The caterpillar tattoos and its symbology
From Absolem the Caterpillar in Alice in Wonderland to the ancient Chinese philosophers, this little creature has always stood for constant change and wisdom The caterpillar, symbolically speaking, stands for…
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Bay Area Traditional Tattoos
The Bay Area Traditional style was born in California in the 80s, and represents an evolution of Old school tattoos. Back then, tattoo artists began experimenting with multiple design styles,…
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Rebel Alliance Tattoos for Star Wars Fans
A book which came out in 2016 sheds light on the origins of the Rebellion which was later to become the Rebel Alliance bravely led by Luke, Han and Leia.…
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Man’s Ruin Tattoos, a great classic in the Traditional style
Man’s Ruin is the name of an iconic subject, one of the old favourites which has its roots in the origins of Old School. In classic iconography it is generally…
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Avant Garde Tattoos, a Triumph of Creativity
Tattoo styles are constantly evolving: they cross paths and even fuse in a striving towards the outer limits of experimentation. Thanks to many of these creative and even audacious experiments,…
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Tengu Tattoos, legendary creatures of Japan
Tengu are fantastic creatures from Japanese folk tradition, shown (and tattooed!) alone or in broader compositions. They are generally depicted as bird-men, with a long, prominent nose or even a…
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The Trinacria and its symbology
Just like Romans like to get a tattoo of the Colosseum, Sicilians just have to get one dedicated to the symbol of their beloved land… The Trinacria symbol can be…
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Realistic Tattoos are timeless work of art
Whether in black and grey or in colors, realistic tattoos are certainly among the most spectacular. This style allows tattoo artists to demonstrate their skills at best and express their…
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Waves Tattoos and the power of the Ocean
In Japanese art and tattooing, the aquatic element has always had a fundamental role and a very important metaphorical, artistic and aesthetic value. The sea waves, often represented in paintings…
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Focus on: Foot Tattoo
The feet are an exciting challenge and a source of great satisfaction for a tattoo artist from a morphological point of view. Because feet allow for a juxtaposition between the…
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New School Tattoos Gallery
The New School style was probably born in the United States around the early 70s. It is influenced by some features of Old School tattooing and often characterized by heavy…
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Top Hat Tattoos: its symbology and famous people who wore one
Bringing to mind dandies and conjurer’s tricks, this is a hat (from which rabbits have been know to spring) that is the perfect accessory for any character, real or imaginary…
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Dark Tattoos Gallery
When we speak of “Dark Tattoos” we are talking about a number of styles with roots in diverse languages, cultures and subcultures. Among other things, we are dealing with music…
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Tattoo Gallery: Neo Traditional
An imaginative palette, new shades of colours, a three-dimensional identity, fine and bold lines with a flowing, smooth movement and a unique design: this is Neo Traditional! Old and new…
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Samurai Tattoos: the most powerful icon in Japanese Style
Samurai are the celebrated Japanese warriors who placed themselves at the service of the great Lords of the Empire. Formidable fighters, they possessed a strong sense of honour, and have…
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Tattoo Lettering: our choice
When a message become a magnificent work of art! The origin of writing is believed to date back to the time of the Phoenicians, and its development is complex and…
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Poseidon Tattoos: the god of the sea as skin art
Here’s how the brother of Zeus managed to escape death and become lord of the oceans in a period when the ancient Greeks had abandoned exploration over land. Poseidon (who…
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Nurses tattoos: the story of Florence Nightingale and a tribute to our heroes
“Every woman has in her charge the personal health of somebody. Every woman is a nurse.” Let’s find out more about the woman who created a profession out of nothing……
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Oysters and Pearls Tattoos: the perfect combination
Some get them tattooed and leave the tattooist complete freedom in choosing the style. But others dream about them and have lots of ideas of their own. Let’s find out…
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Electric Light Bulb: Tattoos and History
Three names (one English, one American and one Italian) claim the glory for a groundbreaking invention which brought light into our homes and ink to our skins. The invention of…
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Hawks Tattoos: the messengers of the sky
Celebrated over the years by the best tattooists, these birds force us – literally – to turn our dreams into marvellous opportunities. Read on to see how. Hawks, the most…
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Han’nya Tattoos: when jealousy turns us into monsters
A famous mask from Japanese theatre, this tattoo is not closely tied to wounded love, but rather seems to keep away evil spirits. Here is the story… Let’s begin with…
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Snakes Tattoo: eternal symbols immortalised in ink
They are among the most popular subjects in every style of tattoo art, perhaps because ever since ancient times, these reptiles have exuded a particular (sexual?) energy and air of…
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The eight Tibetan Auspicious Symbol
The parasol (in Sanskrit chattra, in Tibetan gdugs) is a symbol of regal dignity and spiritual power. High-standing religious figures in Tibet were always provided with a silk parasol: it…
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