Many tattoo artists put the deepest meaning into their creations. In fact, this is not always the case. Photos were collected in the new review unique tattoos, which were made by real masters. As for the meaning invested in them, here I would like to leave space for “individual interpretation”. Enjoy watching.
1. Ballerina
A charming tattoo depicting a faceless ballerina in a dance, emphasizing the elegance, sublimity and determination of its owner.
2. Father and daughter
A tiny tattoo of father and daughter silhouettes symbolizing love and family values.
3. Hand and foot prints
Original drawings depicting the handprints and footprints of three children are a unique decoration of the father’s hand.
4. Rose
Black and white tiny framed rose tattoo decorating man's hand, as a symbol of courage and unfading beauty.
5. Picasso style
A reproduction of Picasso’s painting “The Face of the World” on the hand, which can have many semantic interpretations: from passion for art to all-encompassing spiritual kindness.
6. Cherry blossom
A tattoo depicting a cherry blossom is the embodiment of grace, femininity and tenderness.
7. Father and mother
A minimalist tattoo with a schematic image of a heart and the inscription “Mother, Father” in Portuguese, which is an expression of love and deep gratitude to parents.
8. Weeping Angel
A miniature tattoo of a weeping angel and the words “Don’t Blink”, a symbol of faith and protection.
9. Serotonin and dopamine
Serotonin and dopamine, which are the hormones of happiness and joy, captured in the original black and white tattoo.
10. Fingerprints
An unusual tattoo of fingerprints forming a heart is a wonderful way to imprint your love on your body.
11. Fox
An original tattoo that combines a realistic and graphic image of a fox, symbolizing cunning, intelligence and independence.
12. Pencils
A tattoo with a graphic and realistic image of pencils, symbolizing creativity, inspiration, gift, artistic and writing activity.
13. Hands
A simple black and white image of hands, symbolizing love for one's neighbor, readiness to help, loyalty to one's chosen one, or memory of the loss of a loved one.
14. Triangle
A stunning black and white tattoo depicting flowers enclosed in a triangle, symbolizing the unity of three principles and having many interpretations.
15. Faith, hope, love
A miniature tattoo symbolizing faith, hope and love - the three pillars on which human life is built.
16. Sisters
19. Infinity
A masterfully executed tattoo depicting the infinity sign and the waves contained within it, which can symbolize the cyclical nature of life or an endless love for the sea.
Continuing the theme, even more interesting tattoos! Here's a description of the meaning embedded in them.
Are tattoos just fashion or something much more serious? Can a Christian get a tattoo if he really wants to? Archpriest Alexander Avdyugin reflects.
Tattoos in the life of a Christian
Tattoo lovers, seeing my rejection of them, immediately counterattack: they say, look at yours, all painted.
The technique of justification is old, well-known and, sadly, often works. Remember yourself, how parents were attacked with a request, where the main argument for fulfilling it was - “everyone has it, and I want it.”
Ivan Okhlobystin:
Everyone knows that I led a rather controversial life. My tattoos are related to travel and drinking.
...There was a naked lady here, when I got married, it became uncomfortable. This is laser cut... Oh, if God forbid, they burn me, then now I know what I smell like when I catch fire. The smoke in the room was knee-deep. Colored tattoos are also deep. Then I tattooed the text - “radiation”... But Oksanka and I tattooed this tattoo for our wedding. She has exactly the same one. This is a unicorn, it is a symbol of purity. According to legend, only a virgin can tame a unicorn. And these runes are in Ireland.
...When I said goodbye to the last motorcycle, I made this skull. I already have too many children to drive on two wheels. And this is one of the tattoos that bikers get that go away forever. This is one of the options - a skull with teeth grew into the ground, took root, and flowers grew from it. And I never got on a motorcycle again. They even offered it to me on the set.
But with tattoos the situation is different, here “I want” is only found in the negative, because any tattoo is an overt connection with paganism and the occult. Pagans made tattoos and cuts on the body either in honor of the dead, or in order to enter a trance during occult sessions. As soon as you want to summon the spirits, you get a tattoo, and to enter into unity with them, you get a tattoo. That is why the Lord warned in the Old Testament: “For the sake of the deceased, do not make cuts on your body and do not write on yourself. I am the Lord"(Leviticus 19:18). Also in Deuteronomy 14:1 “You are the sons of the Lord your God; “You shall not make any cuts on your flesh or cut off the hair above your eyes for the dead.”
So any tattoo, no matter how “harmless” it may be, is an abomination before God. It is with this impartial word that the Lord defines everything that relates to occult practices. Objections that a pinned flower or figurine are harmless in spiritual terms and are only made for beauty are absolutely incorrect.
The Lord created the human body perfect. Remember: “And God saw everything that He had made, and, behold, it was very good” (Gen. 1:31). There is no need to throw down the gauntlet to God with a challenge: “I will do better.” It couldn't be more beautiful. Perfection cannot be improved upon. There have been quite a few similar attempts. The result is sad. Because of these rational proposals for “change and improvement,” our earthly age has become shorter by many years, we live on a polluted earth, and in moral terms we remain in a geometric progression of sin.
In addition to the fact that a tattoo is a symbol, another objective reality is added: its application can seriously change your life, make such changes in your own way of thinking and character against your will that it will be very difficult to correct them.
Konstantin Kinchev:
The skull in the helmet is a warrior who is ready to die for Christ. I would like to survive in difficult times and be closer to this warrior whom I carry on my arm. The tattoos signify the difficult path “Alice” went through. This is the girl Alice and the temptations that are in it fairy tale world met on her way.
Regarding the fact that internal changes should lead to external ones, I can say the following. When I read from Metropolitan Anthony of Sourozh that the body is the visible part of the soul, I stopped getting tattoos. Although the temptations to inject myself with something else come upon me with colossal force.
I was once quite skeptical about the story of a priest I knew about a girl who had a beautiful image of a butterfly tattooed on her forearm. The life of a previously quite morally prosperous woman changed dramatically. She turned into an outright harlot. The butterfly has been a symbol since ancient times.
My skepticism was defeated by my own priestly experience. The young man came to confession and instead of repenting of his sins, he kept complaining that everything in his life had been going wrong lately. Only his enemies surround him and everyone wishes him harm. We began to figure out when these troubles began. They came to a mutual decision: from then on there were troubles and troubles, like the tattoo he made with satanic symbols.
And another typical example. Not long ago I talked with a man who had visited not so distant places three times and spent a total of eleven years there. The man lamented:
So, father, I decided to really “give it up”, but how can anyone look at my hands, completely filled with prison signs, and turn away. No smart work, no trust...
Tattoos are a scary thing. We insult God, and we create problems for ourselves that did not exist before.
How is the presence of God in the human heart determined? By external modesty and internal modesty. A tattoo is an escape from modesty, since you are trying to distinguish yourself, and at the same time it is a killer of modesty, because it harms the soul.
And one more characteristic feature tattoos that are so fashionable these days. Having decided to carry out such execution on your own body, you, in addition to the listed sins, are also engaged in self-mutilation. There are a colossal number of examples where tattooing becomes the cause of a wide variety of diseases, including AIDS. Visit a dermatologist and complain about a skin disease. The doctor's first question will be about the tattoo.
I go to church or down the street in a cassock - the girls shyly hide their cigarettes. The presenter on a TV show comes up to me with a question and pulls my short skirt lower. The confessor approaches the lectern and walks sideways so that I wouldn’t see the tattoo on her opposite shoulder.
Why is this happening?
Because it's embarrassing.
So why do something that is shameful, harmful and humiliates you as the image and likeness of God?
Tattoos with religious meaning are quite a serious form of art. After all, such tattoos reveal a person’s inner world to others, telling about his beliefs and the power of faith.
Unlike generalized drawings, religious tattoos show not only a person’s religious commitment, but also forever determine his ethnicity for those around him. In a sense, applying such tattoos requires greater courage and constancy of worldview from the wearer.
Origins of the direction. Catholicism.
Historians suggest looking for the starting point of religious tattoos of the European branch in Catholicism. It was those who were adherents to the faith of Christ who were the first to mark human bodies with the sign of the cross. True, they did this not with paint, but with a brand.
Today, the medieval brutality of Catholics is left behind, and the art of depicting religious motifs has reached perfection. Today you can express your involvement in the Catholic faith through images such as:
- Combination of rosary and roses;
- Face of Christ with crown of thorns;
- Madonna;
- Scenes from the Bible;
- Biblical texts in Latin.
These tattoos are most common among Latin Americans. Here you can also find the most large-scale paintings and sketches with many references to biblical themes.
Orthodox branch.
Christian tattoos are also reflected in the Orthodox faith. Most often, Orthodox believers decorate their bodies with stylized crosses and crucifixes. Moreover, they are usually placed on the shoulder. Among the larger-scale works you can find images of Jesus Christ. Unlike the Catholic version, in Orthodoxy he is depicted not with a thorny crown, but with a shining halo.
The image of Archangel Michael is quite common. Many people print portraits of their patron saints. There are also images of churches and domes.
However, it is worth considering that these tattoos are perceived exclusively in a prison context.
Mexican tattoos
The religious theme of tattoo art in Mexico is inextricably linked with the Chicano style. Mexican religious tattoos have incorporated ideas about faith that have developed in the American Catholic environment. The bulk of the sketches contain variations on the theme of the rose and the Madonna. Sometimes the Holy Virgin is depicted with a baby.
The peculiarities lie in the Mexican style of depicting familiar images. Invented by the Mexicans, the Chicano style tattoo has become popular all over the world. But in Mexico itself, the style is closely associated with the religious and gangster world. Intertwined, both storylines gave rise to a new recognizable direction. In addition, Chicanos can be distinguished by the following nuances:
- In the sketches, the theme of religion is necessarily combined with the theme of crime;
- The paintings express suffering and hope;
- Madonna's face always has colorful Mexican features.
Chicano style images can be either monochrome or full color. The main emphasis is on drawing details and clarity of lines.
Muslim tattoos.
Muslims, like Buddhists, do not prohibit, but do not encourage tattoos. There are no references to the need to decorate your body with tattoos in the Muslim holy book. But if desired, representatives of the Islamic world fill themselves with images of a crescent moon or quotes from the Koran.
However, they cannot be fully classified as religious tattoos. Since this is rather a tribute to ancient Arab culture. And the desire to especially emphasize the feeling of patriotism.
Judaism is Orthodox and secular.
Tattooed Jews can be found much less often than representatives of other faiths. This is due to the fact that tattoos in Judaism are not encouraged in the same way as working on Saturdays or eating pork. Among Orthodox Jews, body designs are not found at all. But Jews who lead a more secular lifestyle can afford to deviate from the rules.
Sketches of religious tattoos in Judaism contain excerpts from the Torah, always written in Hebrew. The image of the Star of David and other cultural and religious attributes is also common.
Tribes, eastern peoples and bygone beliefs.
A separate line is worth mentioning about the tattoos of representatives who share the views of Eastern philosophy. Today they are among the most tattooed in the world. Moreover, the vast majority of drawings have a spiritual, sacred meaning.
From part religious significance have tattoos of African tribes and Indians. As a rule, they draw totem animals that are significant to them on their skin. Patterns that bring good luck are also common.
One of the most popular trends reflected in polytheistic religions today are images of Slavic and Scandinavian motifs. Runes, ornaments, stylized images of gods - all this is regarded as a tattoo amulet and is actively used as independent subjects or parts of more complex paintings.
For many men. Previously performing together in the group “VIA GRA”, she drove people crazy with her revealing outfits and languid dances. With the start of her solo career, her style changed. Now Vera Brezhneva is gentle woman, devoted wife and good mother. However, this does not prevent her from remaining very desirable for many members of the stronger sex. The celebrity often mentions that she is shy by nature. So her tattoos are invisible to others. They are all small in size and often hidden under clothing. This can say a lot about a celebrity's character.
Heart on the stomach
A tattoo on the lower abdomen may seem quite intimate. Here is a small heart painted red. The tattoo is small and does not attract attention.
The celebrity did not immediately show the tattoo on her Instagram. However, after it became impossible to hide it, she explained the appearance of a small drawing. According to the singer, tattoo hides a scar from an old operation. This explains the choice of such an intimate place for the image. Therefore, meaning should not be sought in the area of application.
A heart-shaped tattoo can have several meanings, just like any image in principle. First of all, the heart, especially the richer red color, is associated with love. Such tattoos are applied to people who are addicted to, those for whom feelings come first.
The red color in the sketch can emphasize the passion of the singer and actress. Vera Brezhneva is most likely amorous. At the same time, she is devoted to the object of her sympathy and gives all of herself. The fact that the image is small in size emphasizes the reluctance to show off everything that is stored in the soul.
Tattoo on hand
One of the photographs that appeared on the Internet shows that back side Vera Brezhneva has another tattoo on her palm. The word “love”, written in Italian, adorns the celebrity’s skin.
This once again speaks of the important place this feeling occupies in Brezhneva’s life. Moreover, it can be either love for someone or for yourself. The inscription is made with a slight slope, without the use of any curls or dyes. Its color is pure black. This can emphasize the seriousness of feelings and emotions.
Star tattoo
On Vera Brezhneva's ankle there is a small image of a star; to be more precise, the sketch is a clear outline. The tattoo is small, not voluminous. It is made in black. This sketch does not have any artistic value.
Stars in tattoos can speak of ambition, many ambitions. Such tattoos emphasize the desire to achieve something more, to become higher than now. The format of the tattoo emphasizes the singer’s reluctance to show off her feelings.
Henna tattoos
In addition to tattoos, which are made with special ink and are permanent, Vera Brezhneva was also seen with temporary images made with henna. This type drawing came from India. It stays on the skin from several days to a couple of weeks, depending on the quality of the henna, the professionalism of the artist and how to care for the design.
At one of Brezhneva’s concerts, fans noticed that the singer had two names on her wrist. The inscriptions are made in English, without frills. These are the names of celebrity daughters. With this gesture, Vera clearly emphasized her love for her family and children.
Having a tattoo on your body is now considered fashionable. It’s especially great if the body image carries a certain meaning. A tattoo in the form of an inscription can be a great motivator for you and those around you. Text tattoos can be done in a variety of styles, from elegant cursive to minimalist printed. Drawings with words or quotes reveal the essence of a person better than others, reminding them of the trials they had to go through or the happy moments of life. In addition, tattoos in the form of inscriptions are also good because you are unlikely to meet a person with a similar image. You can show your personality through text. By the way, here you have a choice, you can write the words as in native language, and in foreign. One of the most popular places to apply such a tattoo is the hand.
Tattoo inscriptions with translation
Tattoos in Latin with translation
The leading place among foreign language sources is occupied by English and Latin. However, they are also in great demand. It is worth noting that tattoos with Latin text often express a philosophical meaning, since they, as a rule, were sayings of noble and great people of antiquity. Latin quotes can be seen on both men and women.
Family tattoo lettering
A woman's strength is in her family. Some representatives of the fair sex strive to show their love for loved ones. Tattoos of the word "Family" and its derivatives can be seen on the wrist, ankle, foot and neck.
Philosophical tattoo inscriptions
Representatives of the fair sex are deeper creatures than they might seem at first glance. Sometimes a simple girl can harbor such emotions, experiences and thoughts that are difficult to imagine at first. Creative people approach this, as a rule, from a philosophical point of view. Here it is no longer possible to get by with just one word. Although, as you know, one word can contain a powerful inspiring force.
Beautiful phrases in English for tattoos with translation
If you are thinking about the inscription on English, this list of phrases will be of interest to you:
- Battle of life - Fight for life.
- Be careful with your thoughts - they are the beginning of deeds - Be careful with your thoughts - they are the beginning of actions.
- Destroy what destroys you - Destroy what destroys you.
- Don"t break up with your past until you"re sure in your future - Don't break up with your past until you are sure of your future.
- Endless love - Endless love.
- Everyone has one's own path - Everyone has their own path.
- Everyone is the creator of one's own fate - Everyone is the creator of their own fate.
- Everyone sees the world in one's own way - Each person sees the world in his own way.
- Fear transfers the clever into the silly, and makes the strong be the weak - Fear makes the smart foolish and the strong weak.
- Follow your heart - Follow your heart.
- Free your mind - Free your mind.
- I remember too much, that"s why I"m damn sad sometimes - I remember a lot, that's why I'm sometimes damn sad.
- Live without regrets - Live without regrets.
- Music creates the feelings which you can't find in life - Music creates feelings that do not exist in life.
- Never give up - Never give up.
- Never look back - Never look back.
- Never stop dreaming - Never stop dreaming.
- Now or never - Now or never.
- People rejoice at the Sun, and I"m dreaming of the Moon - People rejoice at the sun, and I dream of the moon.
- The inevitable price we pay for our happiness is eternal fear to lose it - The inevitable price we pay for happiness is the eternal fear of losing it.
- The love of my life - The love of my life.
- The most dangerous demons live in our hearts - The most dangerous demons live in our hearts.
- Wait and see - Let's wait and see.
- We hate the ones we love because they can cause the deepest suffering - We hate those we love because they are capable of causing us the most suffering.
- While I am breathing, I love and believe. - As long as I breathe, I love and believe.
