Centipedes live in the dirt. They venture where few others go, digging through hidden places that few other creatures see. They are secretive, working away with nobody the wiser. Guys who go for the centipede tattoo often feel most at…
In Ernest Hemingway’s classic tale ‘The Old Man And The Sea’ a marlin plays a critical role opposite his protagonist, as man and fish grappled for control. More than just a creature from the sea, the marlin holds a sacred…
What better way to show yourself as a victor among mere men than with a laurel wreath tattoo? Laurel wreaths are presented to winners of competition or other types of battle, so there’s a manly tradition to get a laurel…
The Mayan calendar is one of the most intricate and complex inventions of humankind, which makes it an equally challenging–but infinitely rewarding–inspiration for a tattoo design. The Mayan calendar is separated into three cycles: the Tzolkin, with a duration of…
Throughout the centuries when the bubonic plague ravaged Europe, doctors and self-proclaimed physicians donned an eerie uniform intended to shield them from the deadly miasma. Adorned in long dark robes and tall hats or heavy hoods, plague doctors wore beak-like…
The Zia people of New Mexico are an indigenous tribe that regard the sun as a sacred symbol. As such, you can show your support for this people and their symbol by getting a Zia sun symbol tattoo. The red…
What better way to show your devotion to old school gaming and retro technology than with a pixel tattoo? There is a variety of games that you can choose from when it comes to drawing on old pixel art, or…
What better way to show your devotion to Jesus than to get the sign of the fish, or ichthys, tattooed on your body? This is a classic symbol that dates back to the early days of Christianity and serves as…
Aside from escargot and The Neverending Story’s iconic racing snail, you may be wondering why this slow, slithering creature resides on the list of potential tattoo art. The ancient Aztecs viewed the little snail as a sacred symbol of the…
Knives hold a long and intricate history, from simple early cave tools to precisely engineered military instruments. Where symbolism is concerned, there are as many metaphors and correlations for the knife as there are uses, be it dagger, machete–or switchblade.…