Monday, May 30, 2011

Fish Tattoo


Coi Fish - Tattoo. This Coi fish is hand traced so I hope you all love it!


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Tattoo Fish


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Fish Tattoo


Fish Tattoo


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Fish Tattoo


Fish Tattoo


Fish Tattoo


Fish Tattoo

We See Fireworks at PS122

Helen Cole’s We See Fireworks which enjoyed a fantastic run at the Barbican as part of Spill Festival earlier in the year is on it’s way to PS122 in the heart of the famous city, and are lucky enough to be joined by our good friends Action Hero who will be performing Watch Me Fall.

We’ve been raving about We See Fireworks throughout the past year, but for those of you who haven’t heard the name then here’s the info:

With support from the British Council, Performance Space 122 brings 3 companies, Inbetween Time Productions, Action Hero and curious, across the pond for a taste of the UK's hottest contemporary performance experiences. 

Part installation, part performance archive of audience voices, We See Fireworks is a curated collection of memories of past performances or performative moments whispered softly into the darkness. They talk of religious ceremonies, accidents, lovers' meetings, loss, homesickness, adolescence, fairgrounds, car parks, fetish clubs and school halls. Articulated by strangers, these words are viral, searing into the consciousness, until the deepest memories become yours.

'Quite how vivid performance can be is demonstrated exquisitely in We See Fireworks’  Lyn Gardner, The Guardian

The installation is open at PS122 in New York from Saturday, June 4 - Saturday, June 11 from the hours of 2 - 6:30pm / 7 - 9pm daily.
The installation is closed on Monday, June 6.

If you would like to add your voice to this growing collection, opportunities for individual recordings are available June 4, 5, 7, 8 between 4:30 - 6:30pm & 7 - 9pm.

Tribal Skull Tattoos Design for Girls

Tribal Skull Tattoos Design: for Girls


The choice of a skull tattoos is always powerful, a statement of leadership, hardness, rebellious, you name it. It’s one of the most difficult design for anyone to deal with. Off course you have no intention of being subjugated to anyone thoughts, ideals or mere politically correct way of life.
That’s why you choose a skull tattoos, pretty much everyone dislikes a Tribal Skull Tattoos Design for Girls doesn’t matter how small or simple the design is, it’s not pretty to the eye, but, once again, that’s exactly what you want… not a beautiful flower to show and smile. Right?






And to commit yourself to a decision like this, you must be fully aware of parlors that can give you what you want with a no less than perfect experience and professionalism.Tell me something, have you ever attended one, just to take a look? To see what’s to be expected, then you know you would have to pay, that seems obvious. Yes it does, only on the world wide web you find free stuff skull tattoos, and that’s good, but what if you come upon a website that requires membership, or something like that, you go back cause everything on the web is for free why not that one too, right? WRONG.



There are few professional site about skull tattoos, sites that provide you with millions of one-of a kind designs made by specialized
professional skull tattoo artists that are at your disposal for any doubt about the professional authenticity of those parlors, and hundreds of diehard fans and other professionals on forums ready to discuss with you what best Tribal Skull Tattoos Design for Girls and where it will fit perfectly.

Zodiac Tattoos for Girls

Zodiac Tattoos for Girls  


Zodiac tattoos have combined ancient beliefs with modern design for many years. For as long as people have been looking at the stars, they have been searching for meaning within them. Zodiacs are just one example of this. Many cultures, including those within China, Persia and India, have zodiacs that have been around for thousands of years. There is also evidence that the cultures of pre-Columbian North America, such as the Maya, the Incas and the Aztecs developed zodiacs based on their own celestial observations.





The zodiac that most people are familiar with is what is now called the Western Zodiac. The western zodiac has its roots in the Helenistic period of Greek culture, and was adopted by the Romans soon after conquering Greece. The Romans renamed the Greek gods within the zodiac and gave the zodiac signs the names that we are all familiar with – Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius and Pisces.
Each Zodiac sign has a corresponding timeframe on the calendar as well as a corresponding planet. This timeframe is based on the movement of the sun through the stars of the zodiac. In addition to this, the zodiac signs are each assigned a physical element of fire, water, earth or air. The English translation of each Roman name also serves as a corresponding symbol such as a ram, scales or an archer.




Zodiac tattoos have followed in the path of zodiac tradition in many ways. Some people use their zodiac signs and symbols as tattoo designs . A person born in the sign of Scorpio may have several tattoos that include a scorpion in the design. Many people incorporate various aspects of their and their loved ones zodiac signs without using the obvious symbols. The elemental symbolism such as fire, water, air and water can be included in any tattoo in any number of ways. Someone born in a fire sign may incorporate flames in their tattoos, or someone born in an earth sign may include natural elements such as plant life in many of their tattoos.
Below is a list of the signs, elements, symbols and planets of each zodiac sign. Looking through your zodiac sign and those of your loved ones can give you a lot of great ideas for your next tattoo.

Henna Tattoos|Latest Mehndi Pattern Designs

Henna Tattoos|Latest Mehndi Pattern Designs




Henna as it is called in Muslims countries or Mehendi as it is known in India is named in Latin as Lawsonia inermis. This is a plant extensively grown and used in UAE, Africa and India generally for cosmetic purposes as it is considered highly auspicious. Henna is also used as a medicinal plant by Unani and ayurvedic doctors with excellent results.
Henna Tattoos|Latest Mehndi Pattern Designs

 


 




Henna As A Temporary Body Tattoo
Mention of henna use can be found as long ago as 1600 BC as it was found that there was a custom among Egyptians to have the Pharaoh’s hands and hair dyed with henna before mummification. In India and many Arabic countries henna is applied as a body tattoo on the palms and forearm as well as the feet on the occasion of wedding and many other auspicious celebrations such as birthdays, celebration of the completion of the seventh month of pregnancy, etc.
There are many ways to create mehendi patterns. Some apply it in bulk creating a big round on the palms and feet. Additionally each finger is coated upto the first bend including the nail with henna. This is mostly seen with the dancers of Indian traditional dances such as Kathak, Oddissi, Kathakali, etc.
During weddings and other similar celebrations, the mehendi is applied in intricate designs drawn with very thin lines with the help of a mehendi cone. These drawings are almost always in the form of symbols through sometimes it has figurines representing weddings and wedding ceremony.
The designs are usually applied to the inside of the palms. However, at weddings the tattooing is extended to the upper hand and it continues all over the forearm. Feet are also decorated in this manner. There are beautiful designs drawn on the feet of the bride that extends until the knee.



The Application Of Mehendi Tattoos And Patterns
The mehendi is prepared in a certain manner, i.e. take a cup of henna leaves and grind it to a paste, add to it the juice of half a lemon, few drops of eucalyptus oil and the paste of about five cloves. Add to it two tablespoons of coffee. Mix thoroughly and the put it in a butter paper mehendi cone. Make a very, very tiny incision at the end of the cone and use it as you would use a pencil to draw on the hand and legs.

Once applied you would need to keep the designed pattern moistened as long as you can. Use a mixture of sugar and lemon water to keep it from drying. In about six hours it would dry up when you could remove the caked henna. The color will continue to darken overnight unless you put water on the decorated body parts.
Nowadays, young people use henna as a body tattoo on other parts of the body – just as a regular tattoo sometimes mixing temporary dyes. You would find such tattoos most common around beaches, parties and other similar occasions. These tattoos like the ones applied on the hands and legs would be visible for about two weeks.

Star Tattoos Designs for Girls

Star Tattoos Designs for Girls


Body art in the form of tattoos are universally popular and a popular choice of design is the star tattoo. Symbolically the star tattoo is said to represent a change of importance in the life of the person getting it done. It can also represent a high point in your life, or a desire to achieve something big. It can represent a goal to be achieved or one that has been achieved with great effort. Women get a star tattooed on the ankle, shoulder, lower back, clavicle, wrist, hips. Men normally get the star tattooed on their side, shoulder back, upper arm and wrist.





There are so many star designs to choose from. The Celtic star design for a tattoo is timeless and universally popular. Another popular option is to get a large star design which normally consists of a group of stars of varying sizes artistically placed within the design. If you are looking for interesting star tattoo designs you can choose one of these:
Nautical Star Tattoo Designs
Nautical stars are excellent adaptations of the star. The design owes its origin to the directional map star which was once upon a time used by Ship captains to help navigate the rough seas. Normally adventure lovers, outdoor people and die hard travelers love to get a nautical star tattooed, since it represents adventure and exploration. As a stand- alone design, it conveys the message of travel and adventure, but it can also be used as a part of a larger design that conveys a more personal message.




 It is a common and popular belief that falling stars represent wishes being fulfilled. A falling star is yet another popular choice for a tattoo design. When properly executed, it is a very bright and happy symbol which looks lovely on the body. A stand alone falling star shows you to be a positive and happy person.
Zodiac and other Star Tattoo Designs
Often astrological symbols like Sagittarius, Aquarius etc. can be combined with stars and made into a tattoo. Stars are combined with flowers, fishes, ribbons or other symbols to make a unique and artistic design. Multiple stars making attractive patterns of large stars getting smaller or vice versa are also very popular.

Feminine Tattoos for Women

Feminine Tattoos for Women


can enhance and beautify a women if chosen right. It can accent her shape and blend in beautifully to create the perfect canvas. Tattoos were once a taboo topic and females were defiantly not the ones to bear them but times have changed and it has become common ground to see a pretty girl with an small tattoo peeking out from behind her clothes. The tattoo she choses and the place she has it can tell you a lot about the women as any tattoo can reveal much about the bearer.


Choosing the right place is vital. Womens bodies change drastically over the period of their lives and the last thing you want is a tattoo that is all stretched out of place for lack of fore thought. When picking the place to apply you tattoo remember some areas are affected by child bearing, such as the breasts, stomach and thigh areas, so unless you are prepared for a malformed tattoo you may want to avoid those areas. Another aspect of placement is cover up.
Will you be able to cover up your tattoo if need be by an employer or another situation? You need to think about the type of employment you hold or will hold in the future and whether or not you will possibly change jobs in the future to one that will not allow a tattoo. A tattoo on the wrist or ankle may seem beautiful to you but may prevent you from gaining the employment that you seek.




have just as much variety to them as any other tattoo but as a female you have to take more into consideration placement. After all, your body goes through many changes over your lifetime that males do not endure and society does not welcome female tattoos as openly as those on their male counterparts.

Wing Tattoos Chest on Girls

Wing Tattoos Chest on Girls

Tattoo wings are becoming more and more popular among tattoo enthusiasts. Men and women both are fascinated by the beauty and elegance of wings. The diversity of tattoo wings ranges from small wings on the ankle to large full back designs. What makes this design so mysterious and alluring?





Both men and women get wing tattoos. Some of the most common bird wings that get inked are crow, eagle, dove, hawk, owl, raven, sparrow, stork, hummingbird, robin, magpie or wren. Ladies also like butterfly wings and both guys and gals are fascinated with having their very own angel wings.
There are many reasons for wanting tattooed wings. It may be for spiritual reasons such as for guidance or protection. Some people like having wings for the feeling of freedom or flight. Other reasons may be because that they are just so unique and fascinating to look at.



Men usually choose to have wings tattooed on their arms, chest or back of shoulders while most women prefer them on their shoulders or abdomen. Other popular places for wings are ankles, legs and lower back. For the true tattoo extremist full back angel wings are their choice of design. One of the most beautiful and sexy tattoo designs are full back angel wings on a woman. There is nothing more heart stopping and jaw dropping than a pair of angel wing tattoos.

Body Art Tattoos for Girls

Body Art Tattoos for Girls 


tattoo you would like to get rid of, or even a newer tattoo that you now regret, you should consider a tattoo cover up. This is a great way to not only get rid of the old design, but at the same time get a new tattoo design more to your liking.If you are at all into tribal designs, then you could consider getting a tribal tattoo incorporated or covered over with the tattoo you want to cover up.





Tribals can blend in well and are so deep colored that if you have an old fading tattoo you want covered, it can do the job.
 A common tattoo to get covered up are names. These can carry a huge amount of regret, and covering them up can be a great, relieving experience.



There are different ways you can cover up names. Choosing a design using the same color as the name can usually be incorporated and covered efficiently.
Another, less likely option may be to change the actual name in some manner. Making it comical, or re-wording it so it now means something different. An example of this would be how the actor Johnny Depp changed his “Winona Forever” tattoo, into “Wino Forever”. It’s usually rare that a good name change can work, but if so it is something to consider.


An excellent way to cover up an undesirable tattoo is by getting one of the latest modern designs that are out there. Usually these can be very rich and color, as well as elaborate, thus making a cover up job very doable.
Getting a modern design can be great as well, as not only are you covering up a tattoo, but you are essentially replacing it with a much, much better one.

Gemini Zodiac girls Tattoos

Gemini Zodiac girls Tattoos


Gemini zodiac tattoos are huge phenomena within tattoos circles, and seem like Gemini tattoos are getting more and more popular. There are few reasons behind that fact. Gemini zodiac tattoos carry with them a deep and rich symbolic meaning. Gemini tattoos are good looking and make great tattoo designs.






But do not run and get your Gemini tattoo only because it’s a hot item now in tattoo world. As you know trends come and go, and when the Gemini zodiac tattoo trend will be gone, you don’t want to find yourself regret it on a later age. Instead try to find your own special and unique Gemini zodiac tattoo that relates to something within you and symbols for you something meaningful and important. Do this to make sure that you will be happy with your decision for the rest of your life.
So here are a few reasons for why Gemini zodiac tattoos popularity increasing. The design of Gemini zodiac tattoo is really a unisex design. (Thanks to its duality). That means that almost any choice you will choose will be a good choice. Since it is such universal and dual most of the designs can suite both sexes
Even though the most dominant colors of Gemini are silver, Grey, Yellow and orange, Gemini zodiac tattoos can be made with a verity of colors and limited to anything specific. A dark blue tattoo will work well as a light yellow or deep red, that way you can create a meaning full color scheme that gives more life to your wanted scheme.


There is also a big variety of options of different Gemini zodiac tattoos from different genres. It can be made in different sizes and shapes and can be twisted and changed in many ways and fit on many parts of the body.
Thanks to the Gemini personality, tattoos are often very strong and outstanding. The solid shapes and thick lines make an outstanding tattoo that can be spotted from a mile away.

Temporary Tattoos for Girls

Temporary Tattoos for Girls

Temporary tattoo ink is a great option if you want to get creative and make your own designs. The most popular color is black because of the trend in shapes, symbols and characters in tattoo design. The ink comes in a tube and usually comes with some basic stencils, so anyone can have fun with temporary tattoo ink. For even easier application, temporary tattoo ink comes in the form of pens.





This ensures more accurate and detailed work. With the variety in color, you can create tattoo designs that are bold and powerful, fun and bright or profound and spiritual. It is a great way to bring out the inner artist in you!Airbrush tattoos leave an incredibly professional finish and are a lot of fun. With airbrush tattoos, the colors of ink fade into each other and spread evenly onto the skin. The result is a very smooth and very colorful tattoo that looks very realistic! Airbrush tattoos also come with stencils to ensure a clean-cut design.




These tattoos usually last one week before they begin to fade.Temporary tattoos are sold on sheets of smooth paper and are applied by either sticking or rubbing them on the skin.Unlike with other tattoo alternatives, temporary tattoos come in golds, silvers and even glitters. You probably remember temporary tattoos from your childhood days. Depending on the type of temporary tattoo, it may have looked very fake when you were younger but as a child, you probably didn’t care. As long as it looked cool, before it started to get dirty and turn into an ugly dark gray color, you loved it.

Sunday, May 29, 2011

Animated Landscapes

After the aesthetic pleasures of Barcelona's victory against Manchester United last night it seemed fitting to head down this morning to Tate Modern for the Joan Miró exhibition.  The first room is particularly interesting from a landscape perspective, was the artist's signature style can be seen developing through a series of increasingly abstract and surreal views of the Catalan countryside.  Before moving to Paris Miró had painted in a cubist-naive style scenes around his family home in the Tarragona mountains.  Vegetable Garden and Donkey (1918), for example, has a strange sky that looks like a set of painted walls and a vegetable patch patterned like a carpet.  After arriving in Paris in 1920, he spent nine months painting The Farm from memory, a work later bought by Ernest Hemingway, who said ‘it has in it all that you feel about Spain when you are there and all that you feel when you are away and cannot go there. No one else has been able to paint these two very opposing things.’  According to the Tate blog, Miró 'boxed with Hemingway as well as having him to stay at Mont-roig, the place outside Tarragona depicted in astonishing detail in The Farm. Miró told a journalist in 1928, ‘The Farm was a résumé of my entire life in the country.’'  

By 1923-4 Miró's forms were becoming freely floating signs and in The Catalan Landscape (The Hunter) the land is reduced to an undulating orange plane.  Sea and sky are delineated by no more than a thin line ruled over the yellow background.  Wave forms and gull shapes are among the most recognisable symbols; elsewhere, according to the artist, there are such details as "the Toulouse-Rabat airplane on the left; it used to fly past our house once a week. In the painting I showed it by a propellor, a ladder and the French and Catalan flags. You can see the Paris-Barcelona axis again, and the ladder, which fascinated me. A sea and one boat in the distance, and in the very foreground, a sardine with tail and whiskers gobbling up a fly. A broiler waiting for the rabbit, flames and a pimento on the right..."

After a couple more years of accelerated artistic development Miró painted a sequence of 'Animated Landscapes'.  In Dog Barking at the Moon (1926), the ladder that had been propped against the wall of The Farm and drifting in the sky in The Catalan Landscape (The Hunter), can now be seen dominating the left had side of the picture, climbing up into the night sky.  The Tate's exhibition is actually called 'The Ladder of Escape', after a 1940 painting, one of his celebrated Constellations, which were begun during the blackouts in Normandy and completed after his flight from occupied France to Spain.  By this stage Miró was painting a purely inner landscape. The Constellations are probably the exhibition's highlight, although I was pleased to see again the 1968 triptych Painting on White Background for the Cell of a Recluse (usually hung in Barcelona at the Joan Miró Foundation).  As Adrian Searle says in his review, 'there's nothing much to the three white canvases. No colour, no forms. Each enormous canvas is painted with a single black line over an unevenly primed white ground. You can tell where the slender brush has run out of paint, is recharged, then continues on its way with the same unknowable purpose, like the passage of an ant or a bird in flight, or the journey the eye makes along a horizon.'

Saturday, May 28, 2011

Alligator Tattoos

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Alligator Tattoos

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