Tattoo - a modern type of body art, whose history goes far into the past. For the first time, people began to use body drawings more than 5 thousand years ago, depicting various objects and images on themselves, believing in their magical power. Now tattoo is the original way to decorate your body and complement the image, expressing individuality. When choosing a sketch, men and girls prefer botanical and animalistic themes, images and amulets.
Birds are especially popular because they are fragile and gentle creatures that attract with their beauty and elegance. Among all the birds, sparrows are among the most interesting. Sparrow Tattoo is a universal solution that can be made in any style. The picture can be as small as possible, and vice versa to decorate the entire back or chest. But before choosing a sketch, it is important to determine the value of the tattoo and its features.
The historical significance of the sparrow
If you look at the history, in particular myths and legends, the image of the sparrow is repeatedly mentioned along with the gods, for example, in Greece the sparrow is the companion of Aphrodite (the goddess of beauty and love). The reason for this is that the sparrow is one of the few birds that chooses a pair once and for all its life. For the inhabitants of ancient Egypt, the sparrow is a psychopomp that serves as a guide to another world. People believed that after death it was this bird that took their souls with them and took them to the kingdom of the dead.
A particular attitude to the sparrow was in eastern countries, for example, the inhabitants of China considered it a symbol of fertility and male power, in India - a symbol of well-being and financial well-being. But in Europe, the sparrow had a slightly different subtext, artists often depicted naked girls with a sparrow in their hands, while it was a symbol of the depraved character of the woman.
Modern meaning tattoo sparrow
In most cases, the tattoo of a sparrow personifies the craving for freedom, the desire to go beyond and the patterns created by society. The tattoo of the sparrow, like the swallow, is a classic variant for tattoos made in the style of old cheekbones, and personifies the craving in freedom, the reluctance of anyone to submit. Another value of the sparrow tattoo is brightness, cheerfulness and cheerful disposition, overflowing with emotions and energy. At the same time, the sparrow is a symbol of loyalty and devotion, because wherever this bird flew away, it had to return home.
However, the sparrow has a radically different meaning, symbolizing greed and pugnacity. In this case, the tattoo, although it has a negative value, but rather serves as a reminder to the person of its shortcomings, forcing the owner to tattoos. Sparrow is the perfect option for a pair of tattoos. The beloved ones put the image of this bird on their hands or calves, thus demonstrating their infinite love and loyalty to the partner.
The choice of style for a tattoo sparrow
Tattoo with a picture of a sparrow can be applied to the body of a man and a girl in almost all styles, however, only some of them are particularly popular. Among the most successful application techniques should be highlighted:
- Old school. As mentioned earlier, this style serves as a classic solution for the image of a sparrow. At the same time, the sketch may contain the image of a solitary bird, or it may be supplemented with sea-related subjects, for example, a lighthouse. Not less attractive option - a sparrow, entwined with inscriptions or roses.
- The new cheekbones are a more modern variation, in which various additional images and elements are used that can make the tattoo more profound in meaning and attractive in appearance.
- Engraving - usually these are tattoos made in black color, which are occasionally supplemented with colored patches. Distinctive features of this style are originality, brightness and conciseness.
- Trash polka is a relatively new technique that finds new fans every day. Trash polka is a combination of realism and geometry, and the sparrow is best supplemented with newspaper style inscriptions. The color scheme is black, white and red.
- Dot is a point-on application technique in which the color intensity depends on the distance between the points having different diameters. A sparrow tattoo in this style is best suited for courageous and open-minded people who want to show a tattoo to others.
- Realism - usually this style is preferred by girls, because only he is able to convey all the beauty and tenderness of a bird. Externally, the tattoo of a sparrow in the style of realism resembles a photograph on the body, attracting attention from itself.
Sparrow tattoo on arm, stomach and other parts of the body.
The tattoo with the image of a sparrow is universal, so it can be placed on any convenient part of the body. The value of tattoos does not change, so it is best to place the bird on the shoulder blade, calf, arms or chest. Particularly popular are the paired sparrow tattoos located on the wrist of the beloved.If the sketch is large enough and the bird spreads its wings, then it would be best to look at the back or chest.
It is important to take into account two nuances. First of all, the choice of location is influenced by the attitude of the employer to tattoos, because not everyone perceives tattoos normally. The second aspect is pain sensitivity. As you know, the process of tattooing is quite painful, so you need to prepare for this, or choose a place on the body that is less susceptible to pain. Also on the pain affects the qualifications of the master, the size of the image and the presence of ointments with anesthetics.
Sketches and finished works
Sparrow is a universal option for a tattoo, so you need to make the right sketch. Among the popular solutions worth noting:
- A sparrow on a branch of sakura or any other tree is a female version, usually girls have a tattoo on their belly or collarbone.
- Sparrow with an inscription.
- Sparrow with spread wings - a symbol of freedom, especially popular among prisoners.
- A bird sitting on a flower is another classic female tattoo.
- Two sparrows fighting or flying near each other.
