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Many of us know what saints are, but why are people getting saints tattooed onto their bodies? Besides the fact that they can look absolutely stunning and creative, they have a lot of meaning behind them. We all know a…
Bane. The man. The mountain. The legend. The one that learned batman’s true identity and shared his back ground with millions of fans. Bane is well known for his pure strength, outstanding intelligence, and never ending endurance. It just makes…
The world of Tim Burton’s grifting ghoul is ripe for tattoo inspiration, and for decades Beetlejuice devotees have dedicated their flesh to the cultural phenomenon. From the underworld inhabitants such as receptionist Miss Argentina, Harry the Hunter, Juno the chain-smoking…
For ink addicts who also happen to be hooked on throwing mean strikes, bowling tattoos can be a perfect fit. From pins to balls to shoes, there are so many creative ways to express a love of all things bowling…
A worldwide cultural icon and one of the most famous movie characters of all time, Tony Montana has come to represent all that is rich, corrupt, and yet ultimately redeemable. A force of nature till the very end, Tony blazes…
A symbol of honor upheld by law enforcement, The Thin Blue Line originated in the United Kingdom but quickly grew to prominence in the United States and Canada. The Thin Blue Line commemorates the fallen and shows support for the…
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…