This is a piece I just got out of the kiln tonight. I will be giving this piece to some new friends. It took me soooo long to make this piece! About 5 hours actually. It is a red clay with a black under glaze carved through with a tattoo machine. I left the top of the ceramic piece unglazed so you can view the raw state of the clay. I like the contrast it gives. I carved it when I was doing a show at State and A a nice restaurant in Santa Barbara that invited me to do an exhibition last month at the First Thursday art festival. I finished with my tattoo gun when I came home. Let me know what you guys think??? Thanks, Matt
This is the latest carving I am doing of a Dragon Vase. This is a Birthday present (if it turns out) I hope! I like this piece, it is the most detailed piece of pottery I have created so far. It took me about 1 hour to trace the design.. I will carve it out and then use the tattoo gun to carve out some of the spots of the dragon. It will be a black inked background. Maybe I can take this picture when it is done to some local galleries. As usual tell me what you think PLEASE.... Thanks, Matt
So, check back and see what the finished piece looks like.. Thanks, Matt
Dragon Tattoos
Dragons are one of the most popular mythological creatures. The descend from various legends, telling tales of fire-breathing, winged creatures. There are two different dragons that you'll commonly see- the Eastern and the Western dragons. The Eastern dragons of the orient are seen as benevolent creatures who are the protectors of life, fertility, and good fortune. The Western dragons tend to be the evil creatures that destroy villages and guard hoards of treasure. As a tattoo, dragons are usually represented in the form of the Eastern dragon and of oriental styles. Dragon tattoos are normally seen in black and commonly drawn with flames and fire. But, Japanese and Chinese dragon styles are usually pretty ornate and can be in color or black and white shades. It's up to you as to what dragon style you choose for your tattoo. Dragons are a popular tattoo among both men and woman, each person finding a different reason and symbolism behind the dragon.
Dragon Tattoo Pictures
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Flickr Images: stotker: dragon tattoo by Mirek vel Stotker
Meaning of Dragon Tattoos
Dragon tattoos can have different meanings to different people. It's all depending on how you see the mythical creature and as to what design you choose. In general men tend to use dragon tattoos to represent:
Courage
Strength
Raw power and force
Wisdom and reason
Protectors of sacred items
Many men tend to associate with the dragon which is why they get dragon tattoos. Some men see themselves as guardians over loved ones, so since the dragon tends to symbolize protection, it fits the mold of a guardian. In general, woman tend to use dragon tattoos to represent:
Creator
Protector of life
Strength
Because woman are those who give birth, they can be seen as a creator of life. Women can associate with the dragon in terms of protection and children; in most cases, mothers will protect their children till the end. Women may see the strength of the dragon and see it embodied in themeselves. For the most part, there are many different meanings of a dragon tattoo, so each individual and each dragon will represent something a little different.
Chinese Dragon Tattoo Pictures
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(by Joe Finch @ INK BY FINCH TATTOO STUDIO (SINGAPORE))
Chinese Dragon Tattoos
Chinese dragons are the symbols of power and mystery as depicted in Eastern and Western legends. The dragon evoked fear and worship in man. Although, there's a bloodthirsty, medieval ferociousness in dragons, in oriental cultures, they see the mythical beast for its benevolent features. The dragon is the most commong symbol of identity for Far Eastern cultures. Types of Oriental dragons include:
The horned dragon is seen as the mightiest dragon.
The Celestial Dragon is the dragon that supports the heavans and protects the Gods.
The Earth Dragon rules the earth.
The Spirirtual Dragon controls wind and rain.
The Treasure Dragon is the keep or precious metals and gems.
The Winged Dragon is the only one depicted with wings.
The Coiling Dragon lives in the oceans.
The Yellow Dragon is the hornless dragon known for knowledge.
This is a piece I just got out of the kiln tonight. I will be giving this piece to some new friends. It took me soooo long to make this piece! About 5 hours actually. It is a red clay with a black under glaze carved through with a tattoo machine. I left the top of the ceramic piece unglazed so you can view the raw state of the clay. I like the contrast it gives. I carved it when I was doing a show at State and A a nice restaurant in Santa Barbara that invited me to do an exhibition last month at the First Thursday art festival. I finished with my tattoo gun when I came home. Let me know what you guys think??? Thanks, Matt
The practice of tattooing is older than you thought. According to Wikipedia:
Tattooing has been a Eurasian practice at least since around Neolithic times. An Iceman, dating from the fourth to fifth millennium BC, was found in the Ötz valley in the Alps and had approximately 57 carbon tattoos consisting of simple dots and lines on his lower spine, behind his left knee, and on his right ankle. Other mummies bearing tattoos and dating from the end of the second millennium BC have been discovered, such as the Mummy of Amunet from Ancient Egypt and the mummies at Pazyryk on the Ukok Plateau.
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