When you want change, a person is drawn to change himself and reality. One of the simplest and at the same time difficult ways is a tattoo. Sometimes it is psychologically correct if the feeling of the changes that have occurred remains, but a tattoo, for example, stuffed on the back, will not loom before your eyes.
What does the location of the tattoo on the back mean?
When choosing a tattoo and a place for it, you should carefully consider your decision and consult with the tattoo artist. Quite often, the back is chosen as the place for drawing the pattern. There is a large space for applying tattoos of different sizes, on some parts of the back the process of getting a tattoo is almost painless, it depends only on the choice of clothing whether the tattoo is visible or not.
It must be remembered that it is difficult to take care of a sufficiently large tattoo on the back on your own.
Main places for back tattoos:
| Back of the neck | Small bright tattoos, symmetry. Often these tattoos are seen in everyday life. |
| Upper back | Suitable for large tattoos. Asymmetry or mirror arrangement of the pattern. You can limit yourself to a small pattern on the shoulder blade. |
| Small of the back | Small elongated drawings or inscriptions, as an option - the image descends to the kobchik. |
| Buttocks | The most intimate place for a tattoo, small drawings, asymmetry. |
There are places on the back that are painful for tattooing - the shoulder blades, spine, lower back. In these parts of the back, the bones are located almost under the skin.
Tattoos for girls on the back: popular sketches
Girls are more likely to wear revealing clothes, so the location of the tattoo on the back is a fairly common choice. A correctly selected and well-executed original drawing can emphasize the dignity of the figure, and hide some flaws.
What drawings do girls most often choose:
- Butterflies... Bright, eye-catching color pattern. Emphasizes the similar qualities of its owner.
- A heart... Sometimes with a phrase in a foreign language or the name of the chosen one, the choice of a romantic nature.
- Flowers, birds or animals... Depending on the meaning of the chosen picture, the girl emphasizes some of her character traits. There are drawings that are typical for female tattoos, but the decisive nature allows you to use the male version of the tattoo.
- Fantasy... Fairies, unicorns, other fabulous drawings. A sign of a dreamy personality.
- Wings... Such a tattoo may belong to an exalted, sometimes religious girl. These can be the wings of a butterfly or an angel.
- Esoteric or astrological symbols... Ritual symbols for tattoos are chosen by girls prone to mysticism.
- Lettering... With or without drawing, Latin, hieroglyphs, mother tongue. They indicate the thoughtful nature of the girl.
- Geometric patterns... Quite complex drawings for drawing. As an independent location, or in a company with a suitable subject or inscription. Each figure has its own interpretation.
The meaning of women's back tattoos
Basically, a tattoo serves to draw attention to its owner. However, the tattoo on the back is almost impossible to see. Sometimes this location is caused by the strict attitude to the dress code during working hours. Many girls choose the "memory" tattoo.
A symbol or inscription reminiscent of a dear person sometimes does not want to be shown to everyone around.
For aesthetic reasons, they may opt for a tattoo to highlight the figure or mask scars. Also, the desire to fill a large drawing requires an arrangement on the back. The upper back and neck are less prone to age-related changes.
For a tattoo on the buttocks, images of the most intimate nature are chosen. Obscene or questionable propriety of images and inscriptions. Alternatively, a joke for two.
Wing tattoos on the back for girls
Quite often for a tattoo on the back, girls choose wings. These are mainly angel wings. Spiritual natures, sometimes a little religious choose white wings. Alternatively, leathery demon or bat wings. Sometimes the wings belong to a unicorn or other mythical creature.
Tattoos in the form of an inscription on the back for girls
Tattoos on the back in the form of an inscription are often performed in a foreign language. Since there are so many options, girls mainly rely on their own taste, which only increases the variety of choice.
- A word that complements the picture. The name of a loved one, your own nickname, the name of a feeling or emotion.
- Popular expression... Most often in Latin. It is necessary to take into account all the translation options, to make sure that the phrase is understood correctly.
- Lines from a poem or song... It is possible to choose a tattoo without using a drawing.
- Hieroglyphs... The ornate form of the inscription itself looks like an intricate drawing. In this case, it is necessary to carefully study the meaning of individual hieroglyphs and their combinations.
- Amulet... The inscription-amulet is applied with runes or other esoteric signs. You should not put such an inscription only for aesthetic purposes, or without studying the meaning and correct spelling of the symbols.
Video selection of female back tattoos:
The choice of font and size for this type of tattoo should be entrusted to the tattoo artist. The place for a small inscription on the back is the loin or shoulder blade. Chinese characters can be applied along the spine from top to bottom, the writing culture allows.
Dragon tattoo on girl back
For a large tattoo on the back, girls can choose a dragon pattern. This is the choice of a strong personality who is not afraid to achieve their goals at any cost. Fairy dragon of light shades may belong to a dreamy personality. A drawing with a flying dragon will suit a purposeful nature.
A strong and independent girl can choose a dragon with a full set of claws and teeth to attack the dragon.
On a girl, even the most aggressive dragon looks quite feminine. In some cases, it may be small, somewhere on the shoulder blade. An oriental-style dragon can sit all over the back, sometimes moving to the chest or legs.
Tattoos for girls on the back in Japanese motives
Original tattoos in the traditional style of Japanese engraving art. A calm and philosophical girl can choose such a tattoo and look harmonious. The gods of the Japanese religions - Buddhism and Shinto - appear on such tattoos.
There are birds and animals - symbols of good luck and luck, courage and harmony. Blooming sakura is often chosen as a symbol of the transience of life. Other flowers that are part of Japanese beliefs and culture also feature on these tattoos, alone or as part of a larger painting.
Several drawings are combined with a thematic ornament.
The contour is quite thin, the colors are bright. A smooth transition of color from the outline to the center of the picture. For tattooing based on Japanese motives, needles are connected from 2 to 10. Work on a tattoo in Japanese motives takes several stages, since it is necessary to carefully follow the rules for drawing a picture.
These tattoos are considered challenging and require a high level of skill.
Beautiful flower tattoos on the back for girls
Tattoos in the form of flowers, single or in composition, are considered mainly feminine designs. Flowers are combined with other flowers, lettering or animals. In this case, you should think not only about the correct composition, but also about the combination of the meanings of the selected symbols. Conflicting images will ruin the overall picture.
A single round flower can be stuffed on the buttock or shoulder blade. Place an elongated flower with a stem along the spine, a small one on the lower back.
A popular flower tattoo on the back is a rose. The main meaning of this flower is love. Depending on the color and shape of the rose on the tattoo, this can be a positive or negative attitude towards this feeling.
Full back tattoos for girls
Whole pictures are chosen to be applied to the entire back space. Sometimes such drawings make sense only for a certain circle of acquaintances. Paired tattoos on a variety of topics are also popular. A tattoo on the entire back requires patience from a girl. To complete the picture, the drawing is applied even to very sore spots.
However, when the tattoo heals, the effect of having such a picture on the back will be impressive.
Tattoos for men on the back: popular designs
Tattoos on the back of men emphasize strong-willed character traits. Drawings are often somewhat angular or even intimidating to the viewer. Some tattoo designs are neutral enough to be used by both men and women.
Men's back tattoo designs:
- Inscriptions. Often large, in the upper back, emphasizing the shoulder girdle.
- Animals, birds, rarely flowers. Sketches are selected according to the character trait, symbolizing courage and strength.
- Biomechanics. Volumetric tattoos, drawing can be positioned so that when the muscles move, the tattoo moves beautifully.
- Geometry. Patterns or shapes, sometimes whole pictures.
- Wings. Equally popular with women and men. The male version of the sketches is more angular.
- Esoteric symbols. Mystically minded men can choose ritual symbols or even amulet symbols.
- Professional symbols. Men often get tattoos related to work or military service.
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The meaning of men's back tattoos
A high-quality tattoo of large sizes draws attention to its owner. In the summer, men walk freely without a T-shirt, so a large drawing seems more aesthetically pleasing than a small one. However, the reasons for choosing such a hidden place for men are approximately the same as for girls.
Dressing at work for men also applies. There are some tattoos that you don't want to show to strangers. Also, there is still a tradition of tattoos denoting belonging to the criminal world. The skin on the back of men is less tender than that of women, so this tattoo location is less painful for them.
Wing tattoos on back for men
Leathery wings or angel wings, such options are most often chosen by men. A correctly applied pattern gives the impression that the wings are voluminous. A tattoo on the back in the form of wings is chosen by a man reaching for freedom, easy-going. Sometimes he is a self-confident man, ready to do anything to achieve his goal.
If the wings are frayed, the wearer may be feeling tired of life. Bat wings are chosen by people who have a negative attitude towards religion. It is also possible to choose black wings, as opposed to angelic white.
Tattoos in the form of an inscription on the back for men
Men often choose the large Gothic font. The location of the lettering on both shoulder blades emphasizes the width of the wearer's shoulders. Small print, graceful writing is not typical of a man's nature. The inscription in the form of the name of the beloved woman is rarely located on the back.
Philosophically signed drawings or individual wise sayings in Latin or another language are also found among male inscription tattoos. In this case, the selected font remains angular, without unnecessary curls. Even the arrangement of hieroglyphs along the spine is distinguished by large angular lines, if the spelling allows.
The lettering is often complemented by geometric or ethnic patterns to make the painting look impressive.
Dragon tattoo on back man
Tattoo on the back in the form of a dragon on the back, guys prefer aggressive lizards. Claws, teeth, a predatory gleam in the eyes. The most common dragon tattoo is the full back. If the dragon looks peaceful, then the owner is a whole person, he has found his place in life and does not seek to prove something to someone. Sometimes such a dragon fits on the shoulder blade.
Depending on the color and position, a dragon tattoo can have many meanings.
Also, the meaning of the tattoo depends on the style in which the image is filled. Eastern culture relates the dragon to wisdom, power, beauty. In Western mythology, many heroes defeated dragons, so a tattoo can mean victory over some kind of evil, external or internal.
Full back tattoos for men
A full-back tattoo looks harmonious on broad-shouldered men. Alternatively, the choice of a pattern that visually increases the span of the shoulders. The structure of the skin allows for detailed tattoos that require multiple application sessions.
Meaning of tattoo color
When choosing a place and a sketch of a tattoo, one should not forget about the main color of the tattoo. Of course, if the drawing is purely contour, you should choose black or another dark color. If there are more possibilities, it is better to think about the meaning of the color and the correspondence of the meaning to the picture.
An approximate list of the frequency of using different colors in tattoos:
- The most commonly used color is black., 78%. It is most logical to make outlines and shadows with black. Darkness, night, emptiness, sin, despair - Tattoos painted in black take on negative meanings. but in Japanese culture, this color symbolizes joy, mystery, feminine power... Psychologists consider the predominance of black in a person's life as a sign of depression or social rejection. Negative attitude towards black - inability to cope with problems. Even if a tattoo suggests a radical presence or absence of black, this is a reason to analyze your problems.
- Of course, red is much less common, only 5% of tattoos contain this paint. Red is associated with passion, sexuality. In combination with aggressive patterns, it increases their effectiveness. The tint of blood adds a sense of danger. Very bright color, more eye-catching than black. It goes well with black, white, shades of yellow and brown.
- Green is found in only 4% of tattoos. Many shades allow you to give the desired mood to the appearance of the tattoo. Soothing color of hope, joyous color of summer, dark olive, positive emerald hue. A symbol of fertility, immortality and harmony. In oriental style, it is combined with red, creating an exotic contrast. In psychology, this color is considered to be self-confident, soothing and slightly healing.
- Blue shares third with green, 4% utilization. The color of stability and tranquility. The blue bird is a symbol of unattainable happiness. It goes well with black or white. In combination with emerald green, it creates a picture of the natural contrast of trees and the sky. The opposite of red and yellow, an adequate combination of these colors is almost impossible.
- The frequency of white in tattoos is approximately 3%. In different mythologies, white means opposite things. Life and death, innocent youth and old age. Cowardice, true, ideal, kindness, suicide, virginity. Best used in combination. Well suited for swarthy people. White in a tattoo can simply set off other colors without adding any meaning to it.
- Brown color, 3%. Girls should use it more often, shading their femininity, and not displaying it in contrast with black. However, it looks less erotic if it is incorrectly combined with other colors, or used alone. The color of reliability and boredom. Associated with earth and autumn. When contrasting with one color, makes its value negative. This color is chosen by people prone to melancholy or standing firmly on their feet.
- Purple is found in 2% of tattoos. The color of wisdom, sophistication. He is often chosen by introverts - people of a delicate mental organization. The color of fairy tale and magic.
- Yellow color - 1%. Significant color. Wisdom and power, cowardice and betrayal. In heraldry - the color of impermanence. but the main meaning of color is sun and holiday. Stimulates thought processes. At the same time, the color of jealousy and parting. It goes well with red and green colors, bright shades. The remaining colors are too rare.
- Orange is a warm and positive attitude towards life. "Delicious" color. The choice of such a rare color will emphasize individuality if it fits the character of the person and the style of the tattoo.
- Pink color. Falling in love and romance. The color of frivolous and friendly people. However, it is worth thinking carefully about the shade and color combination. Alone, he will look tasteless, suggestive of cute baby dolls played by an adult woman. Emphasizes some infantilism of the carrier, good in small details.
- Blue - coldness and indifference, intelligence and tact. Suggests a clear sky and calm water. Like pink, it's best used for small details rather than using it as a base color.
What patterns should be avoided on the back
Before doing any tattoo, you need to carefully study the meaning of the pattern and the colors in which it is planned to be performed. You cannot fill in images whose meaning does not correspond to the inner world of the wearer, the problems of perceiving a tattoo and its challenge to the inner world can shake the psyche.
For example, a butterfly on the lower back is a hallmark in the field of prostitution. A meeting with a person who knows this can end at least with embarrassment.
- Unfamiliar symbols in dead languages, hieroglyphs chosen because they have a beautiful shape. The unknown meaning of the inscription can affect the mystically minded person in the most sad way. All this can ruin life, even if you use a tattoo of such content only on the back.
- A small print on the back will interfere with a large painting in the future.
- Don't choose large drawings for the first time. The potential wearer's relationship with pain and tattoo ink is unknown.
- A tattoo that is too small on a large area of the back can look unsightly, especially if you place it without much hesitation.
Having a proper back tattoo done in a good tattoo parlor will help you change your life for the better. Careful care will relieve complications and deformities. The drawing will delight the wearer and those around him all his life.
Article design:E. Chaikina
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