Welsh Celtic Tattoos, Part 2

We continue to talk about Welsh Celtic tattoos which now face a real revival and are extremely popular. They are abstract, paradoxical, dreary and what’s more important - sacral. Last time we spoke about the well-known Celtic Cross.

Celtic knotwork symbolizes close ties between Life and Place of a human being in the Universe, and has different meanings: Trinity knot stands for the Holy Trinity (now) or means the triplicity of Celtic gods and goddesses; Love knot made of the interlaced symbols of infinity shows the natural unity of two people; and a Spiral Celtic tattoo tells us about the inner state of a person who wears it, about his desire to achieve mental equilibrium.

Celtic Dragon Tattoos

Dragon tattoo design goes back to the times of King Arthur Pendragon, the king from the legends of King Arthur, who ordered to draw a Celtic dragon on his armor, for dragon was a symbol of sovereignty, royal power, wisdom and victory.

Present-day dragon tattoos usually depict a winged creature, but traditionally Celtic dragon is a serpent encircled with classic knotwork. Celtic dragons don’t have wings; they walked on the ground and left tracks known as dragon lines which were believed to conduct cosmic powers. The points of their intersection are the places of concentration of power. Druids searched for such places and erected megaliths there, one of them is Stonehenge.

Celtic Sun Tattoos

The sun was the main object of worshiping among the Celts. The eight-point Celtic sun is a symbol that is difficult to interpret due to the contradictory information. All depends on a myth you find. In one of the Druid myths the Sun symbolized Taranis, the Celtic god of sun, or Belenus, also a god of sun who like Apollo drove the sun across the sky it a chariot. What is in common is that the sun and the circle symbolize the endlessness of the Universe.

Here I also would like to mention one more popular Celtic tattoo design, the Labyrinth, a symbolic representation of way that leads us to our inner world and to spiritual basis of everything on the Earth. It symbolizes continuity and interdependence of all the things in the Universe.

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What You Should Know About Marines Tattoo Designs

The art of tattoo has spread all over the world mainly due to sailors. They travelled everywhere, visited exotic countries and brought home unusual souvenirs – and tattoos were among them. First owners of tattoo shops were mainly retired sailors. In the beginning of the 19th century tattoos had come even to the British Admiralty, a lot of military men that occupied high positions suggested tattooing all soldiers. They deemed it to be very helpful during the identification of the dead and the wounded. Military tattoos also served as a uniting thing for all soldiers. Wearing the same design, shedding first blood and withstanding first pain made them all closer.

Most popular design for marines is probably an anchor that can be combined with the letters “USMC” or “USN”. Many people have an anchor tattooed in the Popeye manner.

What You Should Know About Marines Tattoo Designs

Eagle also prevails in designs of marine tattoos – it’s an eternal symbol of freedom.

A special symbol of marines is a bulldog – it is also can be found in different combinations and variants.

Tattoos of pinup girls will never be out of fashion – dressed in marine uniform or without it – as long as they do have some clothes on. According to some new laws introduced by the brass, such tattoos should not be obscene. And these laws affect not only pin ups. No marine or other soldier can have a tattoo that is extremist, indecent, racist or sexist. The U.S coast guard also has a limitation of 25% of a body part that can be covered with a tattoo. Other 75% should be left without ink. Sleeves are also banned in the U.S. Navy.

Actually there are no limits to your imagination – a lot of things exist that represent the navy forces – ships, submarines, periscopes, nautical stars, sea animals, sailor caps, meat tags – and many-many more. And when a person has got some unusual experience or very dear memories during the service, he or she can make up a good idea for a unique marine tattoo design.

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Tattoos Of Pinup Girls - Prototypes And Meaning

Tattoos of pinup girls can be seen all over the world. A beautiful young woman with flawless figure and sexy curves if often inked on one’s body. It reflects youthful rebelliousness and at the same time – sweet seduction of a mature woman. People crave for youthful, beautiful and powerful ideals that a woman’s body possesses and want to have it with them forever.
The name of such tattoos derived from the pictures, posters and calendars that could be place on walls, or pinned up to them. Images of beautiful women were and still remain one of the most popular themes for these posters and calendars – and for tattoo designs.
First pinup tattoos date back to 1920s. Such tattoos were usually inked in black and white or sepia and depicted popular model girls of that time in different poses and clothes (or even without them).
In 1955 young Betty Mae Page won the title “Miss Pin-up Girl of the World” and became the most famous prototype for tattoo designs. Her nickname was “Girl With The Perfect Figure” and even today we encounter a lot of people whose tattooed pinup girls resemble Betty – graceful, perfect bodies, long black curly hair and an enchanting expression of innocence and seduction at the same time.
Some of pinup illustrations are simply cartoons that are wearing exotic laced lingerie or leather, posing in different ways and are depicted in varied styles: they can be angels, devils, fairies and ever firefighters. A pinup girl usually embodies her owner’s ideal image of a woman – so many men, so many minds. So, there is no limit to imagination especially when we’re talking about a tattoo design of a beautiful woman.

Some more designs of pinup girls you may fnd in our gallery

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In Loving Memory Tattoos: Art To Pay Tribute

Many people decide to get a tattoo to pay tribute to the passing of someone important to them. These tattoos help people to keep that special someone with them always, and can bring some comfort while the grief takes their hearts.

An “In Loving Memory” tattoo can be intricate or quite simple. You can use a small, significant symbol such as a star or an angel and include dates of birth and death. Or you may tattoo a symbol of a special interest you might have shared with your loved one such as music, motorcycles, or nature. A tattoo image of something you shared could make a great body art tribute on its own or as an added element to a larger tattoo.

You may wish to take a portrait photograph of your loved one to the tattoo artist that you plan to work with. Talk to him about getting a portrait tattoo, and ask to see some examples of previous similar work he has done. You will want to work with an artist whose abilities allow him to produce a good likeness from a photo.

Designing your memorial tattoo may be a bittersweet activity as you think about the happy memories and also realize that you will be going on without your loved one. Getting the tattoo will bring you comfort, and also create opportunities to share your memories with others.

Below are the photos of very nice “In Loving Memory” tattoos. And please, remember that you’re looking though not just pictures, but the trach of people’s pain, watered with tears:

In Loving Memory Tattoos: Art To Pay Tribute