Cute Tattoo Designs: Yakuza Tattoo

Subtle Statements
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If you prefer to have your tattoos whisper, go for a quiet quotation 
like this one.  These can remind yourself and others of words you 
cherish.
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I Am Inked, Hear Me Roar
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Tattoos that cover large areas can be hard to cover up, but worth the 
risk if you like to make statements.  For instance, you couldn't miss 
this tattoo - or not want to ask about it.  But that's what tattoos are 
all about!
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Star Studded
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We love this delicate constellation!  Perfect placement and proportion, 
but be warned - even subtle astrology tattoos can give away your sign!  
(Guessed it?  Yep, she's a scorpio!)
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Roses
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Colorful, vibrant and highly contrasted, these roses add a pop of colors.
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Variety
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When you decide to get a ton of tattoos, variety is key.  Mixing 
graphics, styles, lettering and tones all contribute to the overall 
impression your work of art conveys.
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Kim Kardashian "Tatted-up"!
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Check out Kim Kardashian showing off her body blasted with tattoos! 
Kim's her twitpic caption said she was just “feeling it.” umm..
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Stark Contrast
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Leaving some skin completely bare next to heavily inked areas can create
 a contrast that highlights your skin's natural glow and texture.  Check
 out this example's thorny mix of au naturel, roses, and a dragon 
peeking out.
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Alice In Wonderland
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In Lewis Carroll's famous masterpiece, "Alice In Wonderland," the 
protagonist finds a bottle labeled "DRINK ME" that makes her shrink to a
 tiny size!  This tattoo is intriguing and makes you want to ask what 
the story is behind it.
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Hope & Octopi
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Check out the grace and detail in the tentacles on her right arm!  Plus the script on her clavicle is classic and feminine.
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Take a Picture, It'll Last Longer
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The perfect accessory for bikini season?  Some ink of course.  This lady
 has a sense of style and humor with classic lettering to say "ouch" and
 antique designs to reveal her aesthetic.
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Just the Sleeves
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From shoulder to wrist these sleeves are full of stories and detail.  
Paired with simple, classic clothing, they are a statement piece on 
their own.
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Thigh & Ribcage Tattoos
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For a look that's bold but also feminine - think peeking out from under a
 sundress - go for a thigh tattoo like this one.  Don't shy away from 
ink that only shows when you're in the buff or a bathing suit, either!
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Yakuza Tattoo
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Yakuza tattoos are worn by a Japanese gang as a mark of identity showing
 their allegiance. We're not sure if this gal is a gang member or fan 
but her tats are breathtaking!
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Awesome Tattoo Sleeves
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Sleeve tats that flow down to the hands  are incredible!  In a way, it 
would be nice if this gal stopped with the amount of ink she has here.. 
but we know it's addictive!
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Tats versus Clothing
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Sometimes tats are so stunning, we just want to show them off!  Maybe 
someday this will become legal and we can leave the house sans clothing!
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Colorful sleeve tattoo
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This ink coloring is brilliant and each color sets off the other strikingly! We want to see this gorgeous person ..in person!
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Butterfly Song 
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Simple one color black ink never looked so good!
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Photography by Bradley Thornber
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Another classic tat is the infamous rose and this art nouveau one reminds us of the cabaret dancer, Gypsy Rose Lee! ..lovely!
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The Skin Corset 
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This single color tat almost looks 3-D! We believe the underneath 
portion of the design is  a creative interpretation of bones! Amazing!
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Artist, Audrey Kawasaki
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Audrey Kawasaki's geisha girls designs can be found almost everywhere, 
including on wood!  Do you see part of the tat extends to her back arm?!
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Miranda Kerr Plus Ink
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Never pictured Miranda as a tattoo lover?  Think again!  Check out the 
stars on her right ribs, mermaid on her left shoulder, and the epic 
flaming heart over hers.
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Artistically Sexy Tattoos

# 1 Subtle Statements If you prefer to have your tattoos whisper, go for a quiet quotation like this one. These can remind yourself a...

I stopped Tony and Emily, an Australian couple, as they were crossing 33rd Street near Eighth Avenue late last month. No offense to Tony, but Emily's half-sleeve really jumped out at me from across the street, so I was thrilled when they agreed to stop and talk tattoos with me.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNv_cef6cIVzd01_dr_pWdaoGw8NUrFCYrldVQ3CgOhqgu6A6jYbiWl34MvYM3ihYQ3VybluWAX1SIQ4Qmt9xENKkxNjrIQW7bUkZPfYfTGytc8qWJNXTNMAg-PiLZ3D0NOHZYo5Vw/s1600/fruit+shot.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNv_cef6cIVzd01_dr_pWdaoGw8NUrFCYrldVQ3CgOhqgu6A6jYbiWl34MvYM3ihYQ3VybluWAX1SIQ4Qmt9xENKkxNjrIQW7bUkZPfYfTGytc8qWJNXTNMAg-PiLZ3D0NOHZYo5Vw/s640/fruit+shot.jpg" width="436" /></a></div><br /><br />First, here's a collage of Emily's upper right arm:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY8qhE_jp1nG6FosuJhYjHQTIkW9B97M75mmkRPTgUQ0P2JTEN8Cti4vVgDLvtxkRYui2aRDNq5biegWfOxs9jC2q0FNl8Mt-pccsLVcUBtz_ZDNfPxs2O_R940VTlzowEElfGYi19/s1600/Fruit+Basket+collage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY8qhE_jp1nG6FosuJhYjHQTIkW9B97M75mmkRPTgUQ0P2JTEN8Cti4vVgDLvtxkRYui2aRDNq5biegWfOxs9jC2q0FNl8Mt-pccsLVcUBtz_ZDNfPxs2O_R940VTlzowEElfGYi19/s400/Fruit+Basket+collage.jpg" width="346" /></a></div><br />Emily explained she wanted a colorful tattoo, and she loves fruit, so this was the path she chose. What I like is that, since she is Australian, we get some more exotic fruit here, like dragon fruit and passion fruit in the culinary collage.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtSo6koVro6gmw1DenANdxyCx58u3K-qfD1eWzUzrhARuKnIMGWpUMMtPHqqwhd_TV5wBxIYYU9hVcFu6tS6vq6vgGjT2FvwM1GaUUW-342jOh_G-hFmHHiK12iuoYf2ctq2SB5V7J/s1600/Passion+Fruit.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtSo6koVro6gmw1DenANdxyCx58u3K-qfD1eWzUzrhARuKnIMGWpUMMtPHqqwhd_TV5wBxIYYU9hVcFu6tS6vq6vgGjT2FvwM1GaUUW-342jOh_G-hFmHHiK12iuoYf2ctq2SB5V7J/s400/Passion+Fruit.jpg" width="285" /></a></div><br /><br />This is one of seven tattoos Emily has and was inked by Josh Plum at <a href="http://www.yakuzatattoo.com.au/">Yakuza Tattoo</a> in Sydney, Australia.<br /><br />When I showed the photos to my wife, Melanie, she wanted to know more. Aside from being colorful, why the fruit basket? I e-mailed Tony and he sent the following reply:<br /><br /><blockquote>"...She said she wanted fruit for a few other reasons other than colourfullness....1) she is really into nutrition and a healthy living style; 2) she had never seen anybody else with a fruit basket tattoo; 3) fish, flowers, etc. are way too common (which is true when you think about it, everyone has koi fish..." </blockquote>Speaking of Tony, let's not forget him. He had nine tattoos when I met him. He may have another now from New York, I'm not sure. SO, of course I asked him if he would share, as well. He offered up this rendition of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bigfoot">Bigfoot</a> on his right forearm:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTKxzU-MXOj1cNZ77kDXtl6EB8ojdogXMWN6kVSxbBcpsdL3y_c4df9pIqe-s6K8u9dGxza8XBvRISfkwcvL6vq8w6JrAstqj98V-n9wL4amk_Fabb_11duE1UcKz5V1P712tHJT75/s1600/bigfoot+collage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTKxzU-MXOj1cNZ77kDXtl6EB8ojdogXMWN6kVSxbBcpsdL3y_c4df9pIqe-s6K8u9dGxza8XBvRISfkwcvL6vq8w6JrAstqj98V-n9wL4amk_Fabb_11duE1UcKz5V1P712tHJT75/s400/bigfoot+collage.jpg" width="372" /></a></div><br />This tattoo was the artist's rendering of Bigfoot, as interpreted by <a href="http://www.steellotus.com/?page_id=68">Sanchez</a> at <a href="http://www.steellotus.com/">Steel Lotus Body Arts</a> in Darlinghurst, in Eastern Sydney.<br /><br />Why Bigfoot? Tony is a huge fan of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cryptozoology">cryptozoology</a>.The tattoo took about four and a half hours to complete.<br /><br />Thanks to both Tony and Emily for taking the time to share their tattoos with us here on Tattoosday!

Bigfoot and a Bowl of Fruit

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