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Saturday, October 30, 2010
The Popular Tribal Tattoos
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Cultures who employs this tattoo style did not get them because they looked cool. They got them because they believed there was a certain power attached to the tattoo. Some tribes use elaborate tattoo designs as a way to signify a boy becoming a man and outcast those who are not willing to take part in this tattooing tradition. Other use them as protection in battle or as a signal of great warriors.
Tribal tattoos are recognizable by their dramatic use of aggressive dark lines in jagged symmetrical shapes spread throughout the skin. Tribal tats are most often done in simple black and skin tones but in the western world they are often infused with color to enhance the overall look. Whereas other tattoo styles attempt to represent a specific object, tribal tattoos seem far more concerned with the feel and meaning rather than what it specifically looks like.
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Friday, October 29, 2010
Tattoo My Brain and Yours Too!
It has been said that Tattoo My Brain's designs are some of the best on Earth. Carefully crafted, the designs are eye-catching, mystical, extremely fine detailed. These tattoos, at least many of them, can be seen in sample form on the company's easy to navigate website. You'll have a fun time browsing and seeing these works of art, and ultimately deciding if one is right for you. The visual aids definitely help in the process.
Simply put, you can look great with a Tattoo My Brain tattoo. Tattoos, as you know, are mostly permanent and will be with you for many, many years, so you must choose a design wisely. While Tattoo My Brain tattoos may not be the kinds of designs all tattoo customers will want, taking a look around their website will help you decide this. With careful planning in mind, you just might be able to end up with something original and look great with it in the end. Think a bit about if the designs are to your liking, and if they are, you just might find the right design. Check out Tattoo My Brain and you're bound to find something great.
Kanji Tattoo Tips From Japan - Avoid Becoming a Laughingstock
It is truly flattering to know that Kanji and the Japanese and Chinese languages have gained such prominence and status among tattoo fans. However, if you are going to engrave something on your body, show respect for yourself, as well as for our language and culture, and learn a thing or two about the language and the art of Asian calligraphy before getting it done. Otherwise you will find yourself secretly sweating, every time a Japanese girl comments on your tattoo, wondering "Did she mean it? Or was that sarcasm in her voice?" Or worse, you might end up on one of the many Japanese websites that showcase the gibberish Kanji tattoos they have come across.
How can you avoid ending up with a Kanji tattoo that screams "amateur"?
* Do not have Western names translated into Kanji and inked. Kanji are symbols which often have several meanings. When someone "translates" Western names into Kanji, they are simply fishing out Kanji that have the right phonetics, Kanji that sound similar to the word they are trying to translate. Take the name "Stacy" as an example. When translated into Japanese, it becomes a 5-Japanese-letter word (su-te-i-shi-i, since the word is broken up into syllables, as it should be spoken in the Japanese language). To translate it into Kanji, one would have to find five Kanji which sound like the five syllables of the name. Of course the translator would (or should) make sure they choose Kanji with positive connotations, such as "poem" as opposed to "death" (both words pronounced "shi" in Japanese) -- but be aware that if you ask ten people to translate your name into Kanji, you will likely end up with ten different results. It is that subjective, the art of "translating" names into Kanji. If you still insist on having a name inked, have it done in Katakana instead of Kanji. At least then it would be an objective symbolism of the name, in other words, without the translator's "interpretation" of your name into symbols (Kanji). However, if you are adamant about having Kanji, then my next suggestion would be to keep it short. Have the name translated into just one Kanji, for the first syllable in the name for example, and then have the Kanji inked in the design of a Hanko stamp. This is much more elegant, artistic and aesthetic than having several random Kanji that have the phonetics to sound like a Western name. To a native speaker, such strings of Kanji look extremely odd and usually need to be explained before it can be understood.
* Keep it simple. Do not even think about translating a whole sentence or phrase. Most likely the meaning will get lost in translation. If you are keen on getting a certain message across with your tattoo, consult a native speaker and convey what it is you want to get across and see if an original Chinese or Japanese proverb can get the same point across. David Beckham's famous Chinese proverb tattoo is a great example. Direct translations should be avoided for obvious reasons.
* Consult a reliable native speaker -- or two, to get different opinions and inputs. Do not rely on a non-native or just walk into a tattoo parlor and choose from their Kanji catalogs without any research. Many of the catalogs circulating the internet and tattoo parlors are full of translation mistakes, missing strokes, crooked Kanji that you have to tilt your head to read, and disproportional, unattractive Kanji that were clearly not written by someone with calligraphy skills. Besides, the selection is extremely limited, considering the fact that there are thousands of Kanji in the Japanese and Chinese language to choose from.
Having said all of that, let me leave you on a thought: Japanese are wary of tattoos, since we associate it with Yakuza, the Japanese mafia. In fact, most bath houses and Onsen (hot spring baths) in Japan have specific rules prohibiting people with tattoos from bathing there. It is the politically correct way of saying "Yakuza not welcome." So as flattering as it is that the Western world has come to embrace our language and incorporated it into their culture of tattooing, be aware that you will seldom meet a Japanese with a Kanji tattoo, much less a tattoo. It is just not our culture.
Melanie C's Tattoo Designs
Mel C has about 10 tattoos on her body, primarily designs with an Eastern origin. She's got a lotus flower, a tribal phoenix, a Chinese dragon, a Celtic cross, a Celtic armband, a star tattoo, an English writing tattoo and 2 Tibetan writing tattoos.
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Celebrity Tattoos - John Mayer’s Tattoos
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Wednesday, October 27, 2010
New Tattoo Lettering Designs
Follow the instructions below and in no time you'll be able to download your tattoo lettering style. Enjoy!
New Fish KOI Tattoo
Koi fished as tattoo designs not only look great, but are often chosen for significant meaning. When you get your tattoo, you will find that it is nice to have a special meaning or story behind it. This way, whenever someone compliments you on it, you can take some time to explain the meaning of it to them. Needless to say, tattoos can be great conversation starters.
Sexy and Small ButterFly Tattoo
Butterfly will always be timeless and classic because of their versatility and flexibility not to mention the symbolical meaning attached to it that a girl can always relate to. They can be inked in full colors or just plain black and still look awesome. They can be executed with tribal or Celtic styles or combine with other elements such as flowers or vines. They are associated with change, transformation and freedom which are all part of the stages that a girl go through in her life.
Flowers are naturally pretty and attractive. With their visual appeal plus the different meanings they represent, they have become an all time favorite. The most popular ones are the roses, cherry blossoms, lilies, lotus and hibiscus. They all symbolize beauty and strength which are both empowering for a girl's character.
Star tattoos are another design with wide adaptability and versatility. They can be inked alone or in clusters as shooting stars or constellations either in full colors or black ink. No matter how they are portrayed, star tats seem to naturally shine when inked on one's body.
Fairy tattoos seem to represent a girl's innocent yet naughty and playful side. They are cute, pretty and magical winged creature that can fly and cast spells with their wand or pixie dust. As a tattoo art, they definitely look dainty and charming.
These are just some of the tattoo designs that would still look beautiful and interesting even if they are tattooed on a miniature scale. They are best when inked on small areas of the body such as foot, ankle, wrist, upper back, and even lower back and shoulder blade.
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Monday, October 25, 2010
yakuza tattoos
The Yakuza is frequently associated with drug gross sales, prostitution, gambling along with other criminal actions. They fund their group by extorting cash from nearby businessmen. They’d extort merchandise shops, eating places along with other company establishments like the federal government would ask for tax. This really is 1 from the issues that they do that can make them a good deal of cash.