Vintage sailor tattoo

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…

Discover the meaning behind Sailor Jerry's famous old school tattoos, from dragon tattoos to classic skull tattoo designs. Visit the website to learn more.

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.

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,…

Diagram of common sailor tattoos and their respective placements.

When it comes to classic nautical tattoos, no one breathed new life into the body art form like Norman Keith Collins, a.k.a. Sailor Jerry. His ...

It’s time to learn the real story of one of the men responsible for American tattooing (and rum!), Norman "Sailor Jerry" Collins.

Arrr, matey! Whether you're a seasoned pirate or a seafaring novice, there's no denying that pirate tattoos are some of the coolest designs around. Thanks to

Sutherland MacDonald, widely regarded as one of the greatest tattoo artists of his day, opened a shop in the St James's' area of Westminster, London, in 1894.