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As you might've realized from our publications on the Facebook group 'What in the $20 wish tattoo machine is this?' or the 'That's It, I'm Inkshaming' group, sadly, subpar tattoos are pretty common. Which makes the good ones even more admirable.
The use of tattoos in order to identify with a certain religious sect has been used for millennia, yet many myths and misconceptions persist. A short history of religious tattoos explores the taboos and the trends in faith-based ink.
The World Tree, or Tree of Life. No force in the universe is more powerful than nature itself. All things, even the gods, are always at the mercy of nature, and so teaches Frigga and Odin, the gods…
A collection of free vintage botanical posters by Adolphe Millot. All are in public domain and free to download and print. Includes both florals and fungi.
I started painting on my arm ^_^
Ever deeper into the earth it grew, mooring itself firmly in place to stand strong for centuries. I have always been drawn to tree’s, to roots, they stand as a document to history, a metaphor…
If you still believe that tattoos are for bikers and gang members that can only be done in shoddy black and white, and the whole concept of tattoo art seems ridiculous, we have news for you. Tattoo designs can be as airy and delicate as spring flowers, and this theme is what we'd like to show you.
Fragile fingers on a grand piano, 2013. In delft blue ink, a symbol of Dutch tradition and beauty, Marcel created a series of experimental porcelain arms, exact copies of the beautiful, renowned pianist Iris Hond’s real arms, through a process of 3D scanning, prototyping and casting. Each piece is hand-painted and every tattoo design is different, turning these pieces into limited unique pieces. Richly decorated hands become true icons, tattooed in Delft Blue from the elbow until the fingers. Magical instruments that enchant the world. Edition of 14 pieces, right hands only. Price per piece.
File name: 10_03_001431a Binder label: Sewing Machines Title: Wheeler & Wilson's High-Arm New Number Nine is the only perfect sewing machine for family use. (front) Date issued: 1870-1900 (approximate) Physical description: 1 print : chromolithograph ; 14 x 9 cm. Genre: Advertising cards Subject: Frogs; Animals in human situations; Sewing machines Notes: Title from item. Statement of responsibility: Wheeler & Wilson M'f'g' Co. Collection: 19th Century American Trade Cards Location: Boston Public Library, Print Department Rights: No known restrictions.
In celebration of The Courtauld Gallery's wonderful exhibition of his nude portraiture, we present five facts about Egon Schiele
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The BEST EVER Ed Sheeran memes that exist on the Internet!
I want to stay with you.
