Mask N Tribal

Just some random tattoo done...

Mandala Tattoo

My long time customer who is in progress of completing her blackwork sleeve, came in today to do another potion. I was given the green light to do what I feel like and that is every tattoo artist's dream come true.

Most times, its the customers who want to have certain kind of design on them, but on rare occasions, the tattoo artist gets to choose and do something they feel which is right for that individual.

I decided to mix 2 flavours into one - Polynesian and a Mandala to signify "wholeness" and used for ritual purposes.

Even though their beginnings may be linked to specific religious purposes, mandalas are popular with tattoo connoiseurs of all faiths.

I modified the Dharma Wheel: the eight hubs are a symbol of the Eightfold Path*, leading to perfection -

1. Right Belief

2. Right Resolution

3. Right Speech

4. Right Action

5. Right Living

6. Right Effort

7. Right Thinking

8. Peace of Mind through Meditation

Mandalas are particularly popular in henna tattoos. By definition, a mandala is any one of a variety of geometric designs that symobilize the universe. These designs are ritualistically used by Hindi and Buddist during to aid in meditation.

Lady in Red

An awesome piece from one of the UK's best tattooists, Bez of Triple Six Tattoo

Ooh la la!

It just doesn't get much better than Jeff Gogue's French Maid.

It's a sign!

Denis Prevost's Virgo lady doesn't look to virginal to me!

Artistic Nude!

I love Claire Reid's style, even on this unfinished piece

Udderly terrific!

Nice cowgirl, Joe Capobianco.

I've got a thermometer...

..that'll keep you bedridden for a week! ARF! Another signature Joe Capobianco nurse

That Glass Is Going To Fall

Honestly, Jamie Schene.

Mmm, Nyargh!

I can't work out whether she's afraid or trying to seduce me. Obviously intenional amiguity from Nikko Hurtado!