Shark tattoos can have many and contrasting meanings. The meaning behind shark tattoos can range from protection and guardianship all the way to domination and fear. When I lived in Hawaii, I found myself having to design a lot of shark tattoos. When I asked the locals why shark tattoos was so popular, they informed […]
Pineapple tattoo signifies, joy, freedom, and sometimes relaxation. It is usually done for aesthetical purposes, but I've done the tropical fruit tattoo for people to represent some quite deep meanings. A client requested the pineapple tattoo with a name written on it to represent a lost loved one that brought him so much joy. The […]
The meanings associated with the Anubis Egyptian god tattoo are drawn from the personal attributes of Anubis himself. Anubis in Egyptian mythology is the god of death, the god of the underworld, and the god of mummification. Most people who request the Anubis tattoo tend to get it as a symbol of power and protection […]
A trip down the very long road with the naruto anime television series helped me understand why the Gaara tattoo represents self-redemption and self-love. The empowering tattoo can be done in several ways to help reflect self-love while doubling as an aesthetically pleasing design. If you are an anime and manga series fan, you can […]
From intelligence and cunning to prosperity and protection, there is an incredible amount of meaning behind a fox tattoo. As an artist who loves to travel, fox tattoo designs have captured my interest more than any other concept. This is because they are so prevalent in different countries and cultures. I loved learning all about […]
The diamond tattoo meaning can range from power and invincibility, all the way to love. Diamond tattoos are some of my favorite to design. This is such a classic idea - still with so many designs to choose from, I wanted to make sure that my clients knew the exact meaning behind their ink. Here […]
The basic meaning behind the infinity tattoo is eternity. However, when you add elements such as love, family, and other designs, this symbol can take on a lot of different meanings like devotion. Like many other artists, I designed my fair share of infinity tattoos in the first half of the twenty tens. There were […]
Unlike most bird tattoos, raven tattoos have both positive and negative meanings. Intelligent, tricky, and sometimes bad luck are some of the raven tattoo meanings. The most requested raven tattoos are the raven and flower tattoos which are trendy among ladies. The Odin and the Celtic raven tattoo is the most popular among guys for […]
Barbed wire tattoos have a wide array of meanings and representations, from a symbol of Christian faith to a symbol of imprisonment. Christian faithful usually request the barbed wire encircling band tattoo which is synonymous with the crown of thorns worn by Jesus when he was crucified. Others request designs with the heart barbed wire […]
There are plenty of meanings behind the black panther tattoo - strength, power, leadership, and protection are just a few to begin with. It is safe to say that I love big cats - their beauty, grace, and ferocity are all so captivating. And, as I travel a fair amount, I have had the opportunity […]
