Tattoo "Pirate": meaning and sketches

Pirate tattoos have a rich and interesting history. Such wearable images are considered one of the most controversial, almost always the corsairs were terrifying, aroused admiration. Today we will talk about the meaning of these tattoos, the main styles of their implementation.

Pirate tattoos can have different interpretations. Most often, images of this type have negative connotations.

• Rebelliousness... Such a tattoo can speak of a challenge to society. In this case, the drawing will not carry aggression and anger. In this case, the picture means an easy attitude to life, freedom.
• Striving to get what you want through luck. Pirates have always attacked other ships and then plundered them. Thus, tattoos can be considered a symbol of good luck, an easy and unconstrained, but still dangerous life.

There is a wide variety of tattoo data.

• Some people prefer small pictures, which depict the faces of pirates, wearing black hats, with a picture of a skull and an eye patch, an earring in the ear. Such options are most often stuffed on the hands.

• Tattoos are also sometimes made depicting smoking pirates with a pipe and with black or gray smoke. Such pictures can be completely decorated in black.

• A tattoo with a large skull with a beard, on which a hat is worn, looks unusual. It can be done in both color and black-and-white palettes.

• Drawings with a pirate at the helm and with a pirate against the background of the Caribbean Sea are considered an interesting option, while separately you can depict a map that leads to the treasures.

• The pirate girl is also in great demand. Moreover, such tattoos are often performed using several bright saturated colors at once.

Sometimes they make other drawings with a pirate theme, including pictures in the form of a black pirate flag with a red or white skull in a bandage. If you wish, you can supplement them with various decorative details, while creating a whole plot.

Pirate tattoos can be created in a variety of styles. Let's take a look at some of the more popular options.

• old school... In this case, the image will be distinguished by the presence of various bright colors, as well as wide contour lines. This direction appeared a long time ago, therefore it is often considered fundamental. Such patterns are complemented by elements in the form of anchors, roses, swallows and hearts.

• New school. This style direction is also distinguished by the presence of different saturated and most vivid colors, a bold outline. But at the same time, it combines elements of philosophy, abstraction and humor, and in some cases, graffiti.

• Oriental... This style belongs to the eastern group. Tattoos are often performed with elements of Japanese or Chinese culture.

• Dotwork... An image made in this style will consist of a large number of dots of different sizes. All of them are gradually crammed onto the human body, and at the same time a certain distance between such elements is maintained, so that in the end one whole picture is formed.

• Realism... These tattoos are quite difficult to complete. The master must have excellent skills in applying body art. Realism is distinguished by a clear and most accurate drawing of absolutely every detail, therefore, as a result, the picture is as natural as possible. Moreover, such drawings can be either black and white or colored.

• Tribal... This style direction is considered one of the most common. Outwardly, these tattoos will look like a complex pattern that includes a large number of intersecting lines with sharp ends.

• Minimalism... In this case, the tattoo is most often done using only black pigment. The images can be of various sizes. Often, only the outline of the drawing is made.

• Watercolor... This direction is in great demand. Externally, a tattoo made in this style will look like a watercolor drawing. When applying, several bright colors are used at once. In this case, the entire image and its individual parts are not outlined in black. These wearable pictures can also come in a variety of sizes.

• Traditional... The traditional group should include body images, which are performed in a simple traditional application technique. In this case, a sketch must be drawn up in advance.

• Linework... In this case, the tattoos will consist of a large number of solid lines connected to each other. This style direction is considered one of the youngest, but it has already gained great popularity.

• Neo-traditional... This style is also considered one of the youngest. It is distinguished by the presence of unusual bright images, patterns.

• Ornamental... This style allows you to make drawings that look a bit like woodcarving. They are usually made with various intricate patterns, each of which has its own hidden meaning.

• Organic... This direction is created using different bright colors. The image is framed with a black thin outline. The style allows you to create whole beautiful scenes with additional decorative details.

• Graphics... Graphic tattoos will look like beautiful engravings. This option can be perfect for both men and women.

• Sketch... The direction is gaining more and more popularity among young people. Tattoos are usually done in a simple black and white palette. In this case, the image itself will look like a simple sketch for the picture. The picture can be of any size. Sometimes, in this technique, they create whole large plots on the human body.

The "Pirate" tattoo can be done on different zones.

• If you plan to stuff a large drawing or even a whole plot on your body, then an excellent option can be back... In this case, the main accent drawing should be done in the central part, and all other additional details should be depicted on the sides.

• You can also get large tattoos. on the chest... At the same time, the composition often affects both the neck and shoulders. It should be noted that this option can be suitable for both men and women.

• Often such tattoos are stuffed on hands... Medium-sized pictures are best done on the shoulders, forearms. Many people completely clog their whole hand, while forming one composition, which is made out both in black and white and in color. Small pictures can be placed on the wrist, but this option is considered the most suitable for the fair sex.

• Legs will also be good for tattooing. Large compositions are best done on the hip. Often, ready-made drawings are complemented with a variety of decorative details. Medium to small images should be placed on the calves as well as on the ankles. The latter option is considered the most preferable for girls.

• A good place for a tattoo would be neck... It is recommended to fill small and neat pictures there. Sometimes one large image is taken, which begins on the neck and then gradually moves to the back or chest.

• On girls, a body drawing filled with on the lower back... In this case, it is better to make an elongated image that will reach the sides. The tattoo can be black and white, and multi-colored, depending on the personal preferences of the person.