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The proverb “hear no evil, see no evil, speak no evil” has evolved over time and done much the same as a tattoo design idea. These days in the West, an individual who will see no evil, hear no evil, and speak…
Tattooed skin burns just the same as that which is unaffected by body art. Burns can leave you with short term issues or effect the skin more severely. This holds for tattooed skin damaged by the sun, more serious types of burns, or extreme cases where people have tried…
Sic Parvis Magna has become a popular script tattoo design or larger illustration. The quote comes from the Latin and means “Thus great things from small things (come).” It’s the heraldic motto of legendary seafarer Sir Francis Drake that also features in the hugely popular Unchartered series of video games, where Drake’s ancestor Nathan is the star. In tattoo…
Queen Nefertiti ruled alongside the revolutionary Pharaoh Akhenaten and has been described at different times as “the most beautiful woman in history.” A Nefertiti tattoo symbolizes feminine strength, power, beauty and devotion, and are popular motifs for lovers of Ancient Egyptian body art designs. One of pop superstar Rihanna’s most famous tattoos is the bust of the…
Superstar songstress Lady Gaga (Steffani Germanotta) has always been unapologetic about being herself. Gaga has a legion of fans – her little Monsters – who love her for this inclusive attitude of free expression. Many from Lady Gaga’s fanbase are…
The original Dungeons & Dragons game was released in 1974, growing into a vastly popular tattoo design concept and the most legendary fantasy role playing game of all time. It’s rich tapestry of characters, rules, and structures provide tattoo enthusiasts and D & D gamers with a huge array of potential subjects to choose from when…
After getting freshly tattooed it generally takes three to four weeks for the top layer of skin to heal so that you can start showing it off to friends and family in its finished state. After this point, there is still…
The pinky swear signifies a promise that cannot be broken and is a popular emblem for tattoo designs about close friendship or serious bonds. To make a pinky promise is the locking of the small fingers of two people to…
The resplendent quetzal is among the world’s most beautiful birds. Their vibrant colored plumage, and the bird’s proud cultural ties to the Central Americas they call homehelp make the Quetzal a popular tattoo design. Quetzals live in the mountainous, tropical…
Aquaphor is recommended for use in an individual’s healing and aftercare process despite not being designed specifically for tattooed skin. Aquaphor has hydrating and anti-inflammatory properties that can speed up the healing process and make you comfortable while the tattooed area repairs and recovers. Often recommended by tattooists for client…