Saturday, October 30, 2010
Friday, October 29, 2010
Popular Japanese Kanji Tattoo
The script of Kanji has given rise to prominence to both Japanese and Chinese linguistics among admirers of tattoo art. However, those who engrave their bodies with the script, at times lack real reverence for such complex language and culture. It is worth understanding a thing or two about the script and the culture before inking your body with characters that mean something far different from what you intended.
Kanji tattoo designs rely on the characters being correctly oriented to convey specific meaning, and it is worth noting that Kanji is not a proper interpretation of script for writing foreign names. Translating an English name to Kanji may yield a translation, but the translation will be superficial, rather than accurate.
You should also keep in mind that in Japan, the culture is such that the typical Japanese do not share the same fondness for tattoos. Tattoos are usually associated with a shadowy group of characters known as the Yakuza, or Japanese mafia. If you ever visit Japan, you will notice that most bath houses forbid entrance by those showing tattoos. This is the polite, non-confrontational way of conveying that the Yakuza are not welcome on the premises.
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Temporary Tattoo - Best Choice Before Getting Ink Tattoo
There are so many different kinds of Temporary Tattoo Designs that you can have put on all parts of your body, that it can take months or even years to narrow it down. It is too bad that there isn't a way to "try on" a tattoo, and see how it looks on you.
But, there is! You can get temporary tattoo designs put on your body and see what your friends and family think before you ever walk into a tattoo parlor to have the real one done. Temporary tattoo designs are a step above of the rub-on tattoos that you might get at a novelty store. These are full-sized, life-like temporary ones that look just like the real thing.
In fact, most people will think that the Temporary Tattoo Designs is real and that is part of why they are such a good idea. It gives you a real opportunity to gauge the reaction of people before you have ink injected under your skin.
When you are thinking of getting a tattoo, temporary tattoo designs are perhaps the best way to try on a tattoo and see how it looks and where you want it on your body.
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Dragonfly Tattoo Designs
Dragonfly tattoos are perfect for just about any part of the body. They are often basic images that provide a lot of visual impact. Dragonfly tattoos are one of the most popular tattoo styles available. This type of tattoo is actually quite plain to draw, so even if you are not an artist you can help design the dragonfly that you'd like to put on your body so it's unique to your personal style and preferences.
Dragonfly tattoos have a quite mystical quality to them. A fairy tale quality that may be quite beautiful, but in a more distinct way than a fairy or butterfly image. Dragonfly tattoo designs can often be given a stark tribal look, for example, that's quite masculine. They are very popular today but for many years dragonflies were condemned and revolted in the western world. The Dragonfly has always been a mystery for the west and it is often assumed to be related to which craft and black magic.
There are many myths in western folk lore where dragonflies would do nasty things to little children and they were definitely associated with the devil. In America for several centuries, dragonflies were believed to have the power to stitch closed the eyes and mouths of sleeping children. People have always assumed dragonflies to be related to black magic in the western world. For over a thousand years dragonflies were considered to be 'witch animals' and were exterminated wherever possible.
Dragonfly tattoo designs can be seen landing everywhere on peoples arms, shoulders, chests, hips and lower backs. Dragonfly tattoo designs are wildly popular with women. They are fun and colourful while at the same time being a little more unique and unexpected. Dragonfly tattoo designs give you the same freedom of making a colourful tattoo perfect for those rather flirty locations like the hip or lower back and is indicative of a person who cannot be easily categorized, just like the creature that inspired it.
If you go to your local tattoo parlor to discuss dragonfly tattoos, the chances are that they will also have ample ideas for tattoo designs. The design may be a small sexy secret or a large tribute to the wild and free spirit that the dragonfly represents. Dragonflies are often seen combined with other mystical designs such as fairies, stars, skulls, arrows and moons.
Dragonfly tattoos are a perfect representation for anyone who wants to express their free spirit. The dragonfly inhabits air and water realms in it's larval and adult stages and passes the influence of both these elements on to the wearer.The most sought after colours for dragonfly tattoos are black, grey, blue, green, orange, yellow, red, white, violet and purple.
The dragonfly tattoos are adopted by both men and women, young and old though they are often referred to as quite cute, sexy and feminine. Their universal appeal in conjunction with the great variety of styles and colours that they can be portrayed in means that Dragonfly Tattoos are just going to get more popular in the future.
Tattoo Competitions at Hell City Tattoo Convention
TATTOO COMPETITIONS & CUSTOM AWARDS
State of the Art Judging Program
Podium O’ Death
Those who take home Hell City awards will take their place upon
the Hell City Podium O’ Death during the awards ceremonies. Contest
winners will also be photographed on the Podium O’ Death for magazine
coverage and post Hell City website photos. Custom Hell City awards will be given to winners by Official Suicide Girls!
Official Trophy Girls of Hell City
SUICIDE GIRLS SET THE MAIN STAGE ON FIRE!
Master Tattoo Judges HC 2010
Chris Longo "The Mayor of Tattooville" will join us again this year to judge the hundreds of amazing tattoos that will enter to win one of a kind awards. Chris Longo is one of the most heavily tattooed humans on the planet! He is not only a dedicated collector, convention MC at many tattoo shows, he is also a tattoo artist himself. His expert opinion and outlook on the art of tattooing is respected worldwide, which really makes him "One Hell Of a Good Judge" at this years tattoo competitions! The Mayor has carefully chosen the perfect judges every year at Hell City, he has brought legendary artists to the main stage for some intense tattoo judging! Be sure to say Hello to "The Mayor of Tattooville" as he will be joining the Hellions all weekend long!
Custom Hell City Trophies
Designed by Don Pendleton
^HELL CITY TROPHY TABLE^
^HELL CITY '09 MEDALLIONS^
^HELL CITY MEDALLIONS^
^2009 TROPHIES^
^2008 TROPHIES^
NEW CATEGORY FOR HC 2011
BEST FUSION CATEGORY
Hell City presents a brand new category, Black & Grey/ Color Fusion! This new category to be added to our 2011 competitions was brought to us by our fellow artists Juan Salgado and Ryan Hadley! This new category will invigorate a new judging approach to viewing a fusion of both color with black and grey tattooing. Now both schools can finally be at peace! Time to express your skills and give this elegant style a home and standing point in competitions. We think it would be interesting to see what has been done and can be done with this new tendency. It can be adapted to any style so no more limits.
Runway Trend: Temporary Tattoos
A combination of the TEMPTU Adorn Temporary Tattoo Kit, TEMPTU PRO Transfers, and custom made tattoos were used.
Temporary tattoos are such a hot trend right now! They are the easiest way to add some edge to your look without the permanent commitment. You could apply new tattoos to go with each outfit, and simply wipe it off at the end of the day!
They are great for photo shoots when you want to create a different character for each shot.
Temporary tattoos are the new accessory! Use your body as a canvas and express yourself in a new, hip way!
Check out this video of TEMPTU Pro Tattoo Transfers being used at the Ashton Michael Black Label Spring 2011 Show
Get your hands on these temporary tattoos asap! Or should I say, get these temporary tattoos on you!
Miley Cyrus, Katy Perry and Megan Fox get new tattoos to show their love
Katy Perry and Russell Brand are hoping their love is permanent -- because their matching tattoos certainly are.
The sexy singer flashed her new ink Tuesday in New York while performing on top of a car to promote the new 2011 Volkswagen Jetta.
Raising her arms over her head, Perry revealed a Sanskrit tattoo identical to the one Brand showed off this month on the cover of Rolling Stone Magazine.
The inscription, which reads Anuugacchati Pravaha, is said to mean Go with The Flow.
The lovebirds aren't the only ones showing their affection through body art. Miley Cyrus just added to her tattoo collection by getting the word 'LOVE' inscribed inside of her ear, a possible nod to her Australian boyfriend, Liam Hemsworth, who she has been gushing about since 2009.
Even Megan Fox, who just announced her engagement to Brian Austin Green, is sporting a telltale tattoo - the brunette bombshell says she went under the needle to pay tribute to Mickey Rourke.
"I actually got a tattoo that is sort of in honour of him," she told MTV.com. "I just love him very much and think he's very special."
Fox's tattoo is said to read, "Those who danced were thought to be insane by those who could not hear the music" and comes from a quote by poet Angela Monet.
Tight-lipped celebrities regularly use their body ink to speak for them. In April reports swirled that rumored couple Avril Lavigne and Brody Jenner had confirmed their relationship with matching tattoos, though pictures never surfaced.
But sometimes tattoos can last longer than relationships. In 2008, rollercoaster couple Lindsay Lohan and Samantha Ronson reportedly got matching black heart tattoos to affirm their commitment to each other, though their love affair ultimately came to an explosive end.
Britney Spears and ex-husband Kevin Federline were photographed sporting matching dice tattoos on their arms -- pink for her, blue for him -- before they ended up battling it out in divorce court.
And Angelina Jolie, queen of relationship ink, has had to etch over plenty of past decisions.
Before she and Billy Bob Thornton exchanged tattoos of each other's names, Jolie and first husband Johnny Lee Miller reportedly had matching Japanese characters inscribed.
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which showed their tattoos. Tattoos cover 95% of the whole body of Julia.
In such cases, it was nicknamed "The Illustrated Maiden.
Julia Gnat was born with hereditary disorders of the skin pigment metabolism - porphyria. When the disease is allocated a toxic substance, which erodes the subcutaneous tissue. The skin begins to acquire a brown color, becoming thinner and from exposure to sunlight breaks, so the patients over time the skin is covered with scars and sores. It is for that to divert the attention of others from such scars on his legs, Julia, and began to apply for a tattoo. And a little carried away.
Julie covered with tattoos not only legs, but all my body. "I have a dependence on the tattoo," - admits she is now.All tattoos Julia containing your favorite toon characters and famous people, made a master.
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