Medusa tattoo is seen as a symbol of female power, strength, and survival. It is usually popular among survivors of sexual assault, especially women. Men who request the tattoo have family/friends who have been assaulted before. I once had a conversation with a lady who came for a medusa statue tattoo. For her, the decision […]
From simple hearts to birds flying away, there are many different tattoos that can help you to express the grief of losing a baby. Working as an artist for so many years, I've had to design far too many miscarriage tattoos. However, I would always draw comfort from the fact that my clients seemed to […]
The ideal place for your tattoo can be determined by the design of the ink, the size, desired visibility, pain level, and meaning. A lot of my clients come to me knowing exactly where they want to get their tattoo. However, I end up having to explain that some designs just don't work in certain […]
The Spartan tattoo meaning includes bravery, fierceness, loyalty, and physical prowess. I studied art history and was always fascinated by the story of the 300 Spartan soldiers who took on a large enemy army. There is so much significance to this legend that whenever I designed a Spartan tattoo, I made sure that the people […]
You have to be 18 or over to get a tattoo in most states - however, there are several states that will let you get a tattoo as a minor if you have written permission from a parent or guardian. As tattoos are getting more popular, an increasing number of teens are eager to get […]
John Wick's tattoos may be the keys to unlocking his backstory - they could indicate military service, religious affiliations, ties to the mob, and more. As a tattoo artist, anytime I watch a movie, I'm always analyzing the tattoos in it and John Wick was no exception. I have to admit that these tattoos bothered […]
From Mickey and Minnie to Hercules, there are many tattoo designs to choose from. I won't lie - if you ask me to name my top 10 favorite movies, there will be more than one Disney movie on that list. It doesn't matter how old I get, these movies and characters will always be a […]
From the Pisces symbol to tarot cards, you have several different options to choose from with your Pisces tattoo. Astrology has skyrocketed in popularity over the last few years, and I have had to design more and more of these tattoos. Of these, the Pisces tattoos have certainly been some of my favorites. The constant […]
From feminine flowers to sexy and dangerous snakes, there are different designs you can choose for your thigh tattoo. I love that thigh tattoos for women have become so popular. All the women that I ink find these tattoos empowering, sensual, and deeply personal. This makes them some of my favorite tattoos to design. In […]
From classic art to creative designs, there are so many ways that you can depict your praying hands tattoo. As an art history major, I learned about the original praying hands design during my time as a student. I was fascinated by all the different ways that this image has evolved and altered, particularly when […]
