Tattoos with a nautical theme

A tattoo is not only a beautiful image. As a rule, it also carries a certain message. Below we will talk about the meaning of nautical tattoos, as well as the styles in which they are performed.

Among men, the marine theme is especially common. As a rule, ships are most often depicted on male tattoos. The meaning of such a tattoo is interpreted depending on certain compositional features.

• In general, the image of a ship is interpreted as a desire for change, a desire to find one's true purpose, and in some cases such a tattoo also means that the activity of its owner is somehow connected with the sea.

• Usually, in order to emphasize that the owner of the tattoo strives for change, a map is also depicted in the drawing, but if the emphasis is on striving to achieve his cherished dream, then the image is supplemented with stars.

• Moreover, if a military ship is depicted on a body drawing, then this expands the meaning of the drawing. It symbolizes fearlessness, willpower and power.

• A tattoo with a ghost ship, "The Flying Dutchman" is also quite common. The image of this ship is associated with numerous nautical legends. In one of these legends, it is said about the captain that he dared to curse in the direction of the sea element. For this, he himself was cursed: he was doomed to eternal wanderings on the seas without the ability to moor to the shore.

• If the ship is depicted in a bottle, then this means a dream, a desire to achieve it.

• A pirate ship on a body picture means unwillingness to obey other people's laws, independence from people and circumstances.

Often on a tattoo with a marine theme, you can also see a wind rose, which is a polygon that shows the wind mode. The sailors perceived this symbol as a talisman that can help them on a long voyage. Travelers, on the other hand, used the wind rose as a reference point. At the present time, a tattoo depicting a wind rose symbolizes for a person the desire for freedom, both physical and spiritual. Often on men's tattoos with a marine theme, you can find and inhabitants of the seabed. Their meaning can also be interpreted in different ways.

So, you can often see an octopus on the body image. This mollusk in ancient times was very afraid, which was caused by its size. In many cultures, the image of this marine life is interpreted as a talisman that will protect its wearer from problems, evil spirits and unkind looks. The sailors applied the image of this marine life in order to protect their ship from attacks from pirates, from sea monsters and storms. In addition, the octopus also symbolizes longevity, good health, and sometimes even immortality in general - this interpretation of the image is associated with the fact that the octopus has three hearts.

An important role for such a pattern is played by additional compositional the elements - among them there may be a clock, meaning infinity of time, or an anchor. The figure may also contain the image of the ship. If he is drowning because of the octopus, then this symbolizes the dangerous and somewhat impulsive nature of the owner of the tattoo. If the ship sails, peacefully swaying on the waves and nothing threatens it, then this, on the contrary, means a calm and peaceful character, the desire to gain stability.

The presence of a crab on the body drawing also has its own meaning. Crabs are strong animals with strong shells and powerful pincers that help this creature defend itself and attack enemies. For this reason, the image of a crab is interpreted as a symbol of strength, determination, firmness and invulnerability.

It is worth mentioning the styles in which male tattoos with a marine theme are depicted. Most often, men give their preference to such a style solution as realism... These tattoos look very natural, especially if they depict marine life, and are distinguished by a high degree of detail. Usually body drawings made in realism are distinguished by their scale and occupy a large area of ​​the skin. However, such work is quite difficult to perform, and therefore special attention should be paid to finding a good master. Styles such as old school and new school. Such tattoos look very bright and catchy, as they are distinguished by their colorfulness and clear contours. Moreover, such drawings often contain such compositional elements as skulls, flowers, hearts, fire, various symbols and more.

Another interesting and non-standard style that men often choose is dotwork... The peculiarity of body pictures made in this style solution is that they are applied using a large number of points, between which there is a certain distance.

Girls, like men, also often give their preference to tattoos with a nautical theme. Often on the bodies of girls you can see the image of ships. However, such drawings usually differ in many respects from those that men depict on their bodies.As a rule, girls prefer drawings of paper boats, pleasure boats or cruise ships. Such drawings look soft and non-aggressive. They symbolize the love of freedom, carelessness, easy existence and the desire to find your place in this world.

Often for tattoos, the fair sex choose images of sea animals. These can be both small pictures and larger ones. Quite often, such wearable drawings depict killer whale... It is believed that the image of this sea creature is a talisman that can protect its owner from various troubles, bring him prosperity and make him more confident. In addition, such a wearable image will symbolize strength, power, dexterity, developed intelligence, as well as the desire to find true love, to start a family, because killer whales are monogamous animals that, having acquired a couple and a family, preserve it for the rest of their lives.

Stingray - also a common image for tattoos. This is an animal that symbolizes peacefulness, calmness and creativity. However, at the same time, the stingray has a special mechanism that helps it to defend itself. This mechanism is an electrical discharge that can paralyze an enemy or even kill. For this reason, the image of a stingray is associated with the ability to protect yourself and your loved ones.

Often on women's tattoos and the image of a swallow. Previously, sailors used to get such a tattoo for good luck, believing that it could ensure a safe return home. Therefore, at the present time, such a tattoo symbolizes happiness and good luck. In addition, it is worth mentioning the additional elements that are present on women's tattoos with a marine theme.

If we talk about the style decisions, which are most often preferred by girls, then this is watercolor... Drawings in this style are distinguished by their softness and colorfulness. They look great on a woman's body, emphasizing the girl's tenderness. A style like minimalism is also very popular. Small tattoos look discreet on the body, laconic, but at the same time effective. They do not attract too much attention to themselves, they can be easily hidden under a jacket.

A nautical-style tattoo can be applied to any part of the body, this mostly depends on the scale of the wearable image, as well as on the desires of its owner.

• As a rule, girls choose small or medium-sized images. For such patterns, areas such as the wrist, leg, arm, shoulder blade, rib, collarbone are suitable. When choosing a place, you need to take into account the features of the image. So, if it is elongated, then it would be best to depict it on an arm or leg.

• But areas such as the back, chest, sleeve, forearm and shoulder are more suitable for large tattoos, which are often preferred by men. Small drawings in such places usually look inharmonious.