Images on the skin near the elbow or right on it appeared in ancient Egypt. In those days, drawings were often applied in the form of a spiral, which was a kind of sign of philosophy. As you know, a spiral drawing is more difficult to read, and it takes more time to decipher and understand. And what tattoos on the elbows are done in the modern world? Which are popular and which should be done with great care? Let's look into these questions today and answer the most pressing: "Does it hurt to get a tattoo on the elbows?".
Aesthetics
This is perhaps the first thing that worries everyone who decides to get a tattoo. Recently, tattoos from the elbow to the hand or drawings directly on the elbow itself have become especially popular. Experts, by the way, note that such wearable drawings are most often applied to men. Representatives of the weaker sex prefer other places for tattoos, believing that the pictures on the elbows do not look so aesthetically pleasing.
Meaning
Any professional artist in a tattoo parlor, before applying the image to your skin forever, will ask,do you know the meaning of the desired pattern. There are many examples when tattoos had to be removed, as they carried a negative or directly opposite meaning to the owner's intended one.
For example, very often a tattoo is made on the elbows in the form of a cobweb. In our country, this is a very popular tattoo among those who have been in prison. Each turn of such a network represents a year spent in prison. Or another tattoo - a star. She also often appears on the elbows of the "inmates", moreover, crowned and respected.
But if you approach the choice of a tattoo on the elbows from the other side, then even such "prison" tattoos as stars or cobwebs can find a different meaning. For example, from the point of view of esotericism, the stars on the body are the desire for superiority, the ability to behave in society, an indicator of selfishness and narcissism.
But the web, which not everyone wants to stick on their body in Russia, is very popular in Europe and America. Here it is not a criminal symbolism, but an indicator of brutality, masculinity and resilience. Often, tattoos on the elbows in the form of a web appear on foreign bikers, rappers, fans of power sports.
Inscriptions and spirals
Most often, sketches of tattoos on the elbows in the form of inscriptions appear on the master's table. As we have already said, they are difficult to read and most often arranged in a spiral. This makes reading the text more difficult, and the desire to better see the unusual pattern on the elbow increases.
Spiral can be not only texts, but also pictures. Such tattoos have a general meaning, they are deciphered as a desire to hide what was planned or a sign of wisdom and the complexity of self-knowledge.
Snails
Each person chooses for himself "his" personal meaning for a tattoo. Elbow tattoos in the form of snails are very popular today. For some, they symbolize slowness and unwillingness to strive for something. For others, it is a symbol of fertility or a kind of amulet (you can hide in the snail's house in case of danger).
Most Popular Thumbnails
If you can't decide what kind of tattoo you want on your arm up to the elbow or directly on it, then we will give you examples of the most popular and often pinned images.
- Of course, the stars, the web, the compass, the wind rose and horseshoes, which seem to be a talisman or a symbol of protection, have gained great popularity. Cold-blooded and self-confident men often prick a snake, which wraps its tail around not only the elbow, but also part of the arm. A snake that bites its own tail symbolizes constancy, isolation and cyclicality.
- Among women's tattoos on the elbows, drawings in the form of flowers, inscriptions, feathers, unopened buds and hearts are in demand.
- You can also select a tattoo in the form of ethnic symbols or Indian painting.
- If you are ready to take a hit in any situation or know exactly what you want to achieve in life, then a tattoo in the form of a target is for you. Striving for a goal and the ability to achieve it by any means - the meaning of thisdrawing.
Features of the tattoo on the elbows. Does it hurt or not?
When applying a tattoo on the elbows, it is important to remember that this part of the human body is constantly in motion. The drawing should be selected so that its constant distortion does not spoil the overall picture and the impression of the tattoo as a whole. Experts advise leaving the central part alone and applying a pattern around the edges. Another way is to paint over the entire central part (bone) of the elbow.
It is not recommended to apply difficult images, pictures with numerous small details, long inscriptions. The beauty and importance of small details is lost.
As for the pain when applying a tattoo on the elbow, then experienced craftsmen compare it with the pattern on the knees. In both places, the skin is quite thin, and the bone is very close. But each person, as you know, has a different pain threshold. And the feeling of pain will depend directly on the size of the tattoo. Until you decide, you will not experience it.
