The Bat-Villain RIDDLER Tattoo

Here's an incredible Batman Tattoo that our friend John recently got. It's of the RIDDLER Bat-Villain & looks totally amazing! He said it was done by Dan Craft from DNA Tattoo in Williamstown, NJ. John, please tell Dan he did a really great job on this. The colors are both sharp & bright plus the shading looks very well-done! Also, thanks for sending in the cool pics. If any other Bat-Blog Readers have had some Bat-Tat work done lately then please send us a photo. Sharing the love of the character is one of the main things the Bat-Blog is all about!

Catwoman, The Joker, Riddler, Penguin

Last night I got an e-mail from a friend named Wes. It looks like he has been pretty busy getting more tattoo work done! In fact he's got an entire "arm sleeve" of work done. He sent us some really great photos showing the new work & it's totally amazing art! Just check out the pictures if ya don't believe me, ha ha! ( Click on them for larger images with more detail ). He now has Catwoman, The Joker, The Penguin, & The Riddler! Previously he had Batman & The Scarecrow. Dang! Wes, these are seriously awesome & very well done. I love the coloring & the clean sharpness...they're GREAT! Thank you for taking the time to take these photos, I appreciate that. Also, please let the tattoo artist know that we here at the Bat-Blog think that he ( or she ) is a true art master! I guess I'll shut-up now & just let the photos speak for themselves, ha ha! As a side note I would like to invite any other readers who have got some Bat-Tat work to please send us some pics too, thanks.

Awesome BATMAN and JOKER Tattoo

I got an e-mail this morning from a Bat-Blog Reader who recently got a "Batman and The Joker" Tattoo!! The artwork shows the famous set of arch-enemies in battle! This is a very clever design, very unique. Thanks Stephanie, it's totally awesome & you totally RULE for getting it done...good job! Always remember Readers, if anyone you know gets a Bat-Tat then please get them to send us a photo. Sharing the love of the character is what the Bat-Blog is all about!

Bat Tattoo

OK, The Bat-Blog is sort of famous for posting Batman-related tattoos that readers send in. We get one every now & then but this one is totally crazy! Of course I mean "crazy" in a good way, ha ha! This is the most elaborate one I have ever seen...EVER! It belongs to a new friend named Damien who actually went to a Tattoo Convention & had a few different Tattoo Artists do this all in one day!! There are images of Batman, Heath Ledger Joker, Batgirl, Riddler, Bat-Symbol, Comic Book Logo, Harley Quinn, Poison Ivy's Lips, a Back & White Comic Book Page ( Animated Series Two-Face ), an Homage to Carmine Infantino, & much more!! OK, This thing would be way to complex to explain so I'll just let the photos do the talking. I wanna thank Damien for sharing these photos. Man, your Bat-Tat is INSANE!! It really is a work of ART or, I should say, WORKS of art!

HARLEY QUINN Tattoo Art

I recently met a guy named Joseph who just got a new Batman-related tattoo that I knew I had to share here because it's extremely cool! The bat-tat looks like Vintage Pin-Up Girlie Art with HARLEY QUINN, The Joker's Girlfriend. I like how there is a fake "Autographed Signature" next to her, that's clever. It's the "Batman: The Animated Series" version that, personally, I like the best! Overall the colors are bright & sharp...looks great! Thank you Joseph for sharing this with my readers. I know that they will totally get a kick out of it. If there are nay other Bat-Blog Readers who have got some Batman ink then please shoot us a photo. Our e-mail button is always at the top right-hand side of this page.

BATMAN TATTOO

I think in response to a recent post here at the Bat-Blog, about Batman Tattoos, I got these in the mail from 2 different Bat-Fans. The 1st one is our new friend Jake. He got a Vintage 1970's Batman Comic Book Logo on his arm, it looks great! This has always been a favorite logo of mine, good choice Jake & it looks really well done! The next pic is from a cool guy named Andy who said he saw a Dude with a Batman Tattoo & had to get a photo for the Bat-Blog. WOW! Thanks for thinking about us, that's awesome! Here's a cool Bat-Tat that is kinda weird but not really once ya know the story. The guy said he got this to remember his dog who recently died. His Dog's name was "Batman". I think that's really nice. Andy also said that the guy told him that the cityscape in the background isn't Gotham City but it's Chicago, IL. Thank you very much Jake & Andy for sending these 2 photos to us, I appreciate that a lot. I also wanna invite any other Bat-Blog Readers to feel that they can send pics anytime, anything Batman-related! Thanks Guys!

Instructions Tattoo

Instructions
Things You'll Need:

* hypoallergenic soap
* Aveeno Daily Moisturizing lotion w/natural colloidal oatmeal
* freshly clean towels

Step 1
my 3/4 sleeve
my 3/4 sleeve

Now that you've embarked upon you first experience with a piece of body art it's time to take care of it. First off I want to say that since there are hundreds of tattooed people as well as artist everyone is going to have a different opinion on this subject. I am not a health expert nor a tattoo artist, just a heavily tattooed individual sharing my experience.

Step 2

Depending on what part of the body you got your tattoo you may need help from a friend, spouse, etc to care for your tattoo. The first thing I recommend doing is going to the store and buying yourself some hypo allergenic soap(I prefer Dial) but any soap will do as long as it is fragrance FREE! The chemicals and fragrance added to non hypo allergenic soaps clog the pores of your skin and do not allow the skin to breathe. Don't buy the anti bacterial either.

Step 3

Once you've come home from your appointment your going to want to wash your new tattoo with hot water and soap. Do not simply wash your body part where the tattoo is like you normally would. Run the bar of soap between your hands and build up a good lather. Then gently pat the soap all over the tattoo and rinse it with hot water. I do this at least twice, depending on the size of the tattoo. Don't get freaked out if the skin under and around the tattoo looks like it has a film a slime all over it. This is a normal reaction and part of the healing process. Now that you are done washing the tattoo get out of the shower and grab a fresh clean towel, not the one you used last night or this morning. It's really important to make sure the towels are clean since the risk of infection is high with newly tattooed skin. Fold the towel into a dish towel size if possible and PAT the area down lightly. I don't use any force. I just let the towel naturally pick up the moisture off my body.

Step 4
Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Lotion with colloidal oatmeal
Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Lotion with colloidal oatmeal

Now that the tattoo is dry you are going to need to moisturize it. Again, everyone is going to have a different opinion on what to use to do this with. Some people will say to use A&D ointment, some will tell you to use plain old lotion. I will tell you right now that I have heard absolute horror stories from people that have used A&D ointment and other that have used plain old lotions with fragrances. They can cause the ink to fade and the skin to not heal properly. I only use Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Lotion with colloidal oatmeal. It is fragrance free and the oatmeal contributes a natural healing element to the process. Grab the bottle and either squeeze some out directly onto your tattoo or your hand. The just like you dried the tattoo lightly pat the lotion all over the area. I personally put the lotion in the middle of my fingers and the use the upper portion of my hand to pat it dry. Don't use a towel after this just leave it alone. If you are going to work just get dressed and go. If you are going to bed however and you tattooed your arm, leg, calf, shoulder etc then I would suggest laying down a fresh clean towel rather than allowing the tattoo to come into contact with your sheets unless you just washed them.

Tattoo Magazine

In these trying times it’s a welcome sight to find a publication offering relevant content for free. If you want to keep yourself current on the latest trends in tattoos and piercings then you need some Prick. Don’t let the price fool you, Prick is on the same level as other top tattoo magazines that are not free. Every month new issues are published featuring top tattoo artists, convention reviews, celebrity interviews and anything tattoo or body piercing related.

You don’t need to wait for your Prick. Every single issue of Prick magazine is available online in PDF format for immediate download.

You can also get the magazine sent directly to your doorstep. The magazine is free but sadly the postage is not.

Armband tattoos

Armband tattoos are one of the most popular tattoo styles. This is largely due to the fact that they make great starter tattoos, and if placed high on the arm, are very discreet. They can also be incredibly versatile in terms of design.

Many people start with something simple. Pattern designs are the most commonly seen style in armband tattoos. Celtic designs are a classic option; they are elaborate, laden with symbolism and meaning, and easy to change so as to make them your own. Hawaiian armband tattoos are also very popular, as these can be used because of both their aesthetic appeal, and because of their cultural significance. Tribal patterns work great because they are not only stylish in appearance, but because you can create a continuous pattern to reach all the way around the arm.

Although most armband tattoos are patterns, some people may choose something a bit more intricate. For instance, a film strip armband may be a unique touch. This design can feature varying parts of an actual film, or ’scenes’ from the life of the wearer. Dream catcher tattoos are also a good example of this, and can feature anything from animals, feathers and very detailed bead work.

Some people also like to use jewelry in their armband tattoos. A single strand of pearls or a heavy chain with an old watch face dangling at the end. Significant birthstones or lockets with a photo of a loved one embedded into the picture are not uncommon to see in this style.

Alternative styles are also quite favored. Gothic armbands featuring barbed wire, flames and skulls; astrological designs showing the wearers stars and planets; even binary code are all used to create unique tattoo pieces.

Although armband tattoos may not be that unusual, it is very easy to make them into something unique. Be creative with your piece, have fun with it and make sure that it is something you absolutely love.

Maori Tattoos

Traditionally, Maori tattoos were carved into the skin using a small instrument made of albatross bone, and took months of careful, agonized planning. They were typically worn by men of high rank. Women who were tattooed were only allowed designs upon their lips, chin and nostrils. Today, however, the process of Ta Moko has become one of the most popular styles of ‘tribal’ tattooing. The designs associated with Maori tattoos have a definite aesthetic appeal, but to many people they mean a good deal more than that. They are often used as a symbol of cultural identity, and the designs used may represent things such as genealogy, history or even beauty (as full, blue hued lips have long been considered as the ‘ideal’ of female Maori beauty).

Modern Maori tattoos (especially in the west) have moved from the face to the body. Long, twining spiral designs that were once placed near the ears or cheeks are now placed along the arms or legs. However, many Maori people find exact replicas of their art insulting. For this reason, many people who are not affiliated with the Maoris prefer to use designs inspired, but not directly taken from, these traditional styles.

One way to separate the Maori tattoos, and what could possibly be an insulting western
rendition is to use the striking spirals to create other symbols. For instance, rather than
using the rounded and graceful spirals, you could make a squared off version, and create an

interesting puzzle-like pattern. You could also use heavy lines and create a scene of waves, clouds, billowing winds, or even fire. Many people like to include reds and dark shades of blue into their designs; they will occasionally use orange and yellow as well if their patterns include things such as the sun, moon or stars. Metallic colors are generally used to produce weapon designs such as intricate knives, swords, or even throwing stars. Burgundy and purple can be used for a variety of spiraling flower blossoms.

Given the beauty of these designs, it may be tempting to delve into this style of art, but it is important to remember that they have a significant meaning to the Maori people. Tattooing is considered a sacred act, and must — like any other cultural symbol — be respected.