There is a surge in tattoo fashion right now. Most often, young people fall under the influence of fashion trends. Since the drawings on the body have become a kind of self-expression, guys and girls at a young age are trying to somehow stand out from the crowd by decorating themselves with modern tattoos. Unfortunately, people do not always approach the choice of a picture consciously. But each of them has its own meaning. This is what we want to talk about in our article.
What do you need?
Modern tattoos are very diverse. The wearable drawing is designed to tell something special about the person whose body it adorns. Tattoos can symbolize some event, person, character trait, and so on. Before choosing a sketch, you need to figure out what exactly you want to see on your body. In principle, the meaning of modern tattoos for men and women is the same. But when choosing a pattern, everyone uses completely different principles.
Women's tattoos
Looking through the catalogs of modern tattoos, girls want to have a pattern on their body,which will remind them of a dear person. In this way, women try to express their respect or devotion. Very often, the name of a loved one is applied to the body. Such tattoos are not uncommon. The only question is the expediency of such an act. Time moves inexorably forward, and past events have long faded in memory, but a well-made drawing will remind you all your life of some stage in your life. Therefore, it is worth taking the choice of a tattoo with all responsibility, not forgetting that it is not washed off.
Modern tattoos amaze with a variety of shapes, patterns and designs. However, each has its own meaning. Therefore, choosing a drawing just because you liked it is not enough. You need to know exactly the meaning of the image, because it will characterize you in some way.
Picture Meanings
Most often, girls put drawings on the shoulder blade, leg, back of the head or wrist. Women's tattoos do not have certain standards regarding sizes. The drawing can be both very tiny and large. It is enough for someone to have a small tattoo in a hidden place, while someone prefers to shock others with elaborate and bright images.
If girls choose drawings solely for aesthetic reasons, then for men everything happens differently. For the stronger sex, a certain symbolism is laid in tattoos. Even in ancient times, tattoos were a kind of human passport. The symbols on the body spoke of his profession, lifestyle, achievements and other things. Warriors most often applied scary and aggressive drawings to intimidate the enemy.
The prison theme once had a great influence on modern tattoos for men. Therefore, when choosing a picture, you need to make sure that it has nothing to do with the criminal world.
Modern men's tattoos are chosen based on their meaning. The most popular are symbols that demonstrate power, strength, superiority. Very often used plots with animals. In terms of popularity, the animal world bypassed the image of the skull, and it is applied equally often by both men and women. Perhaps this is due to a long tradition of intimidating enemies.
The choice of a modern tattoo for a man is based on the character and appearance of the future owner. There are a lot of options for possible drawings on the body. In our article, we will present only some of them.
Tattoo Styles
It is not enough to choose a picture and clarify its meaning. You also need to decide on the style. Modern tattoos can be made in different versions, which will also depend on their appearance.
The following styles can be distinguished:
- Engraving. This style is characterized by all the features of the progenitor. A clear outline, black paint, shading, neat lines - all these are elements of engraving. As a result, the finished drawing is similar to the printed one. For tattoos made in this style, medieval themes are typical: frescoes, violin, paintings.
- Bioorganics. A very peculiar style, which is characterized by a dense and rich pattern. Tattoo sketches are a vision of the elements of the human body through the eyes of the artist himself.
- Minimalism isvery modest and concise style, which is interesting for its elegance and simplicity. Its features are simple geometric shapes, small sizes, a minimal set of colors. In this style, illustrations from books, flowers, animals can be made.
- Linework. The main feature of the style is the presence of straight lines, which gradually develop into a certain pattern. This direction appeared relatively recently. Drawings are most often filled with black or red paint, although any other colors can also be used. Style implies the use of any subject.
- Realism. Realistic tattoos are far from new. For the first time, drawings began to be filled in the nineteenth century, depicting portraits of prominent personalities on the body, for example, Napoleon. The style is relevant today.
- In the oriental style, elements of the mysterious oriental culture are performed: koi fish, dragons, flowers, animals and more.
- Chicano is a special style that originated in the United States in the forties of the twentieth century. He was popular among the representatives of the underworld. The drawings are characterized by clear outlines and the use of black paint.
- Biomechanics is an organic interweaving of skin with images of mechanical parts. Most often, a drawing of a detail is applied to the body, which seems to protrude from under torn skin.
- Old school is a very popular style that previously existed in America and Europe. It appeared in the nineteenth century. In those days, angels, skulls, anchors were usually depicted on the body. This style was usedsailors.
- Tribal is a one-color gray or black pattern depicting a geometric pattern. This style originates in the sketches of Oceania, the drawings of the tribes of Africa and the Maya. Unusual images symbolized the unity of body and soul.
- Trash polka is a style designed to make the most horrific and disgusting things more attractive. The word trash itself translates as trash.
- Dotwork is a style in which complex drawings are made. It is characterized by contrast, intensity and color density. The pattern is applied in the form of dots, the density of which determines the brightness of the image.
- Polynesia. Not everyone knows that the art of tattooing first appeared in Polynesia. Perhaps for this reason, tattoos in this style are among the most intense and beautiful.
There are a lot of modern tattoo styles for men and women. It is impossible to tell about everyone. In addition to those mentioned earlier, one can also recall the existence of such trends as new school, traditional, blackwork, ornamental, ethnic, watercolor, graphics, Japanese style, etc.
Anchors
Among modern tattoos (photos of some of them are given in the article), not the last place in popularity is occupied by drawings depicting anchors. If in ancient times such tattoos were used by sailors, the military in the navy, now they can be seen not only on the body of men, but also of women. Such drawings have many meanings: safety, reliability, perseverance, power,stability, willpower, endurance, devotion. The ancient Egyptians generally believed that the anchor is a kind of symbol of the unity of female and male nature.
Angel
Images of an angel are very often chosen by female representatives. In principle, the figure of an angel is associated as a connecting link between the earthly world and heaven. Girls who choose such a tattoo protect themselves from the influence of evil people and spirits.
Bat
Among modern tattoos for girls, the image of a bat is very popular. It is sometimes mistakenly believed that the mouse inspires fear and brings bad luck. But it's not. In ancient times, shamans used these animals for rituals in order to protect themselves from evil spirits.
A bat tattoo is designed to protect its owner from bad influences and diseases. Also, such a picture can speak of intuition and seeing the truth.
Butterfly
Butterflies are cute creatures associated with beauty and nobility. Due to their bright colors, they are considered the most beautiful insects on the planet. However, initially cute creatures are not so beautiful. And only with time the caterpillar turns into a beautiful insect. A butterfly tattoo speaks of beauty and change.
Chains
Choosing a modern tattoo on the arm or leg, girls often stop at images of bracelets and chains. So, for example, brokenthe chain represents rebellion and freedom. Whole large links speak of strong and indestructible ties. But the image of the chain can also indicate the impossibility of doing something serious.
Cross
Images of the cross are very popular among women and men. At the same time, the picture does not at all indicate the religiosity of a person. Crosses have different meanings in different cultures. So, for example, the Celtic cross with a loop speaks of the cyclical nature of the world. The Christian cross has a completely different meaning. His image on the body speaks of salvation, humility, forgiveness or grace.
Dove
The bird is a symbol of peace. The image of a dove speaks of the end of a war or conflict. Also, a bird can be a symbol of love or hope and faith in a brighter future.
Dragons
Dragons are very popular among modern tattoos. Their images can be seen not only in men, but also in women. People with such tattoos want to show their strength and power.
In Japan, with the help of such a pattern, excellent physical data is emphasized. Ancient Japanese beliefs say that the mythical animal represents success, prosperity and we alth.
Tiger
In any culture, the tiger emphasizes the masculine principle. It is with this fact that the meanings of the tattoo are associated. The image of a tiger on a human body speaks of his strong character. In the East, a strong animal is associated with courage, courage and leadership. If the image of a tiger with an open mouth is stuffed on the back, then this may indicateirascibility of character. Most often, the figure of an animal is applied to the back or chest, since the drawing must certainly be voluminous.
Warrior
The meaning of a warrior tattoo has always been the same - this is a manifestation of the masculine principle. Today, images of Slavic warriors are popular. They give the owners masculinity. For artists, such topics are a wide field for imagination. An indispensable attribute of a tattoo is the image of armor and weapons.
Sword
Since ancient times, the sword has been associated with strength, masculinity, honor, courage. However, modern images of weapons may have a different meaning. So, a sword in a sheath testifies to prudence and poise.
But the image of a weapon between a woman and a man suggests that their relationship is pure and innocent. The broken sword symbolizes defeat.
Prison tattoos
Tattoos have long been an integral part of prison life. Once upon a time, it was possible to learn a lot of information about a person from them: status, number of terms, crimes committed, and much more. In criminal slang, a large number of tattoos are called "passport for a cop." Nowadays, the culture of stuffing pictures in prison is not a thing of the past. But only the images themselves have changed. And yet modern prison tattoos do not differ in quality and color.
Tattoo in the form of a figure of a pirate is done by people convicted of robbery. Robbers also often prefer drawings withskulls and daggers. The harsh world of prisons is not influenced by fashion, so “classic” tattoos are in use. However, new trends have also emerged. So, for example, inscriptions in a foreign language became popular. Aphorisms are used in French, German or English.
The meanings of some old tattoos have changed. So, for example, now the tiger grin is interpreted as a rejection of the prison authorities. But the image of a bear indicates that you have a bear cub in front of you. Tattoos in the form of a cat with keys are preferred by burglars. The legendary prison stars have somewhat lost their meaning. Now they can be made not only by authoritative people, but also by ordinary bandits. The image of a sailboat on the body speaks of a person's desire for freedom.
Instead of afterword
When you decide to get a tattoo, you should definitely consider what kind of drawing you want to make on your body. First of all, you should familiarize yourself with the meaning of a particular image. In order to understand the nuances of the culture of underwear drawings, experts recommend reading one of the books on the basics of modern tattoos. They will tell a lot of interesting things from history and help you understand the application techniques and styles. Who knows, maybe after reading the literature your attitude and choice will change.
