Monday, August 16, 2010

Flowers and Bird Rib Tattoo

This is another piece of unique rib tattoo that looks stunning and artistic. The shadings made the design look dramatic and profound, you can tell that the wearer of this tattoo has a deep meaning behind it.

Unlike most colored rib tattoo, this one does not have a lot in its palette. That creates its stand out appeal and dramatic flair. The fine lines around the images are just perfect to define and elevate the design.

The bird in this rib tattoo design could mean a lot of things. Birds can stand for freedom, flight and could also mean happiness and fulfillment. Their meaning actually vary depending on what species they are. Flowers, on the other hand are general representation of beauty and charm.

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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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Sunday, May 30, 2010

Cherry Tree Rib Tattoo


This is a very sexy rib tattoo of a bird on a cherry tree. The colors and shading on the bird looks really detailed, very artistically done. The black ink on the tree makes it look very defined and outstanding. The amount of red cherry fruits on the tree is just the right to make it somewhat mysterious in an interesting sort of way. The rib side is the perfect location for this kind of design which seems to have started from the hip area extending all the way to the upper back.

Cherry tree generally symbolizes death and rebirth and new awakenings. Tne bird can mean many thing such as freedom, flight and is also seen as a supernatural link between the heaven and earth.

Friday, April 30, 2010

Flower and Butterfly Rib Tattoos


This is a very pretty rib tattoo piece with realistic hibiscus flowers and detailed coloring and shading on the butterflies. The tattoo was done by Podge, in Podge's Tattoos, Pontypridd, UK and the owner meant to add more butterflies to represent each member of her family. Beautifully inked and interestingly put together and with a great body to match, this tattoo design is definitely a head turner.

As this photo proves, you can never go wrong with a flower tat or a butterfly tattoo design; so what more can you expect when combine the two as if to mimic nature's scene as butterfly does sip nectar from the flowers for its food. Truly an amazing sight to behold so its no wonder that one would want the scene forever tattooed on their body.

Hibiscus generally means delicate beauty or seize the moment. This is in reference to its bloom which lasts for only for a short period of time. Butterflies on the other hand represent change, transformation and start of a new life.

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