Sailor tattoos

Tall ship sailor-turned-cartoonist Lucy Bellwood's gorgeous "The Art of the Sailor" is an informative guide to the meaning of sailor tattoos. It first appeared in Vancouver Maritime Museum's traveling exhibit,…

Essentially, celebrities (or the stylists who dress them) are the original trendsetters. Many beauty and fashion trends are often inspired by megastars rocking their hawt-est looks. And, well, the rest of us are just copycats, or, in social media terms, followers. However, while the world is copying everything they do, there's something that is entirely theirs and is often hidden under their garments. And that is celebrity tattoos.

Jerry Sailor is known as the “Godfather of American tattoos” and is also a pioneer of the old-school tattoo style. As Jerry Sailor was also part of the navy, his tattoos were made for sailors and each of them has a different meaning. This way, just by looking at a sailor that served in World War II, we can learn more about them as people and as sailors.In this oneHOWTO article we're going to explain the meaning of Sailor Jerry tattoos. We'll go through different Sailor Jerry tattoos, their…

Standing out among a variety of styles and techniques, aesthetics, and traditions, perhaps nothing is more recognizable in the tattooing world than the sailor tattoo. Steeped in maritime lore and echoing a chorus of sea shanties across well-navigated oceans, the relationship between sailors and their ink has earned its place in the identity of modern Americana.

steady as she goes!

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Every branch has its own policies, years ago that wasn't the case. The U.S. Navy has a long tradition of sailor tattoos.

Every branch has its own policies, years ago that wasn't the case. The U.S. Navy has a long tradition of sailor tattoos.

Learn more about the 5 Characteristics of an American Traditional Tattoo. Skin Factory Tattoo blog will teach all there is to know about this classic style.

Discover the allure of the open sea with our collection of the 23 best sailor tattoo ideas for 2024. From traditional sailor Jerry designs to modern interpretations of nautical symbols, these tattoos celebrate the timeless appeal of maritime culture. Explore our selection and find the sailor tattoo that resonates with your sense of adventure and love for the ocean.