Tattoo enthusiasts inking their bodies with these detailed realistic tattoos are sure to draw the attention of any onlooker. Ranging from stars to dragons to mechanical gears to religious depictions on your arm, chest, back, sleeve, forearm, shoulder, leg and hand, we've found a cool collection of designs to inspire you. Browse tattoo ideas in all styles from tribal, Japanese, watercolor and more. Get inspired for your next tattoo.
Beautiful Angel Tattoo designs and ideas for men and women
Angel Tattoos: Today Tattoos are not just design. People use tattoos to express their feelings and representations of their faith and beliefs. Mostly tattoos represent different religions and faith. Angel is one of the popular tattoo ideas for showing the love of God and faith. Angels tattoos look beautiful once they have done on your skin. Angels are known as the Messenger of God between heaven and earth. Angels are the protector in human form with wings. They are a servant of God. There are many reasons for getting an angel tattoo designs. Angel tattoos are of various kinds like Warrior angel tattoos, devil angel tattoos, baby angel tattoos, Guardian angel tattoos, and Death angel tattoos. Each kind of angel has their own meanings. Many of us love to get angel tattoo designs. Angel tattoos can be used as a symbol of protection and safety. Angels are the symbol of purity, beauty, and kindness. Some of us think that the angel tattoo protects us from getting an accident and any physical damage or any other danger. Guardian angel tattoo design helps you to protect you from negative powers.
Angel tattoo designs are amazing tattoo designs which can help you to make choices if you are going to have a tattoo. It is believed that if you have an angel tattoo then you will be protected from illness and pain because you are faithful to God. Angel tattoo designs are popular tattoo art for males and females. Both men and women are love to get angel tattoo designs on their bodies. One of the best things about angel tattoo is wings. Wings are the main attribute. Angel tattoo looks beautiful with open wings. Wings are mostly inked on your back or on the sleeves. Sometimes wings occupy the whole back place with wings and colors. As mention above that angel tattoo has many types like a fallen angel, death angel, etc. A Guardian angel is known as the protector. These kinds of tattoo designs are a symbol of strength and power. Many of us use these designs to overcome fear and get success in life.
A death angel tattoo is used to represents the bad or sad. So here we are with new and most beautiful angel tattoo designs for you.
We have an angel tattoo gallery of 55 most beautiful photos which will give you the best idea for your next tattoo.
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Greg James is a well-known tattoo artist who is considered 'one of America's finest.'[1] Greg's tattoo designs and original artwork have appeared in magazines, books, documentaries, and at the Hard Rock Cafe.
Career[edit]
At the age of fourteen, Greg began drawing flash for his brother, Tennessee Dave, and eventually apprenticed with him in 1976.[2] From single-needle black-and-gray work to classic Americana tattoos and ultimately the large, custom Japanese artwork for which he has become famous, Greg tattooed continuously in Los Angeles (on Main Street in downtown L.A. and also the Pike, in Long Beach) for nine years as he continued to hone his craft.[1]
Sunset Strip[edit]
'I wanted to do superlative work. So, I made a choice. I would either quit tattooing or try to get in with Cliff Raven at Sunset Strip Tattoo. Cliff hired me. That's the beginning of the story.'[1]
In 1985, Greg joined Sunset Strip Tattoo in Hollywood. Originally opened by Lyle Tuttle in the 1960s, the shop was then owned by Cliff Raven and subsequently Robert Benedetti, pioneers and innovators in the Japanese style of tattooing. For over twenty-five years, Greg played a large part in building the stature of the legendary studio, becoming 'the real star at Sunset … the tattoo artist's tattooer.'[3]
During his almost forty-year career, Greg has also apprenticed numerous other tattoo artists, including Eric Blair[4] of Subculture Tattoo and Dollar Bill of Sunset Strip Tattoo.
Notable clients[edit]
- Kirk Alley, owner of Eleven Eleven Tattoo[5]
- Pat Badger, of Extreme[6]
- Frankie Banali, of Quiet Riot[6]
- Nuno Bettencourt, of Extreme[6]
- Bobby Blotzer, of Ratt[6]
- Chris Cashmore, owner of Tattoo Power, Canberra, Australia[7]
- John Corabi, of Mötley Crüe[8]
- Mark Dektor, director[9]
- Sarah Michelle Gellar, actress[10]
- Pauly Greenwood, Drummer[11]
- Tracii Guns, of L. A. Guns[6]
- Horicho, Japanese Tattoo Master[12]
- Johhny Hollywood, owner of 13 Roses Tattoo Parlour[13]
- Jesse James, West Coast Choppers[10]
- Joan Jett[6]
- Tommy Lee, of Mötley Crüe[2]
- Oliver Leiber, musician and producer[6]
- Mick Mars, of Mötley Crüe[2]
- Vince Neil, of Mötley Crüe[2]
- Keith Nelson, of Buckcherry[6]
- Ozzy Osbourne[6]
- Ashley Purdy, of Black Veil Brides[14]
- Denise Richards[6]
- Charlie Sheen[6]
- Nikki Sixx, of Mötley Crüe[2]
- Rick Stratton, makeup/special effects artist[15]
- Joshua Todd, of Buckcherry[6]
- Léa Vendetta, owner of Léa's Lounge[16]
Conventions[edit]
- Great Northwest Tattoo Convention
- Hollywood Park Tattoo Invitational[17]
- Musink Tattoo Convention
- National Tattoo Association Convention[18]
- New York City Tattoo Convention
- Tattoo Body Art Expo[19]
- Tokyo Tattoo Convention[20]
Tattoos Deluxe[edit]
Casino Leg Tattoos
In September 2012, Greg opened his own tattoo studio, Tattoos Deluxe, in Sherman Oaks, CA (formerly Subculture Tattoo).[21] Over time, Greg has emerged as a thoughtful and moderate spokesman for tattooing.[22] Despite being at the top of the industry and known worldwide,[1][3] Greg has also earned a reputation as 'a genuinely nice guy',[10][23] 'quiet, modest and understated',[24] '…one of the nicest people I've ever met, and his work is truly amazing.'[9]
Of tattooing, Greg says that 'So much of what we do is really a personal thing between two people. It's not about the art so much, or the craft, or being the cool guy.'[25] 'Tattooing to me is like welding. You have to lay the lines down. You're using tools. It [the tattoo] should look like it's always been there. Like it's part of your body.'[26] 'You know, the average person today thinks tattoo artists nowadays are rock stars. But we go through a lot. We really put a lot effort, time, and communication into what we do. And it's permanent. You can't tear it up and throw it away when you're done with it. All these tattoos that I've done for thirty years--I carry those around in my head with me.'[27]
Documentaries[edit]
- Skin Deep: Sunset Strip Tattoo[27]
- Tattoo! Beauty, Art, and Pain on the Discovery Channel.[10][15][28]
- Tattooed by Brandon Green, an independent film currently in production by Evergreenimages.[26]
Casino Tattoos Legal
Featured artwork[edit]
- Greg hand-painted a custom bass for Nikki Sixx of Mötley Crüe after tattooing the band while on tour with them. It's installed as Memorabilia in the Hard Rock Cafe of Tampa, Florida.[2][29]
- Guitar Pick Guard artwork for The Illustrated Note.
- The Tattoo Encyclopedia: A Guide to Choosing Your Tattoo (with Terisa Green, published by Simon & Schuster, 2003) - Greg illustrated hundreds of tattoo designs for this popular book, sold globally in four languages with 50,000 copies in print. It is perennially an Amazon Top 100 bestseller in Education & Reference > Encyclopedias > Art.[30]
- Skin & Ink Magazine (2003 - 2005) - Featured column 'What Tattoos Mean' with Dr. Green.[31]
- Ink: The Not-Just-Skin-Deep Guide to Getting a Tattoo (published by Penguin, 2005) - Contributing tattoo artist.[32]
- Tattoo Savage Magazine - Black Veil Brides: Day of the Dead[33]
- Tattoo Magazine - The Art of Greg James.[34]
- Tattoo Planet Magazine[35]
References[edit]
- ^ abcd'101 Most Influential People in Tattoo'. Archived from the original on 2012-10-06. Retrieved 2012-09-26.
- ^ abcdef'Chronological Crue - Views - Mr. Cre Tattoo'. ozemail.com.au.
- ^ ab'Marisa DiMattia's Guide to Getting Inked in LA - Gridskipper'. gridskipper.com.
- ^Eric Blair Bio
- ^'Artist of the Month - May'. bodyartweb.com.
- ^ abcdefghijklHRH The Official Magazine of the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Summer/Fall 2004
- ^'Tattoo Guide'. tattoo-guide-europa.de. 4 May 2015. Archived from the original on 23 April 2012. Retrieved 26 September 2012.
- ^'John Corabi – The UNION Asylum Interview - Book Reviews & Editing by Elizabeth A. White - Crime Fiction, Thriller, Noir'. elizabethawhite.com.
- ^ abTattoo Magazine, December 2012, Issue 280
- ^ abcd'Greg James'. tattoosymbol.com. Archived from the original on 2012-09-25. Retrieved 2012-09-26.
- ^Pauly Greenwood @ Sunset Strip Tattoo Hollywood. YouTube. 21 February 2012.
- ^'Horisho Mindscape Tattoo, Japan'. Big Tattoo Planet.
- ^'Untitled Document'. skinink.com. Archived from the original on 2013-02-02. Retrieved 2012-09-26.
- ^adella-music. 'The Purdy Doll'. blog.cz.
- ^ abGreg James on Tattoo! Beauty, Art, and Pain. YouTube. 4 October 2012.
- ^'Léa Vendetta'. Big Tattoo Planet.
- ^Hollywood park tattoo invitational 6/28/11 Greg James presented by hollywood keith tv. YouTube. 7 October 2011.
- ^'Artist List - Official National Tattoo Association Website'. nationaltattooassociation.com.
- ^'Tattoo Body Art Expo Hall of Fame'. Archived from the original on 2012-09-22. Retrieved 2012-09-26.
- ^'Erika Stanley Bio - Erika Stanley's Art & Tattoos'. erikastanleyarts.com.
- ^'Greg James' Tattoos Deluxe'. tattoosdeluxe.com.
- ^'FilmOasis: Company Bio'. filmoasis.com.
- ^'ANCIENT ART OF THE JAPANESE TEBORI TATTOO MASTERS - INK IN HARMONY'. The Selvedge Yard.
- ^'Russell Mitchell - Exile Ink'. Big Tattoo Planet.
- ^SUNSET STRIP TATTOO. YouTube. 2 February 2009.
- ^ abTATTOOED the Trailer. Vimeo.
- ^ abGreg James of Tattoos Deluxe in Sherman Oaks, CA. YouTube. 3 October 2012.
- ^'Film Oasis'. Archived from the original on 2013-03-21. Retrieved 2012-09-26.
- ^'Nikki Sixx of Mötley Crüe / Sixx: A.M. : 'Famous tattoo artist Greg James hand painted this bass for me. It now hangs at Hard Rock in Tampa.' #Gibs… - Pinterest'. Pinterest. 28 April 2012.
- ^'The Tattoo Encyclopedia: A Guide to Choosing Your Tattoo: Terisa Green: 9780743223294: Amazon.com: Books'. amazon.com.
- ^'Contents September 2004'. skinink.com. Archived from the original on 2008-08-29. Retrieved 2012-09-26.
- ^'Ink at TattooSymbol.com'. Archived from the original on 2012-08-17. Retrieved 2012-09-26.
- ^Breakaway Radio, Tattoo Savage Magazine[permanent dead link]
- ^'TATTOO Magazine March 2000 No. 127 (World's largest selling tattoo magazine, Sunset Strip Ink, The art of Greg James, Crowe & Dwyer's premier tattoo party, Tattoos by Erick Lynch): Billy Tinney: Amazon.com: Books'. amazon.com.
- ^'TATTOO PLANET Magazine September 1999 (The Worldwide Atomic Tattoo Magazine, Dr. Lakra, Mario Teli, Greg James, Giancario Capra): Robert Butcher: Amazon.com: Books'. amazon.com.
External links[edit]
'I wanted to do superlative work. So, I made a choice. I would either quit tattooing or try to get in with Cliff Raven at Sunset Strip Tattoo. Cliff hired me. That's the beginning of the story.'[1]
In 1985, Greg joined Sunset Strip Tattoo in Hollywood. Originally opened by Lyle Tuttle in the 1960s, the shop was then owned by Cliff Raven and subsequently Robert Benedetti, pioneers and innovators in the Japanese style of tattooing. For over twenty-five years, Greg played a large part in building the stature of the legendary studio, becoming 'the real star at Sunset … the tattoo artist's tattooer.'[3]
During his almost forty-year career, Greg has also apprenticed numerous other tattoo artists, including Eric Blair[4] of Subculture Tattoo and Dollar Bill of Sunset Strip Tattoo.
Notable clients[edit]
- Kirk Alley, owner of Eleven Eleven Tattoo[5]
- Pat Badger, of Extreme[6]
- Frankie Banali, of Quiet Riot[6]
- Nuno Bettencourt, of Extreme[6]
- Bobby Blotzer, of Ratt[6]
- Chris Cashmore, owner of Tattoo Power, Canberra, Australia[7]
- John Corabi, of Mötley Crüe[8]
- Mark Dektor, director[9]
- Sarah Michelle Gellar, actress[10]
- Pauly Greenwood, Drummer[11]
- Tracii Guns, of L. A. Guns[6]
- Horicho, Japanese Tattoo Master[12]
- Johhny Hollywood, owner of 13 Roses Tattoo Parlour[13]
- Jesse James, West Coast Choppers[10]
- Joan Jett[6]
- Tommy Lee, of Mötley Crüe[2]
- Oliver Leiber, musician and producer[6]
- Mick Mars, of Mötley Crüe[2]
- Vince Neil, of Mötley Crüe[2]
- Keith Nelson, of Buckcherry[6]
- Ozzy Osbourne[6]
- Ashley Purdy, of Black Veil Brides[14]
- Denise Richards[6]
- Charlie Sheen[6]
- Nikki Sixx, of Mötley Crüe[2]
- Rick Stratton, makeup/special effects artist[15]
- Joshua Todd, of Buckcherry[6]
- Léa Vendetta, owner of Léa's Lounge[16]
Conventions[edit]
- Great Northwest Tattoo Convention
- Hollywood Park Tattoo Invitational[17]
- Musink Tattoo Convention
- National Tattoo Association Convention[18]
- New York City Tattoo Convention
- Tattoo Body Art Expo[19]
- Tokyo Tattoo Convention[20]
Tattoos Deluxe[edit]
Casino Leg Tattoos
In September 2012, Greg opened his own tattoo studio, Tattoos Deluxe, in Sherman Oaks, CA (formerly Subculture Tattoo).[21] Over time, Greg has emerged as a thoughtful and moderate spokesman for tattooing.[22] Despite being at the top of the industry and known worldwide,[1][3] Greg has also earned a reputation as 'a genuinely nice guy',[10][23] 'quiet, modest and understated',[24] '…one of the nicest people I've ever met, and his work is truly amazing.'[9]
Of tattooing, Greg says that 'So much of what we do is really a personal thing between two people. It's not about the art so much, or the craft, or being the cool guy.'[25] 'Tattooing to me is like welding. You have to lay the lines down. You're using tools. It [the tattoo] should look like it's always been there. Like it's part of your body.'[26] 'You know, the average person today thinks tattoo artists nowadays are rock stars. But we go through a lot. We really put a lot effort, time, and communication into what we do. And it's permanent. You can't tear it up and throw it away when you're done with it. All these tattoos that I've done for thirty years--I carry those around in my head with me.'[27]
Documentaries[edit]
- Skin Deep: Sunset Strip Tattoo[27]
- Tattoo! Beauty, Art, and Pain on the Discovery Channel.[10][15][28]
- Tattooed by Brandon Green, an independent film currently in production by Evergreenimages.[26]
Casino Tattoos Legal
Featured artwork[edit]
- Greg hand-painted a custom bass for Nikki Sixx of Mötley Crüe after tattooing the band while on tour with them. It's installed as Memorabilia in the Hard Rock Cafe of Tampa, Florida.[2][29]
- Guitar Pick Guard artwork for The Illustrated Note.
- The Tattoo Encyclopedia: A Guide to Choosing Your Tattoo (with Terisa Green, published by Simon & Schuster, 2003) - Greg illustrated hundreds of tattoo designs for this popular book, sold globally in four languages with 50,000 copies in print. It is perennially an Amazon Top 100 bestseller in Education & Reference > Encyclopedias > Art.[30]
- Skin & Ink Magazine (2003 - 2005) - Featured column 'What Tattoos Mean' with Dr. Green.[31]
- Ink: The Not-Just-Skin-Deep Guide to Getting a Tattoo (published by Penguin, 2005) - Contributing tattoo artist.[32]
- Tattoo Savage Magazine - Black Veil Brides: Day of the Dead[33]
- Tattoo Magazine - The Art of Greg James.[34]
- Tattoo Planet Magazine[35]
References[edit]
- ^ abcd'101 Most Influential People in Tattoo'. Archived from the original on 2012-10-06. Retrieved 2012-09-26.
- ^ abcdef'Chronological Crue - Views - Mr. Cre Tattoo'. ozemail.com.au.
- ^ ab'Marisa DiMattia's Guide to Getting Inked in LA - Gridskipper'. gridskipper.com.
- ^Eric Blair Bio
- ^'Artist of the Month - May'. bodyartweb.com.
- ^ abcdefghijklHRH The Official Magazine of the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Summer/Fall 2004
- ^'Tattoo Guide'. tattoo-guide-europa.de. 4 May 2015. Archived from the original on 23 April 2012. Retrieved 26 September 2012.
- ^'John Corabi – The UNION Asylum Interview - Book Reviews & Editing by Elizabeth A. White - Crime Fiction, Thriller, Noir'. elizabethawhite.com.
- ^ abTattoo Magazine, December 2012, Issue 280
- ^ abcd'Greg James'. tattoosymbol.com. Archived from the original on 2012-09-25. Retrieved 2012-09-26.
- ^Pauly Greenwood @ Sunset Strip Tattoo Hollywood. YouTube. 21 February 2012.
- ^'Horisho Mindscape Tattoo, Japan'. Big Tattoo Planet.
- ^'Untitled Document'. skinink.com. Archived from the original on 2013-02-02. Retrieved 2012-09-26.
- ^adella-music. 'The Purdy Doll'. blog.cz.
- ^ abGreg James on Tattoo! Beauty, Art, and Pain. YouTube. 4 October 2012.
- ^'Léa Vendetta'. Big Tattoo Planet.
- ^Hollywood park tattoo invitational 6/28/11 Greg James presented by hollywood keith tv. YouTube. 7 October 2011.
- ^'Artist List - Official National Tattoo Association Website'. nationaltattooassociation.com.
- ^'Tattoo Body Art Expo Hall of Fame'. Archived from the original on 2012-09-22. Retrieved 2012-09-26.
- ^'Erika Stanley Bio - Erika Stanley's Art & Tattoos'. erikastanleyarts.com.
- ^'Greg James' Tattoos Deluxe'. tattoosdeluxe.com.
- ^'FilmOasis: Company Bio'. filmoasis.com.
- ^'ANCIENT ART OF THE JAPANESE TEBORI TATTOO MASTERS - INK IN HARMONY'. The Selvedge Yard.
- ^'Russell Mitchell - Exile Ink'. Big Tattoo Planet.
- ^SUNSET STRIP TATTOO. YouTube. 2 February 2009.
- ^ abTATTOOED the Trailer. Vimeo.
- ^ abGreg James of Tattoos Deluxe in Sherman Oaks, CA. YouTube. 3 October 2012.
- ^'Film Oasis'. Archived from the original on 2013-03-21. Retrieved 2012-09-26.
- ^'Nikki Sixx of Mötley Crüe / Sixx: A.M. : 'Famous tattoo artist Greg James hand painted this bass for me. It now hangs at Hard Rock in Tampa.' #Gibs… - Pinterest'. Pinterest. 28 April 2012.
- ^'The Tattoo Encyclopedia: A Guide to Choosing Your Tattoo: Terisa Green: 9780743223294: Amazon.com: Books'. amazon.com.
- ^'Contents September 2004'. skinink.com. Archived from the original on 2008-08-29. Retrieved 2012-09-26.
- ^'Ink at TattooSymbol.com'. Archived from the original on 2012-08-17. Retrieved 2012-09-26.
- ^Breakaway Radio, Tattoo Savage Magazine[permanent dead link]
- ^'TATTOO Magazine March 2000 No. 127 (World's largest selling tattoo magazine, Sunset Strip Ink, The art of Greg James, Crowe & Dwyer's premier tattoo party, Tattoos by Erick Lynch): Billy Tinney: Amazon.com: Books'. amazon.com.
- ^'TATTOO PLANET Magazine September 1999 (The Worldwide Atomic Tattoo Magazine, Dr. Lakra, Mario Teli, Greg James, Giancario Capra): Robert Butcher: Amazon.com: Books'. amazon.com.
External links[edit]
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