Egyptian tattoos are very beautiful in nature and with such a variety of artwork to choose from, it can be difficult deciding on simply one design.
Some of the most common Egyptian tattoos include, The eye of Horus (sound eye, Wadjet) which is believed by many to possess power, prosperity, protection and wisdom.
Other popular Egyptian god tattoos include, Hathor the Goddess of love, music, dance and is represented by cow horns and a sundisk on the head. Anubis is know as the god of embalming and is represented by the head of a jackal. Ma'at is known as the goddess of justice and is seen with an ostrich feather in her hair along with winged armed.
Enjoy these beautiful pictures of wonderful tattoo ideas.
Cats were highly regarded by many ancient Egyptians and were better known by the name "mau". Its quite common to see Egyptian themed cat tattoos.
These type of tattoos are seen on various locations of the body, with the back and arms being the most common areas.
Other Egyptian tattoo designs that are quite popular is the Scarab Beetle, which is often seen in the form of an amulet. And of course the very common Ankh (Cross) which is perhaps the most recognizable symbol of ancient Egypt, along with the mysteriously intriguing hieroglyphics.
Egyptian Tattoos
Eagle Tattoos
As we mentioned before, if you are an animal lover and seeking a bird tattoo of any type, you are in for a treat, because bird tattoos are hands down some of the most captivatingly beautiful works of art on the market.
Not surprisingly eagle tattoos are perhaps the most common of all bird designs, which comes naturally for those of us in America, when you consider that eagles go hand in hand with the American flag and are symbolic of freedom, prosperity and patriotism towards the United States.
Enjoy this picture gallery of fantastic eagle artwork which will most certainly help you come up with a few ideas.
The most common location for an eagle tattoo includes the back, chest, bicep and calf area.
As for the details of the actual design, it seems that many people like to have the eagle donning open wings to appear in flight or perhaps swooping or striking its prey.
Some people choose to combined multiple designs into one piece of art, however unlike many other tattoo ideas, an eagle is such a prominently beautiful creature they look exceptionally bold as a stand along piece of artwork.
Dragon Tattoos
Dragon tattoos are a wildly popular choice of design, which isn't surprising when you consider the perfect combination of both beauty and beast these legendary mythological reptilian creatures possess.
Asian and European dragons are the most commonly portrayed tattoo designs we see today, images which are derived from various ancient folk traditions and mythologies dating as far back as 300 BC.
Enjoy this picture gallery of wonderful dragon tattoo ideas for you to ponder and contemplate before taking the next step.
Dragon tattoos are seen in a wide array of colors, including, red, blue, green, orange, purple and of course good ole black and grey is also quite common.
Dragon tattoos are often see alongside other designs such as swords, clouds, flames and animals such as big wild cats.
Popular locations for dragon artwork include the the chest and back area, these locations are great for very large and elaborate designs that may take multiple sessions to fully complete.
Did you know that the English word 'dragon' is derived from Greek, meaning 'serpent of huge size' and or 'water-snake'. Just consider that a little bonus fun fact for your mind.
Dog Tattoos
Dog tattoos aren't just beautiful works of art, they also represent the love and dedication we have for our furry four legged friends.
Whether you are paying tribute to a fallen pup or you wish to commend your best buddy, dog owners know how irreplaceable a pet dog can be, and that is why many people are seeking portrait tattoos of their favorite adorable dogs.
Browse through this picture gallery below and admire the stunning artwork.
There is no specific area where animal and dog tattoos are most common, but the chest and arm are always excellent locations for any tattoo design.
Most people prefer the simple dog head portrait, however inking your dogs entire body is something to consider as well. Perhaps a good back piece idea.
As you can see from the pictures above, not all dog tattoos are cute and sweet looking, in fact many folks prefer to portray their dog in a growling or striking motion. I suppose this would depend on the breed and temperament of the dog.
Demon Tattoos
Searching for a sinister tattoo design that represents your passion for the dark and subhuman side of existence? Then feast your peepers on this picture gallery of evil demon tattoos, that will surely scare the feces out of any unsuspecting soul.
Demon tattoos have naturally taken on many different forms in the world of tattoo artwork, including the likes of asian inspired evil creatures, macabre skeletal beings and even futuristic style demons and everything in between.
But before you decide to jump ship and ink a demon design, its important to remember that good always prevails over evil, and eternal life can only be obtained with a pure and righteous soul. Perhaps something to contemplate before you walk into the parlor.
Demon tattoos commonly have very exaggerated features such as eyes and teeth.
Believe it or not all demon artwork doesn't depict the creature with horns.
Some people like to create a portrait of good vs evil, perhaps a battle scene between an angel and demon or even a full fledged battle of creatures waging war on a back piece tattoo.
