Tuesday, January 5, 2010
The symbolism of dragons has changed over the years. When you first thought about dragons, they invoked a feeling of fear. There was this giant, menacing, beast that was guarding a treasure and would eat or burn up anything that tried to get close. Through video games we learned to fear them and also how to destroy these creatures.
Dragon tattoo symbolism has changed as well. A gallery of dragon tattoo designs can show a wide range of depictions. They can range from dark, fierce creatures to beautiful, colorful and majestic works of art. Many people incorporate dragon features into their body parts. You can have a dragon tail wrapping around an arm. The wings of a dragon can spread out over a shoulder.
Online tattoo galleries have thousands of designs to choose from. You can take your time and find the best design for you. Keep in mind that just because it looks good on the screen or on someone else, it may not look good on you. Think about your body and talk to a tattoo artist about what is the best way to use your body to express yourself with a tattoo.
Monday, January 4, 2010
One kind of cat tattoo is the more traditional representation of a cat. If you are currently a pet owner, this may be a good choice for you. When you really love your cat, getting a tattoo of your cat's face can be a great way to memorialize your special relationship.
If you've been separated from a pet, through death or other circumstances, you know how painful that experience can be. A small tattoo of your cat's likeness can be a special way to keep his or her memory alive. You might also choose to get his or her name tattooed with a small pawprint or whiskers next to it.
But cat tattoos don't have to be just about your pets, because there are more kinds of cats than just the domesticated varieties. If you're a less traditional person, or if you're just looking for something a little edgier, you can consider an alternative style of cat tattoo.
Did you know that the cat was one of the most important animals to the ancient Egyptians? They even revered cats as godlike creatures! If you like archeology or ancient cultures, you could choose to get an Egyptian hieroglyphic design of the cat for your tattoo.
Remember, too, that the cat family has lots of members. If you like East Asian culture, for example, you could get a tattoo of the elusive white tiger - or of any tiger, for that matter! These strong cats are a great idea because stripes often look very sexy on women's bodies.
Lions are another kind of cat you might not have thought of. These cats are a far cry from the housecat. They're the kings and queens of the jungle. They're strong, natural predators. If you want your cat tattoo to reflect your inner strength, then a lion tattoo might be a good choice for you.
Don't make the mistake of dismissing cat tattoo designs just because you don't want to seem "weird." Instead, a cat tattoo can be a meaningful memento, or it can make you look sexy and feminine. Remember that your tattoo can be anything you want to be - just like you!
Sunday, January 3, 2010
When it comes to favorites with tattoos the Japanese Koi fish tattoo design is a leader. both in beauty and popularity. This design represents Zen and symbolizes 'Good Luck'. The Japanese draw a parallel between the Koi fish and a Samurai Warrior as they both represent courage, the ability to attain high goals and to overcome life's difficulties. Before rushing off and getting a Japanese Koi fish tattoo you need to consider many factors including the tattoo color, its location on your body and of course any complimentary inclusions.
What Color Should You Choose?
When you finally visit the tattoo parlor for your Koi fish tattoo you need to have a clear opinion of the color scheme you want the tattoo drawn in. A very popular color scheme is the time-honored Yen Yang design of black and white. For many of this classical arrangement is a little too conservative and tame and they prefer to choose another more vivid arrangement. For example if you have a dark or olive skin color it may be more appropriate to select a bright hue so the Koi fish tattoo is more noticeable. If you are wanting to go the more traditional style, you may want to choose one of the Koi's natural colors such as white, red, black, yellow or gold, or perhaps a mixture of those colors.
Ideally it is best to choose a color design that compliments your skin tone. As a suggestion, if you have yellowish tone in your skin it might be more appropriate to have a gold or yellow and red tattoo. If you have pink to your skin, black, white, red, or blue may be the best color selection for your Japanese Koi fish tattoo design.
Tattoo Positioning
Have you any idea where you intend to position your tattoo? It is recommended that you make sure that your Koi fish tattoo has a place of honor on your body. You must also ensure it is in a place on your body that you can live with. For example, if your work place is of a conservative nature which frowns on employees having 'out there' body art or has a strict dress code you may not want your tattoo on your hand, face, neck or lower arm where the tattoo is readily visible and almost impossible to camouflage with clothing.
On the other hand, if you are free to show off your lucky Japanese Koi fish tattoo design, consider placing it on the small of your back, your forearms, around the side of your neck or even swimming around your ankle, as is one of the preferred places for female wearers of the Japanese Koi fish tattoo.
Koi Tattoo Environments
Once you have decided what your tattoo is going to look like and where it is going to be put, you need to give consideration to what other features you would like to include with the design. A popular and effective addition to the Koi design is a flowing stream, a calm pool or even rocky rapids. Combine your Japanese Koi fish tattoo design with a few unique inclusions such as your favorite Japanese symbol and it will result in a tattoo of high quality that can be cherished throughout the years by both the wearer and the admirers.
