By Djenar Siti
Rebellion Or Personal Expression?
Tattoos have been regarded as a form of rebellion, and were even forbidden in parts of Europe due to a rise in Christianity during the early periods. Even today some regard body art as an undesirable practice and associate tattoos with gangs and unlawful behavior. Those with music tattoos are not above consideration in this respect. Some feel those with body art are discriminated against, and often are when attempting to secure employment.
Those who sport a tattoo will tell you it is a form of self expression. Musicians have been associated with the boldest forms of this artwork. Music tattoos often commemorate a particular genre or instrument one plays and they are often placed strategically on the body for visual appeal when performing on stage.
As we all know, some performers are quite famous for stage apparel, or the lack thereof and often choose their costumes specifically for the reason of showing body art. After all, not every tattoo is the same, and for this reason they wear them proudly. Custom tattoos with intricate, delicate designs are considered works of art in themselves.
Some music tattoos are recognizable trademarks for some performers. One such famous artist that comes to mind is Ozzy Osbourne and his famous woman vampire adorned with a bat atop her head. Of course, not every artist chooses such a dark expression. Jon Bon Jovi shows off his simple superman logo.
Tattoos are a very unique way to express emotion and personal interest. As a fellow canvas holder sporting a basic music tattoo consisting of a bass note sprouting a blue rose on one arm and a whimsical unicorn on the other, one can plainly see I am both a musician and hold an interest in mythology as well.
Tattoos are a way to announce a position in society. Just as in ancient times, a tattoo can identify a persons special skill or occupation. Certain union logos can be seen. A highly skilled carpenter may adorn himself with a hammer and nail. I have seen nurses with small medical emblems tattooed on the ankle.
Popular themes, poetry, beloved pets and even loved ones are being immortalized as body art to remain forever as a visual memory of devotion and love. Yet the stigma surrounding them remains.
Musicians are among those excused from refute. Being in the musical industry, it is both expected and accepted as part of a persona. If you are in a band, body art is a normal part of your costume. You have total freedom and can expand your canvas whichever way you choose.
For those living in other cultural societies, body art is often a tradition and even a requirement. Young boys reaching a certain age are often marked to show the passage into manhood. Young females may be tattooed with the mark of their mate.
By Djenar Siti
There is a beautiful legend in Greek Mythology that tells us Aphrodite, goddess of Love, gave the Rose its name. Chloris, the goddess of flowers, created it when she found the lifeless body of a beautiful nymph in the forest. Chloris called upon the other deities to help her right the wrong of this nymph's death. Aphrodite gave her beauty, Dionysus, the god of wine, added nectar to give her a sweet perfume, the three Graces gave her charm, brightness and joy. Chloris then called upon Zephyr, the West Wind, to blow away the clouds so Apollo, the sun god, could shine and make the flower bloom.
The rose goes back into antiquity, in fact, fossilized roses have been found that are several million years old. It has always been regarded, in Western civilization, as the closest thing to perfect beauty.
The rose image has been used on royal standards, coats of arm, castle and palace decorations. It has been used in countless paintings, embroideries, etchings, carvings and photographs. Its simple and elegant beauty has endured through time, as has its message of beauty and love. It has always stood as an expression of love. Small wonder then, that numerous women have chosen it as a favorite tattoo. It can be used simply as a beautiful decoration or as a memento of a loved one or an event in one's life. In fact, it serves all purposes very well.
Rose tattoos have been favorites from the beginning and are still the most popular flower tattoo. Each person can decide the message she wants to send and the color, size and placement of the tattoo. Whether done for decoration or love the image of the rose is a thing of lasting beauty.
Shoulders, lower legs, ankles and feet are popular places for tattoos on women, so too with rose tattoos. Women celebrities have been drawn to the rose, from a single large rose on a shoulder to a bouquet of roses on an ankle. One has a stemmed rose on her ankle while another has a heart and a rose on her lower leg, obviously an expression of love. Some people like to be different - one supermodel has a tattoo of a rose and skull on her upper arm. Others like to be daring, with a rose tattoo on a breast.
There is no doubt rose tattoos will stay favorites as, like roses themselves, they depict timeless beauty and elegance and give us all a great deal of pleasure.
By Djenar Siti
Egyptian Tattoo Vol 2
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Completely whimsical, Tribal tattoo sun is a tad attractive one as and when we talk about the tattooing of astrological things, including that of stars, planets, solar system, Sun, and Moon. Sun Moon tattoo has elements of both Sun and Moon.
It mixes the brilliance of solar masculinity and lunar touch of feminine energy.
Tribal tattoo sun, comprising half Sun and Moon in one circle, dictates the aura with special significance of feminine power married with male energy.
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Tribal Tattoos Frog
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Dragons Tattoos - something they do for me?
Dragons Tattoos designs are some of the most popular the world today, women and men is done by showing the true pattern than what is picked up. Various cultures have dragon myths about the history and tradition of this kind of story most often repeated story is of significance. European countries, the fire and stole the golden mythical beast to kill a woman consumed and the Order of breath can travel long distances.
Asian culture is important to people these things wisely for the good life can be predicted is a lizard. Some Middle Eastern cultures and their stories, live on their land a big lizard, and three of them in the story passed through the evening campfire is a lizard. Most of the dragon story, but still the most popular stories of all time is still not known is rooted in the past.
Various types of dragons tattoos
It is the most common type of tattoo, such as lizards, reptiles, appears as a monster with the attributes. Dragons tattoos Bar is more willing to scale each individual branch of the tongue body and displays that are common to reptilian creatures, including specifically dealing with the dragons tattoos expensive. For aviation, the strong wings like a bat and a fire breathing tattoo is often a component layout. In this way, most individuals can see the dragon in his imagination, because these factors typically include thedragons tattoos is selected. 
Tattoos often have something it.Dragons plus side, or directly faces a large wing rebels, usually a symbol of great strength to the needle used to fire on the graphic can be determined by the meanings of their tattoos and different to all the individuals selected to obtain meaning they were tattooed. dragons tattoos bring a smile revealing a common reflection on the inside, or look like they really long time to see wrinkles appearing in the construction is a symbol of wisdom and intellect. By Terje Brooks
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Sleeve Tattoo DesignsSleeve TattooSleeve tattoos, also called tattoo sleeve refer to body art done on the arms or legs that cover and wrap around majority of the area as if forming a sleeve. This type of tat theme is rendered in three ways, half sleeve, quarter and full sleeve tattoos which all refer to the length of the designs.
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Joker tattoos, and actually all clown tattoos have come to symbolize the humor and the hidden tragedy that often lurks behind life’s pale veil. While the clown may be seen laughing there is always the hint of sadness or sorrow that lies just underneath his facade. But, that’s where the similarities end between the
joker tribal tattoos and the clown tattoo.
Joker tattoo have also come to be viewed as laughing people that has at the core of their personality a sinister or evil persona. This can be seen by the
Joker tattoo in the picture. It’s a very good portrait of the joker character as portrayed by Heath Ledger in the Dark Knight. That character not only had a dark side to his personality but also was a sociopath. And that has almost transformed the entire
joker tattoo genre.
Now, individuals are getting highly exaggerated joker’s that allude to something deep, dark and potentially dangerous. It would be a perfect piece to ink into your skin. So, if your looking for a design that speaks about your fun and humorous nature yet identifies you as a force to be reckoned with then the
joker tribal tattoos may be the design that you want to get.
By Djenar Siti
Tribal Scorpion tattoos can be extremely dark and forbidding, but they can furthermore be a lot more gorgeous than you might think. These deadly desert creatures in appearance, are a cross between a spider and a tiny lobster. They contain gracefully curved bodies which loan themselves well to tattoo emblems.
A scorpion ink could look exotic and absorbing on either a guy and a female, all in all, a magnificent image for someone who wants a ink with a small amount of edge, or one that is a little outside the ordinary.
tribal scorpion tattoos for women
Scorpion tattoos could be huge and petite, and they can carry out as much or as minor detail as you like. In any case, it will be instantly recognizable, as even those of us who have not at all spotted an authentic scorpion seem to bear an native recognition of the emblem and all to it reflects.
Scorpion Tattoos And Their Meanings
The scorpion and scorpion designs are part of the legends and imagery of a lot of numerous cultures and has numerous meanings:
Greek Mythology: The scorpion is featured in its own mythological tale. It is believed that when Orion, a giant who was more than human however less than a God and the son of Poseidon, incurred the wrath of Artemis, she called upon a scorpion to attack him. The scorpions sting made Orion immortal in the form of the constellation of Orion.
An alternative story goes that when Medusa was slain by Perseus, the blood that spilt out of Medusas neck turned into snakes and scorpions.
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Tattoo Designs For Lower Back - butterfly tattoos
Tattoo Designs For Lower Back - butterfly color tattoos
Tattoo Designs For Lower Back - Buddha lower back tattoo
Tattoo Designs For Lower Back - Tree of Life tattoo
Tattoo Designs For Lower Back - dragon tattoos
Tattoo Designs For Lower Back - little faith and stars tattoo
Tattoo Designs For Lower Back - lotus flower tattoo
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Tattoo Designs For Lower Back - butterfly tattoos
Tattoo Designs For Lower Back - butterfly color tattoos
Tattoo Designs For Lower Back - Buddha lower back tattoo
Tattoo Designs For Lower Back - Tree of Life tattoo
Tattoo Designs For Lower Back - dragon tattoos
Tattoo Designs For Lower Back - little faith and stars tattoo
Tattoo Designs For Lower Back - lotus flower tattoo
Rebellion Or Personal Expression?
