One of the first places people go when considering monster tattoos is art; be it written fiction, or films. Some of the most popular characters include zombies, mummies and re-animated skeletons; in fact, any undead creature makes the list for popular monster tattoos. These tend to tap into our fears more than anything, and people like to use their imagination for them. For instance, you could create a ‘war of the undead’ scene; zombies battling vampires, etc. Many tattoos in this style are created almost purely by imagination; taking pieces from stories and creating a mutated or decaying creature; often utilizing a cartoon style with exaggerated features and bright colors. However, you may prefer to create a more stylistic version; either with fine, sharp lines, or even something more realistic, like a portrait.
Some like to turn to mythology for their monster tattoos. One need only flip through the pages of Greek and Celtic mythology to find a whole plethora of ideas. Some of the most recognizable Greek monsters include creatures such as Medusa, Cerberus and Hydra. For a more unique piece you could use one of the lesser known monsters of Greek mythology, the Hecatoncheires, or the “hundred handed” monster. For this you could create a Giegeresque creature, covered in shining armour; coiling, tree limb legs, and a hundred hands carrying a hundred sharp and devastating weapons.
Many monster tattoos show a great amount of detail in a scene, rather than just the creature itself. For instance, you could show an oozing monster dragging itself from a melting power plant; you could depict the image of the glaistig, with fangs, seductive female form, and the lower body of a goat, luring drunken men to her lair. You could also try to replicate a scene from a favored monster movie. One idea would be to mingle both classic and modern monsters; for this you might invent a small town being tormented by each creature’s particular power.
This genre of tattoo art, although generally meant to be on the scary side, is usually quite fun. This style tends to open up a good deal of imagination and creativity, and it is almost guaranteed that each piece will be entirely novel.
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Water is cleansing, beautiful; sometimes calm, sometimes tumultuous. It, like fire, can either sustain life or take it away. This seemingly innocent element holds a power that can be unimaginable, and for these reasons alone, water tattoos have become one of the most sought after symbols. However, water has also held its place in stories, myths, religions and astrology, and thus can be used in an almost endless amount of artistic depictions.
Many water tattoos show this element by itself. For example, you could show frothy waves wrapped around an arm or a leg; you could create a moon-shaped crescent out of a roiling ocean; you could create a spiraling whirlpool, a small placid lake, or a simple splash of blue water. You could also include other elements, creatures or natural objects, like surrounding a hot, fiery sun with a bubbling pool of water; a lily appearing to be dropped and splashing in a lake; or a mermaid gliding down a waterfall.
It is not uncommon to see water tattoos that depict one of the many stories that water appears in. One of the most popular depictions is, of course, of Venus (or Aphrodite) rising from the sea. However, there are many stories you could call your imagery from; for instance, you could create a sort of yin yang theme with clear, clean blue water and soiled, dark water to symbolize the Zoroastrian belief that the clean water is good and sacred, while the polluted water is thought to be an emblem of wickedness and evil. You could also create a vague but stunning image of the Scottish myth of Ashrays. In the story, these creatures were entirely translucent and lived beneath the water. For this, you could use a fading blue outline of a human figure, with glimmering white lines to give the appearance of waves within.
Many people prefer to use a Japanese style for their water tattoos. These styles can range from characters to woodblock, from symbols to paintings. Many of these styles feature flared slashes to represent a wild dash of water, or may take a more literal approach, as in woodblock and painting styles. They are usually done in white and blue tones, but can also be seen in red, orange and green.
The mutability of this element makes water tattoos a great option when you want to be inventive with your body art. Its beauty, symbolism and worldwide appeal make it a great option overall.
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Water Tattoos
Although many pitbull tattoos feature this animal in a depiction that shows the aggressive and ferocious traits that this breed is known for, many people get this style of art to show their love for this often misunderstood beast.
Many pitbull tattoos feature only the head, face and occasionally shoulders of this dog. This style can range from a cute cartoon image to a fierce creature baring its sharp teeth. It is not uncommon to see the strong features of a pitbull’s face, lined in an angry expression, with close-cropped ears and cold, savage eyes. The eyes in many pitbull tattoos often tell the most; they are frequently done in a demonic red, have fire or ice reflected in them, or show the image of a small, scared creature looking back at the dog. For a cartoon style, many people like to keep with the theme of a combative animal, and show a large eyed, large bodied, tiny eared pitbull with a spiked collar carrying an arm or leg, or shaking (with slobber and all) a person or animal.
Another example of common pitbull tattoos is the portrait style. These are used most frequently by people who have a soft spot for the breed, or the wearer may use a photo of their own pitbull. These usually show a much more docile version of this animal, and may show a bust or full body image. They are often done in color, but may also be done in monotone shades; occasionally only the barest outlines may be used for this style. This design is also frequently used as a memorial piece to a well loved pitbull.
Some pitbull tattoos use this animal in a fantasy style. Given their strong, sturdy frame, broad head, and unusual features, these beasts can make for a perfect addition to a mythically themed piece. One example would be to create a chimera-like creature, for instance you could use the head and frame of a pitbull and add wings, a lion’s mane and the tail of an alligator. You could also depict the pitbull as Orthrus — the two-headed dog of Greek mythology — standing alongside its master Geryon.
Due to their brute strength, menacing appearance and poor reputation, some people see pitbulls as something to fear. However, to those that love them, they are the perfect animal. This combination of good and bad, fear and love, makes for a great symbol, and reason enough all by itself to use this interesting design.
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Pitbull Tattoos
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