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Art history expert, Andrea Mulder-Slater, defines a symbol as "a picture or image that tells a story without using words." It has been suggested that symbols such as cave paintings and carvings were man's earliest forms of communication.

Even though we have many ways of modern communication, symbolism still plays a very significant role in our daily lives. Some symbols have deep significance to us or to others, depending on beliefs and personal lifestyle.

When looking for a tattoo design, the question of symbolism often comes into play. If you've wondered what the meanings are to many commonly seen designs, you're not alone.

For whatever reason you might be searching for the meanings of particular symbols, there is a wealth of information for you to find on many subjects, but very little is cut and dry. Sometimes, you will see the same symbols used by contradicting faiths. You may also find more than one meaning for a particular icon. And sometimes, you just have to ignore everything you read and go with your heart.

As you explore the information on the following pages, you may find that a particular symbolic meaning does not match your own values. If this is the case, you need to consider if the association is really that obvious. For example, let's say you have decided you want a tattoo of petunias, because they are your favorite flower and you just love them. But then you happen upon The Internet Florist and search for the meaning of petunias. And to your horror, you see that petunias stand for "anger and resentment"! Relax. Many of these symbolic references are just for entertainment purposes, not some sacred commandment you have to stick to. If you want something and you have your own reason for wanting it, forget everything else you hear and see. It doesn't matter. Besides, how many people do you really think are going to look at a beautiful petunia tattoo and associate it with something negative?

Now that we have discussed the importance of using discernment while studying symbolism, let's take a look at some of the most fascinating symbols around the world. Since I get more requests for religious symbols than anything else, we'll start with that.

If you're thinking about putting a symbol on your body that represents a religion that you are not familiar with, I would suggest you do some serious research. Not only would it be foolish to represent a culture you don't understand, but you might find that the religious beliefs are contrary to your own.

Hello, I am T.Solo Haynes, I have been Professionally Tattooing since 1981. When I started my first Tattoo Studio in Pekin, IL.

I am a self taught Tattoo Artist (because in those days No one would help New Upstarts) I learned everything the hard way. I then went on to open other studios; in Creve Coeur IL., East Peoria IL., Peoria IL. and my longest running studio in Bloomington IL. (11 years), actually I had two studios in Bloomington.

Then in 1996 I decided to leave the area for a fresh start (got Divorce). So I worked for another Tattoo Studio for a year and a half, Then I moved to the St. Louis, Mo. area. I did not open a Tattoo Studio there, as there was over 25 Tattoo Shops already. So I started selling My Tattoo Flash to them. And it took off pretty good, because I had been in the business for so long, that I had lots of designs that I could make flash sets out of....I had a very large collection of stuff...both Old school and Modern..

After selling to my friends in the St. Louis area.....I then started selling My Tattoo Flash through Mail Order, And I had a very good response.

Then in August 2000 I began Tattooing in Springfield IL.

In January 2001 I started working for DREAMTIME TATTOO AND BODY PIERCING , and soon after that with My Daughter Mendi ..

And as of December 15th. 2003 , I Bought "DREAMTIME TATTOO AND BODY PIERCING in Springfield, IL." .......Also in December 2003 I Bought a Tattoo shop in Decatur which I called "SOLO'S DRAGON FIRE TATTOO AND BODY PIERCING".