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When thinking of a new tattoo, people use things they love for inspiration. Movies or games are high on the favourite list. Film/game tattoos are passionate for many of us; key components are used such as key characters or the plot line of a move or game, for instance Disney Maui, Moana.

Maui was the first Disney character to be heavily tattooed. The tattoos represent Polynesian culture and their meaning is explained in the film. This shows a different side to tattoos - portraying someone with tattoos as a hero, and not that of a villain.

The connatitive meaning of a Maui character tattoo is to convey the true character of Maui using tattoo symbols in Polynesian culture. Maui character tattoos create a myth in a form of a message that tells a story to the public about the positive value of the demi-god Maui mythology.

Another popular film inspiring some creative tattoo pieces is Labyrinth, starring David Bowie, directed by Jim Henson, release in November of 1986.

Frustrated with babysitting, teenager Sarah's active imagination summons the goblins to take her baby brother away. When the baby disappears, Sarah follows him into the fantastical world of twisted mazes, deception and characters of unknown dangers.

In her journey through endless corridors, Sarah is addressed by the worm. This fantastical creature tattooed in full colour realism style by Lauren best known for the infamous words: "Things are not always what they seem."

Alice in wonderland by Lauren - Now, here's a fine story, and it captured the imagination of the world.

Stubborn, precocious and curious, the character of Alice was based on a real little girl named Alice Liddell. Alice Liddell was no ordinary muse: she nagged, bossed and bullied Dodgson into writing down her story.

The story was originally told by Carroll to Lorina, Alice, and Edith Liddell on a picnic in July 1862. 

A young girl sits bored by a riverbank and spots a White Rabbit with a pocket watch and waistcoat lamenting that he is late. Surprised, Alice follows him down a rabbit hole. This leads to a world of topsy-turvy discoveries including food and drink that can turn Alice into a giant, or shrink her to the size of a pea.

Later, Alice meets a Caterpillar seated on a mushroom and smoking a hookah. During the Caterpillar's questioning, Alice begins to admit to her current identity crisis, compounded by her inability to remember a poem.

Continuing on her travels, Alice arrives at the home of a Duchess, who owns a perpetually grinning Cheshire cat. The Cheshire Cat appears to Alice and directs her toward the Hatter and March Hare before disappearing, leaving his grin behind. Alice finds the Hatter, March Hare, and a sleepy Dormouse in the midst of a tea party.

Upon leaving and noticing a door on a tree, Alice passes through and finds herself back in the room from the beginning of her journey. She takes the key and uses it to open the door to the garden, which turns out to be the croquet court of the Queen of Hearts, whose guard consists of living playing cards. The Queen is short-tempered and constantly orders beheadings.

Alice then meets a Gryphon and a Mock Turtle. who drag her away for a trial, in which the Knave of Hearts stands accused of stealing the Queen's tarts. Alice gradually grows in size and confidence, allowing herself increasingly frequent remarks on the irrationality of the proceedings. The Queen eventually commands Alice's beheading, but Alice scoffs that the Queen's guard is only a pack of cards.

Although Alice holds her own for a time, the guards soon gang up and start to swarm all over her. Alice's sister wakes her up from a dream, brushing what turns out to be leaves from Alice's face. Alice leaves her sister on the bank to imagine all the curious happenings for herself.

As you can see, Alice's journey involved some weird and wonderful characters and events, many of which feature in some fantastic artwork concepts.

We would love to more disney character tattoos and the Cheshire cat sounds appealing.

Pokémon tattoos are another popular style.

Pokémon is a series of video games developed by game freak and publishers Nintendo and the Pokémon company.

The gaming industry is hugely popular and can influence some fascinating tattoo ideas depending on the imagination of the client. Characters are the heart of most clients but as artists we could let our imagination run wild.

We have tattooed multiple pokemon tattoos even a Harry Potter-style Pokémon.

What are your ideas for a Pokémon tattoo? with games a new creative prospect can be achieved a new world of Pokémon?

New powers infact enlighten us with your vision and who knows what will be created - Connor created a Harry Potter Pikachu! 

As a child I used to play the legend of Zelda - it was genius at the time with magic waterfalls and potions, I often imagined of my own world of Zelda. And oh my word, the new games are now way over my head, they make me wish I was a kid again.

Dragonballz by Lauren full colour and Anime by Connor, hugely popular and we love tattooing this particular character.

Dragon Ball Z" follows the adventures of Goku who, along with the Z Warriors, defends the Earth against evil. The action adventures are entertaining and reinforce the concept of good versus evil. "Dragon Ball Z" teaches valuable character virtues such as teamwork, loyalty, and trustworthiness.

When it comes to gaming or film tattoos, what's your story? Vision?

We offer free consultations to discuss in depth your thoughts and ideas.

When it comes to gaming or film tattoos, what's your story? Vision?

We offer free consultations to discuss in depth your thoughts and ideas.