Old school sailor tattoo

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

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…

Sailor Girl Tattoo by Tony Nilsson #SailorGirl #traditional #classictattoos #TonyNilsson

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.

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

Blackwork ship tattoo via @christianlanouette #ChristianLanouette #blackwork #ship

The image contains a traditional tattoo of a ship. The ship has a large sail and is surrounded by flowers and leaves. Two birds are flying above the ship. The image is done in a bold, outline style with bright colors.