Tattoo Symbology

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Tattoo Symbology

Zombies Tattoos: the legend and the symbology

Posted on 3 weeks ago10 September 2018
byTattoo Life Crew

Well-known mythical creatures mentioned in the Afro-American religion of Voodoo, the Living Dead have always been beloved of horror-style tattoo fans. The legend of the zombie originates in the enchanting…

Arlo DiCristina, Elysium Studios, Grand Junction, USA

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Tattoo Symbology

The symbology of Shark Tattoos

Posted on 4 weeks ago
byTattoo Life Crew

Here’s why, whenever we get a tattoo of such a noble and dangerous creature, we should bear in mind the lessons of the Maori, Celts and Hindu peoples… For the…

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Tattoo Symbology

Wolf Tattoos and the magical powers

Posted on 1 month ago18 August 2018
byTattoo Life Crew

The Nunamiut remain the world’s largest connoisseurs of this wild breed. Let’s find out more about a subject always in demand with tattoo lovers. For the Native Americans the wolf…

Peter Lagergren, Malmö Classic Tattoo, Malmö, Sweden

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Tattoo Symbology

Some tips before getting a rooster tattoo

Posted on 1 month ago31 August 2018
byTattoo Life Crew

Well-bred, proud and decked out in bright colours, the rooster seems made to be transformed into a work of skin art… The domestic rooster is an animal which is to…

Kelly Violet, Parliament Tattoo, London, UK

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Crysanthemum Tattoos: Symbol of Life

Posted on 2 months ago8 August 2018
byTattoo Life Crew

Wrongly believed in Italian culture to be a symbol of mourning, this “golden flower” is actually the ultimate symbol of life and splendour. Let’s find out all about it… The…

London Reese, The Black Lantern, Dana Point, USA

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Raven Tattoos: the symbolism

Posted on 2 months ago19 July 2018
byTattoo Life Crew

Beloved subjects for both Black and Gray and Traditional styles (but not only!), ravens represent wisdom and are the proud owners of beautiful dark feathers, that once were white… Ravens…

Greg Nicholson, Evil Kolors, Langley, Canada

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Pyramid Tattoos: the fulcrum of symbolism

Posted on 3 months ago1 July 2018
byTattoo Life Crew

Some see pyramids as altars raised to the gods, others as homes to the dead or even astronomical instruments… A flame toward the sky Pyramids are surrounded by an intricate…

Miss Juliet, Full Circle Tattoo, San Diego, USA

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Foxes Tattoos: wisdom or seduction?

Posted on 3 months ago
byTattoo Life Crew

Eternal symbols of cunning and shrewdness, tattoos of the fox have always been seen as a symbol of sexual potency, but also a sort of precious lesson in life… Wisdom…

Alex Rattray, Red Hot And Blue Tattoo, Edinburgh, UK

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Vampire Tattoos: a Dark Symbology

Posted on 4 months ago7 June 2018
byTattoo Life Crew

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…

Seunghyun Jo, Forever Young Ink, Toronto, Canada

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Gorilla Tattoos: behind the Symbology

Posted on 4 months ago4 June 2018
byTattoo Life Crew

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…

Marco Matarese, Puro Tattoo Studio, Milan, Italy

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Mermaid Tattoos: the Magnificent Symbology

Posted on 4 months ago16 May 2018
byTattoo Life Crew

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…

Jacob Gardner, House of Solace, Coolangatta, Australia

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Sun Tattoos: the Force of Total Perfection

Posted on 5 months ago4 May 2018
byTattoo Life Crew

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…

Lore Morato, On The Road, Cologne, Germany

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The symbology of the Scarab Beetle Tattoos

Posted on 5 months ago26 April 2018
byTattoo Life Crew

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…

Justin Hendrick, Players Club Tattoo Parlour, Huntington Beach, USA

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The dollar bill $ymbology

Posted on 5 months ago
byTattoo Life Crew

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…

Jordan Baxter, Frith Street Tattoo, London, UK

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The Symbolism behind Horseshoe Tattoos

Posted on 5 months ago13 April 2018
byTattoo Life Crew

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…

Dr Pepper, Dr Pepper Tattoo Shop, Athens, Greece

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Statue of Liberty Tattoos: Ink and Secrets

Posted on 6 months ago9 April 2018
byTattoo Life Crew

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…

Sam Clark, Private Studio, Noosa, Australia

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Rabbits Tattoo: A lot more than just Easter

Posted on 6 months ago
byTattoo Life Crew

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…

Miryam Lumpini, On The Road, Los Angeles, USA

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The symbology behind Crocodiles Tattoos

Posted on 6 months ago17 March 2018
byTattoo Life Crew

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…

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Kali Tattoos: the Powerful Goddess

Posted on 6 months ago
byTattoo Life Crew

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…

Darcy Nutt, Chalice Tattoo Studio, Boise, USA

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Deer Tattoos: History, Legends, Symbolism

Posted on 7 months ago
byTattoo Life Crew

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…

Brandon Schulties, Tattoo Afterlife, New York, USA

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Quills & Feathers Tattoos: Decorations or Symbols?

Posted on 8 months ago
byTattoo Life Crew

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 tattoo by Jumilla Olivares, Private Studio, Valencia, Spain

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Bear Tattoos: from Wilderness to Pop Culture

Posted on 8 months ago
byTattoo Life Crew

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…

Carlos Fabra, Cosa Fina Tattoo, Polinya, Spain

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Pit Bull Tattoos: the infamous saga

Posted on 9 months ago27 December 2017
byTattoo Life Crew

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…