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…
Tattoo Symbology
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Iconography, graphic, artwork and symbols in the tattoo art
The symbology of tattoo recounted in images and words: a return to the origins for a better understanding of the present, through the hidden symbolism of our most beloved subjects.
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…
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…
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…
Pan and Satyrs Tattoos: Symbols and Meanings
Satyrs along the centuries have evolved into a symbol where they represent an ancestral anarchic culture against the rationalism of modern society Satyr is a word of uncertain meaning which…
Matrioska Tattoos: the secrets of the russian doll
To this day, Russian doll Matrioska remains an irresistible subject for all those women who ask for two things in a tattoo: femininity and love. The first Matrioska appeared in…
Medusa Tattoos: Greek Mythology meets Ink
Tattoo Symbology: The Myth of Medusa It’s difficult to trace a common path to the origins of the Medusa. The legends have succeeded each other creating confusion and ambiguity indeed……
Whales Tattoos: the Queens of the Ocean
In the oceans they reign supreme and they are an endangered species. Celebrated by thousands of tattoos and a timeless novel called ‘Moby Dick’… Whales belong to the order of…
The Sacred Heart Tattoos and History
One of the most popular icons of art and tattoo art is the so-called Sacred Heart of Jesus, a mystical-religious representation with a heart-shaped lamp, surrounded by a crown of…
Some hints on the meaning of “Om”
Like many spiritual things, it’s not so easy to define it. It can mean almost anything. For starters, it’s all about sacred threes. Most faiths have trinities in their roots…
Maneki Neko Tattoos: the meanings behind a gesture
This cat waving its right or left paw hides all sorts of meanings behind a gesture that’s more than just a symbol of good luck… The Maneki Neko (literally the…
Ganesh Tattoos: the god of wisdom
Let’s talk about guru of wisdom, prosperity and commerce who, from faraway India, has conquered the world and tattoo art devotees The Cult of Ganesha is extremely widespread even outside…