
Amazing Tattoos from all around the world
Our new selection of amazing Tattoos from all around the world to welcome the new year 2021! Tattoo Life team has selected 12 tattoos – recently published on Instagram –…
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Leopard Tattoos and the symbology of a wily predator
Spending its strength with cunning and forethought: this leads us to suspect that anyone tattooed with the timeless subject of the leopard is themselves fundamentally wild at heart In order…
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The best Oriental Tattoos from all around the world
For its subjects, the oriental tattoo is inspired by ancient traditions and legends. The most beloved characters are snakes, koi-carps, tigers, dragons and other ferocious animals, but also deities and…
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Dreamcatcher Tattos and the secrets unveiled
With roots in the wisdom of the Ojiibwe, this arcane object is the subject of many tattoo and – besides protecting us during the night – has both ritual and…
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The Best Chicano Style Tattoos
Chicano is not just a tattoo style, but also form of art, a way of life and a powerful form of non-verbal language. Born overseas, in the Latin districts of…
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Kitsune Tattoos, the magic, Japanese fox
Kitsune means “fox”: an animal that is of enormous importance in Japan, protagonist of myths and legends, as well as a beloved subject in tattooing. According to Japanese mythology, the…
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Mind blowing Ornamental Tattoos
Intricate interweaving of points, spirals, clean lines, geometric motifs, hypnotic patterns: everything come together in unique compositions thanks to the skill and creativity of the tattoo artists… This is Ornamental…
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The Tree of Life Tattoos are symbols of strength
Present in many cultures, this well-known tattoo symbol embraces Christian and Pagan traditions alike, making its way, myth by myth, up to the present day. The Tree of Life is…
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Halloween Tattoo Ideas
Scary skeletons and spooky ghosts, carved pumpkins, black cats, bizarre characters and a special focus on witches (beautiful, angry, seductive and threatening more than ever): with this selection of tattoos…
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Moon Tattoos and the power of Feminine
“It’s all moon’s fault, when it gets too close to the earth it makes everyone crazy”, wrote William Shakespeare in Othello. Since the dawn of time, poets and writers, artists…
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A new gallery of the best Traditional Tattoos
For many tattoo artists and tattoo collectors, the love for Traditional is a real inexhaustible passion. The iconic subjects, the unmistakable palette, the clarity of the messages that these tattoos…
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Disney Characters Tattoo Gallery
The cartoon (and comics) characters we met in childhood often stay with us even when we grow up. We become very fond of their stories and adventures, their features, their…
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Hyottoko Tattoos Gallery
The character portrayed in this traditional mask from Noh theatre is called Hyottoko (from Hi Otoko, later contracted into Hyottoko) which literally means “fire man”. His mouth is puckered and…
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Mudra Tattoos, the symbology behind a simple gesture
Have you ever wondered how the five fingers of your hand can channel primordial energy and lead us back to natural elements? Let’s take a closer look. Let’s start with…
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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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