Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Posts Tagged dragon tattoo designs

tattoos are some of the most popular tattoos in the world right now. Dragon tattoo designs are perfect for your back, arm, leg or any other part of your body. A poll conducted online in January 2008 estimated that 14% of all adults in the United States have at least one tattoo. Tattoos are popular all over the world, especially among aged 18-29.
If you are interested in getting a dragon tattoo (or any other kind), it’s a great idea to sign up for an account at an online tattoo gallery. These websites allow you to view thousands of professional tattoo designs, making it easy for you to choose the tattoo of your dreams. Tattoo and are the best galleries online. Both large tattoo databases with of amazing and thousands of other tattoo designs.

Dragon Tattoo Designs in Color

 

One of the most that men use for tattoos is the tattoo. On men, most of these tattoo designs do not include color—mostly because men tend to believe that adding color makes the tattoo less masculine and more feminine. There are different in color that can be for both men and women.
One of these designs is a in an upright flying position, with a green underside and all around it. When thinking about whether or not the tattoo is best for males or , it is really all about the . With the blue dragon, this is mostly for men because it is fierce and powerful. If the tattoo were different of pink than quite obviously no man would be caught dead with that design. It is for a woman to have.
One of the about with no color at all is that it is unisex; both men and women can use the design. However, just adding a little bit of color to it, maybe just to outline it would make a huge difference in the appearance and the beauty of the tattoo.

My New Dragon Tattoo

 

Ok so I just got back about an hour ago from a tattoo artist I know and trust. I had been wanting to get a dragon tattoo for some time now on my calf but wasn’t really happy with the typical I had seen. And being a girl I take getting any new tattoo very seriously. I did some research.
First I had to decide what type of dragon. I never realized there was so many variations of a dragon. Throughout recorded history we have written and drawn pictures about dragons. Many of our modern day religions have dragons in their beliefs. Whether these actually existed, were legends passed down from sightings of the last dinosaurs, or were just stories to excite and scare who knows. Anyway I looked two of the standard dragons for my tattoo.
The . Exhibiting the mystique and beauty of the orient these graceful serpentine dragons come in an abundance of . Some have wings, some fly without them. Many were considered to be holy beings which appeared to help mankind in their times of needs. I found that some didn’t even look like what I had always envisioned a dragon to be. Many were covered with fur and feathers instead of scales. But all were beautiful and had individual meaning to the people of China.
The . Ok here was my idea of a dragon. Being an avid online these were the dragons I had encountered. Huge, scaled, winged, fire-breathing creatures that struck dread into the heart of the masses. These were the foes of shining knights and powerful wizards for centuries past.
But what about a combination of the two? Nowhere I looked could I find a tattoo of one of each of these , the Chinese and the Medieval Dragon, together or locked in battle. Last year I had subscribed to an online database of thousands of tattoos for me to research and download. After some great suggestions on the forums there and a merging of a I had a unique and one of a kind dragon tat just for me!

the Chinese dragon design

 

The tattoo is a mythological tattoo which first originated in . The dragon is a fictitious creature that symbolizes many things for the Chinese people. Historically, the Emperor of China was symbolized by the Chinese dragon. In China, the dragon is now a symbol of water and rain where the two help flourish a country driven by agriculture. Many males in the USA get Chinese dragon tattoos, because in China they are also a symbol of , which is how most Americans perceive it.
Popularity of the Chinese
Chinese dragon tattoos are usually a first choice among most males who are intrigued or influenced by and wanting an oriental tattoo. Chinese dragon tattoos are very popular in both dark black and green ink. However, as of recent tattoos are slowly becoming the more popular choice.
Many celebrities such as Bon Jovi and Cher have dragon tattoos, but it is very important for you to distinguish whether they are from Chinese, Japanese or Korean descent. While all dragon tattoos may look similar to you, the Chinese dragon is a snake-like creature with large scales, a bigger face and only five claws (many tattooists design a Chinese dragon with the of claws).

Ideas For Dragon Tattoos and Tattoo Designs

 Dragon tattoos are popular with men because they symbolize strength and power. However, it should be noted that dragon tattoo designs are favored by women as well. This is a mythical and interesting creature that has a great potential for a beautiful tattoo piece. They can be seen inked on the arm, chest, back, rib cage and calf area. They can be the focal point for a stunning full back tattoo design or they can be the star of a full design.

Dragon tattoos come in different themes and styles. There are tribal dragon tattoos which are usually inked in black color, the which is usually seen as a sign of fortune and the fire-breathing Western dragon. There is also the koi dragon which according to Japanese tradition started out as a koi fish and then convert into dragon after successfully climbing the falls at a point called Yellow River. The viking dragon, on the other hand, is originally from the norse mythology and is generally seen as evil.
The dragon is seen as a powerful mythical creature which possesses the and the scale of a fish or snake. In the Western world, it breathes fire and guard treasures in the castle. In the Eastern world, it is seen as helpful and kind and symbol of fortune and wisdom. In , it is seen as a creature of ill-omen who brings destructiveness and complete chaos.
Though dragon differs in how they are perceived, it is still no doubt a great image for body art. It can be portrayed in amazing colors and it can be tattooed in intricate details. Inking it on one’s body and putting it to life on the skin can be a delight for a tattoo artist’s creative expression.


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