Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Frog Tattoo Meaning and Pictures
Tattoos can probably lay claim to being around over 5000 years ago when a man was found in the Alps in 1992, perfectly preserved in the ice. There were 58 simple little lines and dots tattooed on his body.
Tattoos were also found on Nubian and Egyptian mummies that were more than 4000 years old. The Greeks, Gauls, ancient Germans, ancient Britons, South Pacific tribesmen, South and North American Indian tribes and the Maoris in New Zealand all practiced the art of tattooing.
Frog Tattoo Meanings And Symbolism
Symbolism has always played a very important role through the ages, and it is certainly no less important in our lives today. Depending on our personal lifestyle and our beliefs, certain symbols will have a deeper meaning to us.
Frogs are usually a popular symbol of harmony, life and rebirth. It is also a positive symbol for a woman's pregnancy. Within ancient Egypt, it is said that a frog was a guide and protector towards the afterlife. Native American tribesmen believe that a frog will bring rain, while some Christians of today wear the symbol of a frog that means 'forever relying on God'.
The metamorphosis of the frog has haunted many tribal cultures. Olmec tribes from Central America always believed that a frog would live in a cycle of rebirth and always eat its own skin. Chinese legend believes that a frog is able to keep many secrets and spells. One of these secrets is of being a mortal.
In Asia, frogs are thought to be the guardians of the supernatural secrets of the universe. For many Red Indian tribes, the origin of the frog has been related to the elements of water and the moon and meaning fruitfulness, riches and success in every form. For shamans, a frog was seen as their teacher or mentor. Iban warriors had a frog tattoo on their throats to symbolize protection.
Frog Tattoo Design Styles And Ideas
There are many frog tattoos that one can choose from. The realistic styles of frog tattoos are quite popular. These include the tree frogs that are bright green with red eyes and orange feet that are either amongst their natural surroundings or are climbing up the wearer's leg or arm.
Mantella or dart frogs are also a popular type of frog that is incredibly poisonous. Their coloring is vivid and they will sometimes have an interesting pattern along their body. Cartoon-like depictions show a crouching frog tattoo with a sarcastic or cute expression on its face, with its tongue ready to lap at flies and sitting serenely on top of a water-lily.
Tribal frogs will normally be tattooed in sharp, long black strokes. Aztec frogs are more stylized, with round bodies and eyes, fork-like toes and winding limbs. Egyptian art could also be recreated by using the Egyptian goddess Hekt in the profile of a Panamanian frog.
The Final Word
Not all reptiles and insects will be considered creepy. A tree frog tattoo can be both colorful and beautiful and will certainly not make anyone's skin crawl. They will instead make a person's skin glow and radiate with the beautiful colors of the frog.
A tattoo is a very personal art form, and considered by many to be a very spiritual experience. It has been said that you take your tattoos with you when you pass on from this life. In a very real sense, a tattoo will be with you forever.
Tattoos were also found on Nubian and Egyptian mummies that were more than 4000 years old. The Greeks, Gauls, ancient Germans, ancient Britons, South Pacific tribesmen, South and North American Indian tribes and the Maoris in New Zealand all practiced the art of tattooing.
Frog Tattoo Meanings And Symbolism
Symbolism has always played a very important role through the ages, and it is certainly no less important in our lives today. Depending on our personal lifestyle and our beliefs, certain symbols will have a deeper meaning to us.
Frogs are usually a popular symbol of harmony, life and rebirth. It is also a positive symbol for a woman's pregnancy. Within ancient Egypt, it is said that a frog was a guide and protector towards the afterlife. Native American tribesmen believe that a frog will bring rain, while some Christians of today wear the symbol of a frog that means 'forever relying on God'.
The metamorphosis of the frog has haunted many tribal cultures. Olmec tribes from Central America always believed that a frog would live in a cycle of rebirth and always eat its own skin. Chinese legend believes that a frog is able to keep many secrets and spells. One of these secrets is of being a mortal.
In Asia, frogs are thought to be the guardians of the supernatural secrets of the universe. For many Red Indian tribes, the origin of the frog has been related to the elements of water and the moon and meaning fruitfulness, riches and success in every form. For shamans, a frog was seen as their teacher or mentor. Iban warriors had a frog tattoo on their throats to symbolize protection.
Frog Tattoo Design Styles And Ideas
There are many frog tattoos that one can choose from. The realistic styles of frog tattoos are quite popular. These include the tree frogs that are bright green with red eyes and orange feet that are either amongst their natural surroundings or are climbing up the wearer's leg or arm.
Mantella or dart frogs are also a popular type of frog that is incredibly poisonous. Their coloring is vivid and they will sometimes have an interesting pattern along their body. Cartoon-like depictions show a crouching frog tattoo with a sarcastic or cute expression on its face, with its tongue ready to lap at flies and sitting serenely on top of a water-lily.
Tribal frogs will normally be tattooed in sharp, long black strokes. Aztec frogs are more stylized, with round bodies and eyes, fork-like toes and winding limbs. Egyptian art could also be recreated by using the Egyptian goddess Hekt in the profile of a Panamanian frog.
The Final Word
Not all reptiles and insects will be considered creepy. A tree frog tattoo can be both colorful and beautiful and will certainly not make anyone's skin crawl. They will instead make a person's skin glow and radiate with the beautiful colors of the frog.
A tattoo is a very personal art form, and considered by many to be a very spiritual experience. It has been said that you take your tattoos with you when you pass on from this life. In a very real sense, a tattoo will be with you forever.
Monday, June 13, 2011
Monday, March 21, 2011
Rose McGowan Pin-up Girl Tattoo
Rose McGowan is an enchantingly beautiful Italian-born American actress, featured on the television series Charmed, and in movies such as Jawbreaker, Scream and Grindhouse Planet Terror.
Once upon a time, Rose McGowan had a pin-up girl tattooed on her back right shoulder blade, however she has since had the tattoo removed.
Once upon a time, Rose McGowan had a pin-up girl tattooed on her back right shoulder blade, however she has since had the tattoo removed.
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Dean McDermott Tribute Tattoos
Dean McDermott is a talented Canadian-American actor who is probably best recognized for his role on the television series Due South.
Dean McDermott has four tattoos, all of which serve as a tribute to his wife Tori Spelling.
The designs include an angel and rosary with the saying "Truly, Madly, Deeply, Tori" located on his right forearm, plus a large cross with "Tori Girl" down the middle, on his left forearm.
The actor also has a portrait of Tori Spelling on his left tricep.
Dean McDermott has four tattoos, all of which serve as a tribute to his wife Tori Spelling.
The designs include an angel and rosary with the saying "Truly, Madly, Deeply, Tori" located on his right forearm, plus a large cross with "Tori Girl" down the middle, on his left forearm.
The actor also has a portrait of Tori Spelling on his left tricep.
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Martine McCutcheon Ankle Tattoo
Martine McCutcheon is an enchantingly beautiful English singer-songwriter, actress and television personality, perhaps best recognized for her role on the soap opera EastEnders, and for albums such as You Me & Us, and Wishing.
Martine McCutcheon is know to have a single tattoo design located on her right ankle, which reads "Angel".
Martine McCutcheon is know to have a single tattoo design located on her right ankle, which reads "Angel".
Friday, March 4, 2011
Matthew McConaughey Reign of Fire Tattoos
Matthew McConaughey wonderful American actor, perhaps best recognized for his role in films such as A Time to Kill, Dazed and Confused, and Amistad.
Matthew McConaughey isn't believed to have any real tattoos, however he donned a significant amount of tribal artwork in the movie Reign of Fire. Plus he had a mermaid tattoo for his role in the movie Fool's Gold.
Matthew McConaughey isn't believed to have any real tattoos, however he donned a significant amount of tribal artwork in the movie Reign of Fire. Plus he had a mermaid tattoo for his role in the movie Fool's Gold.
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Jenny McCarthy Back Tattoo
Jenny McCarthy is a mesmerizingly stunning American model, actress and author, perhaps best recognized for her role on the game show Singled Out, and in movies including Scream 3 and Witless Protection.
Jenny McCarthy has a single small tattoo design on her lower back, which appears to be one half of the Asian yin yang.
Jenny McCarthy has a single small tattoo design on her lower back, which appears to be one half of the Asian yin yang.
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Davina McCall Flower and Devil Tattoo
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