs. Most tattoo machines operate with a…
The carnation is a beautiful bloom most often associated with positive feelings of love, affection, gratitude and admiration. The carnation flower differs from more traditional flower tattoo designs and comes in a range of colors to support strong feelings. Carnations…
It seems like ages ago that “hipster” became a part of the fashion zeitgeist — after all, the original hipsters have their roots in the 1940s — but it was really in the late 2000s and 2010s that “hipster” started…
The bond between a mother and daughter is one of the most powerful relationships in the world. More people are choosing to commemorate this profound love with a matching tattoo or linked designs. Mother daughter tattoos can come in many…
Lyle Tuttle made tattoos cool when he inked legendary rocker Janis Joplin in 1970. When he passed away last year at age 87, Tuttle was a bona fide legend in modern tattooing. He helped the tattoo world expand into a $5bn a year business catering to everyday…
While the number 13 is associated with bad luck in Sailor Jerry’s world of “squares,” it is the opposite for tattoo lovers. The unlucky number is treated as an antidote to conventional bad luck and identifier to other ink enthusiasts. The number 13 is associated with superstitious sailors, prison gangs and outlaws, and old…