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Irezumi (入れ墨, lit. ' inserting ink ') (also spelled 入墨 or sometimes 刺青) is the Japanese word for tattoo, and is used in English to refer to a distinctive style of Japanese tattooing, though it is also used as a blanket term to describe a number of tattoo styles originating in Japan, including tattooing traditions from both the Ainu people and the Ryukyuan Kingdom.
"Bargaining for a head, on the shore, the chief running up the price" – sketch by H. G. Robley. Toi moko, or mokomokai, are the preserved heads of Māori, the indigenous people of New Zealand, where the faces have been decorated by tā moko tattooing. They became valuable trade items during the Musket Wars of the early 19th century. Many toi ...
A face tattoo or facial tattoo is a tattoo located on the bearer's face or head. It is part of the traditional tattoos of many ethnic groups. In modern times, although it is considered taboo and socially unacceptable in many cultures, [ 1 ] [ 2 ] as well as considered extreme in body art, [ 3 ] this style and placement of tattoo has emerged in ...
Image credits: @nancydestroyer #3 Dominant Duo. This is a bold pair of abstract shin tattoos that make a statement. The minimalist design conveys individuality and commands attention.
American traditional, Western traditional or simply traditional [1]: 18 is a tattoo style featuring bold black outlines and a limited color palette, with common motifs influenced by sailor tattoos. [2] The style is sometimes called old school and contrasted with "new school" tattoos, which it influenced, and which use a wider range of colors ...
This cybersigilism tattoo leans heavily into the Gothic style and reproduces an intricate design featuring Mary within an ornate chandelier. Image credits: @demiurgos.tto #30 Fabulous Freehand
In modern figure drawing, the basic unit of measurement is the 'head', which is the distance from the top of the head to the chin. This unit of measurement is credited [ 2 ] to the Greek sculptor Polykleitos (fifth century BCE) and has long been used by artists to establish the proportions of the human figure.
A Sword, Roses and Playing Cards. On Affleck’s right shoulder is a cross surrounded by colorful roses and playing cards, which was also featured in the “Jenny from the Block” music video and ...