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Flowers have for centuries been regarded as the epithet of nature. They symbolise the cycle of life, from birth to death to rebirth, in the spring. Needless to say, the butterfly is another organism that is closely related to flowers. Art with flowers and butterflies are highly desirable, as they are very attractive and furthermore very flexible. They can easily be modified to create a unique design to a person’s liking. The tattoo could also be positioned on almost every part of a person’s body and not look out of place there. Most female natives of islands seem to be partial to flower tattoos. The lotus, another flower, is a popular tattoo for those who are recovering from a bad period in their lives.
Another form of tattoo art that is colourful, distinctive and attractive is the Celtic Butterfly tattoo. Though this form of tattoo art is generally favoured more by women, men too have been found to be captivated by the flexibility of the design. Dragonfly tattoos have also gained popularity. Most women have also been found to like angel tattoos and dolphin tattoo designs, among others.
Though it is a majority of women who get dolphin tattoo designs, such designs are definitely not restricted to women. Men who love water also seem to find these tattoos desirable. Since tattoos are extremely personal and individual things and more importantly permanent, a person who wants a tattoo should make sure that he or she will be comfortable with it even ten years hence. It is essential that an excellent choice be made, because it cannot be undone easily.
The next thing to think about, after choosing to have dolphin tattoo designs is the location of the tattoo. An extremely popular location for women would be the lower part of the back. Generally the area behind the waist can be the ‘water’ with the dolphins jumping out from it. For men, on the other hand, the design would probably be better placed on the upper arm. One thing to keep in mind while choosing a location is the ease with which one can cover it up, if the situation should arise.
There are a large number of online tattoo galleries that a person could browse through and decide on a design as well as location for their tattoo. Most popular galleries would also have an area where people could upload photographs of their own tattoos. Thus, a person who wants a tattoo would also get to see what it would look like, once it was on their body. The versatility of dolphin tattoo designs allows them to be resized and shaped so that they fit in almost any part of a person’s body. They can also be combined with other images.
It would be a good idea to browse through a local artist’s books of photos in order to get the overall picture of his or her style. Once this is completed, take a design that is particularly desirable to the tattoo artist and ask them to sketch it out on a paper. While choosing designs, it would be good to consider deeper meanings than just how attractive the design is. The butterfly tattoo art should have meaning and should symbolise something that you are.
Lower back dolphin tattoo designs are now extremely popular and tattoos with dazzling colours and attractive designs will soon hold everybody captivated.
View some of the best Dolphin Tattoo Designs ever designed and produced. Also, learn the history of Dolphin Tattoo Designs.
So, you have finally decided you’re getting a tattoo. You even got the right designated spot for it on your body. That’s Great! Still, something is missing… oh, right, you still don’t have any idea what is it going to be. Star tattoo, Koi Fish tattoo, Butterfly tattoo, Chinese letter tattoo, dragon tattoo or maybe … a cross tattoo?
Sounds familiar? Trust me, I have been there too.
When I was looking for ideas for my tat, I started by searching for the reasons why do people get one. While there are as many reasons for getting a tattoo as there are people getting one, I have found that most of them fall into these 5 top reasons.
It helped me a lot in making the right decision. I hope it will get you closer to your tattoo design idea just as well.
Reason #1 – EXPRESS YOUR PERSONALITY & INDIVIDUALITY
Think about your personality for a moment and the things that distinguish you from other people. Think about the things that mean most to you in life and have almost become inseparable in your life. Think about the things that can portray you best or the things that you would like to be portrayed by in the future. It can be an animal, name, symbol, character, a drawing or a great combination. Your tattoo is all about YOU! And as such, the more personal and meaningful it will be to you, the more it will appeal to you and you are likely to grow comfortable with it.
Reason #2 – COMMEMORATING YOUR LOVED ONES
Think about someone you deeply love. Someone special that means the world to you.
Either they are alive or have passed away; it can be a parent, grandparent, sibling, spouse or a loved friend.
Someone that you would like to have close to you, very close, at all times.
You might want to regard it as a vow to love and treasure them – forever.
Reason #3 – COMMEMORATING AN IMPORTANT MOMENT OR EPISODE IN YOUR LIFE
We all have our special moments and episodes in our lives we would always like to keep close, with us. Finding your unique way to commemorate those special unforgettable moments in a tattoo are most likely to result in an unforgettable one.
Reason #4 – COMMEMORATING AN ACHIEVEMENT IN YOUR LIFE
Think about something you have achieved or very much would like to achieve in life. Something you aspire towards.
We all have them. It might be something BIG but it doesn’t necessarily have to be.
It might be as a small achievement, which its significance marked or will mark a major step in your life!
Reason #5 – HARD TIMES YOU HAVE ENDURED AND PREVAILED
Some have experienced them more than others; however, enduring and prevailing from hard times generally turn into the most significant moments in one’s life.
Lots of people commemorate those episodes in a tattoo. To some it serves as a reminder to what they have been through, never wanting to forget. To others it serves as a reminder to something they have managed to overcome. Hence, they actually commemorate their inner-strength in order to remind themselves it always dwells within them.
I truly hope this article has helped you jump-start your ideas and that it got you a step closer in finding the perfect tat for you. Remember:
Choosing where you want to apply it on your body and where to get it done are important but it is of much greater importance to comprehend why you really want one. Having a tattoo created for the right reasons, and reasons that are truly important to you will help increase the enjoyment of the design for years to come.
Olga Zitner is the owner of nowthatsatattoo.com and a veteran tattoo enthusiast.
Olga likes guiding people and helping them decide which tattoo is right for them and she is very good at it.
She also likes to write about it in her blog.
If you’re looking for tattoo design ideas or would like to comment on her articles you are welcome to do so at her blog.
Dolphin tattoo designs have become quite popular, and they are a great choice for tattoos. You can have dolphins on almost any body part, and they can be used in many different types of tattoo art, whether, Celtic, tribal or something unique of your own choosing.
Dolphins are considered magical animals in many ancient cultures. They are often referred to in Greek mythology, where they are shown carrying the love goddess Aphrodite, or accompanying the sea god Poseidon. Other cultures, from the Celts to the Pacific Islanders have seen beauty, magic and power in these playful creatures.
Today, much more is known about dolphins and they are recognized as one of the most intelligent of species. They even possess their own language. Many people now go on swim with dolphin programs, or go on cruises in the hope of seeing them. As tattoos, dolphins can represent many different things. They can represent the spirit of play, creativity and freedom. Or they can be a totem or protective animal spirit, if that’s something you resonate with.
One popular type of tattoo is a Celtic design with two dolphins circling each other. The two-dolphin motif doesn’t have to be Celtic; in any case, this can be a kind of yin-yang symbol, representing two principles such as male and female. Of course, dolphins also represent the element that they inhabit, water. So people born under water signs (Pisces, Cancer, Scorpio) might be especially drawn to dolphins.
Since dolphins are also revered by the Maori and other Pacific peoples, they can also be incorporated into tribal tattoos of this type. A tribal type dolphin will, of course, look very different from a more modern interpretation, as tribal tattoos have distinctive, sharp lines and might be considered more impressionistic than realistic. It’s all a question of what you prefer.
You can place dolphin tattoos on your arms, back, stomach or legs. It’s the kind of tattoo symbol that can be done in just about any color, size or style. One reason that they make such great tattoos is that they can be shown leaping out of water, as they do in real life. So, like a bird in flight, the depiction of a dolphin can convey movement. This gives your tattoo a dynamic look.
Whether you appreciate the symbolism of dolphins or are just drawn to them as beautiful creatures, dolphin tattoo designs can be a great way to adorn your body.
Maire Brody writes on many topics, from cultural issues to health. Find out more about dolphin tattoo designs and tribal tattoos