Monday, July 19, 2010

Virgin Mary Rib Tattoos

This is an amazing piece of the rib tattoo art that definitely creates a religious statement. It depicts the image of the Virgin Mary in a very dramatic way, made even moving with the addition of roses. The shadings and lines are magnificent, inked and highlighted at the right places to make it look realistic and saintly. The depiction of the devout face of the Virgin Mary speaks a lot of the spirituality and faith that the wearer of this tattoo. The artist at crayford tattoo studio did a fantastic job at this rib tattoo piece, the wearer must be so pleased with his tattoo.

Devotion to the Virgin Mary has been a major part of the spiritual life of a large number of Christians particularly the Catholics. She is known as the Blessed mother of Jesus Christ, the mother of God.

Thursday, July 1, 2010

This is an amazing piece of rib tattoo design of a horse. The lines are very finely done and the shadings give the drawing so much life. The horse's natural beauty and grace are clearly depicted in the design not to mention the speed, stamina and strength that this animal is known for.

The horse symbolizes a lot of positive things such as freedom, power, nobility and grace. They were viewed as like brave warriors accompanying highly skilled fighters who sought victory on wars and battles. The horse also represents faith and loyalty to one's country. It is also a prevalent representation of speed, virility and intellect.

It's significance can be traced even as far back as the prehistoric times where its already acknowledged. Being a natural companion to man in both work and art, it has long been a part of history ranking high honors and receiving reverence and respect. It is perhaps an animal that is one of the biggest contributors of the development of civilization.


By Gene Coffey at Tattoo Culture

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