Angelina Jolie Tattoos

Angelina has a mix of tattoos on both her arms. Her left bicep previously had the name "Billy Bob" and a black tribal dragon on it. Both of those pieces have since been removed by laser treatments. In their place are now the latitude and longitude coordinates for the birthplaces of Maddox, Zahara, Shiloh and Pax. Be on the lookout for 43n42, 7e15 to be added to Angelina's arm sometime in the future! Those are the coordinates for Nice, France, birthplace of her new twins Knox Leon and Vivienne Marcheline, born July 12, 2008!

Her left arm also has a quote from Tennessee Williams on it, reading "A prayer for the wild at heart, kept in cages." This covers a previous kanji tattoo.

On her right arm, she has an Arabic tattoo, the word meaning "will (determination)" covers up another tattoo from her marriag to Billy Bob Thornton. She also has the letter "H" on one of her arms along with the Roman numeral 13.

Angelina jolie tattoos

Angelina jolie tattoos

Angelina jolie tattoos

Angelina jolie tattoos

Angelina jolie tattoos

Angelina jolie tattoos

Angelina jolie tattoos

Jesus Tattoos

Jesus Tattoo Designs - The image of Jesus as a tattoo design is the most "Christian" of all religious tattoos. Jesus is often depicted hanging on the cross. As well many times the tattoo is a close up of his face with a halo (or faint glow) over him and a crown of thorns placed upon his head during the crucifixion.

Jesus tattoos

Jesus tattoos

Jesus tattoos

Jesus tattoos

Eagle Tattoos

So a guy walks into a tattoo shop... sounds like a start of a joke, but seriously which tattoo shop you walk into could mean all the difference in how your tattoo comes out. Here I used an American Eagle Tattoo to cover a poorly done and totally backward Eagle Globe and Anchor Tattoo. A type of tattoo I take a lot of pride in doing well. So beware on where and who tattoos you, not all tattoo mistakes can be easily covered up. I will have a before picture of the covered tattoo soon.

Eagle tattoos

Eagle tattoos

Eagle tattoos

Eagle tattoos

Eagle tattoos

Eagle tattoos

Eagle tattoos

Tribal Dragon Tattoo

Dragon Tattoo

Dragon Tattoo

Dragon Tattoo

Dragons are the mysterious creatures, usually represented as monstrous, winged and scaly serpents, with enormous claws and a crested head. The word ‘dragon’ is derived from the Latin and French words for the Greek ‘drakwu’. The term is connected with ‘derkomai’ for ‘see’ and interpreted as ‘sharp sighted’. The depictions of dragons have been incredibly complex and diverse, over the years. No other mythological creature has been a part of so many remote cultures of the world. Dragons are mysterious creatures associated with fantasy, myth and misinterpretation. They have also inspired a number of different myths and hidden meanings. In some countries they are credited with the creation, sustenance and destruction of the earth. Dragons are also considered protectors, mystical, divine and rulers of the elements. Fangs, talons, scaly skin, fire and the red eyes are the typical dragon features we see in art.

Dragon Tattoo

Dragon tattoos are a classic choice and they are probably the most popular mythological creatures opted for tattooing. These tattoos indicate the influence of Chinese and Japanese culture in the western tattoo art. The legends are always cloaked within the magical realms. They appear from the tops of sacred Japanese mountains and the bottom of the deepest sea around Greece. People have always attempted to draw dragons to express their interpretation of these mystical creatures. The tattoo designers have taken the art of the dragon to new and amazing levels. Today, there are amazing dragon tattoo images to choose from, whether you are looking for a traditional dragon tattoo design or one with a modern look. To create dragon images, concentration and patience are the virtues most required by the tattoo artists. The designs can be in color or black and white. These tattoos can wrap around and flatter the contours of the body. Dragon tattoos are either Celtic, jade or tribal designs. The dragons usually have wings and breathe fire. A lot of work is usually put into the designing of the dragon tattoo. There are many different aspects that you can include in your design such as; different styles of fangs, skin, the color of the fire breathing dragon and even the eyes can be as unique as you can imagine.

Dragon Tattoo

Dragon tattoos are symbolic of the power the person wishes to express through the design. A Chinese dragon symbolizes wisdom, while a mystical dragon symbolizes the surreal beauty that one has within. The designs are popular with men and women. A dragon tattoo on a man represents strength and skill. On a woman, it represents freedom and intelligence. It also symbolizes her loyalty, strength and protectiveness. For centuries, the Chinese dragon has been a symbol of mystery and power. Dragon tattoos make a powerful and unique personal style statement, an attempt at self-expression through body art. The choice in designs of this tattoo theme is diverse. The creatures are depicted in black or white or in bold colors that stand out.

Dragon Tattoo

Dragon Tattoo

Dragon TattooDragon Tattoo

Does Getting A Tattoo Hurts

Does Getting a Tattoo Hurt?
Yes. It hurts. A tattoo is a process involving a needle (or in most cases, a grouping of needles) uncturing your skin. Your skin is laced with a network of nerves that will be traumatized by the perforations involved. On the other hand it is not that bad. Many people have said it feels like a bee sting. This is inaccurate. Bees leave a toxin in your skin that makes for intense discomfort for a good 15 minutes. A tattoo does not do this. A tattoo is most accurately described sensationally as “someone scratching a sunburn”. A sort of irritating pain.

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There are many factors that contribute to the amount of pain involved in a tattoo. The two primary catalysts are the artist performing the tattoo and the area of the body one is getting attooed on. Certain artists are considered “soft” while others are named “heavy handed”. This is a reference to the combination of the speed of the tattooists’ machine, the depth of the “needle hang”, and the willingness of the artist to hit and re-hit an area of flesh. A person looking for an artist should not necessarily look for the softest artist around necessarily. Many times these tattooists run too soft and do not give very permanent tattoos.

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The most sensitive areas of the body to be tattooed are the areas with the most nerve endings. Ignore the comments made by peers about bony areas being the worst or that fatty areas are the best. This has nothing to do with it. The most sensitive areas are the abdomen, neck, groin and the outside of joints (the “tendon areas”). The least sensitive areas of the body are the outer extremities. The outside of the arms and legs are designed to bump, abrade, scratch, and defend. These are the least sensitive areas of the bodies to be tattooed.

The worst places to be tattooed are the: genitalia, throat, stomach, ribs, neck and sternum.

pictures of tattoo

pictures of tattoo

pictures of tattoo

Lion Tattoos

Because of their size, a lion represents a certain amount of strength and power. As a result, a lion tattoo is often popular to those who wish to carry that same symbol with them every day. Perhaps it's a sign of physical strength, which is the case with a lion, or maybe a lion tattoo would represent an inner strength that reminds the wearer to stay strong in everyday life.

For some, a lion tattoo is a symbol of power. For others, it may represent their zodiac sign deriving from their birthday. In addition, a lion tattoo may be nothing more than a symbol of the beauty of a favorite animal. There are many different reasons why an individual may choose a lion tattoo and, as is the case with any other, the best way to select a design is to make sure it is something that means a lot to you.

Perhaps it's a memory of a safari or a once-in-a-lifetime vacation to a foreign land where lions live in the wild. Whatever the reason, a lion tattoo can have many meanings.

Lion tattoos

Lion tattoos have two primary meanings - one is a simple appreciation of a beautiful animal; and a second is an image of fierceness, pride, and strength.

Lion tattoos

Japanese Back Tattoo Designs

Japanese tattoo is called irezumi or horimono in Japanese. In Japan, tattoo is usually considered to be a symbol of a yakuza (Japanese mafia) and tends to be perceived negatively by people. For example, many public bath facilities in Japan inhibit customers who have tattoos from entering. Traditional Japanese tattoo covers arms, shoulders, and the back. In recent years, it's becoming popular for Japanese young people to get contemporary tattoos. Tattoo events are often held in big cities, and there are many Japanese tattoo shops in Japan. It's good to contact them before

The history of Japanese tattoos goes way back - they have been around for many, many years. This doesn’t mean however that they are necessary the right ones for you. You see there’s a catch with these tattoos. They’re very big, often covering the entire back, they are awfully expensive and they come in their own flavors, inspired by the Japanese culture.

The sad fact is that you will not find a tattoo parlor in the yellow pages who can make such incredible artwork. This tattoo requires a Japanese artist, but anyway a trip to Japan might be worth the trouble.

There is another catch. This is not the sort of tattoo to show off to your friends. Japanese are way more subtle than this. They are supposed to be shown only to your girlfriend or boyfriend, or occasionally to the local Yakuza mob. Yep you are reading right, this is what subtlety is in Japan, I have heard that they are still working on it. Nobody gets it right in the first place you know? Also these tattoos will hurt… a lot, because they are still doing the whole damn thing manually, so for every dot of the tattoo expect a needle expertly inserted in your skin, that if you’re lucky of course and through the expert hand there isn’t some sake flowing.

Japanese tattoo

Japanese tattoo

Japanese tattoo

Japanese tattoo

Japanese tattoo