Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Cute Hand Tattoos
This collection of hand tattoos is chalked full of fun, silly and cute artwork ideas for both boys and girls of any age. I imagine you'll take an immediate liking to the little hand goblin, and you would be right for doing so, he's a lot of fun!Hand face tattoo idea.Four leaf clover tattoo on bottom of thumb idea.Cute colorful butterfly design picture.Matching swallow birds.Cute angry panda bear
Hand Tattoos For Girls
As we mentioned before, hand tattoos are often regrettable because they are not easy to disclose when needed, however it does seem like girls hand tattoos in general are much less subtle and perhaps more appealing to people whose fear the wraith of an inked man or woman.Rose hand tattoo with ladybug.Lovely flower on wrist area.Purple and white flower idea.Several stars artwork idea.Picture of
Hand Tattoos
Much like facial tattoos, getting a tattoo on your hand is also a rather daring choice of location which is somewhat difficult to hide for those formal occasions. Perhaps not quite as difficult as covering your face, but still its a pretty risky and often regrettable tattoo area.Checkout these pictures of some real top quality hand artwork ideas below.Owl hand design photo.Engine with wings image
New Look Angel Tatoos for Men
New Look Angel Tatoos for Men
Angel Breathing Angel Tattoos . Demonic style dragon breathing Angel Tattoos.All IRISH Tattoos are 30% at suicyco tattoos for the next two weeksOr “tear tattoos” to represent all of the prison terms you have served,
In women, the angel is often seen innocently sitting on a cloud, playing harps, or serving as a guardian watching over their every move. Depending on the meaning of this type of tattoo, an angel is also used to illustrate retaliation and revenge, as seen in the avenging angel.Among most religiously-oriented individuals, it is the Angel Tattoo design that assumes supreme popularity, solely for its powerful idea of a human-like messenger .
This winged mascot of divinity is a popular choice for Angel Tattoo symbols among people of all faiths.
Angel Tatoos for Men
Most of us would want to get an angel tattoo in order to let the people know who we really are. By getting this tattoo, we are letting the people know how angelic we are. Angels are already a part of our lives since our childhood days. They’re supernatural messengers of God. Angel designs are ideal for both men and women, although angel tats for women are more popular.
Dark Angel Tattoo Meaning
You might think you know what Dark Angel Tattoos mean, but do you really know some of the hidden meanings behind this very popular tattoo option? Angels are a very religious symbol, but they don’t necessarily denote obedience to God or any kind of religion. Sometimes tattoos have meanings you might not have guessed!The word “angel” can be traced back to the word “messenger.”While angel tattoos are quite popular with females, an increasing amount of men have also used the angel as part of a design that usually signifies loss or pays tribute to another.
In women, the angel is often seen innocently sitting on a cloud, playing harps, or serving as a guardian watching over their every move. Depending on the meaning of this type of tattoo, an angel is also used to illustrate retaliation and revenge, as seen in the avenging angel.Among most religiously-oriented individuals, it is the Angel Tattoo design that assumes supreme popularity, solely for its powerful idea of a human-like messenger .
This winged mascot of divinity is a popular choice for Angel Tattoo symbols among people of all faiths.
Devil Tattoos For Women
Devil Tattoos For Women
Devil tattoos are usually dark and evil tattoos that people love to get as creative with as they can. The person can do almost anything with their design, letting out any kind of evil look they desire. Most devil tattoo designs are incorporated with an angel design. People incorporate the angel and devil together because of the fight against good and evil light and dark pure and sinful. These designs are mostly tainted towards the evil side.
Devil Tattoos For Women
If you look at some of the popular angel tattoos , you would see a resemblance towards the devil tattoo. The angel would either have an evil face or dark colors not accurately depicting an angel. The angel and devil could be fighting while the devil would be winning. Tattoo designs can depict stories or symbols without other people really knowing the truth behind the design. The design could ‘look good’ to a person but the real meaning of it is only known by the artist itself.
Devil Tattoos For Women
Many tattoo artists are designing angel tattoos that can resemble both good and bad, depending on the person’s personal conviction and style. By doing a little search on angel tattoos you could find many devil designs mixed in the results. The reason is because in today’s world there is not a fine line of angel and devil tattoos . The good and bad between the two designs is whatever the person wishes it to be. This is not to say that all angel tattoos are leaning towards the devilish side, as there are many angel tattoos that depict what you might see in a book about angels, beings of light and fighting for good.
Devil Tattoos For Girls
Devil Tattoos For Girls
Devil tattoos are usually dark and evil tattoos that people love to get as creative with as they can. The person can do almost anything with their design, letting out any kind of evil look they desire. Most Devil tattoo designs are incorporated with an angel design. People incorporate the angel and devil together because of the fight against good and evil, light and dark pure and sinful. These designs are mostly tainted towards the evil side.
Devil Tattoos For Girls
Devil Tattoos For Girls
Many tattoo artists are designing angel tattoos that can resemble both good and bad, depending on the person’s personal conviction and style. By doing a little search on angel tattoos you could find many devil designs mixed in the results. The reason is because in today’s world there is not a fine line of angel and devil tattoos . The good and bad between the two designs is whatever the person wishes it to be. This is not to say that all angel tattoos are leaning towards the devilish side, as there are many angel tattoos that depict what you might see in a book about angels, beings of light and fighting for good.
Monday, May 30, 2011
Tribal Sleeve Tattoos
Tribal sleeve tattoos are almost always seen in the form of the classic arcs and curves, which come in all shapes, sizes, widths and lengths, sometimes all of which are connected at some point.These tattoo pictures below are a great collection of high quality tribal sleeve ideas for either girls or guys, however tribal sleeve tattoos in general are much more commonly seen on men.Arcs and curves
Sleeve Tattoos For Girls
Clearly there is not limit in the range of designs a girl can choose from when selecting a sleeve tattoo, however we've determined that the most common sleeve tattoos for women often include flowers, sometimes as the centerpiece or perhaps to complement a larger design.Green vegetation sleeve tattoo idea for women.Large flower and peacock idea.Colorful artwork with four leaf clovers.Nautical star
Quarter Sleeve Tattoos
The quarter sleeve tattoo is a partial design which starts at the top of the shoulder and usually extends to just above the bicep area. And despite these shorter sleeve designs being rather small in size, they really pack a punch, as you can includes several smaller tattoo designs within this compact quarter sleeve.Skull and flowers quarter idea.Aztec inspired quarter tattoo.Voodoo skull and
Tinkerbell Tattoos
Tinkerbell is an iconic cartoon character, first featured in J. M. Barrie's 1904 play entitled Peter and Wendy. The cute mystical fairy has since appeared in several animated feature films and television shows, perhaps best known from Walt Disney's film entitled Peter Pan.Tinkerbell tattoos are beloved by women, and the designs often show Tink brandishing a magic wand or perhaps positioned on a
What is the use of a book, without pictures or conversations?
Popular topic, Alice in Wonderland. This minxy Alice comes from Vince Villalvazo.
Fedor Emilianenkhoot
Reader submission from Justin, by another Justin...Weatherholtz of Kings Avenue Tattoo, NYC.
Sunday, May 29, 2011
A Most Unexpected Road Trip
So yesterday Cara posted on her Facebook page about her intention to attend the Heartland Peace Rally in Joplin as a counter-protest to the Westboro Baptist Church's plans to demonstrate at the Memorial Service for the Joplin Tornado victims.
She asked if anyone else was going and indicated that her car had room for 3 more people.
In an uncharacteristic display of complete spontaneity, I decided to ride along. So a young, female, Jewish, conservative and an old, atheist, socialist curmudgeon set out on a road trip!
We got there early and had time to view some of the devastation left by the tornado. It was staggering. I've lived in the midwest all my life and I've never seen anything like this.
You here people compare the destruction to a war zone. I've never been in a war but I'm fairly certain that nothing short of a nuclear weapon could cause this amount of damage.
The turn out in support of the folks in Joplin was quite large, loud and enthusiastic.
We got to see President O'Bama arrive on Air Force One.
It wasn't the usual 747, but a lesser Air Force One that landed in Joplin.
We never did see any members of the Westboro Baptist Church, although various rumors had them blocked in at the Flying J truck stop by truckers, getting beat up by some truckers, getting tear gassed by the police and being hauled off to jail. None of which were true. But having never encountered them we can't claim to have been much of a counter-protest.
We didn't help any residents clean up or rebuild. We didn't actually accomplish anything.
But sometimes you just have to see a thing for yourself and lend your support in whatever way you can.
She asked if anyone else was going and indicated that her car had room for 3 more people.
In an uncharacteristic display of complete spontaneity, I decided to ride along. So a young, female, Jewish, conservative and an old, atheist, socialist curmudgeon set out on a road trip!
We got there early and had time to view some of the devastation left by the tornado. It was staggering. I've lived in the midwest all my life and I've never seen anything like this.
You here people compare the destruction to a war zone. I've never been in a war but I'm fairly certain that nothing short of a nuclear weapon could cause this amount of damage.
The turn out in support of the folks in Joplin was quite large, loud and enthusiastic.
We got to see President O'Bama arrive on Air Force One.
It wasn't the usual 747, but a lesser Air Force One that landed in Joplin.
We never did see any members of the Westboro Baptist Church, although various rumors had them blocked in at the Flying J truck stop by truckers, getting beat up by some truckers, getting tear gassed by the police and being hauled off to jail. None of which were true. But having never encountered them we can't claim to have been much of a counter-protest.
We didn't help any residents clean up or rebuild. We didn't actually accomplish anything.
But sometimes you just have to see a thing for yourself and lend your support in whatever way you can.
Dmitri Young Tattoos
Dmitri Young is a professional baseball player, known for his large stature and off the field issues.Dmitri has a few tattoos to speak of, including a city skyline, an ace of spades and a skull and spiderweb, all of which are on his left arm and shoulder area.
Sex Pistols Tattoos
The Sex Pistols are widely regarded as the godfathers of the Punk movement, in the late 1970's.Their short lived career seemed top end as soon as it started, with addiction being the breaking point of the band.Show your support of the historic Punk band by getting a Sex Pistols tattoo, i mean who wouldn't want Johnny Rotten and Sid Vicious tattooed on their bodies for life?
The Hulk Tattoos
The Hulk is an iconic cartoon superhero who has appeared in comic books, television series and several motion pictures. This mean green wreaking machine is known for having a quick temper, which ultimately causes him to transform from ordinary Bruce Banner to a clobbering creature known as The Hulk.Tattoos of this classic character are rather common and portrayed in an array of styles, ranging
Fairy Good!
I love it when I discover new UK talent! In addition to the huge backpiece below, these cartoon pinups were also done by Emma Kierzek.
And now for something a little different....
Not quite 'pin-up', I admit, but the cute expression is rendered so well, I had to include it. By Hector Cedillo.
Bury The Hoot-chet
"heres a pic of a kinda different owl tattoo i did" - you ain't kidding, Mike Adair!
Why So Serious?
Welcome to the Batman Tattoos blog, showcasing the best battoos (sorry) out there. This will just be a minimalist picture blog, like my other blogs www.owltattoos.blogspot.com and www.pinuptattoos.blogspot.com. So enjoy!This first Joker piece was done by Bez, of Triple Six Tattoos.
Call of D-Hooty: Modern Warfare (sorry)
This fantastic 'snow owl' tattooist submission comes from TheJorell, who works at Planet Ink Tattoos in Hiram, GA.
I Should Be In The Kitchen
Another tattooist who has been featured heavily here is Hannah Aitchison. This is one of my favourite Hannah tattoos, which was done on LA Ink. I love the text too!
Red Hot
This simple but very pretty pinup was done by Cara Massacre, whose increasingly impressive work we have seen before.
Bat-Fan submissions
Another roundup of submissions over the past month, or a little longer in one case! I still have more to post, but I may save them for the next roundup. Anyway, on with the bat-toos...Amber sent in the above Mad Love tattoo.Dcota sent in the above JokerA tattooist submission above, from Alfonso Boyano.Above is another tattooist submission, from Justen JonesAnd a third tattooist submission, from
Hoot Wave
This awesome little owl, submitted by Cassidy, was inspired by this very blog! After seeing the tattoo on Rae in this post, Cassidy contacted Rae through me and was given permission to get this owl done. Owl Tattoos FTW! Cassidy's owl was done by Amy Cole from Tigerlilly Tattoo in Portland.
Hoot The Ground Running
Sorry for the lack of posts recently, I've been very busy! Now, on to more important stuff, like the above reader submission from Matt, which was done by Tomas Archuleta of Thick As Thieves Tattoo in Denver!
Saturday, May 28, 2011
Hello Kitty Tattoos
Hello Kitty is that super cute fictional cartoon kitty cat, that originated in Japan by the company "Sanrio", designed by Ikuko Shimizu.Hello Kitty has taken the entire world by storm via, toys, calendars, clothing, lunchboxes, and of course tattoos.That's right, Hello Kitty fanatics are rushing to local tattoo parlors around the globe to profess their love for the cute white kitty, with a tattoo
Anthony Green Head Tattoo
Lead singer of the band Circa Survive, Anthony Green, has a newly revealed head tattoo of the Circa Survive "safe camp" symbol, located on the left side above his ear.
Rib Tattoos
The ribs and side torso area is a rather common location for a tattoo design, perhaps more common among women, and the tattoo often extends below the ribcage in many cases.The type of designs range from anything under the sun, or anything you would have inked elsewhere on the body, however flowers and other vegetation seem to be most popular.Feast your pretty peepers on this picture gallery of
Taz Tattoos
The Tasmanian Devil, or simply Taz, is a wildly popular animated Looney Tunes cartoon character who rose to fame in the early 1990s, known for his slurred speech and aggressively assertive nature, which often resulted in a whirlwind of fury.Taz tattoos are quite common, and designs often portray the character in a state of attack mode, with arms up and teeth showing. See this collection of cool
Lady Luck
Nice reader submission from Erin, done by Tiffany at Planet Ink Studios in Ottawa,Ontario Canada.
Hoot Me With Your Best Shot
Class tattooist submission from Malia Reynolds, who works at Memorial Tattoo in Atlanta, GA.
Hootwire
An Indonesian owl! Sanchia sent this in, 'a magic mini owl, that i designed my self, inspired by one of Camille Rose Garcia's owl'. Done by Naomi of Red 13, Jakarta.
I am the goddamn Batman
Another reader submission, from Zombiefart (?!), at Inkside Tattoos in El Paso TX.
I'm crazy for it!
Ryan sent in the above Batman tattoos, done by Tilo in Clannad Tattoo Studios in Heidenheim Germany.
Wuthering Hoots
A quick reader round-up... Nee sent in this ace owl above, done by Phil Blast of A New Dimension Tattoo in Lake Worth, FL. Owl was done at the Jacksonville (FL) Tattoo Convention in September 2009. This barn owl comes from Quartny. From 'lilpip'. And finally, the above owl comes from Andrew.I always seem to be behind in posting reader and tattooist submissions (I get so many now!). However, if
Friday, May 27, 2011
New Blog Header!
...and its all thanks to this awesome Tim Harris rendition of a classic Gil Elvgren piece.
South Park Tattoos
Much like The Simpsons and Family Guy, South Park is yet another highly popular and often risque cartoon television show that garners a cult like following of both children and adults, for better or worse...Here we see a few pictures of some nice looking South Park inspired tattoos, inked on the bodies of devoted fans.Various arm tattoos with Cartman the gang, plus Terrance and Phillip.Large back
Japanese Sleeve Tattoos
Japanese sleeve tattoos are truly stunning works of art, often containing such designs as dragons, flowers and plant life, fish, animals such as cats and of course the Japanese sword wielding samurai.Enjoy these wonderful pictures of cool Japanese sleeve tattoo ideas below.Flowers, clouds and flames design.Bright and colorful idea with vegetation and sun beams.Flowers and ocean waves idea.Peacock
Snakes in her Mane!
Scarily good, and thoroughly NSFW realistic Medusa, from Dave Newman. Apologies for the awful title punnage.
Hoots On Fire
A quick reader submission round-up coming up...Miles sent in the above, not bad for a first tattoo! done by Ronnie Grizard of Modern Body Tattoos in Sacramento CA.Thank you Kitty!Aaron, sent in the above, saying 'Mine was inspired by Pigwidgeon from "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban". My owl is delivering an envelope from Sirius Black to Harry Potter.' It was done by Zac Vining of
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Sonny Bill Williams Tattoos
Sonny Bill Williams is a famed New Zealand rugby football player of Samoan and European descent.Sonny has a few tattoo designs on his body including, a huge Samoan design which covers virtually his entire right arm and shoulder.He also has a the name "Williams" in large letters across the top of his back, plus another Samoan design on his right calf area.
Lower Back Tattoos
Love them or not, lower back tattoos have officially inked themselves as one of the most popular tattoo requests among women and even some men, but how could this be, the mere idea of these designs have garnered the negative slang stereotype of "tramp stamp", nevertheless these lower back stamps have flourished like a flower in the open sunlight.When its all said and done, the fact remains that
Sleeve Tattoos
Full sleeve tattoos start at the top of the shoulder and stretch down the entire arm to the wrist. And if you fully intend on getting a sleeve tattoo, its absolutely essential to pick out the right tattoo artist for the job, and the best way to evaluate an artist is to view his previous work, so don't be afraid to ask.These sleeve designs below are some real top quality masterpieces, so perhaps
Half Sleeve Tattoos
Half sleeve tattoos generally start at the very top of the shoulder and run down below the bicep, often to the elbow. However some people refer to half sleeves as starting at the elbow and running down to the wrist. Then again, i suppose there is two halves to every arm, so both estimations would be correct.This picture gallery showcases some very beautiful and quite colorful sleeve tattoos which
Forearm Tattoos For Women
Checkout this little picture gallery of excellent forearm tattoo ideas for women, consisting of some very well inked designs ranging in style from cupcakes to nautical stars, which are quite popular among men as well.Unlike their male counterpart, its far less common to see women with sleeve tattoos, however its not complete rare either. Women tend to prefer a single tattoo design on the forearm
Hoot (I really don't like you)
Quick Reader roundup. I finally caught up with all my submissions, some of these came in yesterday. Good job, as I'm going away for a month so if you submit anything don't expect to see it on the blog til January! And just as I became a Blogger 'blog of note' too. I can't believe how much interest this little blog has generated, but I just want to say a big thank you for all the support. Now,
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
X-PAC Tattoo
Sean Michael Waltman, better known as 1-2-3 Kid and X-Pac, is a professional wrestler who has been a part of the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) and World Championship Wrestling (WCW).X-PAC only has one tattoo design which we are aware of, and its a cross on his right shoulder.If you know of anymore tattoos on X-PAC, send them to us.
Evan Rachel Wood Tattoos
Evan Rachel Wood is a lovely young up and coming celebrity actress and singer, probably best known for her role in the movies, Little Secrets and Thirteen.Evan Rachel Wood has four tattoo designs to speak of, including the phrase "All that we see or seem is but a dream within a dream" which is just below her neck in the center of her back.She has a heart of vines with a lightning bolt in the
Rainbow Tattoos
Rainbows are said to portray happiness, good luck and new beginnings, as well as being absolutely beautiful in nature.If you enjoy bright joyful colors, getting a rainbow tattoo is the perfect choice of deigns for you.Have a look at these pictures of people with delightful rainbow tattoos.
Crow Tattoos
Crow tattoos are the perfect choice of artwork for somebody who wants a dark themed design. Crows are often associated with the dark and sometimes Gothic community and seen by some as an object that represents death and sorrow.Checkout this great photo gallery of some nice quality crow tattoos.
Simpsons Tattoos
The Simpsons cartoon series is perhaps the single most beloved animated series the world has ever known, or surely one of the top five cartoon creations of all time.The 30 minute program has been airing since 1989, so that's over 20 years of fun loving pranks and situational calamity, that has introduced us to classic characters such as Homer, Bart, Moe, Barney, Krusty the Clown and Ned Flanders,
Lip Tattoos
Sometimes i find it difficult to keep up with all the latest tattoo treads, initiated by cool kids around the world, however lip tattoos are quickly becoming a little too common for their own good.That's right folks, people everywhere are now venturing into the inner fleshy areas, for some undoubtedly painful inner lip ink, which is surely parent approved...The real question is, how long does it
Forearm Sleeve Tattoos
Here we see a beautiful array of forearm sleeve tattoos, showcasing drastically different themed designs which will help you conjure up some ideas for your own personal sleeve tattoo.Selecting each and every small detail that makes up a sleeve tattoo can be quite a prolonged experience, however it helps tremendously if you consult your tattoo artist beforehand, so he or she can help walk you
Family Guy Tattoos
Family Guy has completely taken the world by storm, and with nearly of decade of episodes under their belt, the fun loving and often crude characters that make up this program are poised for another 10 years of highly original reference style comedy.Family Guy has garnered a cult like following of obsessed fans, some of which have ventured into the world of tattoo artwork and now don their
Tweety Bird Tattoos
When i think of classic adorable cartoon characters, the first thing that comes to mind is that feisty little yellow canary, known as Tweety Bird.Tweety is another one of those lovable animated Looney Tunes characters, which stole the hearts of millions, often paired with Sylvester the cat, the duo became comic and entertainment gold.Feast your precious eyes on these adorable Tweety Bird tattoos
Forearm Tattoos For Men
With so many tattoo choices under the sun, it can be difficult deciding which design to pursue. This picture gallery has some great forearm tattoo ideas for men, including skulls, charms and fish.This is just a small taste of ideas to get you started off on the right foot when beginning your quest for the perfect forearm tattoo.Statue of liberty forearm tattoo idea.Four leaf clover ideas.Cross
Forearm Tattoos
The forearm is an excellent location for a number of sleek tattoo designs, including such things as flowers, stars and daggers, often seen running vertically down the forearm to the wrist area.We also see quite a few partial sleeve tattoos which focus on the forearm area and are often called half sleeves, appose to a full sleeve design which begins at the top of the shoulder area.White rose
Lovely, Boyo!
More Old Skool effort from Matt Kolling, but Ay Caramba! (or whatever they say in Wales)
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Star Foot Tattoo Ideas
We recently features some excellent foot tattoo idea for both men and women, now checkout this collection of gorgeous star foot tattoos which are perfect for either gender.Star tattoo are perhaps the most common design in the entire tattoo spectrum, perhaps because they look amazing on any area of the body and blend easily with pretty much any other artwork.Collection of solid and stencil
Scar Tattoos
Scar tattoos or scarification is formed by cutting or branding the skin.Some people choose to get scar tattoos instead of traditional ink tattoos because they are a product of one's own body.Some tribes in Africa believe that producing a scar on a newborn baby will help prevent vision related illnesses in the child.Checkout these scar tattoo photos below.
Joker Tattoos
As you know, the Joker is the leading adversary of the caped crusader known as Batman. And while the majority of fans seem to prefer the hero in this situation, many of us were cheering for the quick witted and often infuriated Joker, as his nightly schemes were inevitably foiled by Bruce Wayne's alter ego.Get a load of these very nicely drawn, past and present representation tattoos of the
Futurama Tattoos
Futurama is a wildly popular animated science fiction cartoon show, which originally aired from 2003 to 2007, and has since maintained a very strong cult like following.Some folks enjoyed these lovable characters such as Fry, Leela, Zoidberg and Bender, so much so they decided to make a lifelong commitment to them, by getting a snazzy Futurama inspired tattoo designs. Checkout these pictures of
Vegas, Baby, Vegas
Just got back from Vegas, so what better way to start back on the blog than with two from one of Vegas' finest, Jime Litwalk, who inexplicably works for Hart & Huntington.
Cappy Christmas!
Joe Capobianco isn't just one of the most well-known pinup tattoo artists, but my personal favourite. So for Christmas, I thought I'd show a few of his early works, to get that festive spirit into you! Happy Christmas!
Kick-Ass(anovski)!
These wonderful women were all done by Marija Asanovski of Sailors Grave Tattoo. Thanks to reader Lars for the hat-tip. I am absolutely in love with the Snow White one, best tattoo I've seen in ages.
Sweet Puddin'
This is a crossover post from another blog, Batman Tattoos, where this Gabe Tucker tattoo is also posted. I think Harley qualifies for pinup status too, no?
Monday, May 23, 2011
A Brief History of Israel
The Biblical state of Israel only existed for about 300 years.
In around 1000 BC, King David conquered Jerusalem and carved the state of Israel out of a chunk of what had been, for the previous 1000 years or so, the land of Canaan.
The Israelites felt compelled to conquer Canaan because their God told them they could have Canaan. That and the force of arms was their only claim to the land.
Israel thrived, more or less, until about 722 BC when it was conquered by the Assyrians.
Then conquered again by the Babylonians in 586 BC.
Then conquered again by the Persians about 50 years later. The Persian remained in control of the area until Alexander the Great conquered it around 331 BC.
After the death of Alexander, the area bounced around in limbo until it came under Roman rule in about 164 BC. This is when the area became known as Palestine.
At no time during the previous 2000 years was the area populated by a Jewish majority. It was populated by a mix of indigenous people who had been inhabiting the area continuously for 10,000 years. The Jewish people were just part of the mix.
The Roman Empire ruled Palestine until about 300 AD. The Byzantine Empire ruled Palestine from about 300 AD until 638 AD when the Muslims took control and held it until it became part of the Ottoman Empire in 1517.
The Ottoman Empire remained in control of Palestine until the end of WWI when it was divided between the British and the French.
Although there was talk of establishing a Jewish homeland in the area, it wasn't until after WWII that the British finally punted, turned the issue over to the newly formed United Nations and let them decide what to do with Palestine.
The U.N. basically split Palestine into an Arab Palestine and a Jewish Israel in 1947. That was just 64 years ago. It was not a popular decision then and it has not aged well.
Imagine if the United Nations decided to split Texas in half and give half of it to the Mexicans. The displaced Texans and the neighbors in the surrounding states might take issue with the decision.
Imagine further that the Mexicans decided that half of Texas wasn't enough and went to war with Oklahoma, Arkansas and Louisiana to annex even more territory. Ya know, for "security".
So, let's just take a step back here.
Over the course of the last 10,000 years, Israel existed for 300 years because their God said so and again for the last 64 years because the United Nations said so.
When you look at the big picture, telling Israel that they can't keep the land they took by force in 1967 and need to pull back to the land that was taken from the Palestinians and given to them in 1947 doesn't seem to be all that egregious.
The bottom line here is that the only reason the state of Israel exists again after
3000 years is because the United Nations took a chunk of land away from one group of people and gave it to another group of people. It's not as though it was brought into existence by God Himself and has remained inviolate for all of human history.
Israel is a consensual construct of modern international law. It's borders were negotiated into existence against the will of it's neighbors and they can only be maintained through continuing negotiations with those same, hostile neighbors.
If world history teaches us anything, it's that nothing lasts forever.
Kieron Wraith Tattoos
Kieron Wraith is a successful British male model and personal celebrity trainer.Kieron has many tattoos on his body, covering most of his shoulders and back.Some of his tattoo designs include, extensive Oriental style waves on his shoulders and back, huge black stars on his right and left arm, a lotus flower, butterflies, cherub and cross on his back. Plus a small star behind his right
Garfield Tattoos
If you go wild for that Lagrange loving orange cat known as Garfield, these tattoos my be right for you.What a terrific iconic figure who represents a laid back attitude and mild mannered sense of humor, until he gets mad of course...Checkout these great pictures of some lovable Garfield tattoos.
Foot Tattoos For Women
The foot is a very popular area for women to get a tattoo, often on the top portion or along the side of the foot. This location is beloved for being for perhaps the cutest of all the appendages of the human body.Women seem to prefer tattoo designs which possess extreme beauty with a tough of artsy appeal, and some of the more common tattoos designs include flowers, stars and vines.Checkout these
Foot Tattoos For Men
Its often thought that foot tattoos are solely for women (no pun intended), however many men or taking the plunge and getting tattoos on their feet as well.And while women choose more charming and innocent foot tattoos, men naturally conjure up ideas for more daring foot tattoo designs, like we see in the pictures below.Tribal design photo.Heart and dagger picture with love.Dragon image.The truth
Lady Gaga Hip Tattoo
Wondering about Lady Gaga's lower back and hip tattoo?Lady Gaga has a large tattoo which contains a total of six roses and a lot of vines, the tattoo design starts on her lower back and reaches around her left hip and then goes up her left side.The tattoo was drawn by famous tattoo artist Kat Von D.
Cartoon Turtle Tattoos
Here we have nice picture gallery of some extra beautiful turtle tattoos with a cartoon inspired twist to the artwork.Turtles are often associated with being very sluggish and slothful, however these creatures and the subsequent tattoos represent longevity and wisdom, which is certainly something we can all strive for.Cartoon idea with sleepy eye and flower hat.Tremendous artwork on right
Disney Tattoos
As you know, Walt Disney Pictures has produced some of the greatest works of cartoon cinema the world has ever seen, with classic movies such as Alice in Wonderland, Peter Pan, Jungle Book, Lion King and the list goes on and on.So its not surprising to see the fans of these heartfelt movies, recreating the characters in the form of tattoo designs, proudly inked on the location of their choice to
Never in d-hoot.
Submission from PJMichelle, done by Mike C at True Blue Tattoos, Austin TX. Tattooist submission from Julia Seizure.
Have A Hoot
Dan sent this submission in - the Kepora Gebora Owl from Zelda, done by Mikey Sarrat at High Noon Tattoo, Pheonix, AZ.
Marvel-lous!
Roger LaDouceur is responsible for this comic book Mystique, would love to see one of the film version!
In The Shadow Of The Sun
Dan Hazelton keeps others in the shade. I love the white highlighting in this.
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Debra Wilson Tattoos
Debra Wilson is a talented American comedienne and actress, best known as a long time cast member on the sketch comedy show, MADtv.Debra is virtually completely covered in tattoo designs and is perhaps the most tattooed celebrity in the business.She has two complete sleeves on both her arms containing dozens of tribal designs, along with a large sun on her left shoulder and a beautiful lotus
Alien Tattoos
Checkout this great collection of some quality space alien tattoos. They seem to be quite a popular tattoo design among those who believe in the little green men in flying saucers (UFO).Enjoy this neat picture gallery of Alien tattoo artwork.
Native American Tattoos
Are you looking to get a cool and meaningful tattoo which represents your heritage as a Native American?Checkout this great picture gallery of some nice Native American tattoo designs, for you to choose from. Print them out and take them to your local tattoo shop.
Foot Tattoos Words
Here we have a picture gallery of some beautiful foot tattoo word saying, which have hints of inspirational wisdom and meaningful text, which is perfect for both men and women.Positive inspiration tattoo idea.Think happy thoughts reminder artwork.Beautiful saying tattoo idea on foot.Double word designs on each foot.
Comic Book Tattoos
Whether we are willing to admit it or not, the fact of the matter is, comic books were a prized possession for many youngsters while growing up.The never ending battle of good vs evil, starring such character as the Hulk, Superman, Batman and a few hundred other highly influential heroes and villains from various comic books.Not surprisingly, many of these comic book icons have remained with us
Cartoon Owl Tattoos
Cartoon owl tattoos are often portrayed with exaggerated features, such as their already proportionate eyes, plus they are also often seen with extra colorful coats.Enjoy these beautiful and dare i say cute, owl cartoon tattoo ideas for guys and girls alike.Googly eyes on small branch.Very round and pudgy idea on back.Bright with stars in eyes.Dark themed idea with skull.Sensationally nice
The Dark Ages
The picture quality isn't up to snuff, but I'm too big a fan of Derek Noble's Old School work to not post these...
Going Rogue
Nice comic book chicks from Shane Somers. Vampirella and Rogue respectively, for you non-geeks.
Toth-ally Awesome Reader Submission
One of the best ever reader submissions coming up, a Vargas girl sent in by Lee Ann Toth, done by Jon (Dredd) Kellogg of Crucial Tattoo in Salisbury, Maryland.
Saturday, May 21, 2011
Foot Tattoos
Foot tattoos are very popular and most common among people who wish to have a tattoo design that is easily concealable, and just as easy to showoff with a pair of sandals or even by going barefoot.Foot tattoos are usually seen on women, but not exclusively, and some of the most popular designs include butterflies, flowers and stars.Matching designs.Beautiful flower.Colorful ankle flower.Cute
Face Tattoos For Girls
Believe it or not girls with face tattoos are becoming increasingly popular, which is quite surprising if you ask me.Here we have a small collection of beautiful girls with face tattoos, and if you decide to get a facial tattoo design, think long and hard about all the possible consequences which may follow.Stars on left temple.Danger tiger design.So many stars.Kat Von D photo.Tribal looking
Face Tattoos
With so many areas of the body to choose from, one might wonder why anybody would actually do the unthinkable and get a face tattoo.Different strokes for different folks is what somebody once said, however i think facial tattoo are directly related to lack of adolescent hugs.Mike Tyson tribal famous face tattoo.Man with complete face and neck design.Skull with piercings.Colorful completely
Vintage Warbirds
A little background on this first picture might be in order.
The warbird featured on this veteran's jacket is a B-25. After Pearl Harbor, Jimmy Doolittle led an incredibly daring bombing raid on Tokyo. The B-25s were launched from the deck of an aircraft carrier with just enough fuel to drop their bombs on Tokyo and then bail out and ditch their planes over China. It was basically a big feel-good raid for Americans and it was designed to send the message to Japan that if you can hit us, we can hit you. In today's parlance, it would have been called a "Fuck You Too!" mission.
In case you can't make it out, the banner on his jacket says "Partial Payment".
The warbird featured on this veteran's jacket is a B-25. After Pearl Harbor, Jimmy Doolittle led an incredibly daring bombing raid on Tokyo. The B-25s were launched from the deck of an aircraft carrier with just enough fuel to drop their bombs on Tokyo and then bail out and ditch their planes over China. It was basically a big feel-good raid for Americans and it was designed to send the message to Japan that if you can hit us, we can hit you. In today's parlance, it would have been called a "Fuck You Too!" mission.
In case you can't make it out, the banner on his jacket says "Partial Payment".
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