Thursday, September 30, 2010
Shoulder Maori Tribal Tattoos For Men
A Maori tattoo design is such a great pick for many people out there looking for artwork online. As you may have noticed, though, finding the actual quality designs on the web can be close to impossible. Well, here are point blank tips you must know about that type of material, as well as how to find the good stuff.
A generic Maori tattoo design is not something any sane person should just settle on. There are many things people can settle on, but tattoos that you don't really like are not one of them. Not in this day and age. The truth is that many people continue to do exactly this when it comes to selecting artwork for tattoos. Needless to say, a number of them end up regretting that decision, but by that time it is a little bit too late. Some people settling on generic art because they are tired of the endless searching they do and come up with next to nothing. It doesn't even remotely matter why people do it, especially for something as great as a Maori tattoo design can be, it just should not be done.
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Next!... or: where'd he go?
One would think that after setting off on an exciting journey half way across the world's smallest continent/largest island to attend WorldCon 68/AussieCon 4, that a certain person who for today's purposes shall remain nameless, might return to immediately post an enthusiastic rant about how much fun it was, how baffling it was, how great it was to be taken care of by Chris and Ed and Dim and Brie and all the writers of the (what I have dubbed them) Melbourne Writers Conventicle; what a delight it was to meet one determined E.K. Vollmer all the way from a town called (would you believe it) Sebastipole!; how cool it was to receive encouragement and honest critique from Kit (and by extension Patience St.James - there are two Herbroulesse in the Sundergird: the one we find in Lamplighter was named after the much older one you find on the "BIG" map, honest); how exciting and rewarding each panel - with such lights as Kate Forsyth, Shaun Tan, Ian Irvine, Juliet Marillier, Lara Morgan, Richard Harland, Russell Kirkpatrick, to name(drop) only some - I was on actually was... but apparently no.
Apparently said nameless soul has waited 2 - maybe even 3! - weeks to post something.
Why is that? you may not actually be asking yourself (if indeed you are still even visiting this barely-a-blog).
Well, not sure actually: I think maybe it is a great tumbling collapsing relief that after so long above person has actually produced what they were tasked to produce (both by their original publisher and ultimately by themselves); also it is the great wilderness that it seems often comes after a writer has completed a long project (I cite here the great talent, Michael Pryor , who said at the con that, having this very moment finished his own 6(!) book series, he now feels bereft
So here he sits, hiding in his room, playing too many computer games (and thus inviting judgement from all non-gamers), squeezing out a post to you all, actually very excited that MBT Book 3 is almost here. indeed that some folks might even have copies right now and that all the speculation and wait will (I most earnestly hope) be rewarded.
As to those projects mentioned in previous posts, the Next! of this blogs title - well, they are sitting there, waiting to be picked up soon: for, Lord willing, the penner of this post surely want to write more Half-Continent stories, but right now and just for a little bit finds it necessary to let the "field lie fallow" as it were.
As to why I spoke of myself in the third person for much of this post, I do not know either - Jung would have a field day, I am sure... T'was and interesting writing exercise never-the-less: I have been told that this is a good thing for a writer to do after finishing a big work, to write short things, try stuff out, keep your hand in but keep your goals small so you still feel like a writer who can achieve stuff. All very helpful - now it remains for me to put it in to practice...
BTW, you may not have noticed, but I LOVE ellipses...
Apparently said nameless soul has waited 2 - maybe even 3! - weeks to post something.
Why is that? you may not actually be asking yourself (if indeed you are still even visiting this barely-a-blog).
Well, not sure actually: I think maybe it is a great tumbling collapsing relief that after so long above person has actually produced what they were tasked to produce (both by their original publisher and ultimately by themselves); also it is the great wilderness that it seems often comes after a writer has completed a long project (I cite here the great talent, Michael Pryor , who said at the con that, having this very moment finished his own 6(!) book series, he now feels bereft
So here he sits, hiding in his room, playing too many computer games (and thus inviting judgement from all non-gamers), squeezing out a post to you all, actually very excited that MBT Book 3 is almost here. indeed that some folks might even have copies right now and that all the speculation and wait will (I most earnestly hope) be rewarded.
As to those projects mentioned in previous posts, the Next! of this blogs title - well, they are sitting there, waiting to be picked up soon: for, Lord willing, the penner of this post surely want to write more Half-Continent stories, but right now and just for a little bit finds it necessary to let the "field lie fallow" as it were.
As to why I spoke of myself in the third person for much of this post, I do not know either - Jung would have a field day, I am sure... T'was and interesting writing exercise never-the-less: I have been told that this is a good thing for a writer to do after finishing a big work, to write short things, try stuff out, keep your hand in but keep your goals small so you still feel like a writer who can achieve stuff. All very helpful - now it remains for me to put it in to practice...
BTW, you may not have noticed, but I LOVE ellipses...
Sunday, September 26, 2010
Traditional Japanese Geisha Tattoos
Typically when a person thinks of a traditional Japanese tattoo the images that come to mind are the full body tattoo designs of the Yakuza. However, the world of tattoos has changed rapidly over the last tens years in the United States and tattooing trends around the world have changed also. In the West many women are discovering the rich beauty of traditional Japanese designs and these work well and are ideal for feminine tattoo ideas. So if you are looking for some type of Japanese tattoo designs for girls then this article will help you identify some of the best ideas to start from.
Last but not least something that everyone has of course heard about Japan is the Geisha. The Geisha in Japan are seen to be entertainers and the holders of the culture. They were and still are trained in the arts, including calligraphy, music and dance to just name a few. In fact the very word Geisha means " a person of the arts:. They are highly intelligent and incredible conversationalists. Many of the most traditional woodcut artwork featured the Geisha in what was called the "floating world". Many of these designs found their way into the art of tattooing early on also. The Geisha tattoo can symbolize exotic beauty, feminine power and mystique. Thus is also a symbol that speaks to many women.
These are just a few of the more traditional Japanese tattoos designs that are popular in the West and also very traditional at the same time. They are also designs that can easily be translated into feminine tattoo designs. Each one holds a bit of power and strength along with feminine beauty and mystique making for the ideal tattoo design for many women. These are just a few of the ideas.
Friday, September 24, 2010
Star Tattoos For Girls
Stars is a common symbol and allot of people have different beliefs about what is a star could mean. This is a reason why stars have become a popular design for tattoos. A Star tattoo does not address to a certain gender, or age or cultural heritage, so it can be gotten by anyone. And the tattoo artist has a lot of freedom to put it on your skin. Many people like to get nautical star tattoos, because it is simple and a very pretty tattoo. So this kind of design is very much to the liking of a person that loves to look at the star Also the star symbolizes the water and a sailor, some said that when technology was not even a word, sailors used the stars to guide them home.
When time passes nautical star gained a different meaning, and also is adopted by many groups to be their symbol. This symbol was used by gay, lesbian, rockers and funks. They say that Nautical star is a beautiful design for tattoos. It just goes to show that when the same powerful symbol is used over and over again over decades of time it can taken on very different meanings for different groups. So all of those that you see sporting a nautical star tattoo might not all have the same interpretation of its symbolism.
Japanese Tattoos Sleeves
Japan is known for its unique culture, even the Japanese tattoos are also one of its own kind. In Japan, tattoos are known as Irezumi (inset ink) and Horimono (carving). Irrespective of the popularity of Japanese sleeve tattoos in its native place, it has gained immense fame in the U.S and other western countries. Traditionally, the Japanese shoulder tattoos and Japanese chest tattoos were admired by men. But now, Japanese sleeve tattoos have become more significant and popular. Rather, it can be said that one of the most popular sources of sleeves tattoo designs are Japanese tattoos. The most attractive feature of traditional Japanese tattoos is its beauty, classic design, color combination and above all, the rich symbolism. This article will add to your knowledge of Japanese sleeve tattoos.
But before going any further let's sit in our time machine and go back to the history of Japanese tattoos. The evidence of tattoos in Japan have been recovered from a tomb that was built around 500 B.C. Tattoos have been mentioned in Japanese history, but in a negative context. The first written record of Japanese tattoos were found in 297 A.D. From 500 B.C or perhaps before that to mid of seventeenth century, tattoos were considered a symbol of barbarism and used for punishments. By the end of seventeenth century, tattoos gained popularity, but only among the criminals and was listed as illegal. After world war II, General MacArthur liberalized the laws of Japan and tattoos were legalized. Many beautiful designs and ideas have evolved since then.
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Skull Tattoos For Girls
With the rage that tattoos have become these days, people are looking for different tattoo ideas. In this search for unique tattoos, skull tattoos for girls have come into prominence. There is a wide variety of symbolic meanings attached to the skull tattoos. The meaning changes according to the skull, which is used. There are a myriad ways of depicting the skulls, such that the wearer of the tattoo will be able to make a statement with it. The skull tattoo is a universal symbol, which can easily be adapted to mean different things, from political to simply an artistic design with aesthetic merit. Hence, skull tattoos are not meant for boys only, even girls can carry it off with aplomb.
The symbol of the skull is instinctive in human nature. A human skull, with eyes much larger than life display a degree of neoteny, which is appealing to a number of humans. There are people, who look at skull tattoos as protection from death. It is also seen as a talisman by a number of people. This is especially true of bikers. Do you want to read more on the meaning of skull and crossbones symbol. Some people get evil skull tattoos for girls, in remembrance of a near death experience or one’s survival from a fatal accident or illness. To some it can also mean a lucky charm. There are people, to whom a skull tattoo is synonymous with the fact, that we are all mortal and we have to live our life to the fullest and accept all that comes our way with bravery. You may want to read more on skull tattoos for women.
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