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Is there possibly anything more fierce than a mountain lion? For hundreds of thousands of years, these beasts have stalked the hills and valleys of the western hemisphere. Puma, panther, catamount, whatever it is in your region, these mountain lions…
Tribal tattoos, fad as they once were, have become melded into the inking culture. Long gone are the days of the “basic dude” with tribal armbands. Men’s necks have increased in popularity as tattoo canvases. While the bicep is a…
“If you would know strength and patience, welcome the company of trees.”—Hal Borland. The olive tree serves as the ultimate symbol of stoic might amidst peace. In general, any tree lends an air of eternal evolution. Trees are constant, old,…
Owls stand quite alone among birds of prey. Whereas others are fierce hawks of speed, owls are heralded as symbols of wisdom, change, transition, and the balance between life and death. Few men choose to align themselves with such an…
Frogs have long been seen as symbols of luck, fertility, and change. But the tree frog? All that and more. Tree frogs, often depicted with red eyes, usually spend much of their lives in trees. Their claws and feet are…
Men are not always drawn to kite tattoos. How many have honestly flown one? Because of their whimsical nature, men tend to choose more grounded, aesthetically “masculine” art. But what of the guys who can’t seem to keep their feet…
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…