Friday, October 24, 2008

Winter of a Broken Hoot


The last reader submission of the day! This time from Scott Murkin, who writes:


"Your blog was a great inspiration and resource in finalizing my own owl tattoo. It was done by Nate Hall at Straight A Tattoo in Asheboro, NC. I have attached a picture which I hope you can use."


So Thanks!

The HootBreak Kid


Another reader submission, this time an in-progress work from Emily, done by Siobhan at DarkWave Tattoos. Can't wait to see the finished article!

The Hoot Is On!


Another reader submission, from Jennie Boyle. Thanks!

Hoot Dreams


Random Flickr Owl, linked by Michael Matthews. Thanks!

Friday, October 10, 2008

The Growing Popularity of Feminine Tattoos

 

Different women have different reasons to get a tattoo. They can be animals, symbols, or designs, and they often have a deeper meaning to the wearer. There are thousands of designs to choose from, and the choice can be made based on personal taste.Feminine are usually comprised of simple lines and vivid colors. While a tattoo can mean anything, or nothing at all, they are usually designed as a symbol of empowerment, loyalty, or love. Several different designs can be similar to others, and several people can choose the same design, but the colors chosen are usually what makes the tattoo personal.

The basis of a feminine tattoo can vary, depending on the wearer’s style or beliefs. These can be anything from a flower to a butterfly, though even feminine skull tattoos have become popular. Almost any image can be made into a feminine tattoo, as long as it can be done using soft, curving lines and bright colors. For this reason, feminine celtic tattoos have seen great popularity because of their lack of straight lines.

Generally, feminine tattoos represent the beauty of life. However, some wearers will have different interpretations of different designs or symbols. For example, feminine heart tattoos can symbolize love for some, and loss for others. There are times when a tattoo’s meaning is only known to the wearer, due to a personal attachment to a symbol. Also, there are some tattoos that have no meaning at all, and are chosen simply because the wearer liked the design.

A feminine tattoo can be placed almost anywhere on the body, but there are several popular places. Feminine lower back tattoos have become extremely common over the last decade, especially in younger generations, and usually consist of tribal or symmetrical designs. Other popular areas for small feminine tattoos are the shoulder and ankle. More adventurous women can also have their tattoo inked on their upper arm, thigh, calf, or on top of the breast. The placement of the tattoo often depends on the size and content of the image. Once you choose a design, you should decide the best place to have it done.

Given the burst in popularity, most tattoo studios have a wide range of feminine tattoos to choose from. They often have a gallery filled with pictures of feminine tattoos, so you can see the work they have done. This will give you a good starting point, but you can also do some research online to help you design the best feminine tattoo for you.