Sketches and meaning of the city tattoo
Sketches of a tattoo in the form of a city can be very attractive, and everyone can give their own meaning to such an image. Those looking for interesting stories should take a closer look at these options.
The meaning of a tattoo
The "City" tattoo belongs to those rare variants, the meaning of which does not go back to ancient times.... And you don't have to dig deep to find a philosophical meaning. The meaning literally lies on the surface. But at the same time, this tattoo, of course, is not depreciated. It can be very beautiful and interesting and appear both in the form of a modern metropolis and in the form of a quiet, cozy town. It all depends on the purpose for which this tattoo is chosen by the person.
- The most common option is choice of home place, and it's great if your own city evokes the warmest feelings and positive emotions. The image may contain a recognizable object that is considered the hallmark of the city, or just a favorite street, house, square, etc.
- Nostalgic memories can cause a desire to get a tattoo of a city in which important events for a person took place that left a mark on the soul.
It can be first love, student years, a turning point in the formation of a personality, or just a significant meeting.
- It can appear as a tattoo on the body just a place that made a lasting impression, and where the person would like to be. Perhaps this is just an old city with unique architecture, which is considered one of the most beautiful. For each he is his own. It can be Paris and Tokyo, St. Petersburg and London.
- A romantic and dreamy nature will prefer a tattoo in the form of a city of dreams. It may not exist at all in nature, but it may have quite real outlines that have long been created in the head of the future owner of the tattoo. Therefore, this option will be completely created by the imagination of the author. You will have to convey your thoughts as accurately as possible to the tattoo artist.
- And another win-win option - fabulous city. It is always bright and beautiful, and there are many fairy tales and cartoons worthy of reproduction. Someone may want to portray the Emerald City ("The Wizard of the Emerald City"), and someone - Sunny ("Dunno in the Sunny City").
Sketch ideas
Proceeding from the fact that everyone has their own city, which is dear to their hearts, there are a lot of options for sketches, and the meaning can be invested exactly as the owner wants to see in the tattoo.
Surprisingly, but most often black and white colors are chosen to depict the city. The smallest details shown in the figure allow you to recreate the whole picture as a whole. Sometimes one or two more colors can be introduced as an addition, for example: red or blue.
Color options are also present, but mostly girls choose such plots. Men stop at a stricter version.
Ready-made tattoos will help you understand how attractive an image of a city, old or fabulous, modern or fantastic, can be.
- A very realistic tattoo takes away as if to old London, where Sherlock Holmes unravels his next secret. All the smallest details are depicted, which makes the tattoo extremely attractive, although it is done in black and white.
- Quite an interesting option, made in a minimalistic style. Perhaps only the owner of the tattoo will know exactly what meaning he put into this image and what it is connected with.
- Quite an unusual option that opposes a large metropolis to the silence and beauty of the forest... Both exist in human life and have their own values.
- Night option with skyscrapers and glowing windows, it was possible to reproduce very harmoniously even in black and white style. Such a tattoo will not go unnoticed.
- For many, St. Petersburg is a favorite city. And the raised bridges are unmistakably sent to him.
- The city on the water looks cute and romantic. Ancient buildings, flowers, boats set the mood in the most positive way.
- Everyone has their own dream city. But it might look like this: blue lights against the night sky, fireworks, a Ferris wheel. Everything is associated with relaxation and entertainment.
- Fairytale castle against the background of the starry sky, it will become an adornment of the female body and express the individuality of its owner.
- A very impressive plot is old city on the background of the night sky. It looks fascinating and intriguing.
Where can you apply?
Each tattoo has its own nuances. As for the image of the city, this is a large-scale option. Therefore, such parts of the body as wrists, neck, ankles will not fit in any way. Optimal is the back, fully arm, chest, side, sometimes stomach, thigh.
Men for such tattoos most often choose their arm, using the entire sleeve, back and sometimes chest.
For a woman, the hip and side are sometimes suitable. As for the abdomen, it must be borne in mind that this part of the body is subject to changes. And the city still has to look attractive.