Wednesday, November 4, 2009

Lower back tattoo




One of the most popular tattoo choices among young women is the lower back tattoo location choice. This is a very sexy flattering choice, showing just a big when a shirt tugs high, or blatantly displayed worn with a midriff shirt. The designs available would please any ones tastes. Floral, tribal, fairies, wording, and portraits to name some.

Pictures of lower back tattoo designs can be easily found online or on any wall in any tattoo shop. The popularity of this type of tattoo has led to artist coming up with creative combinations, especially designed to flatter the location. It doesn't matter if you are interested in a floral, tribal, of fairy scene - the choices are endless as well as possible combinations you may put together from multiple choices of art. If you find a basic pattern you like, there is nothing stopping you from adding say - names, creatures, or various accents to the basic picture. You can use your own creativity to come up with a one of a kind design.

When getting a lower back tattoo you will probably be forced to lie on your stomach for at least a 1 hour interval or your artist may prefer you straddle a chair while they lean over and work on you as they are almost straddling your folding chair.

The area will be sore for 2-3 days and your pants would normally be rubbing and irritating the area so, if possible, elect to wear loose fitting clothes or sweat pants.

Sunday, November 1, 2009

Tattoo Flash Art - Knife & RosesTattoo Flash Art - Knife & Roses




In searching for the meanings of particular symbols, there is a vast amount of information for you to digest on any given subject, but very little is definitive. Sometimes, you will see the same symbols used for contradicting meanings. There is no concrete meaning for any tattoo and when it comes to combining these two popular symbols in one, the meaning can have many variations. I will give you some of the meanings behind both individual image.
ROSES

* Red roses represent the age old saying “I love you” , courage and respect.
* Rosebuds symbolize innocent youth and beauty.
* Red rosebuds=pure & lovely, white rosebuds=girlhood & too young to love.
* Single rose=simplicity and a bouquet signifies gratitude.
* White roses=innocence and purity.
* Red and white roses together, or white roses with red edges, signify unity.
* Pink roses=grace and gentility.
* Deep pink=gratitude and appreciation.
* Light pink=admiration and sympathy.
* Yellow roses=joy and gladness.
* Red and yellow blends=jovial and happy feelings.
* Coral or orange roses=enthusiasm & desire.
* Deep burgundy rose=unconscious beauty.
* Two roses taped, or wired together to form a single stem=an engagement or coming marriage.

KNIFES and DAGGERS

The knife or dagger symbol, blood-letting and death have an ancient connection. It can represent the spilling of blood-the essence of life, which, has a powerful and potent meaning. The sacrificial ceremony with the special sword, dagger, or knife. At a most basic level, the knife or dagger represents Death.

Daggers and knives are a popular choice for Military tattoos because of the weapon symbolism. The symbolism of a knife or dagger tattoo in a military design is very similar to that of a sword. The knife or dagger represents ferocity, and death at the hands of another.