Archive for February, 2008

Tattoo My Brain – Ouch!

Thursday, February 28th, 2008

Tattoo My Brain (honest, it’s not as painful as it sounds!) claim to provide the best tattoo collection on earth. Let’s decide for ourselves…

The company is run by Dean Cameron who has (for more than 20 years of his life) been obsessed with tattoo designs. In all those years he has journeyed to hundreds of tattoo parlors all around the world collecting designs from local tattoo artists. He has gathered thousands of the most insane and unique tattoo designs by some of the most talented artists from all over the world.

Dean claims that online tattoo websites are of poor quality, with limited designs and choice. As a result, he found a niche in the market and began categorizing his huge collection of tattoo designs – Tattoo My Brain was born.

Tattoos in the collection can be save and printed, enabling customers to take their chosen design to their local tattoo artist.

Dean reckons that even his most fussy customers eventually find a design that they like.
Certainly, the Tattoo My Brain website has many testimonials (such as the one below) from satisfied customers:

This tattoo collection is awesome!! So many great tattoo designs to choose from. I am currently tossing up between about half a dozen top-notch tats. My friend John was raving about Tattoo My Brain (cool name by the way) for ages. Once I read the page I was instantly hooked and ordered straight away. If anyone wants to get the best tattoo designs than look no further then Tattoo My Brain… It kicks serious butt!

Are there any negatives?

Not with the service, but perhaps with Dean’s slightly dodgy advice that getting a tattoo will help you to attract the opposite sex, increase your self-confidence and make you the center of attention!

I WISH!

Still, Tattoo My Brain has been used successfully by people all over the world to choose their dream tattoo. There’s no denying the quality of the service (can’t guarantee the sex-appeal though!).

The website has a free 5-day Tattoo Mini-Course available which is very informative.

In short, you get access to over 6,000 tattoo designs for a one-time membership fee (no monthly payments or separate payments for each design).

The cost? Normally it’s $67 but Dean has a limited offer at the moment for $34.95 (I’m sceptical about special offers, but even so, this price seems reasonable and Dean does say on the website that this offer will soon be gone).

If you’re still worried about parting with your cash, there’s a 2 month 100% money-back guarantee which is comforting!

To visit the site and check it out for yourself, click here: Tattoo My Brain

Star Tattoo Designs And Their Meaning

Friday, February 22nd, 2008

Tattoos allow us to express ourselves in a bold manner – you are making a STATEMENT! And, that statement lasts a lifetime. A very popular tattoo design to have inked is the star. Now, at first, this might seem rather dull and uninteresting, especially as there will be many other folks who sport star tattoo designs on their bodies.

But if you are a star gazer or somebody who is fascinated with the stars, you really should consider a having a tattoo of it on your body.  However, there are different ways in which you could make your star tattoo unique – make it truly personal through the following star tattoo designs . Here are some of the best star tattoos ideas which you may want to consider when making the design your own.

There Are Different Kinds Of Stars

When we think of the shape of the star, what usually comes to mind is the five pointed star that we have learned to draw since we were little On the other hand, there are different kinds of stars that we may use or consider for star tattoo ideas.  We may want to look at the possible designs that we could combine with the four pointed star that also serves as the cross-shaped star and which offers simplistic and elegant options.

Another star tattoo idea that needs to be taken into consideration is the pentacle which represents witchcraft and the darker side of life.  At the moment, the pentacle star tattoo design is becoming more and more popular as a tattoo choice for many people.

And if you are religious, you may wish to consider the six pointed star which symbolizes the Star of David.  However, it also represents the pagan god who is called, Remphan.  Aside from that, you could also choose the eight pointed star – the cross of St. John which represents the emblem of the Knights of Malta (one of the most popular religious organizations during the crusades).

Lastly, if you feel like having a symbol of being the perfect man, you could opt for the seven pointed star but it may also represent your childhood, the whimsical or can be a fairy star!  These are some of the best star tattoo designs that you can consider and you may add different designs (a shooting star tattoo, for example) to make it more personal.

The Symbolism Behind A Pirate Jack Sparrow Tattoo

Friday, February 15th, 2008

So, you’ve been to see the Pirates of the Caribbean movie and enjoyed it! Maybe you’ve also noticed how many people are getting sparrow tattoos inked. Don’t be misled, though, as it’s not because our anti-hero Jack Sparrow just happens to have one. No, sparrow tattoos are quite old and have been around for ages – way before the pirate Jack Sparrow tattoo. Sparrow tattoos are very specific and have a definite symbolism. many folks think of them as visual poems for the skin! Maybe it’s our unconscious that responds to the image, almost like we respond to images in dreams.

True Love

Sparrows are thought to mate for life, although some recent scientific studies have thrown this old chestnut into doubt.  However true the notion may be, it is ingrained in most societies that sparrows mate for life.  This is admired by those who’ve had to suffer monogamy and find the sparrow a great comfort and inspiration.  When used in this way, the sparrow tattoo often features two sparrows instead of just one.

Protection For Sailors

In the old days, sailors got a sparrow tattoo for every 50,000 miles they traveled by sea.  This was a permanent resume if there ever was one!  There was also a legend – and this one has some scientific backing – that sparrows will always know the way home.  So, no matter how far a sparrow tattoo wearer may roam, he or she will always somehow find a way to return to the ones they love.  There is also another notion that sparrows are just fond of sailors.  When a sailor saw a swallow flying over the waters, that was a telltale sign that they were near land.

Freedom

An ex-prisoner or a survivor of abuse may choose to get a sparrow tattoo, to remind them that they survived their time of imprisonment but are now free.  Sparrows, as well as birds in general, can also symbolize the souls’ freedom from the body.  In Ancient Egypt, it was thought that sparrows acted like a psychopomp, bringing the souls of the dead to rest among the stars.  Some might get a sparrow tattoo as a poetic reminder and tribute to all of their beloved dead.

Sadly, in modern times, many sparrow species are in danger. In England, the once common house sparrow is under threat of extinction. If you work to maintain the environment, a sparrow tattoo can be a reminder to keep on fighting.

So, You Want a Lower Back Turtle Tattoo?

Friday, February 1st, 2008

You are in good company if you’re looking for a turtle tattoo or a lower back turtle tattoo; in Asia, the turtle is believed to have magical powers that help you to join heaven and earth together in your own life. Quite a feat! Many believe that turtles can awaken the senses. Whatever the truth, there are certainly a lot of turtle tattoo designs out there. Deciding to get a turtle tattoo is a smart move and is relatively easy to do, but there are a few things to consider.

Style

The style of your turtle tattoo is important to the overall look.

Tribal

This style is usually in black, with bold, stylized lines. A book of Celtic art would be a good place to find a tribal design of a turtle.

Cartoon

This style is for those who have a wacky sense of humor. You can find ideas for cartoon-like tattoos by watching kid’s shows, thumbing through the newspaper’s funny pages, or looking through coloring books.

Whimsical

If you loved Lisa Frank as a child, then this is probably the type of turtle tattoo you are looking for. In fact, you may want to Google “Lisa Frank” to get some ideas. This type of turtle tattoo demands a rainbow colored shell, ribbons of water cascading down around it, and perhaps even a heart or two.

The Meaning of Your Turtle

Your choice of turtle should reflect the style you chose as well as a meaning you would like to convey.

For example, you could pick a turtle that represents the huge sea turtle from the Japanese folktale ‘Uraschimataro and the Turtle,’ or maybe even a little box turtle to represent the turtle in ‘The Tortoise and the Hare.’

Sea turtles were thought by Mayans to be associated with music and thunder. This may be your way to show a love for music.

You could pick the snapping turtle tattoo to convey a sassy attitude.

Maybe you are patient and calm – look up “turtle totem” and get your inspiration from the turtles used for calming.

The colors you choose should also echo the meaning of your turtle. Blues and purples stand for royalty, but can also be very calming. as can light green and pink. Red and black are very bold and are used together when trying to evoke power and strength. Yellow often represents friendship and joy. Red alone sometimes stands for love. White is the best color for purity.

No matter what turtle tattoo you choose, make it your own and ensure that you wear it proudly.