Flash Your Tattoo

This tattoo is a prime example of the colorful skull work typical of the Mexican holiday – Day of the Dead -also known as All Souls Day. It is a time to celebrate or a time to remember friends and relatives that have passed on. It is at this time that dead relatives are allowed to come back to their mortal relations for a visit. Graveyards are decorated and food is prepared to get ready for the visitation. It is celebrated in early November – November 1, is All Saints Day, and November 2, All Souls Day. (continue reading…)

This blog is big on the web and it is one of my favorites. It’s basic and simple. Discover different items and resources to create skulls.  It started out as a 365 day project but was so popular, the blog is still up and running way past that timeline. This month they are running a competition – Back to Skull – month. If you are creative, you should check it out and you man win a prize.  Visit Skull a Day.

John Millhouse was a famous ink collector in the world of tattoos featured in conventions and magazines over the years. He had a body suit that evolved with dark imagery being the theme. One of John’s key goals was near perfect symmetry.  It strted with a small skull tattoo on the back of his neck and the theme grew from there.

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This piece was done by a talented guy by the name of Eric Wigger who works at the Devil’s Rose Tattoo in New York. Usually you see fairly small, dainty tats in this area. I believe one of the reasons is – the freaking pain. I’ve got one a tattoo on the top of my foot and the skin is so thin, with just bones lying beneath. (continue reading…)

Black Market Art is a collection of wares that are  designed from original artwork by very talented tattoo artists. The store has only been around since 2005 and is a collection of very cool clothing and artwork. The design are from a large number of California Tattoo Artists. The art is bold and one of a kind. (continue reading…)

I thought this was a great choice for a miniature ear tattoo.  Using the shape of the ear to enhance the shape of the skull. Very detailed. I also like the shading that was added to accent the concave of the ear itself. Previously, I had only seen feminine ear tats – flowers, tribal stuff. (continue reading…)