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All About The Cross Tattoos -
Becky McClure (829)  
History of Crosses
It is not known when the first cross image was made. However, after circles, crosses are on of
the first symbols drawn by children of all cultures. As a basic design motif, the cross has appeared in pottery,
weaving, carving and painting artifact of many... ( added 3 years 89 days ago.) |
The History of Tattoos -
Becky McClure (829)
The word, Tattoo, comes from the Polynesian word, “tatao"
which means “to tap" or “to mark something."
Captain James Cook introduced this word to the English
during his voyage around the world in 1769.
Captain Cook and his crew of the ship, The Endeavour, were welcomed... ( added 3 years 92 days ago.) |
African Art - sculpture with a deeper meaning -
Susan Phillips (124)
African Art - sculpture with a deeper meaning By Susan Phillips Traditional African art is often unusual and abstract. Sculptures of human figures may have out of proportion elements such as an over-sized head coupled with a tiny body form. To understand the art, it must be remembered that the... ( added 4 years 313 days ago.) |
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Tattoo Designs & Free Body Art - Expert Tattoo Artists & Tips On Becoming A Tattooist -
Kacycarr (271,142)     
Kacycarr
If you have your mind set on having a tattoo you have to remember, tattoos are a lifelong commitment. In other words you can't wash them off. Of course there's laser removal but this comes at a price, not only is it the expense but more the pain involved having a tattoo removed by this method.... ( added 118 days ago.) |
A Piercing History: The Life and Times of the Earring -
 - Bo Carpenter (3,978) 
With the advent of the earring dating back to 2500 B.C., according to various sources, there's no denying this body adornment has endured many trends and styles. Today, earring fashions are as varied as their history and may be may be worn by both women and men. For such a small item, the earring... ( added 1 year 79 days ago.) |
How to Pick a Tattoo Design -
Tim Bartley (110)
As you walk around in public, it seems like everywhere you look, there is someone with a tattoo. People place them on their arms, legs, the small of the back, their feet and ankles. There are a myriad of designs and colors available to choose from. Should I get a basic tribal tattoo, black and... ( added 1 year 93 days ago.) |
Removing a Tattoo -
Tim Bartley (110)
Tens of thousands of people each year decide to have their tattoo removed after they regret getting a tattoo to begin with. People sometimes get the wrong tattoo, a persons name they are no longer with, or it being done by a bad artist, or some shops use cheap ink that bleeds after a few years.... ( added 1 year 96 days ago.) |
Things To Consider Before Getting A Tattoo -
- Gordon Powles (964) 
Everyone nowadays has gone tattoo crazy, from rock stars and celebrity to pretty much any one who wants to be cool and hip and express their personal identity. The reputation of tattoos was just for the working class; criminals and sailors have completely changed. The range of tattoos to choose... ( added 1 year 110 days ago.) |
Body Art Painting: Tattoos no longer taboo -
- Donovan Gauvreau (895) 
It was not too long ago that tattoos were considered taboo and were frowned upon by the majority of society. Such entities were only found on bikers, ex-convicts, and miscreants of all forms. However, today body art painting is considered a valid art form and is steadily gaining popularity. The... ( added 1 year 135 days ago.) |
7 Tips To Minimize The Pain Of Getting A Tattoo -
- Lonnie R Kunkel (1,146)
There is no way to tell you the amount of pain you'll feel when you
are getting your tattoo, because everyone has a different pain
threshold.
The pain is usually described as a slight burn or scratching
feeling. If you are getting it on your wrist or chest, the pain will be
a bit more... ( added 1 year 151 days ago.) |
Topless Women Is Art? -
Stephany Springer (43,257) 
Stephany Springer
Jill Coccaro, also known to many as Phoenix Feeley, is fast becoming a household name. The woman who bared her top half two years ago while promoting her art show has made breasts a very profitable marketing scheme.
Two years ago, Coccaro thought that going bare-breasted down the streets of... ( added 2 years 143 days ago.) |
Seeing Stars With the Star Tattoo -
Becky McClure (829)
Well, first of all let’s talk a little about stars. Just so that we are all on the same page
about why stars are important symbols…
When we look up toward the skies above during a clear night,
as Carl Sagan would say, we can see billions and billions of stars.
For eons... ( added 2 years 168 days ago.) |
Popularity of Butterfly Tattoos -
Becky McClure (829)
Butterfly tattoos are very popular because Butterflies are
amazing creatures that are even found in ancient Greek mythology!
There are approximately 170,000 different species of
Butterflies and Moths in the order, Lepidoptera. Of those, about 24,000 are butterflies. Lepidoptera... ( added 2 years 300 days ago.) |
So You Want to Know more about Laser Tattoo Removal -
Becky McClure (829)
We all know that tattoos are more popular than ever. The bad news is that lots of people regret their tattoos for a variety of reasons. The good news is that laser tattoo removal is becoming a more acceptable form of erasing past mistakes.
There are several reasons why people want to remove... ( added 2 years 336 days ago.) |
Bad Tattoos Last Just As Long As The Good Ones - Forever -
Daniel Gonzalez (3)
Time and time again I 've heard the regretful remarks of people who got undesirable art work inked into their skin. What's more, again and again I also hear stories like... "Well, I've always wanted one and just couldn't work up the nerve so, as I was walking I saw this tattoo parlor and ducked... ( added 3 years 29 days ago.) |
Don't Make These Chinese Symbol Tattoo Mistakes -
Becky McClure (829)
The Chinese people have a highly developed writing system
that evolved at least 3000 years ago.
Ancient writing has been found written on bone, brass vessels or pottery
and bamboo strips.
The Chinese writing system has no alphabet, but relies on a
large number of symbols... ( added 3 years 44 days ago.) |
All About Angel Tattoos -
Becky McClure (829)
The Angel is a spiritual being created by God. The word angel comes from a Greek word
meaning “messenger" or “one who is sent."
Angles have been depicted throughout history as God's messengers and
soldiers. They delivered His word and
carried out His punishments upon mankind.
... ( added 3 years 89 days ago.) |
The History of the Dragons and why Dragon Tattoos Are So Popular -
Becky McClure (829)
According to the
Webster-Merriam Dictionary, the word dragon is Middle English, from Anglo-French
dragun, from Latin dracon.
The definition of dragon
is:
( added 3 years 89 days ago.) |
All About Tribal Tattoos -
Becky McClure (829)
In recent years, Tribal Tattoos have enjoyed a revival. The originals go beyond the intertwined stripes of black shapes that are common today. Many of the ancient tattoo patterns have given away to swirls, spikes, knots, and totems that come from the imagination of the creator rather than any of... ( added 3 years 89 days ago.) |
How to Pick the Dream Tattoo Design That You Want Today -
Becky McClure (829)
A recent survey tells us that 24% of Americans between the ages of 18-50 are tattooed. This is almost 1 in 4. The most popular reason people get tattooed is “To broadcast what they are all about."
Keeping this in mind, many people end up regretting the tattoo that is inked on their body.... ( added 3 years 131 days ago.) |
Mastering The Art Of Face Painting -
Tim Arview (189)
Have you ever been to a school fundraiser or a birthday party where there was a professional face painter and thought to yourself, "I wish I could do that"? Well, believe it or not, it's much easier than you think!
In this guide, I will briefly discuss 4 tips to getting started as a... ( added 3 years 136 days ago.) |
Tattoos Enter Our Popular Culture -
Alan Tennent (70)
Tattoos have become an established part of our popular culture. The demand for tattoos is growing and today you are more likely to encounter a professional person or a housewife in your local tattoo parlor than a rebel. This acceptance into the mainstream of our culture has resulted in an... ( added 3 years 181 days ago.) |
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Thai Temple Tattoo (Sak Yant) -
sakyant (808)
To those interested in Body Art There is a newly appearing Facet of tattooing in the West that has slowly come to be popular with Westerners. This new Facet is actually an Ancient Buddhist Tradition in Thailand. It is known in Thailand as "Sak Yant", (Sak= to Tattoo the skin, Yant= Yantra a kind... ( added 4 years 180 days ago.) |
Temporary Tattoos - Airbrush Application tips -
Vicki Mayhew (1,666) 
Next time you see a beautiful tattoo, take a second look. It may be completely temporary.
Temporary tattoos are appearing everywhere, and when applied correctly, look identical to their more permanent siblings. But they are completely removable after a few days.
This type of Body Art is... ( added 4 years 333 days ago.) |
Dragon Tattoos - What Style of Dragon Works For You -
- Butch Murray (228) 
In this article we are going to explore the dragon tattoo design. What makes
this such a popular tattoo and what are the key aspects of it? Dragon images
have long been considered a sign of strength and importance. The 2 main types
of dragons are the western dragon and the eastern dragon. The... ( added 85 days 22 hours ago.) |
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