Cross tattoo designs are among the most popular tattoo designs in the world. Cross tattoo designs are pretty common, partly due to how both Christianity and tattoo art use symbols. In this post we’ll examine some amazing cross tattoo designs, while also discussing the history of cross tattoos and why their involvement in tattoo culture […]
Yokai: Unique Japanese Tattoos
Japanese tattoos are extremely common. While they are often beautiful tattoos that incorporate a complex mythological history and often use vibrant, eye-catching colors, the themes and elements of Japanese tattoos are often quite similar. Many people who wear Japanese style tattoos have designs that highly resemble the designs of others. Designs within the Japanese tattoo […]
The Cloud Tattoo: More than One Way to Paint the Sky
A cloud tattoo comes in many forms. Some people prefer realistic clouds, while others want something closer to what you might see in traditional tattoo designs. You can get surreal designs as well. There’s really no limit. There are, however, some standards, history, and meanings that should be taken into account when thinking about your […]
The Lantern Tattoo: Meaning, Symbolism, and Styles
A common design theme in tattoo arts throughout the ages has been the lantern tattoo. The lantern is full of meaning and history which is a major contributor to its popularity, but the ornate nature of the lantern lends itself to very interesting and beautiful tattoo designs. Take a minute and learn a little about […]
Does Tattoo Sunscreen Keep Tattoo Colors from Fading?
Spring is finally here and summer isn’t far behind it. That means it’s time to show off your sweet tattoos and maybe a little skin. Be careful though, too much sun can make tattoo colors fade. Some companies are catching on to that concern and are putting out products labelled as “Tattoo Sunscreen” or “tattoo […]
Instagram Tattoos: Your Guide to Richmond Artists
Richmond is packed to the brim with incredible tattoo artists. So many, in fact, that it gets really difficult to keep up with all of their work. It doesn’t help that most of them appear to be machines that seem to double their portfolio every month (not really, but that’s what it feels like for […]