Tuesday, 22 January 2013

aztec tattoos

Aztec tattoos - Bullseye has all original aztec tattoo designs. Aztec tattoos were symbolic of the Aztec devotion to their gods. Many people with Aztec roots get Aztec tattoos in order to pay homage to their heritage. Others choose Aztec tattoo designs to pay respect to the ancient and powerful culture of the Aztec. For example, the Aztec believed the first sun was responsible for guarding the heavens, those who get Aztec sun tattoos want to symbolize rebirth or a belief in the afterlife.
Aztec tattoo designs offer men and women some of the most creative tattoo designs available in the world. There are several different Aztec symbols that are used in Aztec tattoo designs. Aztec symbols such as the Aztec sun, warrior, and calendar are all used in such tattoos. The Aztecs would tattoo these same symbols on members of the tribe, only suring sacred rituals. Just like other tribes across the world, the Aztecs would receive tattoos for special accomplishments and to distinguish one tribe from the other.
Back to the calendar; each of the twenty days of the Aztec calendar is assigned to an Aztec god or deity.  Among them are the Jaguar and the Eagle. Beyond this you will need to read on and study additional information about Aztec deities you might want to include in Aztec Tattoos. Last word, we really don’t know if the Aztecs practiced the art of tattooing.  However they were extremely artistic and practiced numerous art forms; many of them centered on decorating themselves and their buildings. They wore costumes and painted on themselves.




sara miiler tattoos

arah has been working in the Arts since 2005. During her career, she has had the pleasure of working for several local design firms on product branding and campaigns. Tattooing took over her life in 2009 and she has devoted much time and love honing her craft. She is currently employed at Wyld Chyld Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh, PA. She has over six years of tattooing experience and she specializes in portraits and pin-ups. What she enjoys more than anything is illustrating through her tattoos, expanding the medium and pushing the boundaries of what is considered tattoo art.
Her awards include:
When it came time for the big reveal on the live finale of Spike TV's "Ink Master," it was all a blur for Pittsburgh tattoo artist Sarah Miller.

Literally.

"I actually wasn't able to see that well because I didn't have contacts in," said Ms. Miller, who reached the final two of the reality competition series Tuesday night.

"They took my glasses. They said 'No,' there was a certain image they wanted me to have all season. And I was dumb and didn't pack my contacts."

And yet her focus never wavered. Ms. Miller, who became a standout on the show, thanks to a combination of skill and her passionate responses to the judges' critiques, ultimately was runner-up to Steve Tefft of Groton, Conn.

The latter had been, week-in and week-out, one of the favorites in the competition. His macabre black-and-gray back tattoo wowed the judges. Ms. Miller said she couldn't resent second place: "I'm very happy, I'm fortunate, I'm blessed and being runner-up, I believe that's No. 1 in my eyes."
It all began with the flash challenge, which finally gave the artists in an actual tattoo flash challenge on a real canvas versus air brush, hair cutting and fake body parts. For this challenge the 12 remaining contestants would be given 90 minutes to tattoo a quick design common in any tattoo shop. Six contestants would get a lotus in water and six would tattoo a skull with top hat. While the tattoo was predesigned by the judges, the artists would really be judged on their choices of colors and shading.

“I love color tattoos,” said Miller. “I was feeling confident in the flash challenge. Color portraits are one of my favorite things to tattoo.”
“It’s hard to tattoo the inner mouth,” said Miller. “Too deep and the tattoo blows out, not deep enough and it doesn’t stay. It’s a real fine line. I didn’t think the guys that tattooed the tongue should have. You can damage the taste buds permanently and it was irresponsible.”

Miller’s final tattoo was a clean and simplistic word “Brave” with decorative text. The judges were pleased with her simple approach, though it did not land her in the top. The top artists in the flash challenge were Tatu Baby with her clean, simple wording and the clear winner, Clint Cummings with his excellently placed and executed script wording.





tatu baby tattoos

Tattoos are sexy. Particularly when done by a skilled seductress who hails from our hometown. Meet Tatu Baby (AKA Katherine Flores), a Miami native and contestant on season two of Spike TV's reality hit, Ink Master.

One of only three women in a lineup of 16 contestants, Tatu Baby had to hold her own against top talent while fighting for a $100,000 cash prize. The show, judged by Dave Navarro of Jane's Addiction, Chris Nunez of Miami Ink and Oliver Peck of Elm Street Tattoo, pits artists against each other in a series of tattoo challenges. Forced to create original ink on command, the stakes are pretty high.
At a glimpse your first thoughts might be "erotic" and "tatted", but after reading this interview you would know that this month's Hard Body model is way more than that. One of the hottest tattoo artist coming from Miami is a female by the name of Kat, but it's not the one from Miami Ink TV show. This Colombian tattoo artist that goes by the alias of Tatu Baby, is a smart, ambitious, and insightful person. An instant favorite and one of the hardest bodies to grace the cover of 305HipHop.com.
Tatu Baby, an awesome tattoo artist and fellow Ink Master competitor, will be at Loose Screw Tattoo for her guest spot in a little less than a month! From November 17th-19th, she will be taking on clients at LST:) Contact us via email at loosescrewtattoo@gmail.com or her, via email, at tatu-baby@hotmail.com, to book an appointment or to inquire about any other scheduling details.




simple tattoo designs

pinner said - As an early birthday present to myself this last summer, I finally got the Harry Potter tattoo I’d been wanting for a while.  Underneath the footprints it says “I solemnly swear that I am up to no good” in clear UV-reactive ink, meaning it only shows up under a black light. I only get to see the whole tattoo every once in a while, but it never gets old showing it off that way. :)  It was done by John Armstrong, Jr. at Black Heart’s House of Art in Emporia, KS.
This is a must for a tattoo lover even if your considering getting another tattoo this book will help you choose the right design for you. It is always handy to have a tattoo design book to hand so you can easily point out to your tattoo artist for reference. Even if you just love art and tattoos this is a nice book to have. There are fantastic tattoo designs contained in this book some are popular and some not as much but unique in there own right.
When you do not wish to wear rebellious extreme tattoos, go for simple tattoos to suite your tasteful subtle personality. Tattooing is a popular part of urban and suburban lifestyle, and today anybody from an aimless wanderer to a sophisticated well-behaved businessman may be found wearing a tattoo.

Simple tattoo design can fulfill your desire of wearing a permanent ink art in a humble and a non-radical way. You can choose from endless popular and custom-made designs depending on your taste, inspiration and personality. If you are looking for some suggestions, we are pleased to present to you this list of 40 simple tattoos.
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Small Tattoos

If you’re nervous or unsure about getting a new tattoo it’s a good idea to get a small tattoo. Small tattoos prepare you for what to expect when getting larger tattoos. Small tattoos are usually discreet and easy to conceal unless they’re somewhere visible like your hands, face or neck. But even small wrist tattoos are easy to hide with the right watch, jewelry or long sleeves. It’s a good idea if you’re nervous that getting a tattoo will hurt because you can have the tattoo finished quickly and get an idea of what it feels like. What’s great about a small tattoo is that later you can always add to the design and make it the focal point of a bigger tattoo. Small tattoos can be in black ink or color and be located pretty much anywhere on the body. Small tattoo designs aren’t exclusive to any age or gender either. There are all kinds of designs for small tattoos for girls and for guys.

Small tattoos are popular because they’re simple, inexpensive and easy to hide. Some common small tattoo designs include hearts, stars, small dragonfly tattoos, flowers, small fairy tattoos and even small Asian symbols. Small celebrity tattoos are quite common as well since actors and singers may have to hide or cover their tattoos for certain roles or gigs.






foot tattoos

Not all tattoos are created equal, and neither are the methods required to heal them properly. Tattoo aftercare instructions are usually one general set of rules, but some tattoos require specific care. Foot tattoos are one of the most difficult to heal for some, and others shy away from getting a foot tattoo because they’re afraid it will be a horrible experience. This article will help you overcome those obstacles. I have both of my feet tattooed, and trust me – it was worth a few days of pain and a few weeks of inconvenienc
The foot is a very sensitive area and just like the knee — where hitting it may sometimes elicit an uncontrolled reaction — the same is true of the foot.

Even if you are doing your best to hold still, there may be instances when the tattoo artist is doing the work that you make involuntary movements.

If you make an involuntary movement and cause the art to get mucked up, it may not be able to be fixed which could mean that you are stuck with a crummy looking tattoo on your foot for many years to come.
As I've mentioned before - I just adore foot tattoos!
But there are some myths I've heard that I would like to get straight.

1. I've heard they hurt REALLY bad. Pain is very relative, yes I know, but do they hurt like hell, or are they bearable from your point of view?

2. Touch ups. Someone said to me that with a foot tattoo you are most likely too need a touch up, because the ink will fade. Becaue of this there's no point with a lot of colour. Your experince?

3. I've also heard that the tattoo is more likely too blur. Like the lines will be uneven and messy, and therefore you can't/shouldn't have a very detailed tattoo with a lot of colour. Has anything like this happened to your foot tattoo?

4. You can hardy walk afterwards, nor for several days. This is a bit extreme from my point of view, but.. Is it so?

    I got this tattoo in Spring Hill, Fl. At Brass Monkey, thank you Biggie for your awesome job ! :D

    I enlisted in the Navy and got pregnant before I left for Basic, and since I love anchors so much, I thought, what better than my son’s name with an anchor. So there you have it ! :) I love it and it is perfect. It’s my second tattoo but my first colored one, and I am so glad it was done in color.








Sunday, 20 January 2013

geisha tattoo

In feudal times men donned women's garb, painted their faces white and performed dances for the battle-worn samurai and weary noblemen, who sought entertainment for relief. Centuries later, these practices had become so popular that women joined the ranks of performers. By the 18th century, the geisha industry was becoming popular with men of status and power. At huge expense, the services of a geisha house would provide amusement and entertainment for clients and their esteemed guests in the exclusive teahouses - ochaya - of Kyoto.
Originally, the Geisha is a highly trained professional woman who has only one job to perform, to entertain men. Some people confuse the Geisha with prostitution, but this was very rarely the case if at all. You have to remember, these woman were professionally trained and professional they were. They would sing, dance, or play music for their men. They had a wealth of knowledge about Japanese history. Their vast historical wisdom was very significant as a conversation piece. The ability to create a relaxed environment and provide constant entertainment for men was their specialty. These skills played a special role at tea ceremonies and other cultural events.
Geisha can be translated into ‘artist’; geishas themselves are seen as some of the most exotic, graceful, sensual and talented artists in the world; and although they are one of many remarkable symbols, geisha tattoos have become one of the most popular pieces in Asian influenced body art.

Many people like to use geisha tattoos that utilize the entire splendor of a traditional geisha or maiko (an apprentice whose appearance differs slightly from a full-fledged geisha). These are generally done in a portrait style, and depict the elegant figure with a porcelain-white complexion; small, brightly colored and bow-like lips; brilliantly hued kimono and one of the four shimada hairstyles (most commonly a style called ‘momoware,’ which looks something like a divided peach, and bears a good deal of colorful ornamentation).




Saturday, 19 January 2013

dandelion tattoo

You've decided that you want your next tattoo to be a tribal dandelion tattoo. You don't want it to look like it is just any flower and you need help finding one that looks significantly different from any other.

You have decided to do some research but every time you use Google Image to find artwork for your desired tat, the same pictures come up. You can never find anything unique enough to actually get it embedded into your skin. Because you never come across something new, chances are that you won't be the only person to have that specific one. Well, here is what I recommend for finding better artwork.
The circular shape of the flower with the long stem makes it a bold design for a tattoo. A single color dandelion looks great with delicate shades that bring out its beauty. You can also go for a touch of color like pink, or a white highlight to make the flower design stand out. You can get the petals to make a fine horizontal design on your back, or have the design inked vertically on your leg or arm. Combine the Dandelion Tattoo with your favorite quote on flying, adventure, or freedom, and you have got yourself a really cool piece of body art.

I spend much of the year in Los Angeles going to university, while she still lives in Houston. I visit as often as I can—and I got this tattoo on my last visit with her. I was home for 3 days, and we spent every possible minute together, soaking up every moment and cherishing it. She was struggling, and I was hurting watching her in pain. I kissed her beautiful bald head and reminded her continuously that I loved her. That she is still beautiful. I supported her, gently, as we walked together, keeping pace with her cane and watching as she struggled to maintain motor control and steady her gait—walking became difficult as she tired at night. We joked about medications and nausea and the frustrations of ordering medically required, strictly vegan, low protein items at Starbucks and Mexican restaurants. We made a GenderQueer bear at Build-A-Bear and had a birthday party for her dogs (complete with puppy-friendly cake and vegan goodies). We laughed and cried and talked and just lived in the moment—together.

And we got tattoos together. I got the dandelion, which we had designed together months earlier, and she got the word “Mizpah” on her foot (which is the Hebrew word for “Watchtower” and also means the emotional bond between two people who are separated by distance or death…I will be getting the same tattoo later).