Friday, February 5, 2010
New Dragon tattoo
New Dragon tattooOk so I just got back about an hour ago from a tattoo artist I know and trust. I had been wanting to get a dragon tattoo for some time now on my calf but wasn't really happy with the typical tattoo flash art I had seen. And being a girl I take getting any new tattoo very seriously. I did some research.
First I had to decide what type of dragon. I never realized there was so many variations of a dragon. Throughout recorded history we have written and drawn pictures about dragons. Many of our modern day religions have dragons in their beliefs. Whether these mythical creatures actually existed, were legends passed down from sightings of the last dinosaurs, or were just stories to excite and scare who knows. Anyway I looked two of the standard dragons for my tattoo.
The Chinese Dragon. Exhibiting the mystique and beauty of the orient these graceful serpentine dragons come in an abundance of colors and shapes. Some have wings, some fly without them. Many were considered to be holy beings which appeared to help mankind in their times of needs. I found that some didn't even look like what I had always envisioned a dragon to be. Many were covered with fur and feathers instead of scales. But all were beautiful and had individual meaning to the people of China.
The Medieval Dragon. Ok here was my idea of a dragon. Being an avid online fantasy gamer these were the dragons I had encountered. Huge, scaled, winged, fire-breathing creatures that struck dread into the heart of the masses. These were the foes of shining knights and powerful wizards for centuries past.
But what about a combination of the two? Nowhere I looked could I find a tattoo of one of each of these legendary beasts, the Chinese and the Medieval Dragon, together or locked in battle. Last year I had subscribed to an online database of thousands of tattoos for me to research and download. After some great suggestions on the forums there and a merging of a couple tattoos I had a unique and one of a kind dragon tat just for me!
Sexy Tribal tattoo
Sexy Tribal tattooThere is a worldwide agreement, generally speaking, that colorful butterflies represent the feminine mysteries of life. Because of the butterfly's relatively short life span, many ancient cultures saw it as symbolizing the impermanence of mankind and his time on earth.
Some cultures attribute the butterflies flitting from flower to flower as representing the human soul, constantly seeking satisfaction of body, mind, and spirit.
Tribal tattoo Men's
Tribal tattoo Men'sTattoos are becoming well sought after to make a style statement and new edgy designs are being created in the men's tattoos realm. The old school styles have dramatically changed and the doors of expression are wide open.
Popular Men's tattoo designs:
* Celtic arm tattoos
* Wing Tattoos including the vulture, hawk or eagle, on the chest or shoulder.
* Crosses, Font or animal tattoos are popular and can be very detailed to the abstract.
* Tribal Symbolism from the Polynesian and Haida tribal patterns. Often representing masculinity, strength and power with usages of dark lines and angular edges. This style stands out with a bold strong look and can range from large to small in size.
* Japanese Tattoos are perhaps amongst the most ancient of styles. With the use of color ink they have become popular in the form of Dragon, Koi fish and Kanji styling. A powerful tattoo representation of courage and strength and can be placed just about anywhere on the body. Historically they were large tattoos, covering the back or the whole body, but today they are becoming popular as small pieces of artwork.
* Old school or sailor tats are probably the most commonly tattooed symbol in the western part of the word. Many of these designs are being recreated in modern styles, that are bold with bright colors and edgy. Some styles include nautical stars, swallow and pinup girls. They are often chosen for individual meaning and popularly located on the arm.
These are just a few of the common tattoo styles that are being chosen. The modern art and styles is growing quickly as the new advancements of color ink lends itself for beautiful, bold and bright designs.
If you are considering getting a tattoo, it's good to do as much research as possible BEFORE having one. Choosing a tattoo design that reflects your personality & style is important. Location of where your body will not only effect the size of the tattoo but also consider whether you want it to attract attention or not.
