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Welcome to the Machine

I met Paige over by the New Jersey Transit section in Penn Station late last month and she shared this, one of her five tattoos:

It's a biomechanical piece that helps illustrate her as a machine. Her plan is to ultimately turn it into a sleeve with an apocalyptic bent.

She had this done at Lola's in Bogota, New Jersey. Work from Lola's has appeared previously on Tattoosday here.

Thanks to Paige for sharing her tattoo with us here on Tattoosday!

NICE TATTOOS FOR GIRLS-Celtic tattoo designs

Nice tattoos for girls

NICE TATTOOS FOR GIRLS
Classic Celtic tattoo designs

While getting tattoos done, we all look for some intriguing designs. With so many tattoo designs available, tattoo lovers look for designs that can reflect their sense of style in the best possible way. Celtic tattoo designs are gaining popularity among girls these days. These designs have different symbols with an attached meaning. Celtic designs have symbolism and history associated with them. The designs and colors used in these tattoo designs are very different from others. Inculcation of complex patterns makes the tattoo look very stylish.

Celtic tattoo designs

Nice tattoos for girls

Celtics are recognized for rich heritage and culture and this is one reasons for various Celtic designs used. Strong beliefs that are part of these designs add to their fame. These designs emote from their art. Overlapping knots, geometrical patterns and key works act as the foundation of these tattoo designs. Celtic knots are also hot favorite of avoid tattoo lovers. The interesting part about these knots is the endless loops in the designs. These are so complex that it gets difficult to figure out the designs sometimes. Celts considered these designs to be a reflection of steady life.

Celtic tattoo designs

Nice tattoos for girls

By getting Celtic tattoo designs done from a skilled artist, you can look hip and also have a significant tattoo. These designs are not senseless, there is hidden meaning in every design. Tattoos become a permanent part of one’s body, so it is necessary to choose the designs very carefully. If you want a great tattoo carved on your body, blindly go for wonderful Celtic designs.

Celtic tattoo designs

Nice tattoos for girls

Sealed with a Snake

I spotted Steve one day, and got him to share this rattlesnake tattoo on his right arm:

Steve has three tattoos and is bass player for a band called S.W.A.K.

He came up with the design and had Gary, owner of Shotsie's Tattoo in Wayne, New Jersey, complete the process.

Thanks to Steve for sharing this tattoo with us here on Tattoosday!

Tim Armstrong Head Tattoo

Tim Armstrong is the lead singer of the punk band Rancid, and the tattoo on his head contains a rose, skulls, eyes and other creatures all of which are centered around a large spiderweb.

Chest Tattoos For Men

When it comes to chest tattoos for men, there is simply to boundaries to what you might see, ranging from fun loving cartoon inspired artwork to big manly tribal tattoos. Another popular chest tattoo for men is the scared heart of Jesus, which includes flames, thorns and a heart centerpiece.

Give this picture collection a whirl and maybe you can discover that sensationally perfect chest tattoo that you've been searching for.

Dragon head artwork.

Tribal for men.

Angel and flower for men.

Video game inspired.

Spider Man for guys.

Heart crown and wings design.

Sacred heart of Jesus Chris for men.

Lindsay's Ink for Peace

When I recently upgraded my camera, the first new photo I took, of Lindsay's tattoo, convinced me I had selected well:

This lovely tattoo, on Lindsay's upper left arm, is punctuated by this part of the tattoo on her biceps:



The picture tells the story and the words, all meaning a form of "peace" in Hebrew, Arabic, Sanskrit, and English, punctuate the images just inches away.

Lindsay took a class on world religions at the University of Rhode Island and this influenced her greatly. She wanted the tattoo to focus on the beauty at the heart of religion, and to disregard the conflict that so often plagues religious dogma.

Lindsay feels that the tenet of peace is often lost and this is her way of expressing how it means so much, but is forgotten in relations with people of different backgrounds.

She brought a picture that somewhat embodied how she wanted the tattoo to look in to Artfreek Tattoo in Providence, Rhode Island. She and the artist Brian Mullen collaborated on interpreting what she wanted the piece to embody and she was very happy with the end result.

The tattoo was completed in two short sittings that spanned four hours.

Work from Artfreek has appeared previously on Tattoosday here.

Thanks to Lindsay for sharing this fabulous tattoo with us here on Tattoosday!

Michelle Bombshell McGee Head Tattoo

You might remember Michelle Bombshell McGee as the chick completely covered in tattoo artwork who carried a behind the scenes relationship with Jesse James.

One of Michelle Bombshell McGee's many tattoos include a tow word phrase across her forehead. What do the words say? You guess is as good as mine.

Tommy's Geisha

Last week I met Tommy, who has six tattoos, one of which he shared with us:

He brought three or four pictures into Regino Gonzales when he was at Inkstop Tattoo and he came up with this design. Regino is now at Invisible NYC.

The line work took two and a half to three hours but he had to stop because, in Tommy's words, "I'm a bleeder". He came back after he healed for another two and a half hours of shading.

Tommy had a lot of nice protrait work and this piece seemed to just jump off of his left arm.

Regino's work has appeared previously on Tattoosday here and here.

Thanks to Tommy for sharing this great tattoo with us here on Tattoosday!

Two for Tattoosday: A Purple Lotus and the Fletcher House

In keeping with the spirit of duality, today's post is a two-for-Tattoosday Tuesday special.

Yesterday outside of Madison Square Garden, amid throngs of Iron Maiden and Dream Theater fans, I met two guys who just happened to be there. If you want to see a great Maiden tattoo, look back in the archives here.

I met Roman, who conceived and performs in "Evolution," showing Tuesday, July 13, and Tuesday, July 20, at the Magnet Theater (254 W. 29th Street between 7th and 8th Avenues). With him was Louie, who directs the show which is billed as "international and comedic true stories intertwining spirituality, sex, laws, identity, drug vusts, discomfort, fear and discovery from a spontaneous road trip down south".

Roman shared first, which seemed only fair, as it was his tattoo I noticed,creeping out from under his left sleeve:

He got this purple lotus because he likes the color purple (the actual color more than the movie of the same name). And the lotus is special because, in Buddhism, he understands the lotus to symbolize "freedom of attachment and desire".

This tattoo took 3 to 4 hours and was inked by David Sena when he was at Rising Dragon when they were at their 23rd Street location, although Sena is now at North Star Tattoo, the shop he co-founded in the East Village.

Louie's tattoo was much smaller, but it had a more elaborate story:

This small design, on the outer left ankle of, represents a house in Vancouver, British Columbia, in which he and seven different people lived at different times during their college days. The house and the memories they all shared together there are so important, that Louie and six other friends share the same tattoo.

The narrative took on a more elaborate spin, as Louie explained that his group of friends came up with a family name to represent the denizens of this house. They were/still are "the Fletchers," all residing in the Fletcher House. He likened them to an extended family like The Ramones, and they chose the name because it sounded tough.

So, as Louie a.k.a. "Rock" Fletcher tells it, his friend "Slim" Fletcher drew up the simple design for the house tattoo, and they had it inked at Addiction Ink NYC. Over the years, when one of the Fletcher family came to town, they went down to the shop to have the family member tattooed with the same design, not necessarily on the ankle, like Louie/Rock.

It should be noted that Kim Fletcher, who is a relatively new mom (congrats Kim), has avoided the tattoo, so the rest of her Fletcher family created a needlepoint design of the house for her, so that she has the tattoo in a different shape and form, needled, but not in her flesh. Yet. Now that it is written here, forever on the pages of Tattoosday, it is only a matter of time. Kim Fletcher, you destiny is calling.

Thanks again to both Roman and Louie for sharing their tattoos with us here on Tattoosday! Be sure to catch their play "Evolution" at the Magnet. If you show up at the box office and mention this post, you won't get any kind of discount, but I'm sure that they'll be thrilled to hear that you showed up as a result of their contribution here!

The adorable Egyptian tattoos

The adorable Egyptian tattoos

POPULAR TATTOOS-ADORABLE EGYPTIAN TATTOOS

Egyptian culture has contributed a lot towards the development and expansion of modern tattoo art and industry. They were among the first one to use the art of body tattooing in various ceremonies especially religious. The Egyptian tattoos have emerged as a strong segment in the tattoo industry. They are socially accepted by all the cultures of the world and hence they are in huge demand among the tattoo lovers. The Egyptian art and symbols are one of the most sought after tattoos throughout the world.

The half human and half animal god and goddess are one of the most sought after of all the medieval art forms. The tattoo lovers prefer these symbols because it not only signifies spirituality but strength too. And these signs have the unique ability to attract the onlookers. They look equally good on any part of the body whether you want it in your visible or less visible parts it is sure to draw attention and admiration.

The adorable Egyptian tattoos

The adorable Egyptian tattoos

The ancient Egyptian animals are a craze these days among people of all age group either young or the old these are loved by all. The tattoo lovers ink this animal signs and match it as per their character, personality and individuality. Suppose you are more like an eagle very swift, elegant and intelligent so you can very well get an Egyptian eagle sign done.

The adorable Egyptian tattoos

The adorable Egyptian tattoos

There are endless numbers of Egyptian signs you will definitely find your match as per your likings. If you are obsessed with the Egyptian culture then go get one tattoo to honor it.

The adorable Egyptian tattoos

The adorable Egyptian tattoos

Britney Spears Hip Tattoos

Former pop princess knows a thing or two about tattoos, seeing how she currently has a half dozen or so tattoo designs.

Britney Spears has two hip tattoos, one being a cross and the other is a Chinese symbol. The translation is not clear. Checkout these Britney Spears hip tattoo pictures.

Mor's Key is Found and Kept Forever

On the last Monday evening in June, I met Mor at the Barnes & Noble in Union Square. Her website identifies Mor as a "character animator and 'moving collage' artist".

However, we didn't talk about Mor's work.That never came up.Rather,we discussed the Tattoo on Mor's forearm:

Mor's mother had given her a little golden key as a gift that she wore on her earlobe. At some point in the middle of the night, this began to bother Mor, who would pluck the key off and throw it across the room. In the morning, Mor would find the key. This unusual pattern became a ritual of sorts until one morning, the key was nowhere to be found. Lost forever over the years, this tattoo reclaimed the key, and now Mor has it tattooed forever.

The bird represents a friend of Mor who is an "adopted mother" and someone very close to Mor.

The tattoo was done by Shiloah Rusciolelli, who currently lives in Seattle.

Thanks to Mor for sharing this unusual tattoo with us here on Tattoosday!

Here is Mor's "Bimboim's Trip to the Western Wall":



Mornography's YouTube channel is here.