Koi Tattoo

The Koi fish has always been seen as a symbol of perseverance and strength, and of independence. Water lilies have been said to be symbolic of rebirth. It is said that if a Koi fish pass a place called Dragon Gate on the Yellow river, it is reborn as a dragon, which is why this combination of designs is very precise. There are several bright colors used in this koi tattoo including green, yellow, orange, blue, and pink. The whole body of the coy is green, and every scale is intricate and detailed. The water is a light blue that splashes over the back of the koi fish, and seems to sparkle as it streams around the koi. The koi’s tail flows next to a group of pink lilies that have orange centers that glow brightly against the pink petals of the lily. There are orange tips on the fins of the koi, and a piece of grass falls lip over the face of the koi. This tattoo is intricately drawn and colored, and shaded perfectly. The symbolism behind this tattoo is has meaning and the colors that accompany this tattoo compliment it perfectly. This is an amazing tattoo and one that deserves to be inked upon your skin.

Butterfly Tattoo

I think this style of butterfly tattoo got its start when a girl lost a loved one and felt the need to display her emotions in an art form that she didn’t have to explain to anyone but herself. Lots of people have expressed that they believe when a loved one dies they come back as a beautiful butterfly to live out their second lives in a beautiful carefree way to make up for the stressful first life. I have seen a lot of mothers that have lost children have a butterfly tattoo put on the ankles to express their love for their lost child. Some will put the name of the child somewhere around the butterfly.
I think its a very colorful piece of skin art and the way it shapes around the leg is perfect. I think the artist did a great job with this tattoo. The more you look at this butterfly, the more you see why people love them so much. There just isn’t anything you can say bad about a butterfly. I like seeing a butterfly tattoo that has the butterfly landing on a flower going for the nectar. Now that makes for a very pretty tattoo also.

The butterfly tattoo in the picture is a wonderful example of what can be done with this increasingly popular design motif. The butterfly tattoo can be used to represent several different things including beauty, the transience of the human soul and even transformation. But, what few people realize is that the butterfly tattoo design was also used as a symbol to identify certain clans or families in Japan. The butterfly tattoo is one that was used by many ancient families in Japan. The butterfly tattoo was often prized for it dual nature, transforming from a lowly insect into a winged and beautiful creature of nature. And I, for one can clearly see why. These little insects have a grace and style that few other bugs could even hope to match. And thanks to the beauty of nature, they come in a a whole lot of colors and even some of them have different wing styles. But, regardless of what the butterfly means to you personally, it can be a beautiful choice to adorn the soft curves of a women’s body. And it’s one that can be versatile in what it means to the bearer. All you have to do is find a butterfly tattoo that suits your personality and style.

Aztec Tattoo

Take a good hard look at the Aztec tattoo in this picture. I am really fond of this design and I’m not really sure why. At first glance it appears just to be your ordinary sun tattoo, but on closer inspection it reveals a lot more about itself. For one thing, look at the face on this sun Aztec tattoo. I can’t decide if this Aztec tattoo looks evil or is laughing it’s butt off. It can really go either way. And this sun looks kind of hungry, like it wants to swoop down from the heavens and eat us or something!! Now, I know that this design was probably used in religious ceremonies. I know that because the sun was worshiped by the Aztecs. They would lead virgins up to the tops of the pyramids and strap them down. Then in a whole religious rite they would carve out the heart of the virgin and offer it’s flesh to the sun. It’s kind of a grisly practice but one that was an important part of their culture. I’m just not sure if I would want to ink that design knowing the history of it, though. How about you?

Okay, let’s look over some of the reasons why people get a tattoo, especially a design like an Aztec tattoo. One, an Aztec tattoo can proudly display a person’s heritage. Especially if this person is from South America, or their ancestors were. Two, people often get a Aztec tattoo because it has a significant symbolic meaning to them. Perhaps something like an Aztec sun means something important to them. Which brings me to my next point. Many people get one of these tattoo designs because they are often a beautiful and complex design. I know that a lot of people say that Aztec tattoos are usually less intricate then other tribal designs, but I really don’t agree with that notion. I think it’s an urban myth, if you want to know the truth. Look at the Aztec tattoo in the picture. Is that a design that is of a rudimentary design? I don’t thinks so. I think it’s colorful and is busy enough to keep one’s attention for longer then a moment. And it’s designs like this that lend to the genres popularity. Today, Aztec tattoos are becoming one of the most popular tattoo designs that a lot of people would die to have.