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Dragonfly Tattoos

Dragonfly tattoos can have a plethora of different meanings. They are ever present in the stories of many ancient cultures for their beauty and their size. They are among the largest bugs that we still commonly come into contact with, and many consider dragonflies to be among the most beautiful insects. A dragonfly tattoo design can be interpreted in many ways. One way dragonflies are commonly portrayed to represent is a free spirit. Dragonflies can wander anywhere that they choose and often times are used to represent freedom. They are also commonly used in small, sexy tattoos that are used to express the wild side of an individual.

Dragonflies and Freedom

Dragonflies are often used to represent freedom. A dragonfly can fly anywhere that it would like, and it does so with grace and beauty that is rarely seen in insects. The dragonfly is used to represent many of the same things that a butterfly tattoo is used to represent. The freedom that is represented by the dragonfly can be that of one person or of many people. It could be you, as an individual, your church group or your entire nation, free from the tyranny of a corrupt leader.

Dragonflies and Creativity

Dragonflies are also used to represent creativity. They themselves are very creative creatures. They have managed to survive, despite being so large and brightly colored, making them easily detectable by would be attackers. Dragonflies come in a wide variety of different colors from the dullest of grays to the most vibrant reds and teals. Even their wings are often colored brightly, and in very beautiful designs and patterns. There is a good reason why they commonly are shown in art, and referred to in songs. They are a great tattoo to place in various places on the body.

Dragonflies and Light

Dragonflies are also commonly used to represent light in some ancient cultures. This is because a dragonfly is so vibrantly colored that the light seemingly bounces off the exoskeleton back toward you. The light passes through their vibrantly colored wings as they fly. They may also represent light because dragonflies are most commonly seen during sunny days in the summer months, which are also associated with light. In literature dragonflies are often connected to hope, and often times will appear just before bright lights do in many stories.

Dragonfly tattoos can be as big or small, vibrant or dull as you would like them to be. They can be placed nearly anywhere on the body for these same reasons. People commonly place dragonfly tattoos on their arms, legs, chest, back, lower back and feet. Sometimes that are depicted on top of a flower, or collecting food. Many consider them to be among the most graceful and beautiful insects. Because they are so beautifully colored, there really is no bad place on the body to place a dragonfly tattoo. You may want to keep them in an area that is easily hidden though, if you plan on placing an larger dragonfly tattoo on yourself.

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Dolphin Tattoos

Dolphin is a respected animal by cultures around the world. It is also one of the most popular tattoo choices and it is most commonly tattooed on women. There are so many different species of dolphins, and so many different types of dolphin tattoos that the possibilities are literally endless. Dolphins are known for being extremely smart creatures, and therefore can be used to symbolize wisdom. They are also commonly used to represent water, or the beauty of mother nature. In Celtic representations, the dolphin is used to symbolize water, and water is used to symbolize the ‘washing away’ of past incidents’ and problems that an individual has experienced. For many, dolphins symbolize a fresh beginning. For others, dolphins may represent the death of a previous life that they never wish to return to. Because dolphins are so smart, they are respected in many cultures and are known to be representative of trailblazing, or creating your own path.

Dolphins and Wisdom

Dolphins are among the smartest animals on the earth. The develop friendships, which differ greatly from the relationships that they place themselves in. They are one of only a few animals that mate for the pleasure of it, and not just for the procreation effects. Dolphins are able to learn tricks at an alarming rate, and often dolphins will have their own personalities and traits that separate them from others. They are cunning, and often times will fool prey by leading them into a trap. They tend to have an advantage over other sea creatures that they share the waters with because they have a much better grasp of the world around them. There are many great reasons why dolphins are often connected with wisdom and being intellectual.

Dolphins and New Beginnings

Dolphin tattoo designs are also commonly used to represent a fresh start or a new beginning. They are majestic, beautiful creatures that are viewed by many as innocent. Someone who tattoos a dolphin on themselves may be proclaiming their new beginning, washing away the sins of their old life. Dolphins are also used to symbolize the connection between man and animal. Because they are one of only a few animals that can learn from humans and at times, communicate with humans, they are often considered to be the connection between us and the sea. Someone who tattoos a dolphin on them could be trying to represent their love for the animal kingdom.

Dolphins and Dreams

Dolphin tattoos are also used to symbolize dreams. They commonly occur in our dreams, and many psychology literature attempts to figure out what the appearance of a dolphin in our dreams may mean. The tattoo representation of a dolphin in relation to dreams could mean the dreaming for a better life, or at least for a different life. These tattoos are often accompanied by a phrase or words that relate to the picture that they are trying to create.

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Chest Tattoos

Chest tattoos are among the most common tattoos. There are many reasons why someone may choose to place a tattoo on their chest. The chest provides a lot of space for a tattoo, and also allows the individual to be creative with the amount of space that the it provides. The chest and back provide the most space on the body for tattoos and other body artwork, so some of the most elaborate tattoos are placed in this location. The chest also is not as painful as other areas of the body for tattooing. There is still some pain in the chest region, but the chest contains less nerve endings than the legs or the feet which make it an ideal place to tattoo darker, more intricate designs that would ordinarily be too painful to place on other areas of the body. There are many different chest tattoo designs that are commonly tattooed. A few of those include;

Landscape Tattoos

Landscape tattoos are commonly placed on the chest as well. A landscape can be as simple as a scene from a movie, or as advanced as a ground level complete with a bird filled skyline. Many people choose to tattoo scenes and other landscape tattoos on their chest because it is one of the few places on the body that provides enough room for these large, elaborate tattoos. Often times these tattoos are done through many sittings. You may decide that you would like a river toward the bottom of your chest or in your stomach region during your first sitting. Then, in the next sitting you may choose to add a sun and some trees. Because many tattoos that take up the full chest region are done over the course of several months, it gives you plenty of time to put meaningful thought into what you would like to tattoo on yourself. Landscape and scene tattoos are among the most popular types of tattoos to place on the chest region.

Heart Centric Tattoos

As you already know, your heart is located in your chest. This makes heart tattoos a very popular choice for many people who choose to tattoo a design on their chest. Often times people will placed the name of a loved one over their heart to symbolize their love for them. This person could be a family member, or a significant other for whom you want to profess your undying affection. Some people also choose to tattoo other things that they love over their heart, since the heart is commonly used to symbolize love. You could place an activity or sport that has been a big part of your life over your heart to symbolize how much the activity means to you. Some people also choose to tattoo hearts, over their heart. The symbolism behind this could be that they wear their heart on the outside, or on their sleeve, as is commonly said.

Tribal Chest Tattoos

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Cherry Tattoos

Cherry tattoos are not widely popular tattoos, but still there are good number of them, especially among women. Cherries, or the cherry tree, have a number of different meanings depending on the culture that the tattoo originates from. The cherry tree is also among the worlds oldest cultivated fruit trees. The tree was able to provide food and wood for various Asian civilizations since 250 BC. The cherry tree is known to be beautiful and colorful. The wood from the cherry tree is often used for decoration, and is also considered to be among the most beautiful woods. Because of this reason cherries, and also the cherry tree, are considered by many to symbolize beauty, and more specifically, natural beauty.

The most common symbolism for a cherry is fertility. There are numerous reasons why a cherry symbolizes fertility. Just looking at a large, colorful, juicy cherry you can see where some may compare the taste of a cherry to the taste of your first love. Cherries are known to be either incredibly sweet or incredibly sour, which is how many people would consider relationships and love to be as well. Cherries are intensely colored and have a strong taste that can be used to symbolize fertility. They are often large, round, and red which can symbolize a lovers lips and does in a variety of old stories. In the modern world, the cherry often references virginity and the loss of it. The cherry has been connected with fertility, love, relationships, etc. for a long time and the symbolism continues to carry on throughout the generations.

Cherry tattoo designs can symbolize a wide variety of different things. Some women tattoo a cherry on themselves to symbolize virginity or purity. I’m sure you are familiar with the phrase, but the cherry, even today is often referenced when describing the purity of a women. For this reason the cherry can symbolize innocence, or in some cases, depending on how the cherry is depicted, the lack of innocence. Lack of innocence is often depicted through a plucked or smashed cherry. This innocence can be that of the individuals, or can symbolize a much broader innocence. Perhaps that of the world.

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