Cats and felines in the tattoo world

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Tattoo of a tiger shark on a persons’ upper arm Cats and felines have always gone hand in hand with tattooing for men and women alike. Whether it’s a powerful Japanese style tiger pouncing or a watercolor portrait of a beloved pet, felines can be adapted in many ways due to multiple symbols and meanings they bring. With so many to choose from, people have no trouble at all picking their perfect forever feline for their legs, arms, or back. Cats have been symbols of sex and power for many decades. Women with cat-like features (cat eyes, cat ears, or a tail) adorned with whips and chains have been a staple in the tattoo world. These tattoos can also feature portraits of kittens with wording attached such as “slave”, or…
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Tribal Madness!

Tribal Madness!

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The Tribal designs we see today come from various Polynesian, Celtic, Borneo, even Native American influences, plus many many more island cultures. Traditionally these were hand poked into the skin and in some native societies it's a "Coming of Age" rite. The designs the person was given allowed them to reach a higher sense of self as well achieve a closeness with their deity or whatever religious being they're into. The tattoo in the picture has a Polynesian feel to it and looks like a piece of armor for this man's chest and shoulder so he can go out and do battle with whatever life throws. Great piece to have worked on!
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