Monday, August 16, 2010

Cross Tattoos

Cross tattoos symbolize the pain, suffering and ultimately the sacrifice given by the son of God, Jesus Christ. A sacrifice which now gives us the chance for forgiveness, salvation and the opportunity for eternal life in heaven.

Cross tattoos and crosses in general are historically a religious symbol, however nowadays they are sometimes worn as a fashion statement, appose to their original meaning.

Here we have a nice picture gallery of some top notch quality cross tattoos for you to browse through and perhaps discover a design that matches your interest.



Cross tattoos are often compliments with scriptures and other biblical objects such as angel wings and angelic items.



Cross tattoos are typically seen on the upper arm and across the back and chest.



There are so many beautiful ways of customizing these type of tattoos, such as adding a cloud backdrop, a mixture of tribal, celtic or aztec artwork, and even perhaps a portrait of the savior himself along with a few cherub angels.

Saturday, August 14, 2010

Clown Tattoos

Looking for a tattoo that will make you sad, cheer you up and strike fear in the eyes of anyone who sees it? Then clown tattoos are perfect for you!

Clown tattoos generally consist of three different styles, the traditional happy clown with an ear to ear smile, the classic old school sad clown which is often portrayed in retro artwork, and of course the evil looking satanic clown who scares children wearing raincoats.

Enjoy this great photo gallery of tattoos and discover some design ideas.


Evil clown tattoos often have morbid characteristics and exaggerated features.



The most popular area for a clown tattoo seems to be the upper arm and lower leg.



Naturally these type of tattoo designs are very colorful with mixtures of red, blue, white and hints of yellow under certain circumstances, plus they are sometimes accessorized with bow ties and hats.

Friday, August 13, 2010

Clover Tattoos

Thinking about getting a tattoo that represents good fortune? Well your in luck my friend, because this picture gallery holds some of the best looking clover tattoos around.

Clover tattoos, often with four leafs and called shamrocks are perhaps the most internationally well known symbol of good luck and overall prosperity.

Probably the single most popular Celtic tattoo in the book, clover tattoos are sometimes combined with other lucky objects such as dice, horseshoes, playing cards and the number 13, which is also considered to be an unlucky number by many.



Not surprisingly, clover tattoos are almost always drawn using green ink, unless you're a rebel.



Clover tattoos look fabulous on any part of the body and blend nicely with other designs.



It seems like the majority of shamrock tattoos are very small in size, however some people like to make them a large centerpiece of a larger design.

Thursday, August 12, 2010

Chinese Tattoos

Chinese tattoos along with Asian tattoos in general offer a wide variety of spectacular artwork consisting of an array of objects, creatures and symbols, including such things as the yin and yang, dragons, big cats and fish.

But perhaps the most sought after Chinese tattoos are the ancient symbols, which are also referred to as characters, signs and the Chinese alphabet. Believe it or not there are actually more than 100,000 Chinese symbols all together, and some of the most popular designs represent love, strength, happiness, fate and eternity.

Checkout this tattoo picture gallery and discover some ideas for a Chinese design.


Chinese tattoos are seen on all areas of the body, including the back, chest and ankle.



Chinese symbols are often small designs, however the Chinese inspired animal tattoos are commonly large works of art with many colors involved.



Other popular Chinese symbol tattoo meanings include, dream, integrity, creativity, determination and kindness.

Wednesday, August 11, 2010

Cherub Tattoos

If you are searching for a cute tattoo idea, look no further because this picture gallery holds some of the cutest cherub tattoos around.

A little history tells us that cherubs are divine beings in the Bible, described by the prophet Ezekiel as a combination of living creatures, with each possessing four faces, including that of a lion, an ox, an eagle and a man, plus they are said to have hands of a man, the feet of a calf and four wings.

Despite this detailed description by the prophet Ezekiel, modern day cherubs are commonly depicted as small angel babies with wings and pudgy faces.

Enjoy this collection of cute modern day cherub angel tattoos.



Most cherub tattoos are very pleasant and heavenly, however some mix elements of darkness.



Cherub tattoos go hand in hand with other designs such as flowers, clouds and instruments.



Some believe that cherubs are heavenly messengers meant to travel between this world and heaven. Plus these tattoos are often located on the back and hip area.