Variants of the image of a cherry for a tattoo

The flowers and berries of the cherry tree are traditionally associated with oriental culture. However, in the art of tattooing, these berries have gained popularity not only because of the Japanese sakura. Young women often choose them as a symbol of feminine attractiveness, flamboyance, and even sexuality.

Fruits of the cherry tree are valuable primarily for their bright, rich taste. They are used for the preparation of various desserts and sweet wines, and the cocktail cherry has been the most popular decoration for sweet strong drinks for many years.

Despite the fact that the cherry tree is often found in many oriental cultures, the meaning of such images can vary greatly.

• Buddhism. In the culture of Buddhism, the image of a blossoming and fruiting cherry is considered a symbol of the variability and transience of life, its kind of meaninglessness. As the cherry blossom quickly and easily flies off the branches, so is the perishable existence of a person.
• Japan. There is a traditional celebration of cherry blossoms in Japan as one of the most beautiful and mysterious natural phenomena. Blooming and fruiting cherry associated with Japanese folklore symbolizes naivety and purity of soul and deeds, and the bright bloody color of ripe berries is blood shed in the name of justice.
• China. In China, cherries symbolize the feminine principle, youth, fragility and beauty of young girls.

The modern meanings of tattoos with cherries significantly depend on the style of the drawing, its composition, and even on the color of the berries themselves. For example, cherries hanging on a branch can mean purity and purity, and plucked fruits - the loss of innocence or an active search for a partner.

The delicate pink color of unripe berries is associated with romanticism and dreaminess, and bright scarlet or burgundy is associated with wealth and abundance.

Cherries in unnatural shades, for example, blue or yellow, are most often chosen by creative people with out-of-the-box thinking.

The most common variant is the image of two cherries connected by cuttings. They can either hang on a branch surrounded by leaves, creating a small composition, or be plucked.

Less often, such tattoos are chosen by couples of lovers, whose connected cherries symbolize relationships.

Tattoos with a modified shape of berries look great. Ordinary cherries are replaced with hearts, diamonds and even various objects. A good option for a man's tattoo would be dice or skulls made in the form of a pair of cherries connected by cuttings. Such a tattoo can be stuffed as a talisman for good luck and success in business.

Another popular option is bright large pictures, where the cherry acts as one of many elements. These can be various cakes and pastries, decorated with fresh cherry fruits. Or beautiful cocktails decorated with candied cherries.

Fans of anything non-standard will love sketches with cherries in water, in an ice cube or even on fire.

Those who find the drawing of ripe berries too provocative should pay attention not to the fruits, but to the flowers of the cherry tree. Blooming sakura twig is one of the most popular tattoos for young girls.

Since the cherry theme is more suitable for women, the style should be selected with this feature in mind. Tattoo artists recommend three main styles for depicting cherries on the body.

• New school. The style, which has become almost synonymous with the word "subculture", is perfect for cherry tattoos. Bright colors, clear graphic contours, volume and abstraction - all this reminds modern urban graffiti. Both large multi-level compositions and individual berry designs will look great in this style. Bright neon, cartoon characters, catchy and unusual sketches - all this can be about cherries.

• Realism. For those who prefer calmer shades and naturalistic images, realism is perfect. Its main task is to make the tattoo as voluminous as possible, lively and similar to the original. Crystal clear drops of dew flowing down the glossy red side, or streaks on a green leaf can only be made by a true professional. It is not for nothing that realism is called the most difficult style to execute and requires the utmost care. To achieve the most similarity to reality, the masters use blur, gradients and chiaroscuro. The photo or drawing, according to which the master will prepare the sketch, must be of the best quality and resolution.

• Minimalism. For those who prefer monochrome and simple lines, or have too low a pain threshold, minimalism is perfect. It seems that such cherries are drawn with just one stroke of the pen or a couple of droplets of ink. The advantages of such a pattern are that it can be done even in the most difficult places, since the size of such a tattoo is very small. In addition, this is a great option for those who first decided to try decorating their body in this way.

All types of tattoos, depending on their location, can be conditionally divided into three types.

• Intimate - on the pubis and buttocks. Such drawings in everyday life are always hidden by linen and clothes. They are intended for a very small circle of people, a partner or for oneself. Since the cherry is a symbol of sexuality and beauty, such a tattoo is perfect for intimate parts of the body.

• Semantic. The symbolism of such tattoos can be both generally accepted and private, accessible only to the customer himself.They are often made on anniversaries of certain dates or in memory of a certain person. They can be located on both open and closed areas of the body. The small size of cherries will allow you to make a tattoo not only on the shoulder, shoulder blade or thigh, but also on the fingers or earlobe.

• For beauty. Such tattoos are large, colorful and are usually done on open areas of the body. This can be the forearms, legs, thighs, neck, or chest. In the art of tattoo, there are places for things without connotation, which are intended simply to delight the eyes of the owner and those around him.

Whatever the place for a tattoo, the main thing is the choice of quality materials and a professional master. And proper care of a freshly applied design will keep the brightness of colors and clarity of lines longer.