Pomegranate

Click image(s) to see the larger version(s).This tattoo comes from the Flickrstream of Ragz1138 and is licensed under Creative Commons.This tattoo was inked by Ragz Rejected of Katalist Konsepts out of Fort Collins, Colorado. (Also home to the beloved Mez Love whose work has been and will be featured here many times!)30 September marks the ancient Roman holiday in which Meditrina, goddess of medicines, is given fruit offerings. The pomegranate, however, is also a key element of the myth of Prosperpine (Roman) or Persephone (Greek) and the ancient explanation of the seasons. Persephone was the daughter of Zeus, chief of the Greek pantheon, and Demeter, goddess of the harvest. The story goes...

Blacklight Snake

This one is so awesome looki...

The Kiss by Gustav Klimt

Click image(s) to see the larger version(s).The tattoo comes from the Flickrstream of Mean Daddy and is licensed under Creative Commons.The photo of the original art comes from the Flickrstream of Erik Visser and is also licensed under Creative Commons.I know this isn't really a paganism related image but it's so cool I decided to feature it anyway. This is a tattoo of the famous painting "The Kiss" by Gustav Klimt much loved for its ecstatic and vivid expression of love between the two figures awash in a sea of gold leaf and flowe...

Haida Ink

Click image(s) to see the larger version(s).This awesome tattoo, of an egg, a raven, a whale and a woman with a labret piercing, comes to us from the Flickrstream of Zach_ManchesterUK and is licensed under Creative Commons. It was designed by Haida artist Freda Diesing.The Haida were and are American Indians of the northern coast of British Columbia near the border of Alaska. Like many native peoples their use of symbols and mythic figures on masks, totem poles, etc., often denote lineage and status. Unfortunately, much of their myths have been lost to time leaving us with only educated guesses as to the meaning of many of their symbols. We do know that the raven features heavily in Haida mythology...

Big Devon Ink

Click image(s) to see the larger version(s).These fabulous images come from reader Daniel and were inked by Lisa Schmoldt of Otherside Ink out of Port Charlotte, Florida.Here's what Daniel had to say about his tattoos:Green man, Faerie mask of truth and Fae. Markers of the end of my long residence in the UK and a sort of tarot reading of my life at the moment. (What a long story that is that weaves round and round Devon ./ Devan. below is the tale I told the artist....Here's a picture (again) of my last and my first home. It was originally several miners cottages, the earliest dating from the late 1600's. The miners, a mixture of Norse, Yorkshire and Cornish folk were all very superstitious,...

SPQR

Click image(s) to see the larger version(s).This tattoo comes from the Flickrstream of Geekygirlnyc and is licensed under Creative Commons. This tattoo is really red cuz it's fresh, but still mighty fine.SPQR stands for Senatus Populusque Romanus which, roughly translated means "The Senate and the People of Rome". This was a phrase that by most accounts became well known not too long after the founding of the Roman Republic but, of course, lost some of its luster under the monarchy when the Senate and public opinion were subjugated by the Caesars and their successors. It appeared on coins, military standards, monuments and countless speeches and documen...

Curly Autumn Tree

Click image(s) to see the larger version(s).This tattoo comes from the Flickrstream of MadeMistakes and is licensed under Creative Commons. This is an original design by the owner and I'm just lovin' it! It's an autumn type of tattoo what with there being no leaves on the tree but the little curled branch is evocative of the fun and playfulness of this time of year as well. And the bird looks to me like a raven and that's all Edgar Allen Poe and that's autumn and Halloween-ish too. Ni...

Inukshuk

Click image(s) to see the larger version(s).This nifty tattoo comes from the Flickrstream of EclecticBlogs and is licensed under Creative Commons. This tattoo was inked by Tim at Dragon FX out of Alberta, Canada.This tattoo features a fascinating example of the equally fascinating Inukshuk which are stone monuments of many Arctic peoples, particularly the Inuit. Though they dot the landscape all the way from North America to Greenland their exact purpose is unclear and there are several theories. Some say they are landmarks in a terrain that features no natural distinguishing features in a nearly never ending sea of snow and ice. Other theories suggests that they aided in marking boundaries,...

Orion

Click image(s) to see the larger version(s).This tattoo interpretation of the constellation Orion comes from the Flickrstream of Xtrarant and is licensed under Creative Commons. This gorgeous tattoo was inked by Conan Lea of Voluta Tattoo out of Indianapolos, Indiana.The photo of the actual Orion constellation comes from here; my Google search tells me it's free to use. Orion is a popular figure from Greek mythology slain either by the goddess Artemis or the Scorpion that would become the constellation Scorpio. History doesn't provide us much source material concerning Orion but we do know that he was a giant man who served as a hunter and was honored as a he...

Off on a Journey...

The first week of January, me and the love of my life, are going to take a 3 month trip in Asia, Philippines,and Australia. I will be back in mid March or so. I will be taking appointments for when i get back.Time to learn and to grow...time to expand my knowledge of tribal art and to share it with all of you.Blessings to you . I will keep you posted also when on this trip. So check the blog.Peace or...

Lotus

Click image(s) to see the larger version(s).This tattoo comes from the Flickrstream of Creativemuffin and is licensed under Creative Commons. This tattoo was inked by Kelly at Tattoo Zone is Rockaway, New Jersey.We will first turn to Egypt. As the lotus sinks under the water at night and reemerges when the sun returns it was closely associated with the sun. It was also linked with the idea of rebirth and was thus closely tied to Osirian cult as Osiris ruled over death.The lotus features more heavily in several Asian religions, especially Buddhism and Hinduism. Many deities are depicted as standing upon lotus flowers; Vishnu, Brahma and the goddesses Lakshmi, Sarasvati and Kubera are among...

Some Tahitian Graff, reppin the tribal...

Watercolor Faery

Click image(s) to see the larger version(s).It's that time again folks: time for a fairy tattoo! This beautiful faery comes from the Flickrstream of Castorgirl and is licensed under Creative Commons.This tattoo was inked at Famous Dave's Tattoo Studio in Hamilton, New Zealand by Famous Dave himself.This tattoo is based on an original work by artist Amy Bro...

Turf San Mateo

Cukui now at TURF...Turf Shoeswww.turfsm.com380 1st AveSan Mateo, CA 94401(650) 344-3...

Spider

Click image(s) to see the larger version(s).This tattoo image comes from the Flickrstream of Sundown27 and is licensed under Creative Commons.Spiders are much more noticeable during this time of year for those of us in the northern hemisphere. It seems to be because many are feeding up and so building bigger and better webs between almost almost any two trees/objects that will stand still. Just last night I went to fetch a dog and walked right through a web that was easily 4 feet wide.Grandmother Spider is a much beloved figure of American Indian lore. She once made a web, laced it with dew and tossed it into the sky to form the stars. It is a wonder and a joy to behold the wonder of spiders....

Bricking It

Nice lego Batm...

Hootstand

Dave Bry...

Reed to Rights

Superb portrait of Raquel Reed (well, it takes all sorts) by Alex De Pa...

Believe In Your Dreams!

Sound advice from Adrian Galle...

Garuda

Click image(s) to see the larger version(s).This amazing tattoo comes from the Flickrstream of Eylon and is licensed under Creative Commons.This tattoo was inked at Slave to the Needle out of Seattle, Washington by guest artist Isaac Fainkujen from Phoenix, Arizona.This tattoo features Garuda who, along with Ganesha the elephant-headed god and Hanuman the monkey god, is one of the principal animals gods of Hinduism. Garuda rules all birds and also displays his mastery over the wind with his amazing speed. He has the head, wings, beak and talons of an eagle and the rest of his body is human. He is a great fighter for good and often eats the ev...

Red Hoot

Finally for today, a reader submission from Ami...

Hootseeker

Tattoist submission from David Ha...

Hoot Water Music

Tattooist submission from Kesha, Saint-Peterburg Russ...

Beautiful Phoenix

Click image(s) to see the larger version(s).This gorgeous photo comes from the Flickrstream of Kurt Elster and is licensed under Creative Commons.Depending on who you ask the phoenix is of ancient Phoenician or Egyptian origin only later being appropriated by the Greeks. According to lore the phoenix can be multi-colored and live for about 500-1000 years. When the phoenix reaches the end of its life cycle it builds a nest out of myrrh twigs and then burns up. The ashes, of course, are from what the newborn phoenix emerges. For this reason the phoenix has long been identified with eternal life, resurrection and the purifying characteristics of fire.The myrrh is also significant as the sap,...

Bee and Flowers

Click image(s) to see the larger version(s).This gorgeous tattoo is licensed by Creative Commons and come from the Flickrstream of Onion.This tattoo was inked by Rev. Matt Ellis.I know spring flowers aren't right for this time of year in my hemisphere but I just felt like saying a goodbye to flowers before the chill of autumn kicks ...

Brian Froud Fairy

Click image(s) to see the larger version(s).This tattoo comes from the Flickrstream of Fairyfroggie and is licensed under Creative Commons.This is one of the Pressed Faeries of the incomparable Brian Froud -- which are just what they say they are.You can see another Brian Froud tattoo he...