Some tattoos are only meant to be visually appealing, and others tell a story about ourselves. Having body art that is actually useful, however, is rather rare–which is why you should consider a ruler tattoo! For those of us who…
Outline tattoos are the most understated, ravishingly simple option for a man looking for the perfectly classy statement piece of ink work. Outline tattoos focus on form, design, and simplicity. An outline tattoo can work for any design that a…
Pitbulls are truly a man’s best friend. Renowned for their everlasting loyalty, devotion, and soulful eyes, the pitbull is the iconic symbol of the love between man and dog. A pitbull dog tattoo will show off a man’s tough side,…
There are many ways to memorialize one of the grandfathers of the grunge movement with immortal ink. You could get the band’s logo itself tattooed pretty much anywhere, adding to a sleeve or as a solo piece. If you’re a…
Remembering and honoring those who have touched our lives is sacred, especially when they are no longer with us. This is even more sacred when those individuals were our battle buddies, taken in war. The strong history linking the military…
There are some among us who can afford to live life in a variety of colors. They tend to emerge from secure backgrounds, get a leg up early in life, and can pay for comprehensive health insurance. But for others,…
Owls are classic symbols of wisdom. It’s Owl in Winnie the Pooh that leads the others when things go astray, and many other children’s cartoons portray teachers, for example, as owls. The idiom “wise as an owl” has been around…
The mandala is one of the most universal spiritual symbols of any religion. Coincidentally, most symbolize the universe, consciousness, and the self, all reconciled within one image. Mandalas, as most know them, stem primarily from Hinduism and Buddhism, but religious…
As one of the “perfections” of Buddhism, an essential virtue in Hinduism, and an important virtue of Christianity, patience is a virtue sought out by many. As one of the “perfections” of Buddhism, an essential virtue in Hinduism, and an…
When you hear the term “sketch tattoos,” you might think simple and unpolished. Sketch tattoos are often highly detailed, though, with fine line work. These pieces are far from unfinished, sometimes taking hours or several sessions to complete. Sketch tattoos…