Feminine Pegasus Tattoo

While a very feminine and girly winged horse, or Pegasus,this is also a well done and clean tattoo.  The mane and tail are flowing lively – the wings are fantastic, with great looking feathers.  In fact, the wing pressure appears to have dislodged some of the feathers and they hang in mid air whimsically.  The horse’s body has great movement and it does a good job of showcasing the head, legs and tail.  It is oh so girly – but manages to be fun and pretty at the same time.  The colors are very well blended, with great white and blue on the body.

Maori Tribal Tattoo

This tattoo of a face looks to me like a Maori Tattoo, in the New Zealand tradition.  Of course, traditional Ta Moko or Maori tattoos, could also be found tattooed onto the individual;s face and not just an image of a face.  Ta Moko was a history of that particular person’s achievements as well as showing their status in the tribe.  It was seen as a huge honour for people to have and display Ta Moko and it was worn by men as well as the women.  Those of higher rank were allowed to have the markings on their faces.  This tattoo is a bit of the best of both worlds.  It shows a face…without the added pain of actually being on their face!  Great symmetry and line work make this a very solid tattoo choice.

Maori Tribal Tattoo

This tattoo of a face looks to me like a Maori Tattoo, in the New Zealand tradition.  Of course, traditional Ta Moko or Maori tattoos, could also be found tattooed onto the individual;s face and not just an image of a face.  Ta Moko was a history of that particular person’s achievements as well as showing their status in the tribe.  It was seen as a huge honour for people to have and display Ta Moko and it was worn by men as well as the women.  Those of higher rank were allowed to have the markings on their faces.  This tattoo is a bit of the best of both worlds.  It shows a face…without the added pain of actually being on their face!  Great symmetry and line work make this a very solid tattoo choice.

The Phoenix

The mythology surrounding the phoenix relates to the rebirth of all things.  When something supposedly dies, it is often simply a transformation from what was, to what it now will be.  The phoenix is said to burn up in flames at the end of its life, then to be reborn from those ashes once again to its full glory.  The tears are supposed to have healing powers, as well.  It is a bird of strength and intelligence.  In addition, it was supposed to be very beautiful as well.  The flames beginning to engulf this phoenix frame the main image well.  The feathers are really well done and the tail has a peacock feel to it.  Love the look of the head and the placement of the claws, too.  It is flapping amidst the fire, yet clearly not afraid.

Wisdom In Your Hand

There was not any description as to what the tattoo was meant to signify…but it certainly speaks to me of the never-ending chain of wisdom that is passed from one generation to the next.  Year after year, the knowledge of the ages has been given to each person from someone else, usually through stories or myths and fables of one kind or another.  The point is, we have all learned from the spoken word  or been communicated to on some level regarding life and our place in it.  This clever tattoo seems to represent this chain.  Each man speaks in turn to the next – on and on, until the end.  Nice details throughout make this a very interesting tattoo!

Tattoo Design

What a great tribal pattern tattoo.  I’m not sure if the roman numeral 13 is intended to pay tribute to the miniseries (about a conspiracy theory involving a man with a XIII tattoo) or the video game (which was based off of a comic book series about a man who awoke with no memory of who he was) or are meant to symbolize something else completely.  No matter though, it looks just perfect in the middle of that sun design.  The edge of the pattern along the shoulder is too cool.  Love all the different patters and how they are layered throughout the entire design.  A tribal tattoo that is awesome to look at.