Lochlan Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 Not a religious person but I've always had a fascination with the art and stories that surround various religions. My house is covered in various spiritual/religious art including many of my tattoos. So the other day when hanging out at Temple Tattoo in Oakland with friends since we were in the neighborhood running an errand I realized we haven't discussed it on Last Sparrow Tattoo yet. I am always amazed when I step into Temple not only for the quality of work that has continuously come out of that shop and the various tattooers that are/have worked there but just the visual stimulus of the shop itself. Tattoo 13, Freddy Corbin's, other shop in Oakland is just as amazing and found myself in there a few weeks back just observing the art as well. Both shops are like religious and spiritual museums and the tattoos just as high of quality. I am a fan of in my tattoos and many art pieces I do have various saints as well as taking religious ideas and adding a touch of a darker Dia De Los Muertos to them. So as that jumping off point lets talk about religious and/or spiritual tattoos, tattoo designs from crosses, Jesus, Mary's, Saints, angels, cherubs, guardian angels to Buddhist influenced tattoos to Stars of David to ?????? And of course we love tattoo pictures! Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/261-religious-and-spiritual-tattoos/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
gougetheeyes Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 Always found it interesting that religious designs have been such mainstays within tattooing. Maybe, as with the artwork, it's because the designs are so bold? I really love a lot of the icon artwork, which has very set rules and can be very intricate, but was created to still be simple enough to see from far away (on a wood panel or wall). My back is completely clean, have been thinking for years now about a certain icon backpiece. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/261-religious-and-spiritual-tattoos/#findComment-2865 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsRad Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 i really want the Prajnaparamitta on my back (not the text, but the personified version). i'm involved with a Buddhist organization that is trying to help a few nuns set up a monastery here in California, and they have a statue of her that a fellow monk made for them and i love it. obviously, it would be representative of buddhism and wisdom, but in a way, it would be representative of these Sisters and what they have taught me and how they have deepened my practice and my heart. alright, i'll stop there before i start getting more corny. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/261-religious-and-spiritual-tattoos/#findComment-2874 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny Wilson Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 I got a bunch of religious tattoos, I have attached photos of a few that were done by Gary Clark back in the 90's in the DC area. I also have the Rock of Ages and a few other pieces which I dont have photos for. I like the timeless appeal, plus I am a believer. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/261-religious-and-spiritual-tattoos/#findComment-2881 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aahzz Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 I just posted this in my intro thread, but it seems fitting for this thread as well. I am influenced by a variety of Pagan traditions, so I designed this as a symbol to encompass several. The "Tree of Life" can be traced to Celtic, Norse, and Kabbalah, among others. The Ankh incorprates the Egyptian, as the symbol of eternal life. The Pentagram also comes from a variety of traditions, and can sumbolize protection, health, and spirit as well. The tulip is for my late father, who loved tulips. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/261-religious-and-spiritual-tattoos/#findComment-2922 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avery Taylor Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 I have Jesus on my arm. I like the image, but I can't say that it means much more to me than that. What I find interesting is most Christians think the tattoo is blasphemy, and then non-Christians assume that I am really religious. Neither one of these being the case. Either way the tattoo seems to make people uncomfortable. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/261-religious-and-spiritual-tattoos/#findComment-2923 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lochlan Posted December 1, 2010 Author Share Posted December 1, 2010 I was at Juan's house today helping him do some rearranging and organizing and he had this badass painting of a jesus head in a panthers mouth but can't remember who did it....Juan? Plus some other amazing religious paintings. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/261-religious-and-spiritual-tattoos/#findComment-3219 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaMan92 Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 Always found it interesting that religious designs have been such mainstays within tattooing. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/261-religious-and-spiritual-tattoos/#findComment-3321 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Campbell Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 This tattoo is on a customer of mine who is a fairly devout christian. I'm jewish, so I was naturally curious about the design. He said that without judaism, christianity would not exist, and he can't understand all the christians who speak poorly of jews and the jewish culture. I didn't realize that this was still a big issue out there, but maybe he rolls with a different crowd than me, so...Anyhow, here's a picture. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/261-religious-and-spiritual-tattoos/#findComment-3324 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gougetheeyes Posted December 6, 2010 Share Posted December 6, 2010 Anyone who's aggressively open-minded/aware of history is usually ok in my book. Thanks for sharing Kevin. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/261-religious-and-spiritual-tattoos/#findComment-3354 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lochlan Posted December 14, 2010 Author Share Posted December 14, 2010 In the thread "What's your favorite tattoo on your body?" I have some tattoo pictures of cherubs I got by Nick Rodin at Blackheart Tattoo and Zach Johnson (can't remember which shop Zach was at when he did these tattoos) several years ago. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/261-religious-and-spiritual-tattoos/#findComment-3690 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lochlan Posted December 14, 2010 Author Share Posted December 14, 2010 I just found a bad ass head tattoo picture of a jesus tattoo I just posted in the Tattoos for Guys thread. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/261-religious-and-spiritual-tattoos/#findComment-3693 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lochlan Posted December 16, 2010 Author Share Posted December 16, 2010 Here are some other threads that may perk your interest if you like this one: Russian Tattoo Designs Old Tattoo Designs Tattoo Definitions Was tattooing as popular 100 years ago? What tattoo designs can you never see enough of? Tattooers Reference Libraries Visual Tattoo Opinions Stigmas? Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/261-religious-and-spiritual-tattoos/#findComment-3847 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lochlan Posted December 29, 2010 Author Share Posted December 29, 2010 Checkout this black and grey tattoo on Hogg by Freddy Corbin. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/261-religious-and-spiritual-tattoos/#findComment-4247 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gougetheeyes Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 Quick note on this, in Steve Gilbert's Tattoo History book there's a chapter called "Arabs, Jews and Christians" which talks a little bit about tattooing in those traditions. I was always really interested in the early Christian tattoos/symbols(/history) and Gilbert prints a short section from a book Coptic Tattoo Designs by John Carswell with some really beautiful basic designs kept on woodblocks, used like stencils.. kept in the Razzouk family who had, it seems, been tattooing for generations at that point in Jerusalem. Just ordered Coptic Tattoo Designs off of Mr. CW's Tattoo Archive and am pretty pumped. Guessing it's basically just copied pages from the Carswell original, but still pretty stoked! If I had a scanner, I'd insert some pictures.. really love the old designs. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/261-religious-and-spiritual-tattoos/#findComment-4287 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lochlan Posted January 4, 2011 Author Share Posted January 4, 2011 I was just looking through Ross Nagle's tattoo pictures and noticed this Jesus tattoo that I thought I'd share. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/261-religious-and-spiritual-tattoos/#findComment-4382 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lochlan Posted January 9, 2011 Author Share Posted January 9, 2011 Attached is a traditional Guadalupe/Virgin Mary Tattoo picture that I liked and wanted to post. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/261-religious-and-spiritual-tattoos/#findComment-4666 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockelMan Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 Yes it seems that lots of religions that use Jesus as a focus have forgotten that Jesus was Jewish. That's religion for you. I am not trying to open a can of worms it just seems like I am. sorry if I offended anyone. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/261-religious-and-spiritual-tattoos/#findComment-5238 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lochlan Posted January 24, 2011 Author Share Posted January 24, 2011 This last supper tattoo picture was just emailed to me and much deserves a posting! Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/261-religious-and-spiritual-tattoos/#findComment-5691 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lochlan Posted January 25, 2011 Author Share Posted January 25, 2011 I just found on Chris Garver's blog this awesome close up of Freddy Corbin's crucifix tattoo on his head Chris did. This tattoo is so bad ass! Wilhell and Romance & Worship 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/261-religious-and-spiritual-tattoos/#findComment-5771 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylegrey Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 When i see someone with Religious tattoos;especially Christian i automatically assume they are opposite .Like an insurance policy in case they do meet the big guy in the sky.Or a piss take cause they know they're bad LOL If your someone who likes tattoos with meaning Buddhism provides some cool examples that are also great visually.Fudo Myoo is instantly recognisable with sword in one hand and rope in another ,whose original purpose was to guard the Hindu god Shiva. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/261-religious-and-spiritual-tattoos/#findComment-5779 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dhopper Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 Here are a couple I have. Im not christian or buddist, but I have a jesus and a rock of ages tattoo. Wilhell 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/261-religious-and-spiritual-tattoos/#findComment-5880 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gougetheeyes Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 That's a great rock of ages! Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/261-religious-and-spiritual-tattoos/#findComment-5940 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lochlan Posted February 2, 2011 Author Share Posted February 2, 2011 Some recent religious icon tattoo pictures emailed to me... Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/261-religious-and-spiritual-tattoos/#findComment-6260 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockelMan Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 Some recent religious icon tattoo pictures emailed to me... That last one of Jesus on the cross is amazing!! Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/261-religious-and-spiritual-tattoos/#findComment-6284 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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