Tinkerbell Tattoos

Tinkerbell is an iconic cartoon character, first featured in J. M. Barrie's 1904 play entitled Peter and Wendy. The cute mystical fairy has since appeared in several animated feature films and television shows, perhaps best known from Walt Disney's film entitled Peter Pan.

Tinkerbell tattoos are beloved by women, and the designs often show Tink brandishing a magic wand or perhaps positioned on a flower of sorts. These tattoo picture ideas should help you conjure up a plan for your very own design.

Sitting on flower with blue fairy dust.

Art on lower leg and ankle area.

Cute idea on woman's back.

Fabulous bright colors with name underneath.

Cute artwork with bellybutton piercing.

Matt's Golden Silence

I met Matt one afternoon as he stood among the masses at the southwest corner of Madison Square Garden, waiting for a bus out of town.

This is his tattoo which he shared with us, covering his upper right arm:

The message is simple: silence is golden. I love how the side skulls spill off of the front skull, and how the teeth of the primary jaw are fused together.

Matt attributes this piece to "deep life experiences" and how it serves as a reminder to keep his head on straight.

He told me he's "been low and wants to stay higher" and that "keeping what I've done to myself has given me the ability to achieve what I have in life".

This tattoo was inked by Loki M. LaChapelle when he was at Kaleidoscope Tattoo & Art Gallery in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Loki now works out of Mazel Custom Tattoo & Piercing in Everett, Massachusetts.

Thanks to Matt for sharing his tattoo with us here on Tattoosday!

The Hulk Tattoos

The Hulk is an iconic cartoon superhero who has appeared in comic books, television series and several motion pictures. This mean green wreaking machine is known for having a quick temper, which ultimately causes him to transform from ordinary Bruce Banner to a clobbering creature known as The Hulk.

Tattoos of this classic character are rather common and portrayed in an array of styles, ranging from modern to classic representations of the muscular maniac. Enjoy the tattoo pictures below.

3D style bursting through shoulder.

Nice cartoon style idea.

Comic book style tattoo idea.

Old school art in post transformation.

Wearing kilt and nothing else on upper arm.

Taz Tattoos

The Tasmanian Devil, or simply Taz, is a wildly popular animated Looney Tunes cartoon character who rose to fame in the early 1990s, known for his slurred speech and aggressively assertive nature, which often resulted in a whirlwind of fury.

Taz tattoos are quite common, and designs often portray the character in a state of attack mode, with arms up and teeth showing. See this collection of cool tattoos below and gather some ideas.

Ripping through back idea.

Screaming on the microphone, forearm artwork.

Super cool while wearing trench coat and fedora hat on upper arm area.

Holding power tools with New York abbreviation

Classic portrait with light blue background.

Tattoo from a Francophile

Earlier this summer, I posted a couple of tattoos from Joe, seen here.

Needless to say, Joe became a fan, and updated me with a new tattoo, below:

Joe explains:

"The picture is fresh from the artist finishing it. It is "C077X" and is a nod to James Franco and General Hospital. He is my fav actor and I have been watching General Hospital for at least 21 years. It is the the tag that "Franco" sprayed on everything when he recently guest starred on GH as an artist/serial killer. His character's name is Franco, reflecting that art imitates life. A motto the actor and character believe, and so do I. That is why I got the tattoo. To prove art imitates life!"

Photo Credit: ABC via http://sn.soapnet.go.com

The tattoo was inked by Rob at Brooklyn Ink. Rob originally appeared here as a contributor here. And is one of several artists that has represented Brooklyn Ink over the years on Tattoosday. This label links all of the work from the shop previously seen on Tattoosday.

Thanks to Joe for sharing his new tattoo with us here on Tattoosday!

South Park Tattoos

Much like The Simpsons and Family Guy, South Park is yet another highly popular and often risque cartoon television show that garners a cult like following of both children and adults, for better or worse...

Here we see a few pictures of some nice looking South Park inspired tattoos, inked on the bodies of devoted fans.

Various arm tattoos with Cartman the gang, plus Terrance and Phillip.

Large back piece including Stan with hearts, roses and wings artwork.

Kenny design idea.

Butters looking awfully scared.

Rachel's Bird Helped Her Let Go

The same night I met Brian, I met Rachel, who has eight tattoos.

She shared this one with me:

This piece on her left biceps is based on the work of artist Kurt Halsey. This little bird appears in multiple works by the artist, but Rachel imagined it for her own personal situation. She got it after a break-up a couple of years ago, and the tattoo gave her the strength to "let the bird go". In this case, the bird represents the ended relationship and the tattoo is a transitional piece that helped her recover from the difficulty of moving past it.

From Memphis, Tennessee, Rachel had this inked at Underground Art Tattoos and Body Piercing by Chris Fitzgerald. Chris had been a piercer at the shop and then moved into tattooing. He has since left tattooing and moved to photography. His new business is Cult Noir Photography, and his work can be seen here.

Thanks to Rachel for sharing her tattoo with us here on Tattoosday!

Brian's Ink Speaks About Art

I met Brian in Barnes & Noble, Union Square, back in August and he shared two tattoos with us. Put your thinking caps on, folks, because Brian, who is a video artist (website here), has very cerebral ink.

First up is this tattoo, on Brian's left biceps:

This tattoo is based on an illustration entitled "Every Night We Are Haunted by a Dream" by the artist Alfred Kubin (1877-1959).

Jede Nacht besucht uns ein Traum (Every Night We are Haunted by a Dream), ca. 1902-03
Pen and ink, brush, wash, and spray on paper
39.1 x 31.8 cm (15 3/8 x 12 1/2 in.)
Albertina, Vienna

Brian explained that this work corresponded very closely to the publication of Sigmund Freud's The Interpretation of Dreams, and that Kubin's illustration represents "art between the cusp of pre-surrealism/expressionism and surrealism". It speaks to Brian's understanding of the perception of dreams and art.

Brian also had these words inscribed on his inner right forearm:

The words "Créer Dangereusement" are the French title of a 1957 essay by Albert Camus entitled "Create Dangerously". This "essay on realism and artistic creation" likewise spoke to Brian who acknowledged that "all art is a political act". It makes perfect sense, if you think about it, in that no great work of art was ever created by the artist playing it safe. It is those who created dangerously that are remembered as trailblazers and icons in their respective fields.

Brian had both of these tattoos done in Austin, Texas.

Thanks to Brian for sharing his artistic ink with us here on Tattoosday!

Simpsons Tattoos

The Simpsons cartoon series is perhaps the single most beloved animated series the world has ever known, or surely one of the top five cartoon creations of all time.

The 30 minute program has been airing since 1989, so that's over 20 years of fun loving pranks and situational calamity, that has introduced us to classic characters such as Homer, Bart, Moe, Barney, Krusty the Clown and Ned Flanders, along with 50 or so other great cartoon cast members.

As you might expect, Simpsons tattoos are incredibly popular among men and women of all ages. So checkout some excellent tattoo artwork below and perhaps get some ideas for your own Simpsons design.

Unfinished sleeve artwork on arm.

Homer as comic book Incredible Hulk on back.

Sleeve with Mr Burns, Sideshow Bob and others.

Playing card inspired design on forearm.

X-ray with pea size brain.

Worst tattoo ever on butt cheek.

How to Make Temporary Henna Tattoos

In the past, temporary henna tattoos were only found in India, Pakistan, and Sudan. They were often seen at Indian weddings. The bride and the other women in the party would get together the night before the wedding and have their feet and hands decorated with the intricate reddish brown designs and patterns. This tradition is still practiced today for wedding ceremonies and other celebrations.

But today, much has changed. Temporary henna tattoos have now been accepted by the Western world thanks to celebrities like Madonna, Gwen Stefani, and Prince. This form of body art can be seen regularly in magazines and music videos.

Henna is made by grinding up the dried leaves of the henna plant into a powder. The powder is then mixed with a liquid like strong tea, hot water, or clove or eucalyptus oil to form a paste. The paste is put in an applicator bottle or cone and is applied to the skin to make temporary henna tattoos.

When the henna plant is made into a powder, it releases an organic compound called Lawsone. Lawsone in the paste is attracted to the protein in the outer layer of the skin and attaches to it easily leaving a reddish brown stain. This process does not harm the skin in anyway.

One of the benefits of henna tattoos is that they are temporary and last from a week to a couple months depending on the application time and care after. After applying the paste to the skin, it is important to let it dry for at least 8 hours for an effective stain. The longer the paste is left on the skin, the darker the stain will be.

Traditionally, temporary henna tattoos were only applied to the hands and feet. Today they are applied to all the visible parts of the body much like permanent tattoos. They're commonly found on the legs, stomach, back, shoulders, arms, forehead, and neck.

Joker Tattoos

As you know, the Joker is the leading adversary of the caped crusader known as Batman. And while the majority of fans seem to prefer the hero in this situation, many of us were cheering for the quick witted and often infuriated Joker, as his nightly schemes were inevitably foiled by Bruce Wayne's alter ego.

Get a load of these very nicely drawn, past and present representation tattoos of the legendary Joker.

Cartoon inspired artwork.

Large artwork on back.

Jack Nicholson film version tattoo.

Heath Ledger inspired tattoo.

Futurama Tattoos

Futurama is a wildly popular animated science fiction cartoon show, which originally aired from 2003 to 2007, and has since maintained a very strong cult like following.

Some folks enjoyed these lovable characters such as Fry, Leela, Zoidberg and Bender, so much so they decided to make a lifelong commitment to them, by getting a snazzy Futurama inspired tattoo designs. Checkout these pictures of cool cats with Futurama tattoos below.

Bender crest idea with Floozies Booze.

Very colorful partial sleeve artwork.

Zoidberg and Bender on lower leg.

Nibbler in danger...

Cartoon body art on back right shoulder.

How to Get Sexy Cheap Tattoo?

There are no specific guidelines for a sexy tattoo. Although sexy tattoos are beautiful, not all beautiful tattoos are sexy. This article will provide some tips on how to come up with a sexy tattoo. http://www.idealhere.com/wholesale-Tattoo_c68"

First, you must know that a person's attitude will reflect any potential beauty and sexiness. So, if a person feels and believes that she has a sexy tattoo it will just naturally show. People will recognize a sexy tattoo once they see one. But people will recognize a sexy tattoo easily if the person who wears it delivers well and portrays well. Sometimes sexiness is not found in the design, but instead, it is found in one's attitude towards the object.

You must know how to represent your tattoo. Remember that in one way or another, your tattoo represents about you, too. If you are really serious in getting a sexy tattoo, the first thing that you must work out is to feel and live sexy. Tattoo artists can execute your desired designs, but it can never look sexy if you don't have the right attitude. Wear your tattoo with confidence.

If you decide to wear a tattoo make sure that you carefully choose your design. Your designs must be fulfilling and comfortable. You must also decide for your tattoo location. If you want to have a sexy tattoo, consider putting it in some private areas of your body. It will definitely appear sexy knowing that only limited people were given the chance to see it. However, you must remember too that your location of tattoo may also change at a certain period of time which in result will affect the overall attributes of the tattoo.

Sexy tattoos are often located in the lower back portion. Why? Our lower back emphasizes figures and curves. Tattoos placed in this location will certainly look sensual and sexy. You can also put your tattoo right at the back of the neck or at the lower waist area.

Some women also prefer to have their tattoo in their ankle because it looks hot. It will even look hotter if they wear impressive pair of shoes or sandals. Some also choose their belly button area, inner thigh, or tailbone as location for their tattoo.

Danny's Koi Struggles Upstream

I met Danny in Penn Station early in August just as he was about to board a train.

Before he headed to his platform, however, he allowed me to take this photo of his tattoo-in-progress on his upper right arm:

He explained that the koi swimming upward on his bicep represented that he was still moving upstream, that is, he was "still overcoming struggles, trials and tribulations". He added that he would get another koi on his left arm, facing downstream, when he had completed his struggle in life.

Before we could talk further, however, he had to run for his train. Fortunately for me (and for you, dear Readers), he e-mailed me shortly thereafter with some more details:

"The leaves are Japanese maples...Everyone gets the traditional lotus flowers, etc. But I chose a leaf that represents no religion or significant meaning to it. I would have gone with the Korean national flower [Hibiscus syriacus] but that, too, had meaning behind it. Many flowers that are traditionally on bodies are either Buddhist or Catholic, etc. Coming from a Christian background, I chose one without any meaning. How can I live with a Buddhist lotus on my arm?

At the time I got the tattoo I was confused with life... Direction, purpose, goals, meaning.. I had obstacles and self goals I had to achieve and was in a standstill (not drug-related or any of that sort). I looked to the pain tattooing offers and how it puts your mind in a zoned-out state, which I now thrive for when I'm stressed. It's therapy to me. I'll update you when I find an artist to finish this tattoo. The windbars were left open to expand."

The tattoo was done by Lee at Infinity Tattoo in Manhattan.

Thanks again yo Danny for sharing his koi with us here at Tattoosday!