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old swallow tattoo After an hour New tattoo
After an hour an a half, this is my newest baby. :o) (still very much a work in progress).

old swallow tattoo SWALLOW For the Swallow
SWALLOW For the most part, the swallow is a symbol of good luck and is a favorite bird in traditional tattoo design, typically done in blue or red and also commonly appearing in pairs. The earliest source of this symbolism likely lies in the bird’s association with the coming of spring. The swallow is also associated with homecoming and resurrection, likely attributes derived from its natural behavior. It is not uncommon to see the swallow tattoo accompanied by nautical stars, another traditional or old-school tattoo associated with homecoming. In addition, early sailors received a swallow tattooed on each side of the chest to show that they had travelled five thousand miles... From www.terisagreen.com/books/encyclopedia.html.

old swallow tattoo CHERRY Cherries have Cherry on Fire
CHERRY Cherries have been used to symbolize feminine beauty as well as love and even divination. In ancient China they were a symbol of immortality or longevity. In Japan, the cherry was the samurai’s symbol. For these warriors, the crushing of the fruit’s flesh (to reach the hard pit within) was a symbol os sacrificing human flesh to get to the core of the person. In tattoo artwork, it is not uncommon to see the cherries paired, as they might come in nature. They can appear by themselves or sometimes in the mouth of a classic swallow. In these Western contexts, they take on a sexual overtone about virginity (and its loss) that is variously interpreted as “Gone forever” or “Here’s mine, Where’s yours?”. FLAMES Considered one of the fundamental elements of nature in many cultures, fire has conflicting symbolic associations, as one might expect for something that can wa.

old swallow tattoo Tattoo by Denise Olskooljenny
Tattoo by Denise de la Cerda. Wearer- Frank. Done at Modern Electric in Jersey City, late 1990's..

old swallow tattoo Swallow Tattoo by Swallow
Swallow Tattoo by Ja.xl Can't wait to add colors! :D.

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old swallow tattoo Put a bit Angela cupborad close up
Put a bit of colour into the kitchen. This set of cupboards is about a meter high..

old swallow tattoo Put a bit Nok ole school cupboard
Put a bit of colour into the kitchen. This set of cupboards is about a meter high..

old swallow tattoo Put a bit Cupboard
Put a bit of colour into the kitchen. This set of cupboards is about a meter high..

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