Hawaiian Flower Tattoos - Hibiscuc Flower Patterns

Posted on December 4, 2009
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Hawaiian Flower Tattoos - Hibiscuc Flower Patterns Have you even been to the Hawaii? Or have you ever dreamt of? If you admire the Hawaiian culture or are just fascinated by its exotic plants, and at the same time long for a flower tattoo, why not stop at exotic patterns this culture can offer! These are by no means predictable designs and you will undoubtedly stand out of the crowd.

Hawaiian flower tattoos may depict such flowers as the hibiscus, plumeria, pikake and lotus. They are very traditional for the natives but exceptionally unique for tat wearers from the rest of the world.
When you decide what tattoo to choose keep in mind their symbolism. As a rule they have multiple meanings so there’re no barriers for your imagination and you can add something of your own to the original pattern to ascribe a new shade of meaning to a final image.

A hibiscus flower and namely its yellow variety is, for example, a state flower of the Hawaii. It is the first flower that comes to a person’s mind when he or she thinks of getting an exotic flower tattoo. It is also one of the few flowers that are native to the Hawaii. Perhaps for this reason a lot of people wear a hibiscus tattoo in one of its many forms. About 200 of its species are known and each of them has its unique kind of flower.

Hawaiian Flower Tattoos - Hibiscuc Flower Patterns

This flower is so attractive because it symbolizes the delicate beauty of life, and reminds us that though a human’s life is short in terms of the Universe, it never looses its significance and sacral sense. Enjoy your life! Try everything! Every minute is fascinating and full of joy. At the same time a Hibiscus flower has a peculiar meaning among the Hawaiian women: when they tuck it behind their ear it means that they are in search for a marriage partner.

Such tattoos can be done in black and white or colored in red, green, yellow, orange, pink, blue, white, and lavender. This is and excellent choice for those who want something bright and exotic.

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David Henrie Tattoos

Posted on December 2, 2009
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David Henrie Tattoos As you know, a lot of celebrities nowadays, pop-stars and actors wear tattoos of various designs and patterns, and still much more people, fans in particular, try to imitate them or at least learn something about their idols’ tattoos.

Take, for instance, David Henrie, a well-known American actor. He won the hearts of the audience after having played Larry on That’s So Raven, and Justin Russo on Wizards of Waverly Place. He comes from an Italian family and started his movie “carrier” at school age. He also has a brother who is an actor, too

As the majority of sources say, David Henrie wears three tattoos: one of them is an angel tattoo on his shoulder while the other two are quotes from Bible tattooed on his arms.

Henrie’s angel is a nice flying creature, beautifully painted with his wings spread in flight. In general, an angel is a symbol of devotion, love, spirituality, peace and faith and also is a defender of a human’s sole. Angels are God’s messengers, so lots of people are guided by their religious feelings when they decide to wear this kind of tattoo. But very often, angel tattoos serve for men as an image of their beloved. At the same time, when you meet a man with such tattoo on his shoulder, don’t be so naïve as to think that he’s an angel himself!)

David Henrie Tattoos

So far we can only guess what meaning Henrie ascribes to his tattoo. What we know for sure is that he was raised as a Roman Catholic.

Two other David Henrie tattoos speak in favor of that his faith was the main reason to choose angel tattoo design. Unfortunately there’s no information about the words written in them.

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Tattoos to Symbolize Mother and Child

Posted on November 29, 2009
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Tattoos to Symbolize Mother and Child Mother is a symbol of life, holiness, eternity, warmth and all-conquering love. In many cultures of the world Mother is worshipped as she makes a family and preserves it. Mother gives birth to children so she symbolizes the act of creation.

Women are proud on becoming mothers; they say that a woman is not fulfilled until she is a mother. They want to underline their status and some of them resort to tattoo art in order to do it. Tattoos to symbolize mother and child can be as simple as a picture of mother carrying a child or women’s hands on which a child rests. But I will stop on a symbolic meaning of motherhood.

A pink flower, or a carnation, symbolizes Christian love, which includes a motherly love to a child. It blossomed out the day Jesus was born. Since remote times it has been used on wedding ceremonies as a symbol of conjugal ties. A pink also stands for Virgin Mary’s tears, that’s why it is ascribed a symbolic meaning of maternity.

Well, of course, it is not the only meaning of the flower. It also translates as struggle, revolt, fire and commemoration of the war victims.

As a tattoo to symbolize mother and child a lotus flower can be used. On the famous painting by N. Rerich “Mother of the World,” this flower is painted violet and is depicted as the main attribute of Mother. It is her symbol as well as symbol of birth, evolution, femininity and creation.

Also, a deep symbolism can be found in geometrical figures. For instance, in a number of Slavonic cultures the symbol of motherhood is hidden in eight-point star, which is the main element in embroidery and other fine arts.

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Leaf Temporary Tattoo Designs

Posted on November 28, 2009
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Leaf Temporary Tattoo Designs Leaf tattoo designs are as fascinating as flower tattoos. They look jolly and cheerful when in their “greens” and add some feeling of time going on and on if they are red and yellow, the color that is associated with autumn.

There can be single or multitude leaf patterns, but notwithstanding of this, they mean regeneration and resurrection as leaves are indicators of circle of life especially in temperate zones. As seasons change one another there is a movement from birth to death followed by a new birth next spring. Leaves as if remind us that the change is eternal and everything will pass and occur once again.

In tattoo lots of leaf temporary tattoo pattern are know with the Japanese maple being among the most popular. It depicts leaved carried by the wind and symbolizes love and lovers.

Lotus leaves are magnificent and gas a deep symbolic meaning of purity that could be traced back to ancient times, to the origin of the Buddhism. Buddha used to sit on a giant lotus leave and it meant purity as the plant manages to grow in swamps yet remains clean.

Turning to Greek mythology we will find another sacred leaf – the leaf of olive which symbolizes Olympic Victory as well as peace and security. We will also come across it while reading the Bible: it was carried to Noah by the dove and meant that the flood was over.

Aspen leaf symbolized in Native American culture courage and respect as no matter how these leaves shiver the tree doesn’t bow.

And some other leaf temporary tattoo designs: Oak tree leaves owe their symbolism to ancient Celts and Romans. The oak means wisdom, strength and faith. The ivy tattoos stand for endurance in love and friendship. The Celtic shamrock as a tattoo means pride in your Irish heritage as it’s the national emblem of Ireland. By analogy, maple leaves will show your love for Canada – just recollect the country’s national flag.

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