Everyone loves their morning coffee. Some so much that they choose to immortalize it on their skin forever!
Realistic black and grey cup of coffee being poured by Alan Macintosh.Espresso maker done by Luke Worley at Good Graces Tattoo.Neat coffee chest piece done by Susanne Konig.
There’s a legend that says Ethiopian shepherds first discovered coffee in 800 A.D when they noticed their goats apparently dancing after eating coffee beans. A local monk then made a drink with the bean, which kept him awake all night. Thus, coffee was born!
Bright neo traditional coffee cups and flowers done by Chelsea Jane at Old Towne Tattoo Parlour in California.Black and grey skull cup of coffee done by Mark Pinter.
Here are some coffee facts for you addicts out there. The top three countries that produce coffee are Brazil, Colombia, and Vietnam, with Brazil producing 40% of the worlds coffee.
Coffee pot and skull done by Clark Seiger.Coffee maker done by Mich at Jackson Street Tattoo Company in Seattle.
It is possible to overdose on coffee, but don’t worry, it would take the average person about 100 cups to do so.
Traditional woman drinking coffee done by Danielle Rose at Sanctuary Tattoo Dundee in Scotland.Coffee and books done by Michael Hendra at Hendra Tattoo in the Poconos.
Coffee drinkers have a lower risk of Alzheimers disease! Caffeine also has a positive effect on type two diabetes and Parkinson’s. As well as protecting women against skin cancer.
Slave to coffee reaper and coffee done by Jake Fraser at Grey Street Tattoo in Melbourne Australia.Girl in a coffee cup done by Mico at Lighthouse Tattoo in Seoul South Korea.
The largest cup of coffee ever was brewed in South Korea in 2014 and was over 3,700 gallons.
Dotwork reaper and a cup of coffee done by James Armstrong at Bishop Tattoo Company in the UK.Simple coffee maker done by Mike Harper at Black Galleon in the UK.
Even though the flavour is stronger in a dark roast, they actually have less caffeine than a light roast.
Creepy skeleton in a cup of coffee done by Jan L at Beetle Ink Tattoo in Leipzig.Death before decaf reaper done by Nathan Woelke.
Decaf coffee is not 100% caffeine free.
Vampires cup of bloody coffee done by Jessy Albert Jr at Palace Tattoo in Vancouver.Johnny Cash inspired piece by Phil Hatchet Yau.
Coffee is the second post popular beverage in the world, second only to water.
Coffee and cigarettes done by Julien Detillieux at R Bender Studio.Death before decaf in a coffee pot done by Sean Rhodes.
As a tattoo, a grim reaper with a cup of coffee is popular in an American traditional style. Cups of coffee and coffee makers are also popular.
Stormy cup of coffee done by Kane Berry at Vic Market Tattoo in Melbourne, Australia.Cute broken heart late done by Sicky Nicks in Toronto.
Panthers have been a staple in American traditional tattoos for a long time, but they can also be done in many other styles such as neo traditional, realism, black and grey, and new school.
Panther and rose by Aaron Breeze.Neo trad panther head on a hand done by Didac Gonzalez.Neo trad panther head and skulls done by Drew Shallis.Neo trad lady and panther done by Isnard Barbosa.Panther paired with a peony flower done by James Armstrong.Gorgeous neo trad panther with red lighting done by Mike Stockings.Neo trad chest piece done by Shio Zargoza.Blackwork panther and peony flower piece done by Susanne Suflanda König Based in Manchester • Tattooer at Redwood Tattoo Studio.
Panthers are powerful animals, and make for a powerful tattoo. They can represent, power, strength, honor, wisdom, and beauty.
Panther and snake back piece done by Becca Genné-Bacon at Kings Avenue Tattoo in NYC.Angry panther head done by Diego Apu.Huge torso panther head paired with flowers done by Evgenia Sin.Panther and roses done by J Swan.Big traditional panther head done by Justin Dion.Terrifying panther head with third eye done by Peter Lagergren.Panther, skull, and dagger done by Simone Sbam.Realistic black and grey panther and skull done by Valentin Hirsch.
Panthers were most popular with sailors and prison inmates, up until the Vietnam war when they became popular with soldiers as well. Now they are more popular than ever as American traditional designs are still going strong.
Neo trad panther and flaming torch by Brian Flores.Classic panther design by Carlos Chavarriaga.Panther with arrow going through the head done by Fulvio Vaccarone.Black and yellow by Jack Goks Pearce.Small traditional panther head done by Nick Colin Corbett.Classic panther forearm piece done by Rich Hadley.A split open panther head done by Stu Pagdin.Pink new school panther head done by Zach Black.
The werewolf myth dates back thousands of years, in numerous cultures; but it became most popular between the 16th and 19th centuries. These stories grew so popular that it seemed almost every town in Europe had its own werewolf tale. Books such as Discours de la Lycanthropie published in 1599, described werewolves as “men so denatured, that they have made bastards of their first origin, leaving this divine form, and transforming themselves into such an impure, cruel and savage beast.”
Brilliant neo traditional sleeve by Matt Curzon at Tattoo EMPIRE in Melbourne, Australia.Classic American traditional werewolf and moon by Dan Gagné at Loveless tattoo in Montreal.
Another term for werewolf is lycan. Lycanthropy, then, is the change of man or woman into the form of a wolf, either through magical means, so as to enable him or her to gratify the taste for human flesh, or through judgment of the gods in punishment for some great offence, as put by Sabine Baring-Gould in his 1865 book The Book of Werewolves.
Fantastic forearm piece by Darnell Waine in Los Angeles.Crisp half sleeve by Chris Ramirez.
When sideshows were a popular part of circus life, people with hypertrichosis were often branded as werewolves.
Absolutely terrifyingly realistic werewolf by Paul Acker at The Séance Tattoo Parlor in Bensalem.
Popular werewolf movies include An American Werewolf in London 1981, The Wolf Man 1941, The Curse of the Werewolf 1961, and The Wolfman 2010.
Black and Grey Wolf Man portrait by Lea Vendetta.Fantastic realistic and dark werewolf from An American Werewolf in London by Javier Rodriguez Immortal Art Studio.Haunting werewolf from An American Werewolf in London by Joe K Worrall in the U.K.Professor Remus Lupin from Harry Potter in the form of his werewolf, done in watercolor and sketch style by Russell Van Schaick Orlando, FL World Famous Tattoo.Terrifying realistic black and grey piece also from An American Werewolf in London by Matt Perlman Aces High Tattoos West Palm Beach Fl.A big and bloody wolf man by Elen Soul.
As a tattoo, werewolves are often done in black and grey style, realism, neo traditional, and American traditional.
Skeleton and werewolf by Chris Thompson at 522 Tattoo.Dark werewolf head with red moon by Alex Werder at Good Fortune Tattoo.Angry looking werewolf stealing a woman away, by Hilary Fisher White in Brooklyn.Blackwork werewolf with crescent moon and bones done by James Armstrong at Holy Mountain Tattoo.Big and bold neo traditional werewolf head done by Jan Veldman at Gypsy Cat Tattoos in Winnipeg.Midway transformation piece by Jonathan Penchoff.Fierce and realistic looking werewolf head by Jordan Baker at Penny Black Tattoo.Werewolf looking to party done by Noelle Lamonica at Black Cobra Tattoo Club.
In the Christian faith Mary is the mother of Jesus, also called mother of God.
In the story of Christmas Mary is visited by an angel and told she will give birth to the son of God. Jesus is then born in a barn, amongst animals and wisemen. Throughout the bible Mary is constantly seen at her son’s side during his soteriological journey.
Images of Mary often show her praying, or mourning the death of Jesus, sometimes crying tears of blood. She is also often seen wearing blue, crown of 12 stars, pregnant, or surrounded by roses.
Crying black and grey Mary and angel by david Drohan at Kingdom of Ink in the UK.
Artists such as Michelangelo and Botticelli, and now, tattoo artists all around the world.
Neo traditional Mary in mourning by Jacob Gardner from Australia.
In tattoo form Mary is often done in black and grey realism, photo realism, American traditional, or neo traditional.
Black traditional Mary on the back of a head, done by Chris Stuart at Ace Custom Tattoo.Full body black and grey Mary with roses and stars by James Armstrong at Holy Mountain Tattoo in the UK.Realistic black and grey praying Mary and Rosary by Seyer at Living Dreams Tattoo.Realistic black and grey Mary and dove by Tomas Sanchez Pineiro.Black and grey Mary with script on the scalp by Nene.American traditional Mary with rose by Kanye Sherwood at Flamin’ Eight in London.Dark traditional Mary with Sacred Heart by Philip Yarnell at Skynyard Tattoos, UK.Full American traditional back piece of Mary with Christ by Zach Nelligan in Austin, Texas.
The Grim Reaper is a sign of death in many cultures. In Western culture it is often seen as a skeleton in a cloak, with a scythe or a noose, usually a male. He is usually seen as frightening, but in myth does not actually kill people, he merely guides you to the afterlife. This version of the reaper is based off of Charon, from Greek mythology, who steers the boat across the River Styx, carrying the dead across to the underworld.
American Traditional reaper by Chad Leever at Revolution Tattoo in Indiana.Amazing torso portrait of Charon crossing the River Styx by Teresa Sharpe at Unkindness Art in Richmond, VA.
Reaper tattoos are usually done in American traditional style, but are also often done in black and grey, neo traditional, dotwork, and realism.
Dotwork Reaper riding the waves by Alicia Anderson at Village Ink Tattoos in Clearwater, FL.Dark Reaper back piece by Herb Auerbach at California Electric Tattoo Parlour in Soquel California.Reaper horse riding by Justin Dion at Sovereign Tattoo in Portland Oregon.
The reaper is often shown in tattoo form as just a hood and skull,with its scythe, but is also often seen in full body form.
Traditional hooded Reaper by James Armstrong at Holy Mountain Tattoo in the UK.Dark female Reaper by Sim at Cosmic Tattoo in Essex UK.Female neo traditional hooded Reaper by Justin Harris at Black Vulture Gallery in Philadelphia.
Moth tattoos are the darker version of a butterfly tattoo. They often stand for searching for a light in the dark. They are also often associated with moonlight, searching for this light with little to no regard for their own safety. This makes it a vulnerable, spontaneous, but determined creature.
Creepy, super realistic moth done by Duncan Whitfield, in Southampton, UK.
Moth tattoos can be done in most styles, but are most popular in black and grey, dotwork, realism, and old school. They are also often done in neo traditional.
Traditional death moth and moon pairing done by Cory Craft in Lakeland FL, Black Swan Tattoo.
Death moth tattoos are also an extremely popular design. Deaths-Head Hawkmoth get their name from a species of moth that gets it’s name from the skull-like mark on its thorax. It has often been seen as a bad omen in history.In 1840, entomologist Moses Harris wrote that “It is regarded not as the creation of a benevolent being, but the device of evil spirits—spirits enemies to man—conceived and fabricated in the dark, and the very shining of its eyes is thought to represent the fiery element whence it is supposed to have proceeded. Flying into their apartments in the evening at times it extinguishes the light; foretelling war, pestilence, hunger, death to man and beast.” It is no wonder then that it is a popular tattoo design for lovers of the darker side of life.
Death moth done on the back of the head by Alex Bage, done at Fat Panda tattoo in the UK.Neo traditional hand moth done by Ela Berger, a neo trad artist from Germany.Black and grey sternum piece by James Armstrong done at Holy Mountain tattoo in Scunthorpe UK.A rare watercolor moth and coverup tattoo done by Jay Van Gerven working out of Titan Tattoos in Hobart Tasmania.Small colorful elbow piece by Justin Dion at Sovereign Tattoo in Portland Oregon.An amazing black and dotwork back tattoo done by Kamil Mokot at AKA Berlin tattoo in Germany.Beautiful blackwork moth once again paired with a moon, done by Levi Hatch.An amazing macabre neo traditional moth and moon pairing done by Lipa Andrzej. See her work and where she will be tattooing at https://www.instagram.com/_lipa_/Amazingly detailed Dotwork tattoo done by Uls Metzger tattooing out of the Black Lodge, in Poland.Old school death moth tattoo by Virginia Elwood working out of Saved Tattoo in Brooklyn, New York.One last traditional death moth tattoo done by Zach Bowden working out of St. Petersburg, Florida.
Do you have your own moth tattoo? Let’s see it in the comments!
Devil tattoos are one of the classics in tattoo history. Devil doesn’t always refer to a red man with horns, it can also be just a symbol of evil. Having a symbol like this on your body can mean protection from demons/the devil by scaring them away. It can show a mischievous side of you, or a rebellious attitude. Sometimes they can be portrayed with an angel counterpart, or a woman, generally symbolizing the balance between good and evil.
Here are some of the best devil tattoo designs. They come in all kinds of styles, from American traditional, to neo-traditional, new school, black and grey, watercolour, realism, and experimental. Whatever the style, a devil tattoo is bold “as hell”.
American traditional knee blaster by Alena Chun at Icon Tattoo Studio.Intense full head piece by Adrien Edek at Lowbrow Tattoo Parlour. Those yellow eyes stand out wonderfully from the red, black and white space.Another head piece, only for the toughest clients, these have got to hurt! Done by Dustin Barnhart from Kitchener Ontario at Berlin Tattoo. Another great example of a mischievous looking American Traditional devil.Franz Stefanik, helping represent Canadian artists, from Toronto at The Okey Doke Tattoo Shop. Juxtaposing life and death in this stomach piece. Ink right in the belly button must have been fun.This piece has a definite Greek mythological feel to it. Done by Gordon Combs at Art Work Rebels.Fantastic Neo Traditional, black and grey piece done by Heath Clifford at Throne Room Tattoo.More black and grey in this wonderfully inventive leg piece, done by the talented James Armstrong at Holy Mountain Tattoo.Huge devil and burning church done by Jon Larson from Ypsilanti Michigan at Depot Town Tattoo. Great use of the devil’s fur turning into the flames!Interesting water colour, experimental piece by Paulina Szoloch.Palm pieces are tricky as they tend to fade quickly. This one looks like it isn’t going anywhere though. Done by Phil Hatchet-Yau from San Diego, California at Felix’s Master Tattoo and Museum.Brilliant realistic black and grey leg sleeve done by Robert Borbas at Rooklet Ink in Hungary. Some seriously intense detail in this piece.Another stomach piece, done by Sergey Vaskevich. The muted tones in this fit the theme perfectly. Nothing too overpowering in this.Neat matching hand pieces done by Thomas Flanagan out of Leeds, at Oddfellows Tattoo Collective. Quite a bit of detail for such a small space.
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