Neck Tattoo Ideas

Posted on February 10, 2010
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Neck Tattoo Ideas The times are constantly changing and their movement alters gradually the whole pattern of things that we are used to. One can recall the times when tattoos were quiet unseen in society except for certain groups of people with whom they were associated with – sailors, criminals… Now we can observe that tattooing is a widespread notion and the fashion within tattoo art is changing as well. More and more people are eager today to display their tattoos openly and place them on hands, neck and even face.

Neck tattoos have a big advantage over the rest of the above mentioned. They could be easily hidden by clothes, and those who wear long hair, first and foremost women, can hide their tats with it. But nevertheless you neck is constantly moving, and this can create unwanted situations when your tattoo may be seen by people who is not supposed to, I mean officials, colleagues and so. So consider your field of activity before making a neck tattoo.

What can be a neck tattoo? Practically everything that is small enough and is suited to this area. Insects, flowers, leaves, sun and stars, letters of ancient alphabets, symbols of star signs are often chosen as well as some tribal and Celtic patterns. One can also tattoo his or her neck with religious symbols such as cross or praying hands.

Neck tattoos may be placed at a side of the neck, or even at both of its sides, and the nape of the neck. Back neck tattoos give a touch of charm to a woman and look like a delicate adornment. This is rather a brave decision to have a neck tattoo done, though.

The process of neck tattooing is more painful than getting a tattoo on some other part of body. The skin is thin there and the needle comes very close to the bone. And the closer it is, the stronger pain a person feels.

Neck tattoos require special aftercare and often re-ink sessions. Their healing period lasts somewhat longer than that of other tattoos. Luckily they are not as prone to infections as foot or hand tattoos.

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Dual Nature of Spider Tattoo Designs

Posted on February 7, 2010
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Dual Nature of Spider Tattoo Designs It you see someone wearing a spider tattoo, your might think at first that it is a thief or a druggie. Of course, spiders play an important role in prison and gang tattooing, but at the same time there are a lot of positive things to be associated with this tattoo pattern.

Spiders are seen as frightening, ominous and unpleasant insects. Comic books, cartoons, children’s games, and horror stories are occupied by evil spiders. Many people are afraid of them. This is called ‘arachnophobia,’ after a Greek myth about Arachne. Arachne was a brilliant weaver, and the goddess Athena became jealous and killed her but later regretted her deed and resurrected Arachne in the form of a spider.

In spite of all this horror associated with spiders, mythology ascribes a different meaning to them. Spider symbolizes creative work, professional skills, industry, diligence and wisdom. And weavers can by right name spider the symbol of their craft.

People have always considered it to bring good news. A spider descending the web thread is a symbol of good luck and wealth. Magic medicine used spiders to protect people against various illnesses. The Indians hang its web over a child’s cradle to make it safe and believed spider was a divine insect. In the Roman Empire it was a symbol of insight and good fortune.

Though, spider possesses a negative symbolism as well. It often stands for cool severity, greed, anger, witchcraft and werewolf abilities. Spiders can bite and some of them are venomous and their bite can cause death. Black widow is one of them, and can be recognized by red markings on her abdomen. Black widow spider tattoo is a favorite one among Emo and Gothic sub-cultures.

The depiction of spider web is also meaningful, for in some myths it can stand for a guiding thread, rescue, human’s fate. In India spider web symbolizes fragility and fatality of men’s existence. In one of the legends Buddha spins a web of events that occur in our lives.

There’re a lot of spider tattoo designs. It may be depicted alone, in the wed, with or without a cross on its body. The location of this kind of tattoo on your body is also meaningful.

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The Secrets of “The Tattooist”

Posted on February 5, 2010
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What do you think about tattoos? Do they carry a very important message or just decorate our body? Some people think it’s a way to be noticed by others, that’s why they try to attract attention to their personality by means of extraodinary tattoos on different parts of their bodies. Others think them a rather important means to express their attitude to life, their philosophy, their music preferences.

If you are interested in tattoos, in the meanings they symbolize, and find the process of making tattoos exciting and mysterious you should know about the horror film “The Tattooist”, released in 2007. It is a thriller, which was shot by New Zealand and Singaporean film producers.

The slogan reflects the essence of the film ” Evil in ink”. It explains to us the main idea of “The Tattooist”. You get acquainted with the story of the American tattoo artist, whose part was played by Jason Behr. Together with the main character you have a possibility to explore the symbols of different ethnic tattoos and travel all over the world. But you have to stop at Samoan spiritual beliefs, according to which Samoan masters create their works of art.

The American artist, greatly impressed by the tattoos, unexpectedly steals an ancieant tool for making tattoos and obtains a powerful spirit. This angry power kills everybody he touches while painting tattoos. So, he has to find a solution and turns to Samoan myths…

Rather exciting and mysterious film with frightening moments, which helps you to learn more about ancient tattoos. Do you want to appear on the edge between real and spirit world? The film ” The Tattooist” provides you with such an opportunity.

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Fish Tattoo Patterns and Their Meaning

Posted on February 4, 2010
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Fish Tattoo Patterns and Their Meaning Seas and oceans can offer some cool tattoo patterns with their inhabitants being the basis. Deep waters challenge us with the mysteries of the unknown while fish has an array of symbolic meanings in different cultures. Fish tattoo patterns are diverse and colorful as well.

Fish acts as a symbol of fertility, wealth, harmony, wisdom and sexual power. The latter is connected with the plenty of roe they spawn and with water being a symbol of fertility. At the same time fish can mean stinginess, bareness and indifference. But in general it has more positive connotations that negative, perhaps due to its ties with religion.

In Christianity fish symbolize faith, purity, the Virgin Mary, baptism, the Eucharist and Jesus Christ. There are references to fish in the Gospel: the miraculous fishing in which Jesus Christ tool part; the analogy between fishing and conversion of people to a new faith. Moreover, fish was depicted in the scenes of the last supper. Three fishes together symbolize the Holy trinity.

In Hinduism fish are free creatures that are safe from the Flood. They were depicted on Buddha’s soles and symbolized liberation from the load of daily cares. In China and India fish is marriage symbol. Iranians consider fish to positively influence people, and in some areas of Africa fish personify the souls of the dead.

There are a lot of fish tattoo patterns to consider: salmon tattoo stands for affluence, knowledge and inspiration while carp tattoo symbolizes force, courage and persistence and is often drawn red. Shark tattoo means danger, evil and death yet in the Japanese mythology shark is a messenger of the deity. Dolphin tattoo stands for freedom, nobleness, love and pleasure, as well as for rescue, Salvation and Resurrection.

Fish tattoo designs can also be connected to astrology. It your star sign is Pisces your can think of getting a tattoo that depicts two fish, swimming in opposite directions.

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