Meaning and sketches of a wave tattoo

Tattoo in the modern world is one of the ways of self-expression. Every tenth person has a small tattoo. In this article, we will look at the meanings of images in the form of waves, popular sketches, as well as places where you can apply a tattoo.

For many, a wave is a symbol that has become known since ancient times. For people who live near the coast, sea water means something unlimited, big. In the old days, many coastal residents compared waves to a cradle, which rocked all living things. Then, as they studied the sea, built ports and ships, the waves began to acquire another, more depressing shade, like something fickle, fleeting, cold and dangerous.

If you delve into mythology, you can find out that in ancient Greece, waves were portrayed in female form, like beautiful nymphs in white light outfits. They even came up with a name - Nereids. They were the daughters of Nereus and the Oceanid Doris. The ancient Greeks who lived near the water believed that the splashing of the waves and their noise were all the conversations of the fabulous nymphs that lived in the palace of Poseidon. Therefore, the Greeks worshiped them and asked for help before going to sea, since during a strong storm the waves rocked the boat, and many sailors thought that they had somehow angered the Nereids.

The islanders in the Pacific Ocean, namely the Polynesians, had no writing at all in antiquity, but the cult of symbols was widespread. Each symbol is a kind of ornament, with the help of which it was possible to capture a particular event.

For the Chinese people, the waves were of great importance.They resembled the inhabitants of heaven or water dragons. Sea foam was considered a symbol of purity. Therefore, water was a sign of purification and protection.

For the Slavic peoples, waves also have a special meaning. This can be clearly seen in fairy tales, when the hero drowns in the sea, and a large wave gently carries him ashore, helping him, saving his life. Also, the wave meant independence and freedom. This was due to the phonetic consonance of the words wave and free. Therefore, for many peasants, waves were a sign of freedom, a wonderful and bright future.

Consider the meaning of tattoos at the present time.

• Many people interpret the image of waves as a place where new life is born. Therefore, some girls choose a tattoo as a symbol and a talisman designed to help create a wonderful and long union with their beloved man, in which children will appear and continue their family values.
• Also, girls choose tattoos of waves, edged with a triangle. This is interpreted as follows: the edges of the triangle symbolize the three periods of a girl's life - girlhood, motherhood and old age. Waves are the movement of life, inherent moral qualities and foundations, good health, which will then help to bear and give birth to children. Also, such a tattoo is interpreted as calmness itself, the girl will not allow herself to offend or give someone an offense.
• For men, a tattoo of waves means the presence of will, inner harmony and tranquility.... Waves in a body image for them is a sign of a manifestation of character, willpower and the ability to control not only oneself, but the whole situation as a whole.
• The overall meaning lies in the fact that this is a path of development, a striving for something new and perfect, for harmony within oneself... Therefore, waves are often portrayed in a calm manner. It is rare to find tattoos depicting waves that cover cities, people or some objects.
• Also, waves symbolize continuity, a person must constantly move, improve himself.
• Another meaning is karma. One wave with its impulse creates two more, and those two, in turn, two more, and so on ad infinitum. If we draw an analogy with human life, then we can compare the waves with the actions of people that affect the future of generations.
• A person chooses such a sketch also for the reason that water is infinite tranquility, getting rid of unnecessary stress.
• Having chosen such a tattoo, its owner may want to talk about the fact that his mood is as changeable as the sea.

There are a great many sketches of tattoos in the form of waves. All of them are different in style, technique, and size.

• Most often, girls prefer discreet little tattoos. For example, a zigzag wave. It's like a kind of motto for life - perpetual motion, change of character.

• A wave enclosed in a circle or any geometric shape, always notes the strong-willed character of a person, therefore the contour of the figure is always outlined precisely, it is noticeable, but the waves can be drawn and not with such strong detail.

• In sketches, you can also find additional elements in the form ships or marine animals - dolphins, whales. Sketches with ships are most often preferred by men. Drawings are both positive and not very positive. Waves can send a ship to new shores, or they can sink it. The selected sketch will also tell a lot about the state of mind of a person.

• There are sketches of waves and mountains, usually they are performed as paired tattoos, someone puts himself an image of mountains, and someone - waves.

• There is one of the most popular nautical sketches, the Great Wave off Kanagawa. One of the most significant works of Japanese art is transferred to the body in the form of a tattoo. This image looks impressive and becomes a real decoration.

Tattoos of this theme are often performed in the style of minimalism, if the drawing is not supplemented with other elements. Such a sketch will not take up much space, it will be small, concise and, most likely, personal. The tattoo can be done with a predominance of thin lines and a small inscription under the image.

Also, sketches often use the style realism... Waves, like a painting on the body, no different from reality. Splashes, small droplets will be present here. Each element has been crafted with amazing fidelity. The main feature of such a tattoo will be color depth, drops and shadows.

Men also opt for new school or old school tattoos. Especially when additional elements can be traced in the sketches, such as sea animals (mermaids, dolphins), ships. Typically, a sketch has a border - a rounded border.

Technique is gaining special popularity watercolors... This style resembles a little realism, but the color scheme in watercolor looks softer, and applying one color to another gives a completely different depth. Such tattoos are distinguished by their special brightness and color saturation for a long time.

There are no special places where you can get a tattoo. Everyone is free to choose a place that suits him.

Most often, waves are drawn on the wrist, on the inside of the forearm, on the ankle. In such places, they do not choose too large a tattoo.

On the shoulders, hips and back, on the contrary, they want to place a larger tattoo. Often the whole plot is reproduced in such places.

You can apply a small zigzag tattoo behind your ear or on the inside of your finger, as a kind of message for yourself.