Neck Tattoo Ideas

Neck Tattoo Ideas The times are constantly changing and their movement alters gradually the whole pattern of things that we are used to. One can recall the times when tattoos were quiet unseen in society except for certain groups of people with whom they were associated with – sailors, criminals… Now we can observe that tattooing is a widespread notion and the fashion within tattoo art is changing as well. More and more people are eager today to display their tattoos openly and place them on hands, neck and even face.

Neck tattoos have a big advantage over the rest of the above mentioned. They could be easily hidden by clothes, and those who wear long hair, first and foremost women, can hide their tats with it. But nevertheless you neck is constantly moving, and this can create unwanted situations when your tattoo may be seen by people who is not supposed to, I mean officials, colleagues and so. So consider your field of activity before making a neck tattoo.

What can be a neck tattoo? Practically everything that is small enough and is suited to this area. Insects, flowers, leaves, sun and stars, letters of ancient alphabets, symbols of star signs are often chosen as well as some tribal and Celtic patterns. One can also tattoo his or her neck with religious symbols such as cross or praying hands.

Neck tattoos may be placed at a side of the neck, or even at both of its sides, and the nape of the neck. Back neck tattoos give a touch of charm to a woman and look like a delicate adornment. This is rather a brave decision to have a neck tattoo done, though.

The process of neck tattooing is more painful than getting a tattoo on some other part of body. The skin is thin there and the needle comes very close to the bone. And the closer it is, the stronger pain a person feels.

Neck tattoos require special aftercare and often re-ink sessions. Their healing period lasts somewhat longer than that of other tattoos. Luckily they are not as prone to infections as foot or hand tattoos.

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Snake Tattoo Designs and Meaning

Snake Tattoo Designs and Meaning Snake has the most complicated and the most ancient symbolism among all fauna representatives. Its symbolism consists of several components such as agricultural, sexual, mystical and philosophical. Snake tattoo designs, therefore, are diverse, the pattern depending on the meaning you choose. The most frequently named meanings are wisdom, passion, intuition, physical and spiritual rebirth.

In Ancient times people believed that snake keeps in touch with earth and water mysteries, darkness and the other world. It is often portrayed as solitary, reserved creature, often venomous, moving quickly and being able to swallow animals much bigger than it is.

Snake as a symbol has dual nature; it implies both creation and destruction, both security and danger, and the unity of opposites. On the one hand, it acts as a symbol of the powers that created life and sometimes stands for the Creator. Its curved body means spiral movement of the universe, and if a snake is depicted biting its own tail we see the symbol of eternity as well as self-sufficiency of the universe.

On the other hand, snake is the source of destruction in the world. It was accused of people’s losing eternal life, as in the story of Adam and Eve. Moreover, snake is often dangerous itself and can act as an emblem of death and chaos. In this meaning the snake (cobra, in particular) is pictured vertically with a large hood, or with its mouth open and ready to bite. Snake is also prototype of all the dragons and sea serpents from the western folklore.

Oriental cultures ascribe positive connotations to the snake. Snakes often appear to guard sacred places, water springs and treasures. There’s a belief that precious stones are made of snake’s saliva. Moreover, snakes symbolize rejuvenation, taken into account into ability to shed skin. Nowadays medical symbols include snakes in their designs.

So a snake tattoo can be different. It can include an apple, a sword or a bowl in its pattern. A snake killed with a sword acts as a symbol of valor and courage, as well as hatred and lie, while a snake curved round the solar disk mean the patronage of the sun. there can be also tribal styled snake tattoos.

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Bird Tattoo Desings: Let Them Fly!

Bird Tattoo Desings: Let Them Fly! Unfortunately human beings cannot fly, that’s why perhaps we watch birds with a feeling of jealousy, and their flight is associated in our minds with freedom and the ability to escape from daily routine, the ability we are often deprived of due to our duties and responsibilities.

Every culture views birds as symbolic creatures, moreover, they are considered to be mediators between Earth and Heaven, to be somehow closer to God. They may also symbolize the power of sun, thunder and wind as well as life, inspiration, affluence and prophecy.

Bird’s freedom and beauty has found refection in many forms of art, in tattoo art as well. As many bird species exist in the world, as many bird tattoo designs are there, each of which has its own unique meaning.

But there’s something that unites all bird tattoo patterns: they are colorful and have vibrant colors, as a rule. Let’s mention some of them!

Bird Tattoo Desings: Let Them Fly!

An Eagle tattoo symbolizes heavenly power, fire and immortality. It embodies divine love, power and force, youth and good spirits, baptism and Resurrection, or justice.

Swan represents poets and poetry, renaissance, purity, chastity, solitude, wisdom, courage and perfection. A white swan stands for life, but a black one - for death.

Falcon with its wings spread symbolizes sky. It was also considered to be a sacred bird in Ancient Egypt, the embodiment of the Pharaoh.

Goose acts as a bird of Chaos, but at the same time as a creator of the Universe. In Chine it is a talisman that enhances love in marriage. In Gnosticism it symbolizes foresight and vigilance.

Bird Tattoo Desings: Let Them Fly!

A Phoenix tattoo highlights that you have faced a tough experience in life and overcome it successfully.

Swallow is means hope, positive change, revival, morning and spring, sunrise, comfort in life. At the same time its symbolism embraces fragility and insecurity of the above mentioned things.

Raven is connected on the one hand with the Dead Kingdom and with death. In Christianity it personifies the hell and the devil and foreshadows death and loss. On the other hand, according to American Indians and Eskimos beliefs, the raven protects children from evil spirits and helps in arranging marriages.

There’s re a lot more of bird tattoo designs and you can choose that one which is closer to your soul and lifestyl

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Rest in Peace Tattoos

Rest in Peace Tattoos Although tattoos are primarily associated with entertainment and fashion and are used by people to adorn their bodies with beautiful yet meaningful pictures, still they can be done with other purposes. For instance, some choose a tattoo as the way to commemorate their relatives and friends whom they have lost.

Such tattoos are called memorial tattoos. It is the most personal and intimate tattoo you can get. It acts as a permanent tribute to a person you loved much, a family member or a close friend. It is the way to immortalize your feelings and show how important the person was to you.

There are a lot of patterns for memorial tattoos. You can even consider a portrait memorial but in most cases people feel that it is improper that the face would permanently adorn their body, and resort to something symbolic, a thing that is associated with the person. In this case the tattoo wouldn’t make as much sense to other people as it makes to you, but this kind of tattoo is only for you and you’ll always know its meaning.

Common symbols for memorial tattoos are hearts to show that your heart is breaking, or roses. Religious symbols like crosses, praying hands and rosaries can be used as well. In some designs angel wings or angels and cherubs may be depicted. It is not unusual to include names and dates (both of birth and of death).

There’re some tattoos that are called Rest in Peace, or R.I.P., tattoos. They are often chosen when people are overwhelmed with grief and loss and want to remember the person. It shows that we pray for people we love may find rest after all tough circumstances, heartache, and depression they encountered in life. We pray for them who are resting now but sometimes will come back as another person and we could meet them, not necessarily in this life but for sure in the next.

The quote often used in Rest in Peace tattoos is as follows: “For those that I’ve lost, God has taken you in, may your souls rest in peace, one day we’ll meet again.”

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