Ornamental tattoo overview and placement

Ornamental is one of the most sought-after tattoo styles. From the material of this article, you will learn what its meaning is, the types, what the best sketches look like and where it is best to apply them.

The history of the development of the style of ornamental originates in ancient Polynesia... At that time, this symbolism was applied to the body by priests, leaders and fearless warriors. Each line of the drawing emphasized the noble origin of man. The symbolism of the modern style is associated with a pagan worldview. For example, circles represent solar energy, spiral elements represent the constant movement of energy.

Ornamental is an expression of adherents of the traditions of Rodnoverie or belief in a single God. The technique is recognizable for its clear lines, as well as a manner of execution similar to wood carving. Ornamental tattoos embody the themes of oriental culture. Most often in the drawings you can see all kinds of dragons, koi fish, geisha, warriors. In the early ornamental tattoos, the symmetry of the patterns was traced.

Ornamental style implies different stylistic directions in tattoo design. Its basic concept lies in techniques such as Linework, Blackwork, Dotwork.

Each filling style has its own characteristics.

• Linework Is one of the best modern tattoo designs. It is distinguished by the maximum precision of lines, stylized drawing of the smallest elements.
• Blackwork It is distinguished by tribolic ornaments and characteristic painting of large areas with black pigment.The style is recognizable due to the large forms.
• Dotwork differs from the previous techniques in the use of point drawing. The technique is quite unique and distinctive, it stands out from others and allows you to add something special to the drawing.

The type of application can be zonal and sleeve. In the first case, the tattoo is stuffed on a certain part of the body from the front, from the side, from the back. Another uses the so-called "sleeve" or "half-sleeve" technique. It represents stuffing a tattoo around the arm, it is classic from the shoulder to the hand, quarter and short. Sometimes it occupies only the area of ​​the hand visible from the front. The back practically does not close into a single pattern.

Sketches of tattoos for women and men differ. Girls prefer to decorate the body with ornamental symbols, adding floral and floral motifs to them. In this case, the tattoo can contain magical elements, geometric details, stylization, point decorations. The favorite elements of women's tattoos are branches, leaves, circles, stylized necklaces and stones. Also in the drawings for girls there are such details as hearts, lotuses, flower petals.

The center of the composition can be the face of an animal in a stylized performance.... For example, it can be a fox, deer, she-wolf with symmetrical execution of patterns inside the muzzle. Such tattoos are somewhat similar to mehendi. Sometimes the patterns resemble lace, some compositions are similar to cutwork embroidery. Such drawings are applied with black paint. With their help, they designate those parts of the body that girls are most proud of.

Men choose story tattoos and symbols that have a specific meaning. These can be signs symbolizing inner power, independence, self-sufficiency. Such drawings are distinguished by some sharpness of the lines.

Also, the execution style can be combined, in which there are symbols of different topics. In the center of the composition, there is often Sun... Often there are multiple circles from it, complemented by all kinds of ornaments and geometric shapes. The picture can combine shells with stars, rays, spikes, thorns and other elements. Sometimes these tattoos resemble the shields of warriors. Those that are applied to the hands, depending on the density of the pattern and its shape, can resemble elbow pads.

Classic tattoos are usually in one color. For this it is used black pigment. The colors of ornamental tattoos are often bright and juicy. Usually craftsmen use red, golden, black pigments.

If the drawing needs other shades, use other colors (for example, jade green, deep purple). In addition, these tattoos are stuffed in other tones by mixing pigments. More often than others, they use orange, burgundy, and marsh pigments.

A large tattoo in an ornamental style is considered self-sufficient, and therefore does not need other symbols on the body. If it is small, before applying, the master selects the option that will be combined with the existing tattoos on the body. It is necessary to choose a sketch that will fit the meaning of a specific person, reflecting his inner worldview. At the same time, the unity of color, mood, application technique is taken into account.

For example, two tattoos will be harmoniously combined in this technique if one is performed on the thigh and the other on the arm. If the tattoo is complex and voluminous enough, it does not need to be complemented by other tattoos. This image loses its expressiveness.

Ornamental tattoos can be located on different parts of the male and female body.

• One of the best places - back... Large compositions are applied to the back, while they can grip the neck, lower back, buttocks and thighs. Often, a large-scale drawing captures both hands up to the brushes.

• Small tattoos are applied to the shoulder and forearm. It happens that the drawing takes up both zones of the body, moving from one to the other. A fancy image can be used to decorate ankle, foot, neck, leg, shoulder blade.

• Ornamental tattoos look beautiful on a muscular male breasts, sports hand. Depending on the selected sketch, you can decorate the chest with the main tattoo, and the shoulder and forearm with an additional one.

• Small tattoos can decorate the wrist, the area near the wrist. Elements of the design located at the edges may go over the fingers. In addition, small symbols in the ornamental technique can be stamped on the inside of the hand.

• Women's tattoos in black can be arranged in the form of a kind of choker jewelry... They are also stuffed around the neck, behind the neck, or above the chest. Variants with animals in the center of the pattern are usually located on the thigh or forearm.