Tattoo Art by Jie Zi


Here's one the most amazing artists, incredible tattoo designs that comes with a signature style. Beijing based tattoo artist Jie Zi mind blowing designs is a rage everyone is talking about. Different, refreshing and unique, those are the words that can describe such creations.












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Om Tattoo

Om or Aum is of paramount importance in Hinduism. This symbol is a sacred syllable representing Brahman, the impersonal Absolute of Hinduism — omnipotent, omnipresent, and the source of all manifest existence. Brahman, in itself, is incomprehensible; so a symbol becomes mandatory to help us realize the Unknowable. Om, therefore, represents both the unmanifest (nirguna) and manifest (saguna) aspects of God. That is why it is called pranava, to mean that it pervades life and runs through our prana or breath.


Om in Daily Life

Although Om symbolizes the most profound concepts of Hindu belief, it is in use daily. The Hindus begin their day or any work or a journey by uttering Om. The sacred symbol is often found at the head of letters, at the beginning of examination papers and so on. Many Hindus, as an expression of spiritual perfection, wear the sign of Om as a pendant. This symbol is enshrined in every Hindu temple premise or in some form or another on family shrines.

It is interesting to note that a newly born child is ushered into the world with this holy sign. After birth, the child is ritually cleansed and the sacred syllable Om is written on its tongue with honey. Thus right at the time of birth the syllable Om is initiated into the life of a Hindu and ever remains with him as the symbol of piety. Om is also a popular symbol used in contemporary body art and tattoos.

The Eternal Syllable

According to the Mandukya Upanishad, "Om is the one eternal syllable of which all that exists is but the development. The past, the present, and the future are all included in this one sound, and all that exists beyond the three forms of time is also implied in it".

The Music of Om

Om is not a word but rather an intonation, which, like music, transcends the barriers of age, race, culture and even species. It is made up of three Sanskrit letters, aa, au and ma which, when combined together, make the sound Aum or Om. It is believed to be the basic sound of the world and to contain all other sounds. It is a mantra or prayer in itself. If repeated with the correct intonation, it can resonate throughout the body so that the sound penetrates to the centre of one's being, the atman or soul.

There is harmony, peace and bliss in this simple but deeply philosophical sound. By vibrating the sacred syllable Om, the supreme combination of letters, if one thinks of the Ultimate Personality of Godhead and quits his body, he will certainly reach the highest state of "stateless" eternity, states the Bhagavad Gita.


The Vision of Om

Om provides a dualistic viewpoint. On one hand, it projects the mind beyond the immediate to what is abstract and inexpressible. On the other hand, it makes the absolute more tangible and comprehensive. It encompasses all potentialities and possibilities; it is everything that was, is, or can yet be. It is omnipotent and likewise remains undefined.

The Power of Om

During meditation, when we chant Om, we create within ourselves a vibration that attunes sympathy with the cosmic vibration and we start thinking universally. The momentary silence between each chant becomes palpable. Mind moves between the opposites of sound and silence until, at last, it ceases the sound. In the silence, the single thought—Om—is quenched; there is no thought. This is the state of trance, where the mind and the intellect are transcended as the individual self merges with the Infinite Self in the pious moment of realization. It is a moment when the petty worldly affairs are lost in the desire for the universal. Such is the immeasurable power of Om.


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The Second Annual Wildwood Tattoo Beach Bash


The Second Annual Wildwood Tattoo Beach Bash (Atlantic City, New Jersey), presented by Rebel Image Tattoo, takes place Friday, September 9 through Sunday, September 11 inside the Wildwoods Convention Center Exhibit Hall – an event perfect for tattoo enthusiasts, as well as those interested in the unique art form of tattooing and body art design.


The Wildwood Tattoo Beach Bash will bring the body art community to the Wildwoods for a weekend full of events. The ‘bash’ will host major national tattoo artists, as well as activities including: tattoo contests, a traveling tattoo museum, seminars, art exhibits, door prizes and more. Celebrity tattoo artist Tim Hendricks from TLC's New York Ink will be in attendance at the event.

It all comes down to who is going to be there. The Wildwood Tattoo Beach Bash has confirmed that many great names in the industry will be in attendance. Philadelphia Eddie (Crazy Eddie) very well known in the Wildwood are, and also world famous, will be at the show signing his books, Eddie is an Icon within the industry.

Tim Hendricks of Saltwater Tattoo who is a celebrity artist on TLC's NY Ink and he'll be tattooing on a walk-up basis. Also tattooing at the convention will be Bob Tyrrells out of Detroit. Bob Tyrrells has done work on Kid Rock, and is a highly esteemed traveling artist who previously worked under the legendary Tom Renshaw. When asked by bikeweek.com about rumors that Corey Miller might show, Siderio declined to confirm or deny the possibility.

Also, be sure to check out the rarely seen Japanese Hand Method of Tebori Tattooing on display. Hours for the Wildwood Tattoo Beach Bash are: Friday, September 9 – Noon-10 p.m.; Saturday, September 10 – 10 a.m. -10 p.m.; and Sunday, September 11 – 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

The Wildwood Convention Center is located at 4501 Boardwalk in Wildwood, New Jersey.

*** Artists who plan to attend can register by contacting Mike at wildwoodtattoobeachbash@comcast.net



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It's never too late to get Inked


Helen, 78, got her first tattoo at the age of 75 as a tribute to her late husband.


She got hooked and how has more than 50 tattoos.
Instead of lazy hours drinking tea at an over-60s drop-in centre, or knitting or baking, Helen loves nothing more than a visit to her local studio for another inking.


After the death of her husband Henry three years ago she set about transforming herself from a regular, if somewhat undistinguished, mature lady into someone who attracts attention everywhere she goes.


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Tattoo Designs Hearts

Tattoo Designs Hearts
Heart tattoos – wear your heart on your sleeve.Okay, so that sounded lame, but heart related tattoos have been popular since the beginning. Why? Because we want our tattoo to be something special and what is more special than something that represents your heart, your innermost you?

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Tree of Life Tattoo Designs For Women

Tree of Life Tattoo Designs For Women
many Tree of Life tattoo designs are in the shape of a circle or oval. The trunk of the tree is in the center of the design, while the branches bow downward and the roots curl upward to form the overall shape. Because there are so many Tree of Life images and stories worldwide, there really is no wrong way to do a Tree of Life design. Branches, trunk, roots. Everything else is up to the artist.

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Snakes Tattoo Designs

Snakes Tattoo Designs
The snake is one of the most iconic images in tattooing both in modern and ancient cultures alike, and as such snake tattoos have been quite popular for many decades.
Snakes were depicted in art long before humans even had a written word, so it is no wonder that they remain such a fascinating form of art today.

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