Mermaids are a sign of fertility and of death.  The lovely maidens would draw the men of the ocean to their deaths, with beguiling looks and promises of passion.  For women it symbolises the perfect feminine with a hint of mystery, for men it is the weakness of the flesh and the wonder of the unknown.

Over the last decade the old school tattoos have had a bit of a renaissance.  With high profile celebrities such as Amy Winehouse sporting a pin up on her arm, the idea of having a sexy old style tattoo is no longer for aging grey haired bikers or salty seamen.

For a complete look at various old school tattoos ranging from pin up tattoos to nautical star tattoos all the way to harley davidson tattoos, you are sure to find something that will fit your style and your personality.  It is no longer just copying someone elses idea of a tattoo, but the building and incorporating of different elements into a tattoo that make yours so unique.

We hope that on these pages you will find elements that you can include in your tattoo as well as the meanings behind all the tattoos depicted on this website.  Our collection will also include cherry tattoos,  heart tattoos, dagger tattoos and anchor tattoos.

Lets also not forget the great eagle tattoos that are such a huge emblem of the spirit of freedom and the American way.  There are also classical tattoos in the shape of skulls and roses as well as crosses that have experienced a revival due to the massive improvement of the art of tattooing.

Half the journey is about finding the right design for your tattoo, the second half is finding the right artist to create it.  Knowing what works long term and what will look good for years to come has a lot to do with how the tattoo is drawn on you, how you care for it in those first days and also how you treat it for years to come.

Your old school tattoo doesn’t have to look like a sailor forearm twenty years from now, but knowing what you want and making it your own could revive an old school classic which you can be guaranteed will never go out of date.