Apo Whang-Od – Tattooing Legend And Vogue Cover Model
Apo Whang-Od – Tattooing Legend And Vogue Cover Model This April’s Vogue Philippines Beauty issue launched with a face that is familiar to anyone interested in tattooing as a cultural tradition and an art form. Apo Whang-Od, the indigenous tattooing legend from the remote mountainous village of Buscalan in the Kalinga province of the Northern […]
South Korean Tattoos
South Korean Tattoos While one can argue over the longevity and staying power of fine line tattoos, there is no denying that when done right they can be incredibly aesthetically pleasing. One of the areas of the world driving the delicate subtlety trend over the past few years is South Korea. The practice of tattooing […]
Floral Tattoos Part II
Floral Tattoos Part II In our last post on floral tattoos we took a closer look at the symbolism of the very classic rose motive. But there are, naturally, so many other beautiful flowers to choose from when planning your tattoo design. Some you may hear of, or see, on a regular basis, and others […]
Floral Tattoos
Floral Tattoos Trends in tattoos may come and go, but florals will probably never go out of style. From tribal patterns and the classic traditional rose to the dainty watercolours and single needle peonies of latter years, flowers are some of the most requested motives of all times. Floral tattoos can be aesthetically pleasing but […]
Tattoo Glossary O – S
Tattoo Glossary O – S O Old School — also known as American Traditional. Features bold black lining, two-dimensional with no shading, and draw from a set of images and symbolism, like eagles, skulls, roses, and pin-up girls. Ornamental — in architecture and decorative art, an ornamental piece is one that is used to enhance […]
Tattoo Glossary D to N
Tattoo Glossary – D to N D Dotwork — a style of tattooing entirely made up of dots of different sizes and different distances from each other. Where they are closer together, the tattoo will be denser. Where they are further apart, it will be more spacious. Sometimes it encompasses linework to create contours, sometimes […]