Rose Tattoos

Roses originated in ancient Persia and were historically viewed as a masculine flower, however several thousand years of cultivation produced many exquisite and beautiful variations associating it with females and love.

Greeks mythology described roses as being white until the goddess Aphrodite pricked herself on the thorns, and her blood drops turned the blossoms red. Even today people attach meaning and emotional qualities to roses.

Rose tattoo

Rose tattoo

Rose tattoo

Rose tattoo

Rose tattoo

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Cool Tattoos

Cool Tattoos

Cool Tattoos

Cool Tattoos

Cool Tattoos

Cool Tattoos

Cool Tattoos

Cool Tattoos

Cool Tattoos

Cool Tattoos

Cool Tattoos

Butterfly Tattoos

Butterfly tattoos have been one of the most popular tattoo designs requested by females for the past few years. They have always held a fascination with humans and are often the subject of artistic expression from painting to music. Most people would agree that their uniqueness and striking colors are undeniably beautiful.

Finding the right tattoo design can take some time because of the sheer number of different varieties of this beautiful creature. There are so many ways of rendering them in ink as there are varieties of this beautiful insect. From big bold butterflies, tribal style butterflies to small delicate butterfly tattoo designs and everything in between.

Butterfly tattoos

Butterfly tattoos

Butterfly tattoos

Butterfly tattoos

Butterfly tattoos

Butterfly tattoos

Butterfly tattoos

Britney Spears Fairy Tattoos

Britney spears fairy tattoo

Britney spears fairy tattoo

Britney spears fairy tattoo

Britney spears fairy tattoo

David Beckham Tattoo

David Beckham Has Tattoo of Naked Victoria

The new image was designed by David`s personal tattooist Lou Malloy and is his 11th piece of body art.
David Beckham has got a new tattoo - a naked picture of his wife Victoria. The soccer star's seven-inch artwork on his left arm features the Spice Girl lying on her back surrounded by stars and bearing her breasts with her knees raised up seductively.

The £2,500 etching was based on David's favourite photograph of Victoria from a Bridget Bardot-inspired shoot she did for Pop magazine four years ago. A source said: "David is thrilled with the results. He thinks of Victoria of his angel which is why he decided on the stars. Victoria is very flattered with this beautiful tribute.”

David, 32, showed off his latest tattoo - which is designed around a previous inking of Victoria's name in Hindi - when he stripped off to kick a ball around on a Brazilian beach to launch his latest soccer academy earlier this week.

The new image was designed by David's personal tattooist Lou Malloy and is his 11th piece of body art. He already has the names of his three sons with 33-year-old Victoria - Brooklyn, eight, Romeo, five and Cruz, two - etched on his body, while his right arm is covered in tattoos from wrist to shoulder.

David Beckham Tattoo

David Beckham Tattoo
David Beckham Tattoo

David Beckham Tattoo

David Beckham Tattoo

David Beckham Tattoo

Sleeve Arm Dragon Tattoo

Sleeve Arm Tattoo

Full Sleeve Arm Dragon Tattoo Full Sleeve Arm Tattoo of Dragon

With a dark background the green dragon and red and yellow flames create strong contrast that really make this full sleeve tattoo stand out. Awesome artwork after 22 hours under the needle.

Flower Art Tattoo Designs

Flower tattoo designs can represent a timeless symbol of beauty and are a popular choice of tattoo design particularly amongst females although not an uncommon tattoo for males when incorporated with other symbols. Certain types of flower have held a more popular appeal than others. It is worthwhile to consider what certain flowers symbolize before committing to getting a tattoo. Most people can appreciate their beauty and see their value when they look at flowers and also feel a sense joy and vitality.

Flower Tattoo Designs

Flower Tattoo Designs

Flower Tattoo Designs

Flower Tattoo Designs

Flower Tattoo Designs

Flower Tattoo Designs

Flower Tattoo Designs

Flower Tattoo Designs

Flower Tattoo Designs

Maori Tattoo Designs

Maori tattooing would usually start at adolescence, and was used to celebrate important events throughout life. The first tattoo marks the transition from childhood to adulthood and was done during a series of rites and rituals. Tattoo art was an important part of the Maori culture – in fact, people without tattoos were considered to be without status or worth.

Needless to say, tattooing by making incisions with a chisel was a painful process, but traditional Maori tattoos were meant to be more than decorative – they were a show of strength, courage and status. Both men and women were tattooed, though women substantially less (maybe because there was less of a need for them to show courage) and on other places (usually the lips and chin).

The process of Maori tattooing was a ritual, with music, chant and fasting – in fact, fasting was more or less a necessity, because the face would swell up from the wounds caused by the tattooing process!

The tattoo specialists in the Maori culture were usually men, although there are some women who also were tohunga ta moko (moko specialists).

Maori tattoos

Maori tattoos

Maori tattoos

Nautical Star Tattoos

Nautical Star Tattoos
The nautical star tattoo is the most masculine design amongst star tattoos. Nautical star tattoos are considered old school. In the early days of tattooing, they used to be popular amongst sailors, who had them for guidance and protection. Sailor Jerry is a famous tattoo artist from those days.

The nautical star is a 5-pointed star, the points are split in half and filled with an alternating color (usually black-red or black-white), creating a 3d illusion.
Sailors used stars and the North Star (aka Polaris) for navigation, so it's not hard to see why so many of them have star tattoos. They function as a guide to get them back home safely. Soldiers have them for the same reason. Swallow tattoos also have a similar kind of nautical history.

Also today, people have star tattoos for similar reasons, you can rely on them when you are lost in your life, they are a light in the darkness.
In Ireland the nautical star is a symbol for good health, it's an old Pagan symbol you can find in certain Irish hospitals.

The nautical star tattoo has a special meaning in the gay and lesbian community. Some gay and lesbian people have a nautical star tattooed on their wrist as a sign of their disposition. The wrist is a place that can easily be covered by wearing a watch or a bracelet. Curiously, many celebrities have a star tattoo on their wrist (see further).

The nautical star is also a popular punk rock tattoo design.

Nautical Star Tattoos

Nautical Star Tattoos
Nautical Star Tattoos

Nautical Star Tattoos

Nautical Star Tattoos

Nautical Star Tattoos

Nautical Star Tattoos

Mechanic Arm Tattoo

Zombie Mechanic Arm Tattoo

This arm tattoo is one of the more interesting and unique designs I've come accross. It's like a cartoon zombie coming out of flames with a piston and wrench below. Makes me think of some of the artwork you see on monster trucks like Grave Digger