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Glitch tattoos are the ultimate mind trip and definitely a unique way to ink your body. Glitch art is part of the contemporary movement–focusing on distorted imagery. If you’re unfamiliar with this genre–some inspirational work to check out include artists like Banksy’s Little Mermaid or Ferruccio Laviani’s Good Vibrations. Glitched ink designs work best with iconic and recognizable imagery is altered. Do you have the perfect iconic image to be glitched?...

EA Sports has offered soccer fans a first look at the next installment in its popular soccer series FIFA. Promising “football’s most realistic and immersive gameplay experience,” FIFA 22 is shaping up as another blockbuster success. When you consider how the last few versions have been received by fans, it’s about time EA stepped up to the plate and delivered a game that lives up to the hype. France international and PSG forward Kylian Mbappé once again graces the cover alongside current legends Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, with EA Sports employing HyperMotion technology to create the most realistic gaming experience yet....

Kanye West is the human headline who just keeps on giving. The rapper and producer is currently putting the final touches on his much anticipated DONDA album. While most would do this in the comfort of a studio, West has been working on his tenth album at Atlanta’s Mercedes Benz Stadium. He’s also performed two listening parties at the stadium and has a third scheduled for this Friday in his hometown of Chicago....

Launched in March of 2019, the collaboration of Canadian footwear manufacturer SOLE and responsible apparel company United By Blue brings you a groundbreaking new style footwear that promises to change the way our choices effect the planet. All with no expense spared in the same of style, comfort, or durability. Conscious consumers have long called for a revision of the way we balance our needs with those of the greater planet, and the resulting SOLE x United By Blue Jasper Wool Eco Chukka lays its foundations on SOLE’s state-of-the-art ReCORK recycled cork midsole....

The hydrangea is a positive floral tattoo related to themes of gratitude, sincerity, and understanding. Its bright cheerful petals and sunny disposition make the hydrangea a popular summery tattoo for female collectors in particular. Much like with other floral tattoo designs, different colors such as blue, pink, purple, and white can create ripples in the meaning of your hydrangea tattoo. Colorful designs are depicted more often and allow for interesting style applications that range from realistic recreations of the flower and petals to more abstract neo-traditional and watercolor tattoo designs....

Many individuals use an ocean tattoo as a metaphor for mystery, depth of character, and the intricacy found in the human mind. Other tattoos holding symbolic meaning with the ocean are simpler: many people live their lives at or near the water and are tied to the waves and flow of the tide or find magic in creatures living underwater. The depth of oceans, their dark vastness making up more than 90% of the world’s surface, and the fact we humans cannot breathe underwater unaided in provides traction to the concept of mystery....

For men, elbow tattoos are known to enable an unusually impressive state of creativity. This location is one of the more difficult spots to get inked, but the flawless results are worth it every time. Extreme tattoo lovers can show off their passion for ink by getting some professional work done on their elbows. The region is destined for spherical objects, so look into planets, spiderwebs, eyeballs and etcetera. Those with elbow tattoos typically have a high tolerance for pain, and their ability to endure is often tied to spiritualism....

Tattoos are one of the most beautiful forms of bodily art and can express things that words fall short to express. Getting a tattoo that means something to you seems to be the norm for a lot of people, and for some, it is just about using their body as a canvas to showcase their work or the work of others. Whatever your reason for getting a tattoo might be, there is no doubt that the aftermath of getting a tattoo done is probably one of the most tedious, owing to the incredible amount of care that one has to take....

Gaara is one of the most popular characters in the Naruto universe and one that translates into awesome tattoo ideas. After first being introduced as an antagonist in the Naruto animated series, Gaara followed a redemptive arc to become an ally and recurring character. His abilities, personality, and the Kanji tattoo (which translates to “ai” or love) on his forehead provide Gaara with numerous characteristics that tattoo collectors with a love of anime can take inspiration from....

One of the most common Navy tattoos is the anchor; a stalwart indication of character and integrity. No other branch of the United States Armed Forces can compete with the sheer diversity of Navy tattoos, stretching back even beyond Norman “Sailor Jerry” Collins in the 1940s. For most sailors, the US Navy anchor signifies patriotism, the memorials of loved ones, or their unit within the service. The anchor is also used to mark success over a seemingly insurmountable obstacle – that one’s troubles were ultimately not enough to drag them down....

Moving past the acquaintance stage to knowing someone on a deeper level requires digging a bit deeper into their lives using questions. But not just any type of question. Questions that require a simple “yes” or “no” will not cut the deal. You need to ask open-ended questions that let the other person open up and elaborate. Keep in mind that you don’t want the other person to feel they are under some kind of inquisition....

Beginning early August streaming service Netflix will launch the Untold Vol 1., a group of five documentary stories about sports tales very different from the norm. Untold will kick off on August 10 with the “Malice at the Palace,” a breakdown of the infamous 2004 melee between players from the Indiana Pacers, Detroit Pistons, and fans. Considered one of the darkest days in professional basketball, the Malice at the Palace featured NBA players fighting with fans and each other on the court and in the stands, which led to monumental suspensions, including 86 games for Ron Artest....

While we might be waiting an eternity for Grand Theft Auto VI, fans of the older titles in the iconic series are in for a treat. It’s been reported by Kotaku that Rockstar Games is working on releasing remastered versions of three PS2-era GTA games. Grand Theft Auto 3, Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, and Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas are the three titles being given a facelift. Rockstar is hoping on having them ready and available for players this coming October or November, with the games set to be released for the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X and S, Switch, PC, Stadia, and on mobile phones....

Symbolizing mortality, immortality, and the dramatic interplay between life and death, skull tattoos embody the shadow side beloved by tattoo enthusiasts worldwide. Others opt for their skull tattoo idea to symbolize cultural ideals, triumph over death or adversity, rebellion in the face of life’s rules, or as a purely aesthetic contemporary style choice. The skull is one of the few tattoo ideas that has never gone out of style. It is a striking visual tale, with freedom for you to get creative with the tattoo design elements and application style....

Some of the best television in the past few decades has come from the Home Box Office, otherwise known as HBO. The network is well-known for its thematic, violent, and (sometimes too) mature content, but it’s always been part of what makes HBO so great. In a world where streaming giants like Netflix rule, HBO had to adapt and start-up HBO Max, which has pretty much HBO’s entire catalog of original content (with more on the way)....

Cherubs are often depicted as good-natured and mischievous creatures who enjoy playing tricks on humans and are often used in tattoos as angelic figures, either in standalone tattoo art or as part of religious designs. Cherub tattoos are heavily associated with sculpture and art – which changed how cherubs were depicted. Cupid, for example, was the Roman god of love, once depicted as a youth, who became the bow and arrow toting menace we know and enjoy through Renaissance painting and sculpture....

Acquire a warrior-like esque with a hairstyle dating all the way back to 794 A.D. Sure, it’s a long time ago however the truth is, Samurai were quite fashion-forward. Chances are when you think or even see the samurai top knot today, most likely you’re going to think of things like the man bun, or its newly formed buzz words like the bro bun or hipster bun. For simpler gentlemen, you might just call it a pony tail, however that’s far from reality!...

A plain dagger tattoo can show sacrifice, bravery, and loyalty, or be used to symbolize fighting, danger, fear, and ferocity. When paired with a heart, rose, or skull, dagger tattoo designs often symbolize a range of meanings, from the duality of good and evil, the inevitability of death, lost love, or a romantic betrayal. A dagger is the world’s oldest personal weapon. It both protects and provides and creates a level of intimacy you don’t find with other weapons such as the gun or bow....

The practice of henna tattoo is featured in Indian weddings and celebrations but is now gaining popularity in the US. Explore details of henna art, the amazing history of henna design, its role as a temporary tattoo style, and reasons for its increased use in the West. It wasn’t too long ago that henna tattoos were relatively unknown in America, despite various fleeting periods of popularity since the Industrial Revolution. Thanks to the internet and the growing influence of Indian art and culture in the West, henna tattooing has made its way firmly into the cultural consciousness....

When the aquatic insects known as water nymphs molt, they leave the water and live the rest of their lives on land. Water nymphs who have yet to molt do not know what fate lies beyond the surface, but they know that they must join their brothers there someday. Just so, we do not know what will happen when we die. One way we attempt to reconcile our fear of the unknown is through our belief in angels....