source: @tattooism.ca One of the classic nautical tattoo combinations is an anchor and compass. Traditionally, anchors symbolize home, safety, and hope, and were also often tattooed after successfully crossing the Atlantic Ocean. An anchor and compass tattoo represents the guiding and grounding forces in your life. . . . . . . . . . . . #anchortattoo #anchortattoos #compasstattoo #compasstattoos #realistictattoo #realistictattoos #realistictattooartist #realistictattooing #realismtattoo #realism