Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Egyptian Tattoos

Egyptian tattoos are very beautiful in nature and with such a variety of artwork to choose from, it can be difficult deciding on simply one design.

Some of the most common Egyptian tattoos include, The eye of Horus (sound eye, Wadjet) which is believed by many to possess power, prosperity, protection and wisdom.

Other popular Egyptian god tattoos include, Hathor the Goddess of love, music, dance and is represented by cow horns and a sundisk on the head. Anubis is know as the god of embalming and is represented by the head of a jackal. Ma'at is known as the goddess of justice and is seen with an ostrich feather in her hair along with winged armed.

Enjoy these beautiful pictures of wonderful tattoo ideas.


Cats were highly regarded by many ancient Egyptians and were better known by the name "mau". Its quite common to see Egyptian themed cat tattoos.



These type of tattoos are seen on various locations of the body, with the back and arms being the most common areas.



Other Egyptian tattoo designs that are quite popular is the Scarab Beetle, which is often seen in the form of an amulet. And of course the very common Ankh (Cross) which is perhaps the most recognizable symbol of ancient Egypt, along with the mysteriously intriguing hieroglyphics.

Back Tribal Tattoos For Men

Back tribal tattoos for men can be one of the sexiest tattoos a man can get. Whether you want an upper, lower, or full back tribal design you can be sure to find your perfect match. Before you jump in the car and head to the tattoo parlor know which tattoos you are interested in first. Browsing through pictures and catalogs of back tribal tattoos for men can help you get an idea of the back designs available for your back.

One of the more popular back tribal tattoos for men is the upper back tattoo. This style of tribal will usually stretch from one shoulder to the other and go down to the bottom of the shoulder blades. You can place any design you want her but the most common seen has swirls and interlocking tribal. Your tattoo shoulder be unique though so if you find a picture of a design you like, think of something you want to add or modify about it to make it your own. This tattoo is also great because it is easily covered for work or school purposes.

Back tribal tattoos for men can also come in the full back tattoo. This design is pretty self explanatory as it covered the entire back from the bottom of the neck to the small of your back. The design options here are simply endless as you have such a huge space to work with. This style is also good if you have a more upscale job because your back is easily covered by work shirts. This option will of course cost you much more money than that of an upper or lower back tattoo, and will sometimes take more than one visit to the parlor to complete.

One of the least common back tribal tattoos for men is the lower back tattoo. Typically this design is more fitted for females, but there are a select group of men who can get them and pull them off. This design is better known as a "tramp stamp" so men tend to veer away from this option.

However, if you are interested in this design be sure you get one that fits your style and personality. Try enlisting the help of your tattoo artist to draw up a lower back tattoo that works for you.

Monday, August 30, 2010

Eagle Tattoos

As we mentioned before, if you are an animal lover and seeking a bird tattoo of any type, you are in for a treat, because bird tattoos are hands down some of the most captivatingly beautiful works of art on the market.

Not surprisingly eagle tattoos are perhaps the most common of all bird designs, which comes naturally for those of us in America, when you consider that eagles go hand in hand with the American flag and are symbolic of freedom, prosperity and patriotism towards the United States.

Enjoy this picture gallery of fantastic eagle artwork which will most certainly help you come up with a few ideas.



The most common location for an eagle tattoo includes the back, chest, bicep and calf area.



As for the details of the actual design, it seems that many people like to have the eagle donning open wings to appear in flight or perhaps swooping or striking its prey.



Some people choose to combined multiple designs into one piece of art, however unlike many other tattoo ideas, an eagle is such a prominently beautiful creature they look exceptionally bold as a stand along piece of artwork.