Round tattoo options

One of the most common geometric shapes used in tattoo art is the circle. The symmetry and equidistance of all its points is noted in many cultures and religions. The circle is easy to fit into any style and composition, complementing it with appropriate elements. In addition, such a tattoo perfect for both men and women of any age. That is why there is nothing surprising in the popularity of such tattoos.

The symbolism of the "Circle" tattoo often depends on the preferences of the customer. In the generally accepted sense, this symbol means the following phenomena.

• The cycle of life. The journey from birth to death and subsequent rebirth is often depicted as a vicious circle.
• Universe... All living and nonliving from the earth's core to distant stars are often depicted as a large-scale sphere. In addition, various pantheons of gods are often depicted around them, as the masters of life in all Universes.
• Time... This can be both the daily cycle of the earth's rotation around its axis, and the change of seasons or zodiacal signs.
• Stability and infinity. Just as a circle has no end and no beginning, so the infinity of space and time does not have them either.

In many ancient and modern cultures, the circle has a special sacred meaning. So, among the ancient Celts, the image of a line closed in a circle with a cross inside, applied to the body, was considered one of the strongest amulets.

From the time of the first emperors to the present day, the Chinese have considered the yin-yang symbol to be the embodiment of duality and balance of energy. And this sign also means the connection between the Earth and space, therefore it is also a symbol of the Universe.

Almost disappeared in the modern world, but quite widespread in the past, the tribes of the native Indians also considered the circle a symbol of the connection between cosmic bodies and human life.

Of course, the culture of the ancient Slavs is firmly connected with the symbolism of the circle. So, the most famous Slavic amulet Kolovrat Is a Slavic swastika inscribed in a circle.

At the same time, round tattoos are suitable not only for religious or mystic-loving clients. Often, masters enclose a simply beautiful floral ornament or even characters from cartoons and comics in a round shape. This form perfectly emphasizes any drawing, even if it does not have a deep meaning.

On various sites and catalogs, you can find a huge number of different options for round tattoos. This shape is great for miniature simple images. For example, graphic black tattoos in the form of a circle with a dot, a semicircle or an open circle are perfect as a first drawing for a beginner. In such tattoos, other geometric shapes are often inscribed, for example, a star, triangle or square.

In large multi-colored compositions, the circle can play both a leading role and act as a secondary element. In the first case, it can be, say, a yin-yang symbol in black and red. And in the second - a handsome dreamcatcher with colorful feathers.

Floral ornaments inscribed in a circle or forming it are an excellent option for a delicate female tattoo. A massive Celtic cross or an image of a beast of prey is a great option for men.

For those who are fond of the culture of the East or studying the beliefs of our ancestors, an oriental horoscope or Svarozh circle is perfect as a round tattoo.

For geometric tattoo styles such as linework, dotwork and tribal... Using many dots and lines, you can create a simple miniature or large volumetric drawing. And the beautiful curves of the tribal themselves create many hints of open circles.

An equally popular style for such tattoos is minimalism... It can be a simple solid line around the wrist, or the whole pattern in a small circle. Oftentimes, tiny images have a lot more meaning than large-scale paintings. So, a small tattoo with a star in a circle is both a symbol of Christianity, symbolizing the five wounds of Christ, and a Pythagorean symbol of a five-year vow of silence for a new initiate.

An excellent style solution will be realism and abstractionism... In the first case, you can depict a circle from a ribbon, a drawing of a planet or a closed chain, and an excellent example of the second would be a zodiac sign or a bright multicolored mandala.

Multi-element tattoos, in which the circle does not act as an independent image, but as one of the parts of the drawing, will look great in styles new school and trash polka. In the first case, these will be bright colors, and in the second, bizarre shapes and plots.

The place where a round tattoo is applied primarily depends on the size of the pattern. Large imaging is best done on the following parts of the body:

• back and lower back;
• shoulders and forearms;
• breast;
• thighs, buttocks, calves.

Suitable for small images:

• neck and head;
• feet;
• hands and fingers;
• intimate parts.

For the first drawing, it is worth choosing the least sensitive area of ​​the body (for example, the shoulder or arm) and not too complex a large-scale sketch.

Large colored tattoos are often used for decoration, so it is better to place them in open areas of the body, while small private tattoos are best hidden under clothing. Round images encircling an arm or leg look unusual. A particular example, which has become more and more widespread over the years, is a tattoo in the form of rings on the fingers. In recent years, they have often been made as a replacement for precious metal engagement rings or ankle and wrist bracelets.