Ariel from Disney’s animated version of “The Little Mermaid” is probably the world’s most popular mermaid character and the most iconic of all mermaid tattoo designs. If you want to get your own mermaid or any other tattoo in Bali, we suggest choosing an artist who is experienced with tattooing the style you like best.…
Lions and tigers and bears, oh my! This collection of big cats and bear tattoos from Bali, Indonesia is designed to help you choose a Bali tattoo artist with experience in the style you want. Lion Tattoos Mighty and majestic, the lion is the king of the jungle, symbolizing power, loyalty and… reggae music? A…
Change the name of this island to EYE BALI because big eye tattoos are all over Bali, Indonesia. It’s not yet clear to us why there have been so many requests for eyeball tattoos recently, but TATTLAS Bali Tattoo Guide has eyes on them. We started with 20 eye tattoos from Bali, but version 2.0…
Need a hot destination for red tattoos? Bali, Indonesia might be your answer. This tropical island is a bright red beacon for anyone with a wild heart and an attraction to body art. Inspiration is all around the island and there are hundreds of talented artists to choose from, so Bali makes tattoo dreams come…
Mermaids have always been cool, sexy and mysterious. They weren’t cool for a while! Now mermaids are a hot trend. Again. And if you’re in Bali, Indonesia, this might be completely in your face. So what if the Bali phase of Mermaid Mania came to fruition months after the rest of the world’s mermaid obsession?…
These little volcanos are examples of small fine line tattoos made using black ink and an electric machine. They’re similar because both are the original work of a freelance female tattooist who’s based in Canggu, Bali. She goes by the name of Happy Tattoo. The opportunity to tattoo a whole series of cute volcano line…
When snorkeling or SCUBA diving in Bali, sea turtles are a treasured sight! They are a popular tattoo design, too. Turtles lend to many tattoo art styles from realistic and colourful to tribal blocking, line work or dot work. Fantasy, artistic and realistic turtle tattoos Body art by: Grey tattoo sleeve sea turtle scene by…
You know what we mean, right? Like, folklore. Fables. Moral teachings and invaluable cultural wisdom kept sacred by older generations and made into unbelievable stories and songs about magic and heroes which enchant children, inspire greatness and give warnings. Do you know Si Kancil the trickster? Or the monster Buto Ijo? How about the story of…
Bali is loving tattoos under boobs. And TATTLAS is right here with you embracing the love. Hold on to your tits because we are about to show you some amazing line work, dot work, mandalas and black and grey flower arrangements that accentuate the natural curves of a woman’s body. Watch out, these will make…
Which Bali tattoo artists make the best portrait tattoos? “Best” can mean a lot of things. When describing tattooed portraits, ones which are the most recognizable, most attractive or most realistic (or all of those things) will likely be considered the bests. How To: Choose a Tattoo Artist for a Realistic Portrait To figure out…
Fresh from Bali, Indonesia – From La Favela to the Monkey Forest, we picked all the rose tattoos we could find, so this bouquet of a Bali blog is a big one. We have rose designs of every kind. We hope this makes it easy for you to choose a Bali tattoo artist experienced in…
Bali, Indonesia is an island blessed with idyllic scenery, beautiful crafts and ancient artistic customs prevalent in everyday life. Since it’s also an international destination for getting tattoos, many people are surprised to learn that tattooing is not part of traditional Balinese culture. What Are Balinese Tattoos? Tattoo designs that are recognizable references to Balinese…
The face of Barong is recognized around the world as an icon of Bali, Indonesia, and it’s a top choice among Balinese spirits for tattoos. Believe it or not, tattooing only became popular here with the rise of tourism after the 1960’s. Barong tattoos are not an ancient art. However, Barong tattoo designs are based on…