For thousands of years, crosses have been used in all types of Christian faith. The holy cross tattoos are a simple design that has taken on many forms, especially among tribal art tattoos. Tribal cross tattoos have become main-stream in tattoo parlors around the world, and known for their distinct look of heavy black lined ink and beautiful bold shapes. Originally this style of art was inspired by the Maori tribe and has now been adopted by many modern day groups such as the Gothics with their Gothic Cross Tattoos.
Even as there are many different styles or versions of the cross, the meaning is all the same in sentiment or tradition. Tribal cross tattoos and celtic cross tattoos are the top choice among tattoo seekers; they have so many interesting and unique designs that can be incorporated. Most people who seek out tattoos do so for sentimental reasons or to show their heritage pride. The holy cross tattoos are less a religious statement and more often used combined with a tribal tattoos cross for ornamental looks. A simple cross has four sections which we call the “cardinal points”, and have been interpreted among the Christian faiths as the world separated into four elements. It is also said among the Christians that the never-ending lines represent the divinity and the world.
What makes a tribal cross tattoos such a sought after design is the fact that they combine the ordinary cross with the beauty of tribal art. Tribal cross tattoos can be done in the traditional black only ink but also have been seen in beautiful tribal colors such as red, green, blue and purple. When colorful flowers or fairies are added to it, it can be a beautiful design choice for women who prefer a more feminine look.
The Celtic cross is another form of the holy cross tattoo used in the Catholic churches in Ireland and around the world, and it is also considered tribal. There has been, over the years, some debate as to whether the cross is indeed a Christian symbol, simply because it dates back to before Christianity, to the British Isles.
Darryl Paul Stevens
March 5th, 2011 at 6:14 am
Anyone a good artist? Wanna make $150 by helpin me with my masterpiece (tattoo covering my back)?
First of all lets start out with whoever draws me the best work of art to use for this i WILL, no joke, and not just sayin this to get people to do it but i will mail/transfer/paypal/ however you want it $150 to draw my tattoo. You will also be the only person in the world that can say their artwork is now permanently tattooed into Deaven Yates’ body lol
i am one of the most unartistic people in the world. very imaginative and can think up some great stuff in my head just cant put it on paper
This is going to be huge
something i look back in 40 years and STILL think wow that awesome instead of it being a regret
lets get started
I want 2 wings going all the way down my back with a cross in the middle similar to this image http://media.photobucket.com/image/demon%20wing%20designs/Demon_Lace/TATTOOS/Tribal_Wings_Cross_design_by_twzted.jpg?o=12
but i dont want the wings to look like that.
i want the left wing to be an angel wing looking similar to this image
http://media.photobucket.com/image/angel%20wing%20tattoo/hyenah11/Black_Wing_Tattoo.jpg?o=1
I want this to be VERY DETAILED as well so throw in any other objects or designs you think would add to its amazingness
the second wing on the right i want to be a demon wing looking similar to this imagehttp://media.photobucket.com/image/demon%20wing%20tattoo/wonder_lick/Tattoos/wings9k.jpg?o=16
i want the cross in the middle to be halfed between the heaven and hell. the side with the angel wing the cross should look neat, clean, holy, stuff like that
but the right half of the cross needs to be on fire or burning or broken dirty whatever
i want this to go all the way down my back starting just barely below my shoulders and down to the bottom of my back
the rest of the tattoo is going to be the word Blessed and Cursed on the back of my arms so u can see the whole thing. the words r gonna be in french though and Blessed is Béni and Cursed is Damné.
You can send your art to rocketship56678@yahoo.com
Thanks!
also the cross and both wings dont have to look like the ones in the pics. i was just usin those as examples. if you think your design for something is better than plase use it
March 5th, 2011 at 11:16 am
I’m sure I could draw up something for this.
Want me to send a rough draft your way?
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March 5th, 2011 at 11:18 am
Why not just go have a tattoo artist draw it…? They can incorporate all teh details you want into a sketch…
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March 5th, 2011 at 11:20 am
Print out those pictures and take them to an awesome tattooer in town.
It’ll turn out better that way. Trust the professionals.
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March 5th, 2011 at 11:22 am
anyone who’s a tattooer won’t do that for someone else to tattoo on you.
anyone who is not a tattooer will not do the best job because you need to know the specifics of how to make a design tattooable.
so yeah. i’d take it to someone worthy.
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