Monday, July 26, 2010

Ed Hardy Tattoos - Lower Back Design

Ed Hardy Lower Back Tattoo
Ed Hardy Lower Back Design
Ed Hardy has contributed a lot to the to the world of tattoos and he is well recognized today for his works. His art work have traveled many nations where the designs of Ed Hardy have been inked by many people. In this tattoo, depicted is a popular tattoo that is probably the most famous Ed Hardy Designs, "Love Kills Slowly", which is also a logo that is printed on shirts and clothing line by Christian Audigier, who was granted permission by Ed Hardy to print his designs.

Sunday, July 25, 2010

Lower Back Butterfly And Tribal Tattoos

Lower Back Butterfly Tribal Tattoo
Lower Back Butterfly Tribal Tattoo
Butterflies are beautiful creatures of nature, their meanings as a tattoo often symbolizes rebirth or can be a significance symbol that revolves around a new change in life. Butterfly tattoos have always been admired by both women and girls. There are many places to get a butterfly tattoo design. In this picture of a lower back tattoo, the design consist of a butterfly tat with tribal designs that is embellished with a name in black ink.

Saturday, July 24, 2010

Baby Wings Tattoo Design - Memorial Tats

Baby Wing Tattoo
Baby Wing Tattoo
Winged tattoos are commonly known as a positive symbol that have a connection with heavenly angels. It is a symbol that many people have come to love having as a tattoo design. In this image, it shows a winged tattoo of a memorial or remembrance design that is dedicated to a lost love one, most likely that of a newborn baby or child.

Friday, July 23, 2010

Biomechanical Tattoos

Biomechanical tattoos are amazingly realistic designs which combine elements of machines with organics. More specifically, biomechanical tattoos are typically represented with human anatomy where bones and joints are substituted with metal gears, pistons and the like, often blended with muscles and tendons.

Get a load of this outstanding picture gallery of biomechanical tattoos.


Biomechanical art was made famous in 1979 by the great Swiss artist H.R. Giger, who designed the creatures in the blockbuster movie Alien.



Biomechanical tattoos are also known as simply Bio-Mech tattoos.



There are so many options when choosing a biomechanical tattoo designs, perhaps this gallery will help you decide on the biomechanical design that fits you best.

Lady Gaga Hip Tattoo

Wondering about Lady Gaga's lower back and hip tattoo?

Lady Gaga has a large tattoo which contains a total of six roses and a lot of vines, the tattoo design starts on her lower back and reaches around her left hip and then goes up her left side.

The tattoo was drawn by famous tattoo artist Kat Von D.

Best Friend Tattoos - Matching Tattoo Designs

Best Friend Tattoos
Best Friend Tattoos
Ideas for best friend tattoos can come in many ways and form. Ideas can come from the things you and your friend both have in common or ideas can be keyed to activities you both love to share and enjoy together. Having matching tattoos of a similar design as in this tattoo picture of matching star designs, is something you can relate ideas from. You can also think about tattoos with "half counterparts" such as a half heart tattoo that can be split between you and your friend. Deciding to get a "friendship tattoo", remember a close friendship bond is something that should always be cherished through both the good and bad times. Seriously think about getting a best friend tattoo design, as sometimes friendships our not forever, but tattoos are.

Temporary Henna Tattoos

Temporary Henna Tattoos - Creating Beautiful Henna Tattoo Designs
One of the major benefits of using henna tattoos is that they are natural, easy to apply and to remove, and very reasonably priced. As a matter of fact, the absence of chemicals makes henna tattoos a much sought after temporary tattoo in the market today. Besides being one of the best alternatives to permanent colour, the henna tattoo is much in demand for its cosmetic value. These tattoos are ideal for a temporary design for weddings or parties. Once it completely wears off, you could create a new design.
Traditional henna has been in use for decoration and beautification purposes for thousands of years. Its usage was restricted for a long time to the Middle East, Africa, and India. However, in recent times, the concept of temporary tattoos has gained considerable popularity in western countries, particularly the US and the UK. In India and Pakistan, the cultivation of henna was encouraged by the Mughals who used it for beauty and decorative purposes. Henna was also used for its medicinal value. Today, the use of henna tattoos has spread far and wide as its popularity grows.

Guide to Creating Beautiful Henna Tattoos

Henna tattoos are made from the henna paste, which is created from ground henna leaves, mixed with water and other natural ingredients. This paste, when applied to the skin or hair, leaves a colour that could vary from orange to rich mahogany. You don’t need to be a skilled artist for creating a beautiful and long-lasting henna tattoo. With some practice and proper guidance, you can get amazing results for yourself and your friends.
Instead of preparing henna paste, it is advisable to use a tube or pen (Ie henna penna) containing pre-made henna extracts. This would help you during the application process and also ensure strength and consistency. The use of modern pens offers easy and safe application directly onto the skin, and helps in creating beautiful designs quickly and easily. The step by step guide to creating henna tattoos is described below:

Creating Henna Tattoo Designs

Creating henna tattoo designs is one of the most critical parts of creating detailed henna tattoos. It is always advisable to wipe your palms with cotton balls dipped in astringent to remove any form of unwanted body oils. Beginners would be advised to opt for simple designs with thick lines – ideally a design which is not too complicated. You could also use stencils as a guide to create a flawless design. It is always better to ensure the painted henna lines are tri-dimensional (raised) for best results. Once the drawing has been completed, it should be left for drying.

Henna Tattoo Aftercare

After completing the henna tattoo design, you should try to follow certain tips for getting a sharp and long lasting tattoo design. Applying a solution of lemon juice and sugar will help keep the design intact for longer. Use of heat or a hair dryer to warm the henna tattoo would give you a great and deeper colour. Applying olive or eucalyptus oil just after drying will yield a further intense colour effect. You should try to make sure the tattooed area does not come in contact with water for at least eight to twelve hours.

Henna tattoos are absolutely natural and do not cause any harm to the skin at all. So, don’t wait! Try henna tattoos to adorn yourself with a beautiful temporary tattoo design. If you wish to purchase quality henna tattoos with long-lasting results,