Thorn tattoo designs carry different meanings for different people. Some associate thorns with the intertwinement of beauty and pain, the poetic reminder that “every rose has its thorn.” Others associate thorns with honor and sacrifice, the heavy crown worn by…
There are few animals as rich in symbolism as the crow. A spirit animal long associated with the mysteries of life and death, the crow has been revered as a totem and spirit guide since the dawn of humankind, believed…
Diamonds have long been held as well-known symbols of wealth and beauty, worn since ancient times in everything from jewelry to armor, and even encrusted on thrones and tombs. Ancient cultures around the world believed that diamonds could protect the…
The Frommer’s travel guide once described the Golden Gate Bridge as “possibly the most beautiful, certainly the most photographed, bridge in the world.” Erected in 1937, the bridge was the longest suspension bridge in the world until 1964. Now a…
From hot rods to tribal symbols, modern day pinstriping is one of the oldest and most universal styles, instantly recognizable, and with origins that can be traced throughout much of history and multiple cultures. A pinstripe tattoo isn’t just an…
Todd McFarlane’s antihero has never been more relevant than in our own troubled era, and the flesh that wears a depiction of this comic icon is undoubtedly as unflinching as its namesake inspiration. You don’t have to be a fallen…
These terrifying but undeniably awesome creatures of the deep have struck terror and fascination in the hearts and imaginations of the seafaring and landlubbing alike since time immemorable. Sharks are the ultimate symbol of our worst fears, of depths as…
Old school swallow tattoos done in a traditional style have long been an incredibly popular choice for sailors and tattoo enthusiasts alike. For better or worse, gone are the days where one had to earn their nautical tattoos at sea.…
Some people dream of going on a safari. Others dream of being able to experience their own personal safari every day by wearing it permanently on their skin, a dream made entirely possible and practical through the fine art of…
Seattle: coffee-fueled birthplace of grunge, where citizens move under a seemingly perpetual cloud cover of rain, indie music, and caffeine. A city of hard rock and Seahawks, what better way to display your Seattle allegiance than a skyline tattoo? Seattle:…