The “ban” of tattooing in Japan: interview with Eru Higa
Pictorial and polychromatic tattooing was born in Japan, the complex designs developed by Japanese tattooers of the Edo era has no equals in the rest of the world, they’ve inspired…
Vampire Tattoos: a Dark Symbology
Lords of darkness, bloodsuckers or monsters of folklore? Legend or reality? We have dusted them off for you about a subject very popular with tattoo artists… Firs character created by…
Gorilla Tattoos: behind the Symbology
The gorilla is the master of the jungle and a noble creature, but also a “fetish animal” for hundreds of tattoos in all styles from all around the world. Beast…
Mermaid Tattoos: the Magnificent Symbology
If you are planning on getting a mermaid tattoo any time soon, you might just discover some of the mystical energies connected with these legendary figures The origin of the…
Sun Tattoos: the Force of Total Perfection
When we decide to tattoo a symbol of this kind on our skin, we are not only choosing an astronomical phenomenon but a primeval force of total perfection… Some physics…
The symbology of the Scarab Beetle Tattoos
This is a particular kind of insect we want to talk about here. A legendary figure somewhere between the dung heap and the stars. Guided by light The scarab beetle…
The dollar bill $ymbology
What you are about to read here is the story of the most famous currency in the world. So famous to have become a very requested tattoo subject… Beyond the…
The Symbolism behind Horseshoe Tattoos
A traditional good luck charm which has spread the world over and become the subject of countless tattoos, this the real story of ingenious tool… Back to Medieval Times The…
Statue of Liberty Tattoos: Ink and Secrets
Let’s talk about a true symbol of universal brotherhood which tattoo lovers increasingly choose to immortalise on their skin. Inaugurated finally in 1886… A very creative dinner It all began…
Rabbits Tattoo: A lot more than just Easter
The ultimate good luck charm (the famous foot) and a symbol of unbridled sexuality, the cult of the rabbit has flourished for millennia in cultures the world over. From Ancient…
The symbology behind Crocodiles Tattoos
The myth of the crocodile slithers between the unconscious and the contradictions of the human soul: a real creature of intrigue and mystery… Making their first appearance 90 million years…
Kali Tattoos: the Powerful Goddess
Who is the goddess Kali? In the popular imagination, Kali (whose name derives from the Sanskrit kāla which means “black” but also “time”) is an Indian goddess with a blood-stained…
Deer Tattoos: History, Legends, Symbolism
A noble beast with salvific properties (some ancient legends say that its milk is the source of divine consciousness), the deer is a widespread mammal the world over with 43…
Chicano Style Tattoo: our Tribute
Mexican iconography, religious theme, lettering, ladies, clowns, jokers, guns, cars, dollar signs and more: this is the wild world of Chicano style tattoo, seen by legendary tattoo artists all over…
Skulls by Filip Leu
This book – published in the series The Great Books on The Art of Tattooing – showcases a striking and vast range of skull drawings by the Swiss master tattoo…
Quills & Feathers Tattoos: Decorations or Symbols?
Mere decoration or an eternal symbol connecting man with ancient ancestral powers? There has always been much more than the eye can see… We can’t really talk about feathers without…
Claudia De Sabe: Drawings of an Autumn Garden
“Drawings of an Autumn Garden” by Claudia De Sabe is a precious hand made book, printed on hand made Japanese paper with a Gold embossed covers. A personal representation of…
Bear Tattoos: from Wilderness to Pop Culture
This sacred animal has been crossing over from the wilderness and invading pop culture thanks to films, books, songs, sport teams and tattoos as well… The cult of the bear…
Pit Bull Tattoos: the infamous saga
Let’s make some clarity on the origins of the American Pit Bull Terrier, lead subject of many tattooed realistic portraits The tale of the Pit Bull is a different story…