In shells and rocks and bits of glass, mosaics have been around since the birth of civilization. A mosaic tattoo continues the grand artistic tradition of creating a masterpiece out of small fragments. Mosaic tattoos symbolize effort and purpose; every…

Many beach goers see the pelicans that flock along the wharf as just another bird of the sea. People who wear pelican tattoos, however, know that these birds carry deep spiritual significance. In Ancient Egypt, the pelican was associated with…

Some are made out of flesh and blood. Others of us are different. We are more powerful, quicker, easier to repair — I mean, heal. We are humans that are secretly bionic, and we show ourselves with a suspension spring…

In the summer, we emerge from our caves and cocoons, shed our flaky old skin, bare ourselves before the sun, go to the beach, celebrate the fourth of July, get in shape, embark on new projects … and eat watermelon.…

They say that, in ancient times, Neptune, god of the sea, preferred aquatic travel to land. To visit new locales, he would merely strike the butt of his trident to the earth, and fissures would form, the land would quake,…

What is it about the top hat that breathes class? It’s a simple enough design, totally unnecessary, and completely out of fashion. And yet, the top hat endures. If you want to let the world know about your classy side,…

American tattoo culture derives from the salty, rough-edged sailors who fearlessly fought the high seas before modern technology. Nautical-inspired ink is everywhere, but a sinking ship tattoo will draw stares. Why sinking? The old saying goes that a true captain…