All about the Cheshire Cat tattoo
The Cheshire Cat is a famous fairytale and cartoon character that both adults and children are familiar with. This is a memorable image that catches many with its originality and some mystery. Many people decide to have the Cheshire Cat on their skin. We will tell you about what such a tattoo means and where it is best to get it in the article.
The meaning of a tattoo and who is it suitable for?
The Cheshire Cat is a rather mystical and at the same time well-known image... He is the character of the famous children's fairy tale "Alice in Wonderland" by Lewis Carroll, which is considered an integral part of world literature. The Cheshire Cat is a mysterious creature with a bewitching wide smile and a broad outlook on the world, the ability to see what is hidden from the eyes of others.
A tattoo depicting the Cheshire Cat, as a rule, looks very extravagant and defiant. It suits both men and women - extraordinary natures, lovers of everything bright and unusual.
The image of the Cheshire Cat on the body carries only positive things - luck, fun, sociability, positive.
It symbolizes the developed imagination and fantasy of its owner, emphasizes its unusualness.
Besides, The Cheshire Cat is a symbol of mystery, but at the same time also an optimistic mood.... A person who wears a tattoo depicting this creature on his body, as a rule, believes in miracles, knows his own worth and is the soul of the company. He is also characterized by spontaneity, cheerfulness, self-sufficiency and the ability to extricate himself from any, even the most difficult life situations.
Sketch options
There are many options for tattooing a character like the Cheshire Cat.This tattoo can be done in a wide variety of styles.
Lovers of the classics most often give preference to images made in black and white, for example, in the style of engraving. If you are a lover of everything bright and want to stand out, then in this case, it will suit you watercolor style. In this case, it is best to give preference to such colors as purple, lilac and blue - it is in this coloring that this character is most often drawn.
In addition, tattoos can differ in terms of the subject matter.
So, most often they do on the body a tattoo of only the head of the Cheshire Cat, on whose face there is invariably a wide, toothy grin. Such a figure can be presented as in miniature version and large - it only depends on the preferences of the owner of the future tattoo. One way or another, in both cases, such an image looks quite bright and unusual. It will surely catch the eye.
Equally common is a variant with the image of the Cheshire Cat, as it were just appearing or already disappearing... That is, only his famous wide smile and bright cat's eyes should be depicted. Such a tattoo can be supplement with a hat-cylinder, worn by this character, or, for example, an inscription with one of his quotes. Both the one and the other version of the tattoo will look very impressive.
A little less often, the whole Cheshire Cat is depicted on a tattoo, that is, together with the whole body. Nevertheless, such drawings also look pretty nice, and besides, they can be interesting to beat. So, in addition to the standard toothy grin, you can add the same top hat or watch on a chain to the Cheshire Cat. In addition, the figure of the Cheshire Cat can be depicted hanging from a tree, sprawled among flowers, and so on. You can diversify such a tattoo with additional elements that are selected at the discretion of the future owner.
For example, you can add a quote from the Cheshire Cat's sayings, hearts, or other elements that you decide to give preference to a tattoo.
In addition, the image may differ in the appearance of the Cheshire Cat itself. So, it can be drawn in a stylized way, for example, in cartoon version... Or, on the contrary, it can be portrayed more realistically... Both options look dignified and beautiful if you beat them correctly.
What part of the body to do?
A tattoo depicting such a famous character as the Cheshire Cat can be done on literally any part of the body: on the arm, leg, forearm or chest, on the neck, on the wrist, or on the thigh.
The location of the tattoo should be chosen based on its desired size. So, if you want a large tattoo, then for this it is best to choose the part of the body that has the largest area: for example, the sleeve, chest or back. Such large images are mostly chosen by men, however, on the body of women, such images will look very impressive and beautiful if they are performed correctly.
If we talk about miniature tattoos, then it is best for them to choose body parts such as ankle, wrist, neck or thigh... Such tattoos look more laconic and sophisticated. Most often, such drawings are chosen by women who want to see a neat and at the same time beautiful drawing on their body.