Modern Tribal Tattoo Designs [Paperback]

Inspired by traditional tribal tattoos, this collection of new artwork is an excellent sourcebook for bold and interesting designs from a range of cultural and historical sources. This reference features a wide variety of styles-from the fine line work of henna patterns to black work patterns that incorporate large solid areas to motifs, such as totems, talismans, and free-form designs-combined with repeating elements, including triangles, spirals, suns, and barbed wire, to create body art that makes a bold visual statement of individuality that is rooted in traditional tattoo art. Additional information on the symbolism and meaning associated with the attributes of each tattoo is included to make this a comprehensive sourcebook on tribal tattoo art.Lora S. Irish is an artist who runs an internet carving studio with her husband at www.carvingpatterns.com. She is a frequent contributor to Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts and Wood Carving Illustrated and the author of Great Book of Dragon Patterns, Great Book of Fairy Patterns, Great Book of Tattoo Designs, Great Book of Woodburning, and Wood Spirits and Green Men. She lives in Mt. Airy, Maryland.This collection of original tribal-inspired designs includes spiked spirals, ragged curved lines, bold blackwork, henna designs, and many other stylized motifs. More than 350 patterns ready to be replicated by your tattoo artist or personalized for craft projects.In years past, our ancestors wore tattoos to mark a family achievement, to memorialize special occasions like marriage and child birth, to identify tribe members, to protect against enemies and misfortune, and to celebrate victory in battle.Today, men and women wear tattoos to reflect their individuality. Bold statements, these new tribal tattoos are rooted in historic and cultural sources.Inside Modern Tribal Tattoos, you'll find black work patterns that incorporate large solid areas with fine line accents, motif ideas, including totems and talismans, free-form dl%