All about the "Cat" tattoo

Among the sketches of tattoos, the popularity of the theme of animals, including cats, does not decrease. The field is vast - this includes domestic and wild cats, big and small, real and cartoon characters. The drawing of the cat has a special meaning, which can be determined by the pose, shade and location of the sketch.

A tattoo depicting a cat is found on a woman's body quite often, much more often than on a man's. Men, except for the prison symbols, they prefer wild felines - tigers, lions, leopards, etc. Female half prefers more touching cats, sometimes even from cartoons, for example, "Scarecrow-meuchelo" or the Cheshire cat.

One of the meanings of the sketches is the myth about their invulnerability, about nine feline lives, which humanity is not averse to possess. In addition, the cat is a symbol of cunning, intelligence, agility and grace. The Sphinx speaks of mystery, the kitten speaks of playfulness or the desire to have a protector, strong support.

No less significant is the choice of the place of drawing and the cat breed. - the sphinx can mean not only some zest and cheerful disposition, but also the sexuality of the owner, her inner tension. A domestic cat can be a symbol of love for the world around and people, a cat in a jump - the ability to defend its interests and safety, a hissing cat - an explosive and even aggressive nature.

A cat's eye tattoo can have a sacred meaning - for the ancient Egyptians, the cat was sacred, its eyes were considered a portal to other, otherworldly worlds.

Men for whom carnal pleasures are of great importance, who do not see the difference between vulgarity and a subtle hint, can apply a tattoo depicting a March cat. Alas, not everyone is given a sense of proportion and good taste. But sooner or later the young man ceases to be such and enters the period of maturity. But the image of a tiger in a jump, a grinning muzzle of a cougar, a lion is a sign of masculinity, a tendency to aggression and a willingness to protect their loved ones.

Cat drawing - this is not only a sketch and breed, but also the choice of style, on which the manner of the image and the place largely depends. There are many formats for such a theme, because cat tattoos are popular all over the world, like the prototypes themselves. Their independent character, the ability to influence a person with affection and aggression, dedication and perseverance are far from all the traits of a feline character.

What is their ability to be gentle creatures, cleverly hiding the predatory disposition of a cruel hunter. Such a variety of nature could not but give a reason to make them objects of love and worship of the human community. Male and female sketches in the form of a cat can always be found in catalogs of tattoo artists, and in a wide variety.

Girls adore the black cat, seeing magic in it. Such sketches look quite feminine, and the location speaks volumes. "Place" a black cat in the abdomen, give it a voluptuous pose, and this will become a clear symbol of sexuality, openness, and liberation. The graceful figure on the wrist is liked by flirtatious infantile natures.

A sketch depicting a hooligan cat speaks of intemperance and readiness to be the first to start a quarrel, of sharp, flighty impulses. But the "yard tramp" clearly shows an unwillingness to obey generally accepted norms, disrespect for public opinion.

Silhouette of a small black cat on the background of the moon looks so attractive that it will inevitably create the impression of the mysterious nature of the owner, her thin spiritual strings and creativity. Very often such people are immersed in themselves, they are much more interested in their own inner world than in the affairs of other people. Many of them are ready and willing to have strong long-term relationships, strong family ties. A girl with a black cat tattoo can be an excellent hostess, capable of creating a close-knit family.

Funny cat Leopold, the hero of a children's cartoon about the adventures of a cat and its enemies mice, carries an energetic message under the motto "Let's live together!" A sketch of a cartoon cat clearly requires filling in a colored drawing, otherwise it makes no sense to choose just such a type. Leopold the cat is known for his nobility and kindness, his readiness to understand and accept other people's shortcomings. In addition, he values ​​friendship and friends very much, is always glad to meet new people.

The image of a cat in a hat and in a top hat does not carry any special semantic meaning, except for the prison segment, where it means belonging to the thieves' sphere. Otherwise, this is a simple manifestation of the client's preferences and fantasies.

cat Baiyun - a mythological character, a hero of Russian fairy tales, an inhabitant of the mysterious Lukomorye. This is a huge beast with the bad habits of “talking to travelers” and then having dinner with them. This is a cat-sorcerer, insidious and cruel - having lulled the vigilance of the interlocutor with gentle speeches and wonderful singing, he kills with iron claws. However, there is also a positive moment in this - the one who will be able to capture it will be able to use the healing power of Bayun's fairy tales.

Wild cats are more common on the male body.

• Panther - grace and strength, dexterity and fearlessness, perseverance and beauty. The black panther is mesmerizing, its amber sparkling eyes are associated with witchcraft. She is ideal and versatile, in terms of gender it can be classified as unisex. The panther is stuffed by men and women. It is a symbol of aggression in male sketches, refinement in female sketches, independence in both cases.

• Tiger - a symbol of passion, risk appetite. Such a pattern is often chosen by fans of extreme sports, as well as connoisseurs of poker and other card games. Tiger symbolism is generally related to finance. The culprit of this interpretation can be considered China, more precisely, the legend, where the Chinese god of wealth and prosperity Tsai Shen drove gold on a tiger. The criminal environment rewarded the tiger with the meanings of anger and power.

• a lion has long been considered a symbol of nobility and justice, it is not for nothing that he was chosen as the king of the animal kingdom. This animal was often used, and is still used in heraldry, personifying power and wealth. In the male version, the sketch is performed in a more aggressive style, in the female version it may well be combined with an ornamental or floral pattern.

Angry cat face or sly, wearing glasses or bow tie, cat head in geometric style are not uncommon in catalogs of tattoo parlors.

A cat tattoo is performed in any existing style, and there are many of them. The choice depends on the preferences of the customer and the capabilities of the master.

Realism - one of the most popular styles in the modern world, it is he who allows you to convey all the subtleties of the idea of ​​the owner and the artist. Many masters consider this style to be the most difficult, and they are absolutely right. It is much easier to draw a cat in a fantasy style, and no one will be able to make a complaint about the discrepancy between the nature and the drawing. A realistic picture should accurately copy the similarity to the original type. Realism requires the highest skill and artistic ability of the master.

Watercolor tattoo - these are bright drawings, picturesque sketches, juicy pictures with indistinct blurred outlines. Sketches are sometimes translucent, as is typical of watercolors. Even from a cat's face, you can create an amazing, bright and colorful picture, unique and original. Girls prefer the watercolor style.

The uniqueness of the dotwork style is in point execution, and all points should be at the same distance. This technique allows even inexperienced artists to achieve the amazing beauty of the drawing. Moreover, all the drawings are unique.

A European style that emerged in the 19th century, characterized by a vibrant palette and thick, bold outlines. Initially, the old school tattoo was popular with sailors and served as a talisman and a reminder of their native places left on land.

Sketches in black and white palette are most typical for minimalism.... They are distinguished by the clarity of the image, conciseness and small size. Black ink is used in the work, natural skin color is used as white, sometimes white paint.

This technique has a lot in common with doodling, but it uses constantly repeating patterns in random order. In one sketch, a combination of several types of patterns is used.

A geometric tattoo consists of straight intersecting lines, whose multidirectional vectors form an overall picture... When creating a sketch, the tattoo artist often has to use mathematics, calculating the necessary dimensions in order to combine them in the most delicate way into a single composition.

Steampunk is a special style that does not have many fans. From this, it only becomes interesting and almost unique, especially when it comes to a tattoo of a cat's face. Steampunk is a striking combination of 18th-19th century steam mechanism details and fantasy... Tattoos in this style should create a competent composition of the above elements and fantasy.

This style requires clarity and graphic strokes with which to create the image. The style was adopted from real engravings, where paintings are created using impressions made on copper plates... Nowadays, artists hardly ever work with engravings, since this work is extremely complex and painstaking. It is much easier to create a sketch for a tattoo in the form of an engraving. They look extremely impressive and are popular.

The Polynesian style cat is an original combination of image and ornamental Maori design... It was based on sketches of Samoan tattoos, whose striking beauty and unique harmony of smooth curves and symmetry, graphicity and symbolism, at one time amazed Cook and his team. Each stroke in the Maori tattoo is full of meaning, each curl has a meaning, especially the overall picture. Sketches of cats in the Polynesian style are quite rare, which increases the uniqueness of the drawing.

Biomechanical tattooing originated after the release of the film Alien. The meaning of this style is in exposing the mechanical robotic parts of the body, demonstrating the combination of living matter with cybernetic mechanisms, microcircuits.

When choosing a sketch and style, it is important to think not about repeating the tattoo you like, but about the uniqueness of your own. The portfolio of the tattoo parlor, the advice of the master and your own feelings can help in this. In choosing a master, you do not need to be ashamed of your own pickiness, because this drawing will accompany the wearer all his life.

The place for filling the picture depends on many parameters. One of them, as far as this drawing is intended for public viewing. Some people apply a tattoo as a commemorative mark, preferring not to show it to others. Or it is a talisman that should be hidden from prying eyes. A drawing in a realistic manner, the most complicated in execution and unique in beauty, is made in order to be seen and admired. The zone can be shoulder, sleeve, legs, back and chest. The main places for tattooing:

• legs, arms, sleeves, shoulder;

• stomach, back, chest, forearm;

• collarbone, neck, less often the head and face.

The parameters to be considered when determining the location:

• features of the picture and the area required for it;

• how much the drawing will be distorted during the movement of the muscles;

• what impression the tattoo will create among others on the beach or in the fitness room;

• own pain tolerance - if the pain threshold is low, then the most sensitive places should be avoided: face, ankles, ribs, etc.

If you have moles or scars, you may need to consult a doctor. In addition, there are places on the human body where tattooing should not be done.

• Elbows, knees, feet are uncomfortable and ugly places where the drawing will look bad over time and quickly lose quality.

• Palms, fingers, face - these places are always in sight. When the drawing gets tired, it will be almost impossible to get rid of it, even laser correction will not return the skin to its original appearance.

Intimate areas, ribs, knuckles, female breasts are all very sensitive and painful places.

A very beautiful cat face with blue eyes surrounded by cosme flowers on the women's sleeve is made in a realistic style. The accuracy and realism of the picture is close to that of a photograph.

The following is a gorgeous watercolor-style cat with some finishing touches, as indicated by the bitmap.

The next option is a female animalistic sketch of a cat in a flower wreath.

Male cat tattoo on the shoulder. His sly, squinting muzzle speaks of the ambiguity of the owner's character. The addition of crossed daggers clearly hints that he is not averse to getting involved in battle and defending his own interests.

The sketches of the lynx look amazingly realistic on the man's sleeve, the powerful talent of the tattoo artist is felt, and the leopard's face looks dusted with snow.

The next cat tattoo on the girl's thigh combines two styles - geometry and old school. Straight lines and a vibrant palette form a feline face.