Devil Tattoos

Devil tattoos are representations of a supernatural entity, who, in most Western religions, is the central embodiment of evil. This entity is commonly referred to by a variety of other names, including Satan, Asmodai, Beelzebub, Lucifer and Mephistopheles. In the tradition of the Christian Church, Lucifer was an archangel, who had God’s favor as the first angel among equals, but because of his vanity, hubris and weakness of character fell so far from God’s grace that he was literally cast out of Heaven when he led other angels in revolt. As the devil, Lucifer is a symbol for chaos, and a wild, uncontrollable spirit cursed with all the vices and worst aspects of the human condition. Images of Satan as being red, having horns, cloven hooves and a tail are all efforts by a Church hierarchy to literally demonize the image of the fallen Lucifer. A devil tattoo symbolizes a mischievous, lascivious, and perhaps slightly wicked nature with a predisposition towards all manner of sinful behavior and other vices! It is also the symbol for lust in certain pagan religions such as Satanism. Despite it’s obvious connotations of being evil, many people merely choose a devil tattoo because their personality is a bit mischievous. Some devil depictions have nothing to do with hell and condemnation, but rather are cute and cuddly.

Now who doesn’t have a little devil in them, I know I do. These hot little devil tattoos are excellent for the person that wants to show off their devilish side. All these devil tattoos are red, I really like the blue devils that you see a lot of tattoo artists putting out now days. The blue makes them look just a little more gentle in their devilish ways. The great thing about devil tattoos is that men and women look good with them on their bodies. A little devil never did anything that bad to make someone not want to wear them around town. The naughty little devil with the pitch fork has a meaning to lot of people, it says I can be nice and I can be naughty, which do you prefer. If you look at some of these devil tattoos, some of them even have wings. Now I really like all of them, but a few stand out over the rest. I like the full body devil tattoos versus the devil face only. I think it just looks better visually. I could see a hot girl having one of these devil tattoos on her arm, prancing around a party talking about how naughty she has been.

Haiti Tattoos

Haiti Tattoos

Eagle Tattoos

This is a good looking tattoo in my simple opinion. It is one of those eagle tattoos that people get when they want to show how much they love the symbol of the eagle. This guy picked a good one here, it is a high flying eagle that is looking down on it’s prey. The eagle is such a magnificent animal, and anytime someone chooses to have one put on their body, it is a great choice. I have seen some incredible eagle tattoos on people at tattoo conventions, and I have seen them at lots of fraternity parties. The best eagle tattoos you might be able to view, are on the Indian tribes of the northwest. The tattoos and the totem poles do not even come close to the real beauty of a live eagle. The first time you see a live eagle, I guarantee you will fall totally in love with the species. They are strong and intimidating to some degree, but the feeling you get from seeing one live is just to incredible to speak about. I find a lot of eagle tattoos do a great job at displaying what the eagle is all about. I would like to see some more tattoos like this with more than one eagle in it. Most of the time you never see an eagle tattoo with more than one eagle, what happened to the mates and the chicks.

The eagle tattoo is one of those rare tattoos that have almost a universal meaning regardless of the culture that embraces it. The eagle is also known to represent wisdom, spiritual protection, and a provider of strength and courage. As the highest flying of all birds, many cultures believe the eagle to be a connection between man and the gods, carrying prayers up to the heavens. Native Americans believed the eagle to embody honor, bravery, friendship and have special magical powers. Eagles are regarded as the divine spirit, the head of all creatures in the air and as the primary servant or even direct representative of the sun. Thus, eagle tattoos are especially popular among their people and eagle designs continuously show up in their arts, history and culture. As the national bird of the United States, the American eagle has made its way onto the skin of countless US servicemen. As the ultimate statement of patriotism, American eagle tattoos show the love one has for his country and the freedoms within it. But, regardless of the reason for getting an eagle tattoo you can be sure that it represents the best of humanity, respect, courage, wisdom and above all else, freedom.

Dragon Tattoos

The Chinese dragon tattoo has always been a symbol of power in the East. While Western cultures have often viewed the dragon as something to be feared and hated, the Eastern cultures often have a differing viewpoint. With saliva that was like perfume and a voice like the musical ringing of a copper basin, the Asian dragon was the bearer of profound blessings and was as such heavily identified with by the Chinese. In fact, Chinese people all over the world are affectionately known as "lung de chuan ren", or the "descendants of the dragon". There are several distinct species of Chinese dragons. The Horned Dragon is considered to be the mightiest and here is a representation of the Chinese dragon tattoo. The dragon tattoo is a representation of might, power and divine grace. But, the mystique of the dragon tattoo is not only bound to Chinese tradition. Both Japanese and Chinese lore are filled with stories of creatures, who, through their special quests, at the end of their journeys, were transformed into dragons. In Japan, these were often the stories of Carp who through their perseverance, journeys and struggles, in the end were transformed into dragons. It’s no wonder that the dragon tattoo is such a popular design.

As a tattoo design, the dragon tattoo shows the profound influence that Japanese and Chinese culture has had in Western tattooing for nearly two centuries now. In the Far East, the dragon represents the four elements – earth, wind, fire and water, and the four points of the compass – east, west, north and south. Dragons are simultaneously a symbol of water, earth, fire and air. The dragon is a culturally far-ranging character whose apparent bad temper should be interpreted as simply amoral, neither good nor evil. The forces of nature are not human hearted, representing as they do the cycle of life and death, followed again by birth and renewal. Nature nurtures and nature destroys. So too, does the dragon. As such, dragon tattoos denote special strength and abilities. In fact, both Japanese and Chinese lore are filled with stories of creatures, who, through their special quests or at the end of their journeys, were transformed into dragons. This was considered the highest gift that anyone could receive. The power, magic and intelligence of the dragon. And it is this raw power and strength that is symbolized by the dragon tattoo.

Cool Tattoos

If you ask any group of people what the definition of a cool tattoo is then you would probably get a whole array of answers. Some people consider cool tattoos to be fierce and dark designs depicting demons, skulls and other horror elements. To others, cool tattoos are those that are humorous or witty. But, I think many of us would agree that a cool tattoo is what is solely defined by the bearer. For me, cool tattoos are the ones that you don’t expect to see. These are tattoos such as eight balls inked on bald men’s heads or tattoos that appear to be fake injuries, such as a dagger jetting out of someone’s back. But, one of my favorite cool tattoos has to be the one of an alien poking itself out of the person’s chest. Not only is it graphic and surprising but it also pays homage to one of the greatest horror flicks of all time. I would also consider the fireman on this guys back as a pretty cool tattoo. It’s beautifully shaded and colored and has almost a 3-D quality to it. And who doesn’t admire fire fighters anyway?

Cherry Tattoos

This tattoo is red hot and looking to burn you when you touch it. At least that’s the way it looks like to me. Outrageous cherry tattoos are so eye appealing, I love how they have tons of color and the flame effect is beautiful. This reminds me of some of the art work I have seen on choppers and the bad boys that ride them. It’s almost to hot to handle and getting hotter by the minute. Yes this tattoo looks like it could scorch your eye brows if you got to close for a better look.
If your looking for something that will grab the ladies attention, cherry tattoos like this are just what you need. You put one of these bad boys on your arm or leg and here come the ladies wanting to talk and touch. I know one biker dude that has cherry tattoos up and down his arms in different designs and colors, they look totally awesome. They go with almost all styles of tattoos as long as they have lots of colors in them. If red hot is what you want, then get red hot cherry tattoos to go, they will look hot and make you look cool.

A popular tattoo choice among many younger women is the cherry tattoo. The cherry has come to represent feminine chastity and purity as the fruit ripens on the tree. Once plucked, however, a cherry represents the loss of innocence and virtue. A cherry tasted, its flesh pierced by appetite, is a virgin no more. A cherry surrounded in flames speaks of unquenchable desire, passion and lust. And a cherry tattoo where the fruit is surrounded by water is also symbolic of sexual desire and passion. The cherry tattoo is usually placed around the female genitalia, on the thigh or on occasion the breast. The name of the cherry comes originally from the Greek, and in Latin means ‘of or for the birds’, due to the birds’ obvious attraction to the fruit. Universally, the cherry is also said to be the fruit of heaven, and it is often used to symbolize beauty and love. Cherry tattoos when mixed with cherry blossoms make for some stunning and very symbolic art. The cherry tree was treasured around the Mediterranean and was a favorite fruit of the Greeks, Romans and Egyptians. Cherries were eaten as fruit, used in sauces for its sweetness when ripe and tartness when picked early.

Wrist Tattoos

A growing number of top celebrities wear wrist tattoos. Nicole Ritchie has inner wrist tattoos of a red shooting star on her left wrist and the word "virgin" on her right. Lindsay Lohan’s wrist tattoo is the word "breathe" in white and located on her right wrist and a small star tattoo on inside left wrist. Britney Spears has a lips tattoo. Jessica Alba has a Sanskrit character for lotus flower on her wrist. Ashlee Simpson has a star tattoo and a "love" tattoo. Orlando Bloom’s wrist tattoo is of the Elvish word for "nine". All nine of the "Lord of the Rings Fellowship of the Ring" actors have this same tattoo to celebrate their participation in the films. Nautical stars and words are probably the most used wrist tattoos. Wrist band tattoos are usually celtic knots or barbed wire or even phrases. There are many types of wrist tattoos including stars, words, and wrist bands. Women sometimes get flowers, hearts, or kissing lips wrist tattoos.The wrist is a great location for a tattoo that you can hide or show off as you choose as long as it’s placed on the underside of the wrist or on the side.

If you are currently thinking about getting a wrist tattoo there are a few things to keep in mind. Most of the care that a wrist tattoo needs isn’t much different from any other tattoo. But, because of the location it may need a little extra attention because the hands are a part of the body that is used constantly, so it may be more likely to get dirt in it. The first thing to keep in mind is that the wrist area is covered with a thin layer of skin with very little muscles under it. As such the pain will probably be more intense than any other areas of the body. The second thing is that wrist tattoos take a longer time to heal then say, a chest or arm tattoo. Since it is one of the most exposed areas of the body, you might need to do some ‘refurbishing’ of the design after a few years, if you want it to retain its sharpness of design. And the final consideration that you need to make before getting a wrist tattoo is the design factor. Almost a quarter of the people with wrist tattoos regret their decision later. So you must take an informed decision about its design, so you do not regret it later.

Flag Tattoo Gallery

Flag Tattoo Gallery

Japanese Flag Tattoo

Japanese Flag Tattoo

Tattoo Places

Tattoo Places

Sun Tattoos

Sun Tattoos

Hip Tattoos

Hip tattoos are a very common choice for women and there are literally thousands of designs available. Once you’ve chosen your design and found the right tattoo artist, getting a hip tattoo is a fairly simply process. Here are a few tips to help you on your quest for the perfect hip tattoo. Find a good design for placement on the hip. The actual hip area is fairly small, so you will be limited on what type of design you can choose unless you don’t mind it extending to other parts of your body. Small tattoos placed in between the hip bone and pelvis area or on the back of the hip just above the butt aren’t uncommon and run the gambit on design choice. Two, decide on placement. You can pick the front or back of the hip or the entire hip area. If you’re going for something small such as a heart, flower, butterfly or Kanji symbol, you may decide to put it in one of the more common areas as listed in Step 1. However, if you’re looking for something bigger and more intricate, then it may be placed over the entire hip region and then even extend either up onto the belly and rib cage, down onto the upper thigh and butt or both up and down the body. The last thing to consider before you get the hip tattoo is the size of the design. Is it something that is small and easily hid or will it cover the entire area. Once these considerations are noted then you are ready to get your prized hip tattoo.

Before getting a hip tattoo you should give some serious thought to the size, placement and care of your new design. The first thing you need to decide on is the size of the hip tattoo. Are you looking for something small like a heart or butterfly or do you want a larger design that covers the entire hip area like the cherry blossom tattoo in the picture. The next thing that you want to consider is your personal pain tolerance. Hip tattoos can be one of the more painful areas to get new ink. This is especially true if the design is going to run directly over your protruding hip bone. Anytime areas without much fat or muscle to cushion the procedure from the bone below are involved, the discomfort level increases. Next, decide on placement. You can pick the front or back of the hip or the entire hip and then some. It can even extend up the rib cage like this hip tattoo. The final thing that you should give serious thought to is the aftercare. It’s important to wear loose clothing during the healing process that won’t rub and cause irritation in the tattooed area. This can present a challenge for hip tattoos where your pants will be coming into direct contact with the area. Try to wear the least restrictive clothing you can, such as dresses, during the healing process. Or better yet, leave it completely uncovered.

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Hummingbird Tattoos

For anyone considering a tattoo that incorporates a bird in it’s design should consider getting a hummingbird tattoo. Hummingbirds themselves are a totem of clarity for many, as these tiny and beautiful birds ‘get to the heart of a matter,’ just as they get directly to the heart of a flower to get it’s pollen. But, the actual symbolism behind a hummingbird tattoo is not directly set in stone and is up to the interpretation of the bearer. Though, they may very well have an almost proverbial meaning of gathering joy from ‘burying our noses in, and inhaling all the sweetness of life.’ Hummingbird tattoos can come in a variety of shapes and colors. There are over 300 different types of hummingbirds, so you have quite a few to pick from. Colorful examples of hummingbird designs include the blue chinned sapphire hummingbird, which is a salient blue-green hue and the the purple throated mountain gem, which also sports the same sapphire coloring, but has streaks of light purple over its entire body. Despite, or maybe even because of, the fact that hummingbird tattoos do not have a set symbolism of their own, they make for an excellent design. You can assign whatever meaning you so choose to this image, and what’s more, have a beautiful piece of art to go with it.

When getting a hummingbird tattoo there are quite a few things that you need to consider. These include such variables as color, setting and placement of the hummingbird tattoo. Let’s go through these individual points one at a time. First and foremost, hummingbirds are colorful. You can certainly decide to go with a silhouette design if that’s your preference, but you’re missing out on an opportunity to play with color like you’ve never done before. There are an amazing variety of hummingbirds, so you might choose a realistic rendering of your favorite type. And be sure to use as much of your favorite colors as you want. As far as setting goes, try including a flower blossom in your design. Imagine how much more powerful your hummingbird tattoo will be in it’s natural setting. While hummingbirds seem to be a distinctly feminine tattoo, guys could wear this design by adding the name of a girlfriend, wife or daughter. As with any name tattoo, be sure the relationship is a lasting one before you commit to ink. Now for the last bit of advice. Consider where your going to place the hummingbird tattoo. You can place it on your arm, breast, back or even your ankle. There really is no bad place for this magnificent winged creature.

Frog Tattoo 2

Frog Tattoo 2

Many of the native Americans consider the frog to be the 'Great Rain Maker'. With the last snowfall of spring the snowflakes touching the ground would turn into frogs announcing that the salmon would soon arrive. The frog tattoo is associated with water and the moon which is a symbol of fertility, prosperity and wealth for the coastal tribes in North America.

Tattoo Name Designs

Tattoo Name Designs

Tattoo Name Designs

Tattoo Name Designs

Tattoo Name Designs

One of the more interesting types of tattoo choices is that of a word or phrase. While some have gotten in serious trouble (such as those that get a tattoo of a girlfriend's name only to break up the next day), in general, tattoo letter designs are a fun way to get a name, phrase, or statement placed on your body that duals as both body art and a public declaration.