Tattoos

May 7, 2018

People Are Getting “Flower Moon” Tattoos to Celebrate the Return of Spring

As the popularity of tattoos continues to grow, artists have expanded the subjects found in body art. Traditional sailor tattoos featured the likes of anchors, ropes, and nautical stars, but nowadays there’s much more variety in the things people have inked on their bodies. One of the latest trends is known as a Flower Moon tattoo, and it commonly features a half crescent moon made of flowers and other natural elements.

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March 2, 2018

Pay Homage to Nature With This Fern and Crystal Temporary Tattoo Set

When you think of temporary tattoos, bold graphics and brightly-colored designs likely come to mind. With her set of intricate fern and crystal tattoos, however, designer and self-described “Nature Girl” Victoria Foster of Pen & Plant Co. proves that impermanent ink does not need to be polychromatic to be eye-catching. Each temporary tattoo pack comes with two large fern fronds and five small crystals inspired by Foster's own outdoor adventures.

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January 1, 2018

How Polynesian Tribal Tattoos Played a Major Role in the Blackwork Tattoos You See Today

Due to their prevalence, popularity, and seemingly arbitrary aesthetic, tribal tattoos are often viewed as a fleeting body art trend. However, unbeknownst to many, these distinctive blackwork tattoos actually boast a rich background. Characterized by bold, black shading and distinctive motifs that range from swirling waves to angular abstractions, these tattoos are rooted in Polynesian history and, traditionally, are deeply symbolic.

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November 11, 2017

Artist Creates Tattoos That Combine a Love of Vintage Illustrations and World Travel

Multi-talented French artist Franck Pellegrino is known for his illustrations, graffiti art, and tattooing. Originally from Lyon, and now living in Paris, he’s part of Bleu Noir tattoo studio, where he inks clients with permanent pieces of his monochrome, travel-inspired artwork. Pellegrino began his creative career as a graffiti artist at age 15, and first starting tattooing around six years ago.

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