Sunday, January 31, 2010
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Lettering Tattoos - Hebrew, Latin, Arabic and More Word Tattoo Designs
Thinking of lettering tattoos and want to go a little discreet with the text in it? The use of foreign language is the way to go if you want your script tattoos to have some edge and mystery behind it. Here are some of the common foreign language for you to choose from.Hebrew lettering tattoo was made popular by celebrities such as Madonna, Britney Spears and Victoria Beckham. The Hebrew script has diagrammatic and elegant characters making them ideal and perfect for tattoos. Those who get these would like to imply their religious or spiritual belief specifically the teachings of Kabbalah .
Kanji originated from China and were later adopted by the Japanese for their writing system. They are very popular as lettering tattoos because the characters are ideographic and visually attractive, each representing a whole idea or object.
Chinese symbols being used as tattoos are another popular type. Strong words such as "strength", "love", "wisdom" and others are being translated into Chinese characters. The brush strokes of Chinese calligraphy have particular shapes and strokes so one must not add their own artistic flair as it can easily change its meaning.
Unlike the other foreign language, Latin is easier to translate and pronounce. Some of the famous European languages such as French, Italian and Spanish originated from the Latin vocabulary. As for tattoos, the ones being used are usually phrases and quotes that the tattoo wearer can relate to. Despite it being practically a dead language, its appeal and charm still remain.
Sanskrit is considered as "high" language and one of the official 22 languages of India. Sanskrit tattoos are usually being used to express one's favored spiritual quotes from Buddhism to show a philosophy that they live by.
The Arabic calligraphy looks very attractive and sort of exotic. It has 28 characters written in cursive style from right to left. Arabic tattoo writing is comparable to a beautiful and intricate artwork making it more attractive as tattoo design. This is only an indication that more and more people are beginning to be interested in the cultures of the Middle East.
Italian is a romance language that originated from Latin, the language of ancient Rome. Using italian lettering seems to add a sophistication to one's tattoo designs. Italy is also known as a place for romance and passion as well as for tourist attractions like arts, architectures and museums. Some people wanting to get italian tattoos probably want to be reminded of great memories they have spent there.
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Tattoo Designs From The World Best DesignersBe Extra Careful With Asian Tattoos
I will accept that I accept capital to get some array of Asian blazon boom because I anticipate the Asian symbols are absolutely cool. Plus it is a abundant chat allotment because bodies will additionally appetite to apperceive your boom says/means. But to be honest you accept got to be cool accurate about what you get tattooed on you. Mainly, because there are a lot of cases area bodies get some Asian attribute tattooed on them cerebration it agency article to acquisition out afterwards that it agency article absolutely altered and generally article embarrassing. 
So if you appetite to get an Asian blazon boom you charge to accomplish 200% abiding what you are accepting is absolutely what you anticipate you are getting. I would aboriginal do a lot of analysis about what chat you appetite and accomplish abiding that every chase you acquisition is the aforementioned symbol. Or alike better, if you apperceive addition of Asian coast again ask them for clarification. I for one capital to get the symbols for Karma tattooed on me but afterwards accomplishing analysis I begin several altered symbols. So to be on the safe side, I absitively not to get that because I didn't appetite to be walking about with a boom that I anticipation said Karma and in absoluteness meant angry one or article like that. Additionally you accept got to booty in application that some American words may not construe in Asian ability so you ability accept to anticipate of article else. So if you appetite some array of Asian styled boom accomplish abiding you apperceive what you are accepting into.
Tattoorism: Dean's Samurai
Last Saturday, I posted some tattoos sent to us from Tammy in Texas. Her son Dean is also tattooed and, in a much bigger way. We'll let him explain:
Thanks to Dean for sharing his work with us here on Tattoosday! And a hearty thank you, as well, to Tammy, for being a cool mom, sharing her pride in her son's amazing body art!
My very first tattoo was done on my 18th birthday in 2005...[it is] a black dragon with kanji above it. About a year letter I had a koi fish done on my calf...both of these tattoos were just drawings I had found. In 2006 I started working on my rib piece and in 2007 I got together with John from A Different Drummer here in Wichita Falls (he is now at the Lawton, OK location), and the two of us collaborated on bringing the rib piece together. Once the drawing was to our satisfaction, it took a little over 2 months of 3-4 hour sittings weekly until the tattoo was complete. 16-plus hours and worth every minute!Both pieces are marvelously done.In 2009 I decided it was time for an arm piece and went back to A Different Drummer and Tuan who was in Art Class with me in high school listened to what I wanted... and the arm piece came to life...this one was done in one day and took a little over 7 1/2 hours:
Thanks to Dean for sharing his work with us here on Tattoosday! And a hearty thank you, as well, to Tammy, for being a cool mom, sharing her pride in her son's amazing body art!
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Natural Flower Temporary Girl Tribal Tattoos
Natural Flower Temporary Girl Tribal Tattoos : Tattoo Girl Design
sexy star tattoos on back for girl
sexy star tattoos on back for girl : Tattoo Girl Design
Stars are often encountered as symbols, and many cases the meaning of a particular star symbol may depend upon the number points it has, and sometimes the orientation of these points as well. As a light shining in the darkness, the star is often considered a symbol of truth, of the spirit and of hope. The symbol of the star embodies the concept of the divine spark within each of us. Their nocturnal nature leads stars to represent the struggle against the forces of darkness and the unknown.
Star Tattoo For Girl : Tattoo Girl DesignButterfly Tattoo For Girl and Star Tattoo
Butterfly Tattoo For Girl and Star Tattoo : Tattoo Girl Design
Tattoo of Tiger
Belief old tattoo tiger When we think of a creature powerful and ferocious that is lurking in the forests, we think immediately in tiger which is one of the most ferocious predators and faster they can roam the woods. Apart from that, we can surprise us with the capabilities of tiger especially with its nature sensual. May be have ways where we could express our true appreciation of this animal and can also represent different kinds of meanings and one of which is to have a tattoo of tiger in our body. Here are some of the ancient meanings that the tattoo represents the tiger and that could involve him and internal personalities.
What does the Tiger
One of the known facts is that the tiger represents a potent symbol across Asia and has been one of the tattoo designs in various countries on the continent such as India, Burma, Thailand, Cambodia, Malaysia, Japan, China, as well as other Asian countries.
The Western countries or European countries using the lion as its symbol of energy and the tattoo of tiger also represents the rights, energy and decency of all kings. And in countries like Korea, associate tattooing of tiger as the king of the animals while in countries of India, which are as gods Shiva, the tiger associates as the messenger of God. The tiger is powerful, creator and destroyer, life and death, a symbol of energy and strength.
When you think of tattoos tiger, usually means having an energy unmatched which also represents like animals that could be their protectors.
In China, use the image of tiger to protect their homes against evil and to believe that with their qualities and ferocious attitude, the Blind of any damage.
If you feel that sensuality, powerful and fierce of tiger might choose this design for his tattoo.
Monday, January 25, 2010
sleeve tattoo girl
Sleeve tattoo designs are not just for guys. More and more girls are getting them too. Usually girls choose more girly designs with stars and flowers or even tribal sleeve tattoos. I think that the right sleeve tattoo design on a girl can make her look incredible sexy. One of the more popular sleeve tattoo designs are authentic Japanese sleeve tattoos consisting of khoi fish, cherry blossoms and samurais.
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