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Tips For Engraving Skull Tattoo
Suggestions For Selecting Skull tattoo
Engraving a tattoo skull art is an age old tradition. This tradition has retained its popularity till the recent days. The designers are engaged in making new designs for the tattoos. tattoo engraving is quite an old art but people have a strong belief that many of the best designs have not been deciphered yet.
Skull tattoos do not have any huge difference with the old tattoos. It requires a great luck to find the best designs of the skull arts. A person can follow some tips to get the most attractive printable designs. People who have given the tips for choosing the best tattoos have made many researches on the tattoos. A person who has not done huge research cannot have any idea about the tattoos.
Anyone can do a tattoo of skull art on his body. Skull designs are always popular and look good on everybody. Some people consider skull tattoos to be very generic but they have a unique style of their own. The ancient designs of the skull tattoos attract people to them. There are some reputed stores for finding the skull art tattoos. A person who is fond of tattoos can search on the search engines for a skull tattoo. In the search engines, one can find the pictures of different tattoos. One can take the printout of this database and paint them on their body.
The experts have suggested a couple of tips for choosing the beautiful tattoos. If a person follows these tips then he can easily get the best tattoo. A person needs to select the best design and have to get a skilled artist for engraving these designs. Most of the popular designs on the internet have a great look and a person can choose the tattoo designs he like best. There are multiple types of skull tattoo. To make the search for skull tattoo easier a person needs to decide the type of tattoo he wants.
The tribal tattoos look very attractive on the dark hands. The skull tattoo has a lot of meaning embedded in them. A person should know these meanings before engraving the skull tattoos on his body. One can use temporary tattoos so that he can remove it whenever he wants. The people who want to use permanent tattoos should know something before they engrave these tattoos on their skin. As the permanent tattoos could not be removed, a person should make huge research for choosing the image that he would engrave on his skin.
There are many free galleries from which people can find the best skull tattoos for them. However, the experts would suggest people to look to the pay sites as they offer more designs. A person can also find a shop where the tattoo artists offer several designs to the people. The charge for engraving tattoos can vary from one design to design. A person should also enquire about the prices of these designs. To get some of the best tattoo designs a person can visit the website of rottentoons.com.
The 34th Street Platform for the A Train has been very kind to us here at Tattoosday, even more so this summer than in years' past.
Take Kristen, for example. She generously offered up this small portion of her corporeal canvas:
Estimating that she is at least a quarter covered by ink, this "trilogy of knots" was the artist's response to Kristen's request to attach the cobwebs on her elbow to the end of her wrist.
The artist, identified only as "Batman" near Canal and Broadway, was also asked to incorporate a Celtic pattern, as well.
The final result was to Kristen's liking and we here at Tattoosday thank her for sharing the tattoo with all of our readers!
Three years ago today, Tattoosday was born.
On July 31, 2007, I put up a post on BillyBlog, featuring a tattoo on a co-worker named Sephora.
The idea was to post a weekly tattoo on Tuesday, and use this is a vehicle to expand my horizons a bit; meet interesting people and learn about tattoos.
There was one problem. I enjoyed it too much. There weren't enough Tuesdays in the week. I was impatient and wanted to post right away, not wait until Tuesday. And so, as Kurt Vonnegut would say, it goes....
So a month later I threw the previous months post up on the stand-alone blog, Tattoosday. And BillyBlog faded.
It's still there, but Tattoosday is my passion and I couldn't have even imagined, back in 2007, how easy it would become for me to talk to strangers about their ink.
The once-a-week project produced forty-five separate interactions in July, we have a 30-day backlog of material, and this past week we registered our 650,000th hit. Not too shabby.
Go see the original post here to see how far we've come.
And a hearty thanks to all our contributors, all our fans, and all the tattooists out there creating wonderful, interesting, portable art. Without all of you, Tattoosday would have been a blip of an idea, and nothing more.
My first tattoo was modified from a piece of flash at Body Art Studios by an artist who goes by the moniker "Siki". Shortly thereafter, Siki left the shop and went on his way.
My friend Pete knows who he is but, until recently, I hadn't met anyone with ink from Siki, other than myself.
Then, I met Nick on the R train one day after work and, while discussing his many tattoos (he "lost count after 45," they've all connected) , I heard him talking about Siki.
So today's tattoo is by Siki and was, like my lynx, modified from an old piece of flash. Although he adapted it a lot more fully and developed a more unique tattoo.
Siki and Nick had a mutual friend named Billy, who Nick would often go with to get tattooed. When he passed away, they added Billy's name to the bottom of the tattoo as a tribute to their departed friend.
Thanks to Nick for sharing his tattoo with us here on Tattoosday!
If you’ve been wanting more information on Tattoo Me Now then you’ve definitely come to the right place! I’m going to talk you through exactly what this product is all about and whether it is worth joining? Finding the best tattoo design for yourself requires a considerable amount of effort, and I have personally had experiences where I regretted choosing my design because it was not really not I wanted. So what is the website Tattoo Me Now all about, and can you really find great tattoos inside? You’ll know very soon!
What is Tattoo Me Now?
Tattoo Me Now is a great resource for every tattoo enthusiast. They provide you not only unique designs but also a community where you can get advice, share photos and videos, and a lot more, both before and after getting inked
Where Can You Find The Best Tattoo Designs?
There are many free tattoo sources all over the internet, but if you are really passionate about them, I can tell you that you will most probably not find what you are looking for with free sites. Most of the designs with free sources are not unique and are all over the place already. I have discovered that in the world of tattoo designs, you really get what you pay for.
With the TattooMeNow membership, you will enjoy the following:
The Design Gallery
You can find your favorite design within this gallery with over 3,523 unique designs. There are 40 categories for you to choose from. Some of the popular categories include Tribal Tattoos and Butterfly Tattoos. You may spend days on seeking for a suitable design.
To make it convenient, they allow you to bookmark the designs which you may want to use later, so that you need not re-start the search from the beginning. Once you reach an idea, simply print out the design and take it to your tattoo artist. The process is easy and quick.
The Members Gallery
This active and helpful community is one of the main values of the whole membership program. You will see other members uploading different pictures. It is a great place to find advice and insights. The hundreds of tattoo pictures are placed neatly into different categories. You can comment on or give ratings to a particular tattoo picture. If you like, you can ink the 5-star tattoo on your skin.
The Studio Directory
Tattoo Me Now offer you a list of 10,000 tattoo parlors in over 38 countries. Other than simply helping you to find a local tattoo parlor, you can also see ratings and reviews on a particular tattoo studio as well. The reviews by other members are trustworthy and valuable. You can find the professional ones and avoid the bad ones easily. Of course, you are welcome to share your opinion so as to assist other members to make the best decision.
The Discussion Forum
It is another main value of Tattoo Me Now. Whenever you have a question about tattooing, just ask the question in the discussion forum. You will get answers in a very short time. It is also a great area to meet new people. You can discuss everything about tattoo with more than 20,000 tattoo enthusiasts like you.
The Video Vault
Finding a tattoo design could sometimes be boring. That is why Tattoo Me Now offer their members an area to share videos, showing their own tattoos. Besides, you will find some professional and educational videos, showing you how a tattoo artist does a tattoo job and how to remove a tattoo.
Media Library
Some members would call this section a bonus. This will give you more information about tattooing. A list of 15 eBooks is offered, such as “How to Tattoo in 12 Easy Steps”, “You and Your Tattoo”, “Infection Prevention”, “Getting Inked”, and “Xtasys Tattoo Designs eBook.” Other than that, you can find eBooks about health and fitness as well.
The cost to join Tattoo Me Now is reasonable. You will have the below options.
* 1 Year – $27
* Lifetime – $37
No matter which one you choose, I would say it is worth spending the additional $10, considering the resource and communication with other tattoo enthusiasts which you will be happy with. Also, a 60 day 100% money back guarantee is offered. It is zero-risk.
I met Jessica on the express platform at 34th Street earlier this month.
She shared this gorgeous peacock feather tattooed on the upper right section of her back:
The piece is an homage to her mother, who loves everything peacock, and has countless items, like bracelets and other jewelery, that emulate the vivid colors of these beautiful birds.
She credits this tattoo to an artist known only as Allison.
Thanks to Jessica for sharing this wonderful tattoo with us here on Tattoosday!
Michelle has a lot of ink, twenty-one tattoos, all told, but when I stopped her in Penn Station, she chose to share this one with us:
Boldly planted on her upper right arm, Michelle explained that she paraphrased and pared down a longer quotation to read, more simply, "Live for the moments that take your breath away". I believe she was referring to the saying, "Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away."
The flowers in the photo are cherry blossoms that were done in blue, rather than the traditional pink because, as Michelle tells it, she's "not really a pink kind of girl".
This tattoo was inked by Fat Tony at Hobo's Tattoo Shop in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
Thanks to Michelle for sharing this tattoo with us here on Tattoosday!
Earlier this month, Melanie and I took advantage of having my sister's car while she was out of the country and we made an unusual shopping trip to the Fairway Market in the Red Hook section of Brooklyn.
There was a gentleman in the produce section with a lot of tattoos, and Melanie pointed out one to me that she thought was cool, this owl on his calf:
Turns out that the guy was Timmy from Timmy Tattoo, an artist whose name rang a distant bell. Work by Timmy appeared in one of Tattoosday's earliest posts, when I met Jackie,an FIT student whose tattoos appeared here.
Timmy's owl was inked by Garrett Ostrowski of Garrett's Tattoos.
Thanks to Timmy for sharing one of his many tattoos with us here on Tattoosday!
Last week I was down in Chelsea when I spotted Niki from a distance. She appeared to have a colorful Madonna-like tattoo on her right shoulder, so I changed course and caught up to her only to discover this lovely tattoo instead:
This lovely photo was supplied to me by Niki, as my own camera's battery had run out of power and my BlackBerry photo seemed inadequate:
Niki explained that, after her beloved cat Elizabeth passed away, she wanted a memorial tattoo to honor the friend she had for fourteen years.
She went to artist John Reardon, then at Saved Tattoo, and told him she wanted a memorial in the style of the Virgin of Guadalupe, and the look of Mexican shrines and altars.
One can see Reardon hit the ball out of the park, as proven by my mistaking the piece from a distance as a religious icon.
John Reardon is no stranger to Tattoosday. His work has appeared previously here and here.He now works out of his private studio in Brooklyn.
Thanks to Niki for sharing her beautiful tattoo with us on Tattoosday!
I mentioned yesterday that I had gone up to Woodstock on the 4th of July weekend, where I spotted some upstate ink.
At a flea market, I met Jim, who had this amazing tattoo on the back of his calf:
And a wider, three-paneled view:
Jim had gone on vacation to Greece for thirty days with his brothers and he wanted to commemorate the experience.
They had stayed on the island of Ios, and Jim took several photos he had into Jake Parrington at Lowell Ink in Lowell, Massachusetts.
The end result was this amazing tattoo that captures the scene of their vacation. One of Jim's other brothers got the same tattoo. Note the three figures hiking are meant to represent Jim and his two brothers.
Thanks to Jim for sharing this great tattoo with us here on Tattoosday!
Occasionally, but not too often, I do venture out of the city to places far, and not so far, away.
Fourth of July weekend, I was up visiting friends in Woodstock, New York.
On July 3, we found ourselves at an outdoor flea market and I met a couple of inked folk, including Larry who has "a lot" of tattoos.
When asked to choose one, he offered up this piece on his forearm:
The image, of a candle burning at both ends, reminds him that life goes by quickly. The "No Tomorrow" is a spin on the carpe diem, or "seize the day" philosophy.
The tattoo was done by JR Maloney at Vanguard Tattoo in Nyack, New York.
Thanks to Larry for sharing his tattoo with us here on Tattoosday!
I spotted Christina on a subway platform and she let me take a photo of this tattoo above her outer right ankle once we got on the train:
Our time to chat was limited, so all I learned from Christina was that this was a self-drawn self-portrait that a friend tattooed on her four years ago.
"Lil' Miss Sunshine" is her nickname.And yes, the sun refers to her as "That Crazy Ass Bitch".
Thanks to Christina for sharing this tattoo with us here on Tattoosday!
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.
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,
The first thing you want to think about is what you want in a tattoo—do you want a specific shape or graphic, or something that is a tattoo artist’s original design? Or maybe you want a word or character, whether in English, another language with Roman characters, or something in Gaelic, Chinese, or Russian, for example. The best advice is just to be creative and have fun with this—it’s all up to you, after all.
Based on what specific image you have in mind, that will be related to where you will want to put it—for example, you wouldn’t want a tattoo of angel wings on your face, would you? On your back, though, that’s a completely different story. One idea that’s really popular right now is to get a ring of flowers or a word or phrase spelled out tattooed around your belly button, waist, wrist, or ankle.
Other locations which are less image-specific which are really hot right now include the upper chest, inner thigh, hand, hip, lower back, upper back, back of neck, shoulder (front or back), and toes and fingers.
Some classic images for women have always been hearts and flowers. With the talent and creativity of today’s tattoo artists (and yourselves!), though, almost anything is possible. Particularly interesting when designing or selecting the perfect tattoo for you is the wide variety of colors from which you can choose. There’s also different kinds of ink out there from which you can choose, depending on what you’re looking for.
One thing that’s really great about tattoos is how much freedom you have when you make your selection(s). Since tattoos can be about expressing yourself to the world, if you can dream it, a talented tattoo artist can make it yours.
The most important thing about the decision process, however, is that you have fun with it. Knowing what you want is part of what makes you unique, but you don’t have to go it alone—hence why there are tattoo ideas for women available here!
Last month, as I wandered despondently down my street, mourning the loss of my camera, I saw Pete standing on his stoop in the afternoon heat, without a shirt. He had a really cool tattoo and I talked to him about it, taking a picture with my BlackBerry.
Alas, the image quality wasn't good enough, I thought, to post here, so I waited until I saw Pete again, almost a month later, when I had my new camera in hand.
So here, without further delay, is Pete's tattoo:
Pete explained that this tattoo is a tribute to his grandfather, a magician who went by the name "The Great Merlini". The tattoo was designed by Kiki at Tattoos by Lou in the South Beach section of Miami, Florida. Pete went to him and explained what he wanted and Kiki drew it up and inked it.
On a sidebar, the Great Merlini wasn't just your run-of-the-mill magician. The man behind the persona was Clayton Rawson (click name for full biography). Rawson wrote four mystery novels that featured the character also known as The Great Merlini. And as this YouTube clip shows, Merlini also was a noted illusionist:
Thanks to Pete for sharing this magical tattoo with us here on Tattoosday!
Here we have a picture gallery of some beautiful foot tattoo word saying, which have hints of inspirational wisdom and meaningful text, which is perfect for both men and women.
I met Preston in early May on the train platform at West 4th Street.
I spotted his tattoo and we talked about it.After along wait, we finally get to see this, one of Preston's five tattoos, here on Tattoosday:
These are,of course, images from the original Atari Space Invaders, one of the forerunners that was the first video game to truly take the world by storm.
Preston told me that these symbols represent space invasion. The neon green color makes them stick out even more and, he added, they make a "great ice breaker".
As a result, he continued, "people invade my space" when they question him (as I was doing) about his tattoo.
Preston is a musician by trade, who goes by the moniker Press Reset. Check out his website here. And this link will take you to his new record <3 on iTunes, where you can listen to (and hopefully, buy) his music.
Preston credits the tattoo to an artist named Ziggy who tattoos out of South Florida.
Thanks to Preston for sharing his alien neck tattoo with us here on Tattoosday!
Drive Men Crazy With These Gorgeous Tattoos For Girls
Tattoos for girls have taken on a whole new look and meaning today. More girls than ever are getting attractive, sexy tattoos placed on their body. If you are looking for fresh ideas of tattoos for girls that will drive men dotty read on.
You need to consider the following pointers for fresh tattoos for girls if you fancy a tattoo that will drive the man, or future men, in your life certainly gaga. It is not just the tattoo that will be fundamental but the part of your body where the tattoo is located and the placement.
First, it will be important to make sure your body art work is done by a professional tattoo artist that has lots of experience. You want to make certain it is done right since this tattoo will be with you the rest of your life. It is okay to bring in samples of art you have found, but also ask to look at work they have done that may be similar. You also desire to make sure the tattoo artist you select has your health and safety as a master concern and operates in a very sanitary environment.
Here are the top tattoos for girl’s designs today:
Butterfly tattoos are extremely popular. There is so much that can be done with butterfly art work on the body. The butterflies can be exceedingly colorful and can range in size. They can also be flying as a group and trailing to a certain part of the body.
Star tattoos come in a close second as the most popular designs for girls. Stars also can come in different shapes and sizes. They can come in different colors. Stars can also be trailing. Shooting star designs are very popular and have very positive meaning when placed permanently on the body.
Flower tattoos are always very popular for girl’s tattoos. The more colorful the flower, it seems the more popular this design is. The hibiscus flower seems to be in high favor today. This is a flower that has an extremely playful and exotic look and comes in countless colors. Another flower that is often chosen is the daisy. Daisies have extremely significant meaning representing a free spirited individual. If the art work is done well daisy tattoos can be very pretty and appealing.
The shape of the female body has many attractive curves and hidden areas that can accentuated with proper tattoo placement. If a tattoo is located in the correct spot it can be very attractive and considered quite sexy.
Here are top areas for tattoo placement that will drive men crazy:
The lower back area is a part of the body where there are very natural curves that all come together. The right design in this area can be very appealing. This area does not always show and is sometimes seen as a flash when the woman bends over. This causes the viewer to feel they have seen something perhaps they should not have.
The panty line area, or actually just above it, is another suggestive area for placement. This is an area that can be seen when wearing a bikini or nothing at all. It is well hidden most of the time and that is what makes it so appealing, because it can't be seen all the time.
A single foot works well for body art, especially if you are someone that has good looking feet. This can be very attractive and enhance a great looking well manicured foot.
The side of the body tattoos is becoming quite popular. Tattoos that trail, especially along the side of the body, in the area from the middle back to middle of the waist line is a great idea. Often seeing something that reveals just a portion is quite suggestive and appealing. This type of a tattoo cannot be fully viewed from the front or back, but completely from the side.
In these fashion days, having a tattoo art on different parts of the body have to become in fact a passion for girls. These Tattoos stands for women style as well as fashion. Sometimes they can be appeared as a symbol of love or something else. As there is a multiple range of tattoo design, girls have the options to pick up their particular choice from angel wings, sacred hearts, sparrows, butterflies and so on.
Choice can vary even in girl tattoo designs. Where one girl finds a particular tattoo design sexy, another might take it very cool. As there are available so many cool tattoos for girls in different styles, colors and characters for girls, it is really difficult to say what would be your hottest item.
The most famous and cool tattoos for girls include different designs like a butterfly, tribal, star along with shooting star, flower, fairy, heart, dragonfly, dolphin, Celtic, zodiac. While each of the star tattoos bear a symbolic meaning, heart tattoos represent the sign of romance and love, flower tattoos hold natural beauty along with feminine exclusivity.
To cover whole legs or back, flower pattern tattoos attract many girls. Popular flowers such as daisies, roses, sunflower, lilies, and cherry blossom are commonly found in flower tattoo designs. Besides, the designs like lotus flowers, orchids, peonies, chrysanthemums are some of the name that crossed the attention of many girls.
Butterfly and heart are very cool tattoos for girls and much popular among young girls. Butterfly stands for many symbolic meanings representing simplicity, peace, new life and a new beginning. There is no romantic tattoo like heart. It is very feminine and gives you the opportunity to put your beloved name within it.
When you choose tattoos for girls it should be kept in mind that it is not only drawing a tattoo design rather the tattoo comforts that would be a vital factor for your fashion. Similarly, you should know how to draw tattoos and follow some guidelines to use those properly. Sometimes you might go to the salon or beauty parlor, and sometimes you can make your design by yourself. And always try to keep your tattoo design dry and clean keeping away from sun.
It is also important to decide how long your tattoo will stay on your body. Sometimes it would cause your pain or allergy as well. So be careful regarding tattoo choosing, drawing and using as well. Finally, there are some well established and experienced websites offers cool tattoos for girls. For more information and details, please do not hesitate to visit their valuable website.
At the end of May, I met Sherry, who shared her love of her home state of Texas with this tattoo here.
In an ensuing email, she asked if she could send her friend Shannon my way to share her ink. "Of course," I replied, and was directed by Sherry to Borders, where Shannon worked. "Ask to see her wieners," she said and added, parenthetically, "(it's G rated, I promise!)."
The Borders in question is part of my normal stomping ground, so I kept my eyes peeled. No sign of Shannon and her wieners.
Then, at the beginning of the month, I finally found Shannon and met Geddy Lee and Sarah Lee, the two wieners tattooed on her upper right arm. They are of course, wiener dogs, more formally known as dachshunds:
The one on the left is Geddy Lee, named after the lead singer of Rush. Shannon's a big fan of the Canadian rock trio.
Sarah Lee, on the right, is a fictional dachshund, do-si-do'ing with Geddy, as they are dance partners.
The tattoo took two sessions, which shows her devotion to Geddy Lee who, Shannon acknowledges, is "that little jerk [that] sucked my soul". She loves him to no end.
These beloved dogs were inked by Adam Paterson at Jersey City Tattoo Company.
Thanks again to Shannon for sharing this incredible tattoo with us here on Tattoosday!
I met Tim earlier this month, along with a bunch of friends, and he had an amazing tattoo that I wanted him to share:
This piece, which is located on his upper right arm, took about twelve hours and features a large mutant Venus Flytrap attacking Cape Fear. Tim is from Wilmington, North Carolina, and this tattoo is a nod to his hometown, with a twist of disaster movie thrown into the mix. It's a brilliant idea for a tattoo, and very unusual.
I love the detail and color that the artist Josh Payne utilized in this amazing piece.
Josh works out of Artfuel Inc. in Wilmingtion.
Much thanks to Tim for sharing this awesome tattoo with us here on Tattoosday!
I met Hannah in Penn Station one afternoon after spotting this amazing sugar skull on her upper left arm:
Here is a broader glimpse of the tattoo:
Hannah has over twenty tattoos and told me she wanted this piece to have alot of different elements in it. The gold tooth was a must, because Hannah loves pirates.
Gold teeth in sugar skulls are not necessarily unusual. Chainsaws, however are a bit out of the ordinary:
The chainsaw, Hannah explained, is a tribute to her uncle, who is a lumberjack. And, she added frankly, the bottle is there to acknowledge her grandfather, an alcoholic.
This sugar skull was completed in two 2-3 hour sessions by Tim Barnes at Holeshot's Premium Tattoo & Piercing in Amherst, Massachusetts. Tim has moved on to Florida, according to Hannah, but I haven't been able to identify where he is currently working.
Readers can see all of the sugar skulls previously posted on Tattoosday by clicking here or on the Sugar Skulls tag at the end of the post.
Thanks again to Hannah for sharing her sugar skull with us here on Tattoosday!
When it comes to chest tattoos, women seem to enjoy very cute and colorful artwork such as birds, flowers, hearts, bows and other related designs, however not exclusively. In fact we've seen many women with vicious designs such as skulls, demons and other morbid creatures as well.
Have a spin through this picture gallery of chest tattoo ideas for women and you might be pleasantly surprised when you find the artwork you've been searching for.
This is where I'm heading tonight. It should be amazing!
More info at Tattoosday UK and Needles and Sins.