An intricate pattern found detailing an ancient La Tene culture bronze sword. A wish for strength and success in battle, dating from before the time of iron, or of steel.
Black Rose Classic Tattoo Design
One of the most classic of the old school WWII tattoos, the black rose was the mark of one who had looked death in the face and survived.
Sweet story about this one. A WWII vet came into the shop and announced he was done with this old youthful indiscretion, the cherry with "Here's mine, where's yours?" he got when he was 17 and going off to war. He said "I don't want to go to my grave with it." So in honor of his recently deceased dearly loved wife we obliterated the past with a red rose, and put her name above.
Pictish Pictograms Wolf and Crescent Tattoo Design.
A set of Pictish stone carvings. The top image is the V-Rod and Crescent, one of the most frequently found symbols on the ancient Pictish carved standing stones in Scotland. The creature below is the Ardross wolf. Mysterious and evocative art from the 5th century. Actual tattoo brought to animated life with AI.
A set of Pictish stone carvings. The top image is the V-Rod and Crescent, one of the most frequently found symbols on the ancient Pictish carved standing stones in Scotland. The creature below is the Ardross wolf. Mysterious and evocative art from the 5th century.
Buddha's Eyes Tibetan Tattoo Design
In Tibet and Nepal these serene eyes of The Buddha are painted on religious buildings, watching over the people. They are a perfect choice for the upper back, watching out behind you.
