What do dragon tattoos mean and where to stuff them?

In the culture of peoples of different countries, the dragon is considered a contradictory creature. From the material in this article, you will find out what this tattoo means, what it can be, where it is better to get it.

The dragon is a snake-like lizard with the ability to erupt fire and soar in the sky. It has long been considered the primary source of life, the inextricable connection of everything in the world. Its main features are inner strength and power. Dragon tattoos have a similar meaning. They demonstrate strength, are the protection of something valuable. Depending on the culture, they are endowed with different images and traits.

The meaning of the tattoo depends on what kind of dragon is depicted on the body.

• For example, a gothic creature means the primordial instincts of a person. They are chosen by strong and courageous personalities.
• A stuffed animal can be a sign of intimidation or superiority. It can be a symbol of an uncontrollable element, chaos, or a sign of wealth. At the same time, it is distinguished by an infinite number of forms and styles.
• The dragon, rushing to heaven, is interpreted as a divine principle. This is a symbol of victory, striving for the best.
• An animal with a grin and sharp claws indicates the aggressiveness and fury of the owner. At the same time, it speaks of the determination and imperiousness of nature.
• If the dragon is depicted together with a tiger or a Phoenix, this indicates a symbiosis of male and female principles. The image is interpreted as a struggle or a union of opposing human qualities.

The tattoo is considered universal, it is suitable for men and girls. It is not so much a decoration of the body as a certain sign. To understand it, you need to know the intricacies of Asian symbolism.Traditionally, the dragon is depicted in Japanese or Chinese style. In addition to them, the drawings are stuffed in American traditions. Asian destinations are large, American ones can be medium and small.

The Chinese dragon is associated with natural phenomena. It can mean infinite wisdom and harmony. He personifies belonging to the imperial house. The Japanese mythical creature is associated with eternity and good luck. The modern attitude to the body image is loyal. The value is determined by the nature, location, shades, application technique.

Dragons are stuffed by loners who do not like noisy companies. In this case, the color of the creature can indicate specific traits of the wearer.

• The meaning of the black dragon is associated with love for parents. Such designs are popular with both men and women.
• Blue means an open, calm, compassionate character of the wearer.
• Red is perceived ambiguously. Can talk about passion or hostility, protection of the home and loved ones.
• Yellow is one of the rarest. The meaning of the dragon is associated with war, attack and long-awaited victory.

Images of Asian dragons can be very diverse.

• One of the most popular destinations is an animal with spread wings, a grin and massive claws. The picture looks hostile, it is considered truly masculine.
• In other sketches, the dragon is depicted with lowered wings and closed mouth. It symbolizes good intentions, suitable for everyone who strives for spiritual growth and self-development.
• The flying oriental dragon, symbolizing openness and positive thinking, can be different. He is depicted with wings flying up or down. Depicted mainly in an oriental manner.
• The Chinese counterpart has a different body shape. It has no wings, but it can fly and spew fiery flames. Differs in a serpentine body, warlike character.

By the type of sketch, the image can be portrait and subject. In the compositional sketches, the dragon is completely drawn. Moreover, it is often complemented by a background or other decorative details. The portrait type image represents the head of an animal with detailed drawing of elements. Sometimes it is even a macro-detail of one of the parts of the dragon's body (scales, eyes). The drawing can be laconic, light or voluminous. The small fire dragon is most often performed without decoration. For example, it can be an animal wrapping around an egg.

The dragon's head is executed with horns and a mustache. The eyes can be white, fiery, yellow, red. A mini tattoo is done without much detail. The volumetric fire serpent is decorated with flowers, typical details of Chinese and Japanese painting. For example, sakura flowers, roses, sea waves, flames, birds, foliage.

The Celtic dragon, symbolizing the dark side of the wearer, is depicted with certain symbolism. This is a picture without much realism, consisting of a set of recognizable Celtic patterns. In a special way, a bright dragon looks extraordinary in a mixture of styles. The dramatically rendered foreground and abstract contours give the drawing a special aesthetics and understanding. The beast can be portrayed in different ways: small and funny, adult and old. Sketches can be ordinary and with the effect of movement, for which the craftsmen try to choose the most advantageous anatomical places.

Each drawing has a certain meaning. Experienced tattoo artists can convey the look and special traits of a dragon (for example, the wisdom of a gray-haired creature). An impressive image in which the dragon dug its claws into the body or the painted ground. The dragon paw looks brutal, tearing flesh, applied in a realistic manner. In addition, the beast can hold onto a dream catcher or a branch of an age-old tree. On women's tattoos, the dragon is often depicted against the background of the moon and cloudy sky.

Tattoos for girls are less aggressive. They are distinguished by the softness of the lines and the gracefulness of the curves. Dragons on a female body are often calm and dignified. Moreover, the drawings are often decorated with all kinds of colors. The priority ones are sakura and magnolias. The manner of printing on a woman's body resembles art painting or black and white coloring with realistic silhouettes of the applied figures. The stuffing technique can be classical or costume. Oriental dragons are the perfect theme for embodying print that mimics human clothing. Depending on the volume of work, the image can cover up to 70% of the body.

In our country, costume technology is used partially. The most popular technique is the sleeve-style dragon stuffing. This direction assumes a dense filling of pigments under the skin around the hand. The picture may show 2 dragons symbolizing the opposite. In addition, the dragon's paw can become a key figure in the tattoo. Cartoon sketches are cute. Such dragons are often made in the chibi style, with a large head and a small body.

The stylistic directions of dragon tattoos vary. The most popular techniques are distinguished by the number of pigments used, the density of the blocking, the detailing of the elements, and the realistic drawing.

• Realism. This direction is unique in that it allows you to give the dragon a real "live" look. It is executed in color, outwardly resembles a photographic image with natural tones and visual volume. Suitable for both male and female tattoos. Suitable for printing large and medium-sized images. Performed by professionals with rich bulk of work and high artistic skills. It takes several sessions to create such tattoos.

• Watercolor. The technique is for women. Differs in less detail in the background. Outwardly it looks like a picture painted with watercolors. Made in color, bright pigments are used to create. Often mixed with abstraction and geometry. Ideal for small dragon tattoos and subject sketches. It can be performed in black and white with a bright contrasting background, consisting of spots or colored blots.

• Minimalism. This technique is ideal for printing miniature dragons. These are simple and uncomplicated pictures. Sometimes the drawing is done with one black line. The style does not accept the abundance of decor. However, it can be combined with other tattoo techniques. For example, it can be combined with linework, geometry, dotwork. A classic technique for mixing styles is a miniature sketch in the form of an origami dragon. The technique does not imply detailing the elements. There is no volume in it, but there may be shading.

• Anime. This direction is in demand among girls. It represents the embodiment of the heroes of oriental manga on different parts of the body. The color scheme, depending on the nature of the picture, can be monochrome or color. The animation style is characterized by a simple display of key figures from the screen on the skin. For an aesthetic appearance and building a beautiful composition, a change in body position is allowed. The images are bright and effective enough.

• Blackwork. This direction implies filling the picture with the prevalence of black areas. In fact, this is a black and white version of the tattoo, in which the silhouette of the dragon is almost completely clogged with black paint. The image can be stylized and realistic. The picture may have a black background. Blackwork is ideal for men and old tattoo disguises.

• Graphics. Graphic dragons have a special appearance. These sketches are done exclusively in black ink. In this case, it is unacceptable to dilute the pigment with white. Style resources: clarity, brightness, line sharpness. Shadows and volume are drawn with strokes. The images are reminiscent of black and white pictures from medieval books. Dragons can be given human features, sketches are imbued with stylization. For example, an animal can walk on 2 hind legs.

• Celtica. Celtic dragon print is a special type of tattoo art. The technique is based on the interweaving of all kinds of curly stripes. Outwardly, it seems that the drawing embodies a metal picture. The dragon seems to be woven into a steel composition consisting of ornaments. The head of the creature may resemble a wolf's head; it often crowns the ends of the common weaving strips. The color of the tattoo is black, the style is considered masculine.

• New school. A new look at the traditional technique allows you to convey the oriental dragon in the most vivid and rich colors. The technique is characterized by clarity and clarity of the image. Differs in colorfulness and encryption of symbols. It is a manifestation of fantasy, humor and abstraction. Outwardly similar to graffiti. It is carried out with bright colors with the obligatory frame in the form of a thick black stroke.

• Sketch. Refutes the concept of volume and clarity of the picture. The technique is based on creating a tattoo using many lines. Outwardly, it resembles an unfinished sketch, made in black on a white background. Performed by a master who owns the art of the artist. The drawing is characterized by lightness, a certain transparency, without edges and clear marking. Consists of intertwining strokes, it is executed in the form of a sketch of a laconic plot with an under-drawing effect.

• Organic. This style is one of the few that is created immediately on the skin. Recognizable by the intertwining of leather with the natural world and mythical creatures. It involves the creation of a large-volume color drawing. Performed in a realistic manner by a professional familiar with body anatomy and light transmission. Based on the creation of a 3D effect. The dragon can look out of the laceration, symbolizing the inner world or the character of the wearer.

• Japanese. Japanese-style tattoos are imbued with the special symbolism of each element. The stylistic image of dragons resembles a statue. Drawings seem motionless, made with traditional bright pigments (red, gold, black, jade, purple). This style is characterized by the inclusion in the drawing of flora with oriental exoticism.

The dragon tattoo can be applied to different parts of the body. In this case, the type of equipment used will be a fundamental factor. For example, Asian style, famous for its massive pattern area, is located on several areas of the body at once. A writhing dragon with a torso gathered in rings can occupy the entire back, chest, arms, lower back, thighs and buttocks. The back is the best place for large images. In this case, sketches can be located on the side or over the entire area. Most often, the image is asymmetrical, it can also be located in the upper part.

The Asian dragon looks beautiful and brutal on a muscular male chest and stomach. It looks no less impressive in the "sleeve" technique.In this case, the pattern, stuffed around the arm, can go to the sternum, shoulder or shoulder blade. It is undesirable for girls to stuff a dragon on their chest. This area is subject to age-related changes. It is more expedient to decorate the thigh or side with a colorful image.

The shoulder and forearm are excellent canvas for dragon prints with motion effects. The best drawings in the style of realism are stuffed here. In this case, sketches can be large and medium. On the shoulder and forearm, organic tattoos are appropriate. In addition, the upper arm is suitable for them. This is the best place to stuff your dragon on a muscular male arm. The macro version in the form of a huge dragon's eye looks great here.

Small tattoos look organically on the shoulder, collarbone and scapula. It is better to fill the sketch on the upper thigh, forearm, calf, lower leg or ribs. Also on the leg, tattoos in a graphic style look harmonious. Celtic variants are most often adorned with the shoulder and forearm. Small, concise images are appropriate behind the ear, in the upper part of the neck, on the wrist or on the face. Watercolor dragons can decorate the shoulder, shoulder blade, neck, arm, and the area above the chest. Small black and white prints can decorate the foot.

Combined tattoos are harmonious on the side, thigh, forearm. It is in these places that dragons are most often stuffed, made in a mixture of realism and abstraction, geometry and watercolors. Black and white sketches in the form of coloring pages are also appropriate here. Choosing the best place for a drawing, take into account its mobility and resistance to age-related changes. For example, it is not recommended to apply pigments under the skin of the armpits, mucous membranes, elbows, between the fingers, palms.