Tattoos / Body Piercings: Most Popular Articles

The Tattoo Gallery - Tattoo Pictures Divided by Subject and Location
Tattoo galleries divided by subject and location. Search through the menu to find tattoo designs and ideas.

Tattoo Aftercare
Proper aftercare of a new tattoo is crucial. Here are detailed instructions for cleaning your tattoo and keeping it healthy during the first two weeks.

Tattoos and Piercings Galleries Menu Page
Visit the tattoo and piercing galleries which present photos of body art submitted by artists and enthusiasts from all over the world.

tattoo pictures - swirly tribal arm tattoo
Tattoo by Boe of Tat2Times.

Tattoo Gallery - flowers plants vines and trees
Tattoo gallery - pictures of flowers, plants, vines, trees, leaves and other green things.

Red flowers back tattoo
Back tattoo with red flowers.

Tattoo Removal Options
There are a lot of reasons for possibly wanting a tattoo removed – if you have a tattoo that you wish to have partially or completely removed, you should first consider your options and decide which method might be best for you.

Piercing Gallery Menu Page
Welcome to the Piercing Gallery! This page will lead you to photos of different types of piercings and jewelry. Categories are divided for easy navigation.

Male Genital Piercing Guide
Your personal guide to male genital piercings. This guide will explain the differences between the many male piercings available, which are the most common, who is suited for them and what the recommended starter jewelry is.

Apadravya Male Genital Piercing
Photo of an apadravya piercing, a male genital piercing vertically through the glans (head) of the penis.

tattoo gallery - flowers plants vines trees
Tattoo gallery - pictures of flowers, plants, vines, trees, leaves and other green things.

How Much Do Tattoos Hurt?
How much does getting a tattoo really hurt? Find out how to put the pain into perspective and overcome needle fear.

Tattoo Gallery - Hot Babes Sexy She-Devils and Pinup Girls
Gallery of beautiful women, lady devils and pinup girl tattoos.

Tattoo Symbol Meanings - Pt 1
When looking for a tattoo design, the question of symbolism often comes into play. If you've wondered what the meanings are to many commonly seen designs, you're not alone.

two cherries and stars tattoo
Two cherries tattoo done in traditional style with stars.

Fairy on crescent moon tattoo
Tattoo of a fairy sitting on a crescent shaped moon.

Nipple Piercing Q & A
When it comes to body piercings, nipple piercings seem to create the largest amount of questions, especially for women. Here are some of the most frequently asked questions about nipple piercings and answers to help you understand them better.

Tattoo Gallery - miscellaneous designs and unique patterns
Some of the most beautiful and unique tattoos don't fit into normal categories. The miscellaneous category is for those such tattoos.

Ear and Cartilage Piercing Photos
Piercing Gallery - pictures of various ear piercing styles along with different kinds of jewelry.

Tattoo Gallery - Flowers Plants Vines Trees and Leaves
Tattoo gallery - pictures of flowers, plants, vines, trees, leaves and other green things.

gruesome Jesus impaled corpse on cross tattoo
This is a very graphic and gruesome depiction of the corpse of Jesus, impaled, decomposing and hanging on the cross.

Lower back butterfly and tribal tattoo
Butterfly and tribal lower backpiece tattoo.

Tattoo Gallery - Abstract Tribal Patterns
Tattoo gallery - abstract designs and patterns referred to as tribal - not to be confused with traditional ancient and tribe/tribal art.

Celestial tattoo gallery - suns moons stars and planets
Tattoo gallery - celestial designs of suns, moons, stars, planets and space tattoos.

black and gray dragon and tribal tattoo
Dragon and tribal tattoo by Enrique Patiño.

armpit tattoo - old school lady and panther
Old school armpit tattoo of lady and black panther by Jay Kelly of Greenman Tattoo in West Hartford, CT.

Flowers and Butterfly Foot Tattoo
A picture of a butterfly and flowers tattooed on the side of the foot.

Tattoo Gallery - Hearts and Symbols of Love
Tattoo gallery of hearts and other love symbols. Pictures of tattoos submitted by readers.

Large Upper Back Tribal Tattoos
Large tribal tattoo on upper back and similar tribal underneath.

Angel wings tattoo
Angel wings tattoo by Crowe.

Sexy lady devil and nun tattoo
Hot lady devil and nun tattoo.

piercing gallery - 2 6 gauge Cartilage & 2¼" Stretched Lobe Piercings
Two stretched cartilage and one 2 1/4 inch stretched lobe piercings.

blue koi fish tattoo
Japanese-style koi fish tattoo by Hiram Cordero.

religious cross family tattoo
Picture of a large back piece - vintage style cross with family names.

Prince Albert or PA
Description of the male Prince Albert piercing.

Rasta legend Bob Marley lion tattoo
Tattoo of Bob Marley by Dusty Donnay.

Tattoo Gallery - religious faith and spiritual tattoos
Tattoo gallery - symbols of religious faith and spirituality.

tattoo gallery - by body part - foot or feet tattoos
Tattoos by body area - foot tattoos on one or both feet.

Tattoo Gallery - fairies pixies and sprites
Tattoo gallery - pixies, fairies, sprites, elves, nymphs - whatever you want to call them, enter a fantasy world of tiny flying creatures.

Year 2008 Tattoo Convention Events and Expos Calendar
Listing of body art events and tattoo conventions for 2008 and 2009.

How to Become a Tattoo Artist
If you want to become a tattoo artist, there's a little more to it than just learning how to operate a tattoo machine. These quick tips will get you started in the right direction to becoming a professional and successful tattoo artist.

Aftercare Contradictions
Why there are so many different forms of aftercare advice and how to know who you should listen to.

Female Genital Piercings Guide
Your personal guide to female genital piercings along with their risks and limitations.

Lilly flowers and butterfly hip tattoo
Picture of a hip tattoo with large lilly flowers and butterflies.

psychedelic mushroom with stars tattoo
Tattoo by Neil Grant of Celebrity Tattoo.

Christian crucifixion of Jesus tattoo
Full backpiece tattoo by Enrique Patiño.

Free Sample Henna Mehndi Designs and Patterns
Free patterns and designs for use when doing mehandi art. Download, print and start creating your own mehndi art.

Piercing Gallery: Lip and Labret Piercings
Photos of lip and labret piercings sent in by collectors and artists from around the world.

Pride and Kanji Symbols
Finding the meanings behind many different types of symbols for tattoos. This page explains the meanings of gay pride symbols, chinese and japanese kanji characters and also symbols of hate to be avoided.

Tattoo Symbol Meanings - Pt 3
Part 3 of 4 - this page deals with symbols found in ancient and modern cultural societies.

9-11 Memorial and American Pride Tattoos
As we search for ways to deal with recent terrorist attacks, some show their support in the most indelible way - with tattoos. This gallery is dedicated to tattoos that are a tribute or memorial of the 911 attack on the World Trade Center or American pride tattoos.

Tattoo Gallery - Native American Indian Polynesian Maori and Indigenous Tribal Tattoos
Gallery of Native American (Indian) tattoos and other native tribal art from cultures such as Hawaiian, Polynesian, Maori, etc.

tattoo gallery - tribal and abstract
Tattoo gallery -

What and Where
Choosing what to get for your tattoo, and where to put it

The Tattoo Gallery - Butterflies Insects and Bugs
Gallery of all kinds of butterfly, insect and bug tattoos.

Tattoo Gallery - Flowers Plants Vines Trees Leaves
Tattoo gallery - pictures of flowers, plants, vines, trees, leaves and other green things.

Christina
Information guide to the female genital piercing called the Christina. This will tell you what it is, who can get it, what kind of jewelry is required and how long it takes to heal.

toe ring tattoos flower and butterfly
Simulated toe ring tattoos with flower and butterflies.

Piercing Gallery - Navel or Belly Button Piercings
Welcome to the piercing gallery! This page is dedicated to pierced navels, with photos sent in by collectors and artists from all over the world.

tattoo gallery - by body part - upper back and shoulder tats
Tattoos by body area - upper back and shoulder tattoos.

fallen angel tattoo
Back tattoo of a fallen angel by Gerri Cherry.

Black and Gray Asian Eastern Dragon Tattoo
Chinese character re-work and eastern dragon tattoo by Allen of Luton, Beds, U.K.

tattoo gallery - miscellaneous and unique
Some of the most beautiful and unique tattoos don't fit into normal categories. The miscellaneous category is for those such tattoos.

feature artist gallery - Stacey Sharp - lilly flower tattoo
Tattoo by Stacey

Tongue Piercing Pictures
Photos of various tongue piercings from single to multiple holes. Displays different styles of jewelry.

male navel piercing with curved barbell
Picture of a male pierced navel.

celestial gallery - sun moon stars planet tattoos
Tattoo gallery - celestial designs of suns, moons, stars, planets and space tattoos.

piercing gallery - Industrial Barbell & Multiple Ear Stud Piercings
Industrial Barbell & Multiple Ear Stud Piercings.

Tattoo Gallery - Hearts and Love
Tattoo gallery of hearts and other love symbols.

Frequently Asked About Tattoos
Answers to the most commonly asked questions about getting a tattoo - are they safe? does it hurt? can you use numbing cream? how much does it cost? can you tan? can you shave? and much more.

Conventional Piercing Guide - Ear - Conch & Conch Orbital
Part of the Conventional Piercing Guide. This page defines the conch and conch orbital piercings and gives information on jewelry and care requirements.

Four Leaf Clover Tattoo
Tattoo by Krystof of a four-leafed clover.

Tattoo Gallery - Western traditional and old school style
Tattoo gallery - Western traditional and old (olde) school style.

Peace sign tattoo
Peace sign tattoo by Kelly Tipton.

Genital Piercings for Females: Vertical Clitoral Hood
A guide to vertical clitoral hood piercings.

New Piercing Aftercare Instructions - Cleaning and Sea Salt Soak Instructions
New piercing aftercare. How to effectively clean your piercing and instructions on how to do a sea salt soak.

Eyebrow Piercing Photos
Pictures of various eyebrow piercings, both single and multiple.

Tattoo Gallery - Hot Babes, Sexy She-Devils & Pinup Girls
Gallery of beautiful women, lady devils and pinup girl tattoos.

Tattoo Gallery - By Body Part - Lower Back Lumbar Tattoos
Tattoos by body area - lower back tattoos.

Hand Foot and Face Tattoos
Many studios have policies against doing tattoos on the hands, feet or face. Some artists feel strongly enough about it to turn down potential business by refusing to do this type of tattoo. But what is the big deal?

Male Nipple Piercing Photos
Gallery of piercing pictures - male nipple piercings and various jewelry.

Tattoo Gallery - Celtic and Irish Tattoos - Photos
Celtic and Irish tattoos and pictures of designs and patterns created to imitate ancient Celtic art.

The Tattoo Gallery - Guide Picks - My Personal Favorites
I have received hundreds of tattoo picture submissions for this gallery, and here is a collection of some of my personal favorites.

tattoo gallery picture - Maori arm tattoo
Maori arm tattoo by Steve Nesbit.

Flying Koi Fish Half Sleeve Tattoo
Half sleeve koi fish tattoo by Fish of Black & Blue Tattoo.

Tattoo and Bodypiercing Glossary
If you're new to the world of body art, there is a whole new language for you to learn! Find simple definitions to words that may be unfamiliar to you.

Tattoo Beginner's Guide
Where to start and what to do about getting your first tattoo. Answers to commonly asked questions, and lifesaving information you didn't even know you needed.

Tattoo Basics for Beginners
If you have questions about getting a tattoo, this is where you'll find the answers. This page will direct you to finding the information you need.

Water lilly lotus flower tattoo
Tattoo by Buzz of Rideau St. Tattoos in Ottawa, Ontario Canada.

Hair Bleaching Guide
Bleaching your own hair at home is simple if you use the right product and follow these easy steps. Pictures included.

tattoo gallery - Shoulder and arm tribal tat
Picture of a large black tribal tattoo descending from the shoulder down the arm.

American flag and eagle tattoo
American pride tattoo of eagle and flag by Boe of Tat2Times.

Inner Labia
Information about the female genital piercing called the Inner Labia. Find out what it is, what kind of jewelry it requires and how long it takes to heal.

Flowers and scroll design foot tattoos
Tattoo by Stacey Sharp of Ink Alternative in Ronkonkoma, New York.

lip labret piercing experience with pictures
See what it's like to get your lip/labret pierced by reading my experience and viewing pictures of my most painful piercing yet.

How a Tattoo is Applied
Photos and explanations of the entire process of getting a tattoo from filling out your paperwork to walking out with fresh new ink.

black panther tattoo
Black panther tattoo by Krooked Ken.

tattoo gallery - religious faith and spiritual
Tattoo gallery - symbols of religious faith and spirituality.

The Tattoo Gallery - Butterflies, Insects and Bugs
Gallery of all kinds of butterfly, insect and bug tattoos.

Outer Labia
Description, picture, and risks of the female genital piercing called the Outer Labia piercing.

Tinkerbell Cartoon Fairy Tattoo
Picture of a tattoo of Tinkerbell from Peter Pan surrounded by flowers and fairy dust.

Fourchette
Your guide to the female genital piercing called the fourchette. This page explains what it is, what kind of jewelry it requires and how long you can expect it to heal.

Tattoo Gallery - Fantasy Creatures - Dragons Wizards and Mermaids
Tattoo gallery - fantasy creatures such as dragons, wizards and mermaids.

Side torso tattoo - old school traditional ship
Traditional style ship tattoo on side torso by Jay Kelly of Greenman Tattoo in West Hartford, CT.

Vertical Clitoral Hood
A guide to vertical clitoral hood piercings. This page will explain what it is, what kind of jewelry is required and how long you can expect it to take to heal.

Apadravya
Description and information about the male genital body piercing called an apadravya.

Tattoo gallery - skulls skeletons and bones
Tattoo gallery - human and animal skulls, skeletons and bones.

piercing gallery - Belly/Navel Surface Piercing Project
Multiple surface piercings in the navel area.

Foreskin
The foreskin piercing, although limited to uncircumsized males, can enhance sexual pleasure. Find out more about this piercing, what kind of jewelry it requires and how long it takes to heal.

tattoo gallery picture - praying hands with rosary
Praying hands tattoo holding rosary beads.

Tattoo Safety Checklist
Detailed information on how to get a safe tattoo, including a safety checklist to follow.

Embarrassing Questions
There are some questions about getting a tattoo or piercing that are difficult, even embarrassing, to ask. Here the questions have been asked for you, and the answers are provided.

Tattoo Gallery - Animals Reptiles Mammals and Birds
Tattoo gallery - Animals such as birds, snakes, tigers, lions, wolves and many others.

Mayan Aztec tribal arm sleeve tattoo by Hiram Cordero
Tattoo by Hiram Cordero of 506 Tattoo and Bodypiercing in San Jose, Costa Rica.

Old school style tattoos with a new school twist
These tattoos were done by Mike Tweed of Inkfluence Tattoos in Lubbock, Texas. These great traditional designs look wonderful with a new school touch.

Koi Fish Japanese Sleeve Tattoo
Koi fish tattoo by Mike of Matthew's Party Tattoo.

Tattoo Gallery - By Body Part - Lower Calf and Ankle Tattoos
Tattoos by body area - lower calf and ankle tattoos.

Lower back tribal tattoo
Lower back tribal tattoo by Gerry Beckerman.

Frenum
The frenum is one type of male genital piercing that is available and quite common.

Conventional Piercing Guide - Ear - Tragus & Anti Tragus
Part of the Conventional Piercing Guide. This page describes the tragus piercing, including starter jewelry and healing times.

Cross tattoo with phrase God Understand Me
Tattoo by Hiram Cordero of 506 Tattoo and Bodypiercing in San Jose, Costa Rica.

tattoo gallery - fairies, faeries and pixies
Tattoo gallery - pixies, fairies, sprites, elves, nymphs - whatever you want to call them, enter a fantasy world of tiny flying creatures.

Realistic ladybug tattoo
Realistic ladybug (ladybird) tattoo.

Double Tragus (Ear) Piercings
Photo of a double tragus piercing.

Tattoo Pictures - Fairy Gallery - Fairies Pixies and Nymph Tattoos
Tattoo gallery - pixies, fairies, sprites, elves, nymphs - whatever you want to call them, enter a fantasy world of tiny flying creatures.

Learning to Tattoo or Pierce
Finding a good apprenticeship requires an alert and cunning hunter. Lay your traps, prepare your bait, and ready your weapons for the hunt of a lifetime.

Conventional Piercing Guide - Ear - Helix Anti-Helix and Orbital
Part of the Conventional Piercing Guide. This page describes the helix piercing as well as its two variations, the orbital helix and the anti-helix, recommended starter jewelry and healing times.

Tattoo Gallery - Native American Indian Polynesian Maori
Gallery of Native American (Indian) tattoos and other native tribal art, all done by various artists from around the world.

ear piercings - conch cartilage tragus and flesh tunnels
Multiple ear piercings - picture gallery.

The Tattoo Gallery - tribal finger ring tatt
Picture of a cute tribal finger ring tattoo by Rinus in the Netherlands.

Less Common
Your guide to other female genital piercings you may have heard of that are not commonly known.

tattoo gallery picture - fairy pixie nymph tattoo
Fairy tattoo by Steve Johnson - Down Under Tattooing.

Halloween Fun! Body Art for the Nails
Jazz up your fingernails by adding these sexy nail rings! It's body art for your hands!

The Ampallang
Description of male genital Ampallang piercing with information on risks and sexual limitations.

Tattoo Gallery - Pink Lilies and Exotic Hummingbird Tattoo
Lillies (flowers) tattoo by Rob of Skin Graphics.

Coverup evil monster demon tattoo
Tattoo by Krystof.

Tattoo Art Pictures - Water Life - Sea Creatures - Fish Sharks Dolphins
Tattoos of things that exist underwater - fish, sharks, squids, coral, etc.

Double cherries and blue stars tattoo
Two cherries (with stems) tattoo with blue stars by Jason of Lefty's Tattoo.

The Tramp Stamp
Is it true that women who have tattoos on their lower backs are sexually promiscuous? This article explores the widespread claims that there is a scientific correlation between lumbar tattoos and immoral behavior in women.

Conventional Piercing Guide - Ear - Industrial
Part of the Conventional Piercing Guide. This page provides general information about industrial piercings.

Multiple Back Tattoos - Celtic Sun - Japanese Tribal Dragon - Moon and Tribal Sun
Several back tattoos including a Celtic sun, Japanese style tribal dragon, a moon, a tribal sun and a medieval dragon on the lower back.

Aztec calendar tattoo
Aztec calendar tattoo by Dillon of Smooth Groove in Dallas, Texas.

Cherry blossoms tribute tattoo
Tribute tattoo with cherry blossoms and Chinese or Kanji symbols.

Tattoos and Sun Tanning
If you have tattoos you want to keep looking nice, you might want to think twice before you sunbathe or visit the tanning bed. Learn how to achieve your tanning goals and still keep your tattoos safe.

butterfly tattoo
Butterfly tattoo by Josh of Good Neighbor Tattoo.

colorful Asian Eastern Oriental style dragon tattoo
Colorful dragon tattoo done in Eastern Asian style. Tattoo by Big Mike of Twisted Sol - Denver, Colorado.