Features and overview of the dreamcatcher tattoo for girls

When choosing a tattoo, some people prefer not just beautiful sketches, but images of protective amulets or amulets. For example, bright and vivid tattoos in the form of dream catchers are very popular.

The amulet itself, called a dream catcher, is better known today as a component of the legends and beliefs of ancient tribes. So, the Indian peoples believed that a spider woman could protect a newborn from nightmares, carefully wrapping his crib in a magic web. In honor of her, women of the Anishinaabe tribe weaved such amulets. Another legend says that one day an elder of the Lakota Indian people met a teacher who took the form of a spider. His story of life clearly echoes the appearance of the amulet.

The bent willow branch symbolizes a person's circular path, and the branches of the "web" - the decisions he makes. If such a structure is placed above the bed, then good thoughts will easily pass through the holes in the central part, and evil ones will get confused in weaves and dissolve with the arrival of a new day. There is a point of view that the Indians applied the image of the amulet to open areas of the body, believing in its ability to protect the owner and resist evil forces.

The dreamcatcher tattoo is usually chosen by people familiar with what it means and what impact a real dreamcatcher has... The talisman in the form of a wicker circle made of a vine or willow branch, decorated with various details, is designed to protect its owner not only from bad dreams, but also from all kinds of negativity. Each element of the tattoo has its own meaning. The main detail - a circle made of wood - symbolizes the infinity and cyclical nature of life. Bird feathers in numbers from one to three are a reflection of the wind, lightness and air necessary for existence.

The cobweb mesh located inside the circle is responsible for directly catching evil spirits, but also depicts a person's life path. Knots on it can indicate key events accompanied by a transformation from one state to another: first love or the birth of a child. Finally, 4 beads represent 4 directions of light, and one is a symbol of the spider as the guardian of the family hearth. More beads symbolize hope for a brighter future.

An individual interpretation can even have the shade chosen for the cobweb. So, blue, symbolizing the feminine principle, is especially suitable for revealing femininity, and red will help maintain a warlike disposition. It is customary to use yellow to denote a new day, sun and hope for the best, and green - for unity with the earth and plants. Quite often, a sketch of a tattoo is supplemented with images of totem animals, most often a bear paw print or a grin of a wolf - this allows you to give the amulet additional magical abilities. Other third-party details are usually chosen for personalization when the tattoo is just a tribute to fashion trends.

A beautiful, graceful and surprisingly always relevant image suits both girls and women. Those who believe in its magical properties note the emerging feeling of protection from negative energy, damage and evil eye, nightmares and insomnia.

It is customary to create tattoos with a dream catcher not very small in order to be able to demonstrate all the important details.

Images of a protective talisman can be medium and large, color and black and white. As a rule, the circle is still left in one color, and feathers, beads and images of animals are painted in different shades. You can choose both rather laconic and somewhat strict black and white sketches without additional elements, as well as light and airy drawings, decorated with numerous details and bright accents. And also for strong-willed women, it is typical to adorn themselves with images of animals in order to emphasize those aspects of their character that they are proud of.

To create tattoos in the style of abstraction it is necessary to apply elements to the skin in such an unusual format that it will generate certain associations leading to the main theme of the sketch. In other words, objects that do not belong to the dream catcher, but imitate parts of it, for example, smoke, depicting a silhouette or the shape of a talisman, should appear in the drawing.

In creating a composition in watercolor style can be used as a single bright color that mimics the strokes of a water-based dye, as well as a full palette. The dreamcatcher himself in these cases is performed in contrasting dark shades. Mascot blackwork style more often chosen by men, although, of course, no one forbids to inject such a tattoo and a beautiful lady. In this case, the image is applied with a bright black ink by means of a dense impenetrable shading. The rest of the shades are used only for secondary elements.

To get a tattoo in style graphics, you will need to complete the image in such a way that it resembles a pencil sketch. Style linework requires the creation of a drawing with ordinary contour lines. In style ornamental there is a combination of images of a dreamcatcher and a mandala, the patterns of which either replace the cobweb in the circle, or serve as a secondary background.

For tattoo style realism the creation of drawings that are as close to reality as possible, that is, either imitating volume, or hinting at its presence is characteristic. In such a drawing, the presence of shadows and details of the elements is also important.

When creating women's sketches, a tattoo artist usually not only "plays" with the appearance of feathers, but also adds images of medium-sized birds. Details of such compositions are painted in bright yellow, red and orange colors. Very often, images of forest totem animals are used in the drawing: a fox, a wolf or an owl. In the circle of the web, they are enclosed both completely and partially - only the paw, eye or muzzle of the animal. Wolf is associated by the majority with inner strength, loyalty and security, therefore, his image in combination with a dream catcher should strengthen a person's protection from negative influences.

Owl - a symbol of wisdom and magic of prophecy, protects a person's sleep. Tattoo with fox responsible for protection from rogue evil spirits. You can also enclose a dreamcatcher in a circle lion, the king of all beasts. The owner of such a tattoo will feel powerful protection and self-confidence.

By the way, it should be mentioned that owl feathers are most often depicted in female dream catchers, and eagle feathers in male ones. You can also decorate the image with romantic flowers, a frivolous butterfly, a shard of cattle, precious stones and any other symbols you like. It also happens that girls transform the shape of the circle into a heart or moon.

The arm is considered the most popular place to place the talisman, as this part of the body is ideally suited for its size and oblong shape. A dream catcher with neat elongated feathers can be pinned on both the wrist, shoulder or forearm. A large pattern will perfectly fit on the back, and it can take place both on the shoulder blades and higher, at the base of the neck. By the way, this is the option that is recommended for fit athletes - the back instantly takes on a winning and attractive look.

Many women decide to place the amulet on their thighs. This area is very convenient for work, it has a large area, and also makes it possible to mask the drawing if necessary. It is also believed that the volumetric image emphasizes the silhouette, hiding figure flaws. It will look extremely advantageous if the main part of the dream catcher is placed on the hip, and delicate feathers gently descend along the leg.

Tattoos with a protective talisman for girls are also stuffed on the back or side of the neck, emphasizing its graceful lines, or on the ribs. In the latter case, it is better to choose the central part of the area, since the pricking of tattoos on the side is usually associated with unpleasant sensations. Lovers of small pictures put them on the wrist, foot, ankle or behind the ear, but still the dreamcatcher does not look very advantageous in these areas.

In any case, such a bright and noticeable picture is recommended to be placed in places that, if necessary, are hidden under clothes even in the warm season.... For those who choose the Dreamcatcher tattoo because of its protective properties, it is more correct to turn their attention to the places as close as possible to the head, which receives all thoughts and dreams: on the neck and forearms.

A dreamcatcher tattoo, pinned on a woman's hand, can look truly fabulous. According to the sketch, a part of the cobweb inside the circle is removed and replaced with a neat figurine of a fairy with colored wings in a watercolor style. Graceful fluffy feathers are also tinted greenish. A distinctive feature of the image are colored gemstones that adorn the threads and attachment points of decorative elements.

An equally impressive version of the tattoo takes up the entire back of the girl. On the lace depicted at the base of the neck, not one, but as many as three dream catchers of different sizes, descending along the spine, are "attached". Within all the circles, the cobweb forms the image of a flower that resembles a sunflower. The whole composition is decorated with black beads and golden feathers.

Another job for women covers the entire thigh. The classic and rather laconic black dreamcatcher is decorated with buds of soft pink lilies and multi-colored feathers of different shades. The design of the mascot is made in such a way that three smaller circles are "attached" to a circle of wide diameter, and feathers, in turn, are already hanging from them.

A delicate and graceful picture that is not a full-fledged dream catcher, but reminds of him, can be placed in the collarbone area. The classic vine outline is replaced by a couple of twigs with blossoming pink buds, and the neat feathers are drawn as if they were fluttering in the wind.

When creating a tattoo in a watercolor style the dreamcatcher, applied in black ink, is positioned over the "paint" spots of pink, blue and purple hues.

The work is no less original, in the center of which, in place of the cobweb, there is an image of a panda.... The entire tattoo is applied in black ink and uses a rather limited number of decorative elements.