In order for a tattoo to bring aesthetic pleasure over the years, the choice of a sketch must be justified by two main components: personal preferences, based on personality traits, and the meaning of the tattoo.
Tattoos are increasingly becoming one of the ways of self-expression with the help of underwear inscription or drawing for modern girls. It is not so easy to choose small drawings applied to the wrist, body compositions.
A little about tattoos
The term "ta-to" means a wound. The origin of body painting has a long history of over 60,000 years. During this period, the attitude to the drawing depicted on the body was constantly changing: it was worshiped, respected and respected, then it was hated, despised and prohibited.
The geographical spread of tattoos (Europe, Asia, America, Oceania) among the peoples of the whole world (fair-skinned, dark-skinned) testifies to their wide popularity and special significance.
For instance:
- they served as totemic signs that distinguish ancient tribes from each other;
- designated caste, differentiation among representatives of different strata;
- acted as magical amulets;
- had a ritual meaning;
- represented the actions of certain rituals;
- could characterize a single person.
The most ancient artifacts confirming the existence of tattoos are the mummified bodies of the pharaohs with traces of the drawing, found in the Egyptian pyramids. Scientists have determined their age to be 4000 years.
For representatives of Indian tribes, the skills of applying a body pattern are of paramount importance, they are carefully preserved and passed on to each subsequent generation.
Tattoos could be both a protective element (in the 18th-19th centuries, the sailors of the English flotilla believed that the crucifix depicted on the back would be a reliable barrier to bodily harm against them), and punishment (in the 17th-19th centuries in Japan and China on the face marks were made, symbolizing that he had committed a crime).
In tsarist Russia, criminals were also branded. Similar marks were also applied in the 20th century of our time. A new stage in the development of body painting begins with the invention of an electric machine for creating tattoos by the American Reilly. This event took place in 1891 in the 19th century.
In the 50-60s of the XX century, a real leap was made in the field of creating a pattern on the human body, tattooing became an art, satisfying creative and other numerous ambitions. Today, this type of ancient art is open to everyone who wants to join it and become the owner of a stylish tattoo.
Small wrist tattoos
Tattoos for girls on the wrist promote self-expression, becoming widespread among the younger generation. Girls pay special attention to their hands, turning their eyes to them much more often than to their faces. The wrist is an open area of the female body, within which small symbolic tattoos will look aesthetically pleasing.
General purpose tattoo
A tattoo is a drawing that creates individuality, expresses the essence, symbolizes an event, reveals features, surprises with its perfection. Since ancient times, body painting was intended to protect and indicate clan affiliation.
Over time, the use of symbols expanded its boundaries, acquiring a ritual character, as well as denoting new tasks of tattooing. The geography of applying bodily drawings covers the entire globe; at every point of its existence, it has distinctive features and a direct purpose.
In Russian reality, the purpose of a tattoo is determined by each individual independently: one expresses his protest in this way, the other keeps the memory of an event that is meaningful to him, the third may just like the process. Common to all is the need to stand out.
Types of tattoo
For many goals, the art of body painting has undergone a number of changes and has acquired many styles and trends.
| Style name | Description |
| Chicano | direction popular in the 40s of the XIX century among criminal gangs. The faces of the saints were depicted on the body with clear black lines. Today it is taken over by the global youth trend. |
| Black Werk | a classic option for connoisseurs of black shades. A distinctive feature is the coloring of large areas of the body in black. |
| Old school | a predominantly nautical style that originated in the 19th century, characterized by the application of small colored drawings with inscriptions. |
| Dotwork | a direction in the images of which geometric shapes of red or black prevail. |
| New school | a style that developed in the 80s of the XX century. Has similarities with the old school, but in its expression is more diverse. The images of the drawing can be comic in nature, the brightness of the colors is higher in the central circle of the tattoo. |
| Realism style | reflecting reality to the smallest detail. It has been compared to photography on the skin. Drawings can be either color or black and white. The plot is always based on a living organism. |
| Celtic tattoos | made in the form of whimsical lines, closely intertwined with each other. They are filled with meaning, symbolizing the symbols of life's ambiguity, suddenness and mystery. Nodal combinations embody the relationship between the heavenly and the earthly, the soul and the body. Birds and crosses are the most common compositions here. |
| All-encompassing trash | ambiguous direction, executed in black and red shades. It is characterized by chaos, dirtiness, an extraordinary approach to application. |
| Tribal | Polynesian style popular at the end of the 20th century. The images of the drawing form a patterned line that creates a bright emotional mood and defines the unity of body and soul. |
| Biomechanics | one of the most complex areas of tattoo, it is based on the style of analogy comparing a living organism with a robotic one. The area of drawing is based on the back, shoulder joints, legs and arms of the person. Artificial elements of the image seem to have grown into the skin and reveal its contents to the world. |
| Polynesian style | the nature of the application is similar to the process of woodcarving. Draws attention with the originality of the picture. |
| Minimalism | a popular style characterized by lightness, simplicity and a minimum of colors. |
| Watercolor | drawings made in this style give the impression of a picture of the hand of a skilled craftsman. Any color can be used here. |
| Oriental | the direction where the images of oriental culture are created. |
| Engraving craftsmanship | a complex technique that arose in the 6th-7th centuries AD, it is performed in one color, it is an imprint of a drawing engraved on a metal or wooden surface. |
There are other divisions of tattoos (according to the social status of the owner), where the main directions are combined into a separate group corresponding to the selected characteristics.
The reasons for the appearance of body drawings
The first impromptu tattoo on the human body appeared many centuries ago. It happened quite by accident, when ancient people discovered that when soot or other substances with a coloring effect got into a fresh wound, the skin changes, a pattern appears on it, which is not washed off later.
People liked the interesting find, and they began to deliberately damage the body, creating the necessary images on it.
Today, among the reasons that led to the emergence of painting on the human body, the following are called:
- search for a way of self-expression;
- proof of personal beliefs;
- an attempt to defeat fear by showing strength of character;
- the desire to hide the imperfections of the skin;
- confirmation of social significance;
- expression of love for the chosen profession;
- create an additional piece of beauty on your body;
- desire to preserve memorable events in the image of a tattoo.
Sketches with drawings
Tattoos for girls on the wrist have become widespread due to their quick creation and low pain threshold during application. Drawing a picture on the body is a crucial step, you need to choose the right sketch, know and understand its meaning.
The Infinity symbol - a symbol familiar from school, like a mathematical figure. It carries with it a deep meaning of the unknown world. People who strive for self-development, personal growth, and an ideal life turn their eyes to him.
The origin of the symbol comes from the ancient image of the serpent Ouroboros - the hero of Scandinavian legends, curled up in a ring and biting his own tail.
This figure expressed the circularity of life, the regular change of cycles, their repetition. The inverted figure eight symbolizes the harmony and unity of the world space.
Birds - a symbol of unlimited freedom, dreams, sincerity, lightness, happiness. For a long time, mankind has been delighted with their ability to fly to any point of the globe, dreamed of comprehending it in order to soar to heaven.
Birds occupy one of the central places in the mythology of different peoples of the world (the Ibis is a symbol of ancient Egyptian justice, the mythological Phoenix bird, personifying rebirth, Alkonost, symbolizing the fulfillment of a secret dream in medieval Byzantium and Russia).
In each of them, the birds personified certain feelings inherent in humans: fear, strength, wisdom, love, tenderness. Today, these images have become an integral part of the art of painting on the body, where they are portrayed alone or in flocks, colored or solid. Such painting expresses the inner state of the soul, its striving for something new, unknown.
The meaning of the symbol is interpreted differently in each country. The names of birds are also endowed with special semantic categories, foreshadowing certain events in life. Girls choose birds that can emphasize their femininity, subtlety of nature, grace.
Among them:
- a small hummingbird is a symbol of openness and originality;
- flamingo, symbolizing fidelity, fragility, dreaminess of nature;
- swallow - a harbinger of spring, warmth, a talisman of kindness and prosperity;
- a dove that protects the world, purity;
- swans - keeping eternal love;
- stork is a symbol of new life.
Crown - a tattoo object with conflicting symbols. On the one hand, it is characterized by the desire for a high position in society, the desire to rule over the whole world, to be chosen by God himself, on the other hand, it can mean leadership in the structures of the underworld.
The choice in favor of the crown is made by individuals with a strong character, positioning themselves higher and more significant than those around them. The style of the image can change the image, giving the picture tenderness and dreaminess. With such a tattoo on her arm, the girl makes it clear to the whole world that she is the queen of life, everything is in her hands.
Small drawings of crowned heads indicate the purity of their thoughts, openness, and at the same time, the presence of a strong-willed character that allows them to achieve goals.
Stars - celestial bodies associated with people with an unknown secret, the greatness of space, shimmering beauty. A star-shaped tattoo can be applied everywhere, make it in different sizes, shapes, its value will depend on all these factors. Young girls who want to decorate their bodies for the first time, but have not decided on the sketch, can be advised to fill the stars on their wrists.
Such a tattoo will look invisible, but stylish. She will give strength, become a talisman of success and fulfillment of cherished desires. You can depict one star or several. Bracelets - tattoos are a generally accepted format for applying underwear painting among the female half of the population.
The main meanings of such images are indicated by the links of the figure that make up the overall picture:
- Bracelets with ancient symbols of various nationalities are endowed with the properties of an amulet.
- A tattoo, consisting of clover leaves, bestows good luck in business, joy in life, is considered a symbol of good luck.
- Paired patterns, heart ornament symbolize love.
- Religious symbolism speaks of adherence to a particular faith.
- The signs of the Vedic sense, used in rituals, determine the magical character of the bracelet.
- The tattoos inherent in the warriors of the ancient world symbolize masculinity.
- Intricate elements with graceful forms give the tattoo a feminine touch.
Wings I demonstrate greatness, lightness, striving for freedom and exaltation. The main association is the white angel wings, symbolizing purity. The interpretation of each individual object depends on the set of colors in the drawing, the shape of the wings, their size and place of application. The wings on the girl's hand denote her purity, the creative nature of the personality, striving high into the sky.
Flowers - a favorite girlish version of a tattoo. The flight of fantasy is not limited here. Each flower carries its own meaning, and the depicted plant determines the main meaning.
Flowers in general are beauty, grace, softness:
- A multi-valued rose has a number of interpretations: with thorns - strength, without thorns - softness, several roses intertwined among themselves, speak of unity and harmonious existence.
- Peonies are considered to be flowers of longevity.
- The noble lily is the standard of femininity and purity.
- The lotus gives prosperity, happiness of motherhood.
- The orchid represents a luxurious life of wealth and joy.
Tattoos with inscriptions
Tattoos for girls on the wrist can be applied in the form of separate inscriptions that carry personal meaning for its owner. Having decided to get a tattoo with words, it is worth approaching this in a practical way: after a while, the impulse that caused the tattoo to be applied may disappear, but the inscription will remain. Its content should be harmless.
Inscriptions in Russian
Among all the verbal diversity of the Russian language, the most frequently used phrases or individual words form a rather narrow circle.
It:
- Words of love and parting (love, forgive me, let me go)
- Excerpts from Bible books.
- Favorite quotes, aphorisms.
- Symbols of hieroglyphs.
- Wise thoughts of great people.
Inscriptions in Latin
The fashionable trend of our time has become the application of inscriptions in the Latin alphabet. Each phrase reveals the essence of the image or reflects the spiritual quest of a person.
It:
- Flies on its own wings.
- Life is short.
- Fly
Tattooing methods
Today, the art of body painting abounds in ways of applying a picture to the body, differing in technique, time of execution and pain.
Algorithm of actions:
- The main tool of the master is a chisel, in the absence of it - an ordinary needle, the end of which is wrapped in thread. It is lowered into a special mascara, after which it is gently pierced by the skin with the image of the picture, injecting mascara under the skin. Then the picture is retouched using colored paste or match sulfur.
- A rubber pattern is created, on which the ornament is applied, and needles are installed along its contour. The template is dipped into ink, then it is applied to the body and with a sharp blow, the needles are launched under the skin to a depth of 0.3-0.5 cm. The ink, once under the skin, creates a pattern on it. This method requires time and volitional expenditure, since it is painful.
- Using a device that was made on the basis of an electric shaver. Time-consuming option. Less painful for the client, but associated with a risk to his health.
- By creating cuts with a blade along the contour of the ornament on the skin and rubbing a coloring pigment into them. A process accompanied by severe pain and duration.
- The safest way is to use an electric tattoo machine. Tattoo ink, disposable needles and a master of their craft guarantee a painless and high-quality procedure.
Amateur methods of tattooing (from 1 to 4) are common among representatives of the underworld and are not recommended for independent execution. The latter is carried out by professional artists in tattoo parlors.
How is the procedure
The procedure for creating a pattern on the body goes through a number of stages:
- Preparation of the skin and sketch. Hair is removed from the skin, antiseptic treatment is carried out. Then the selected drawing is applied to the client's body using a transfer pencil or a three-layer layout.
- The introduction of coloring pigments under the human skin by damaging it. Application is made with a machine needle that creates contours. Remains of paint are removed with a napkin.
- The main filling with color is carried out with a painting machine with changing needles and coloring pigment from dark to light.
- After completion, the tattoo is treated with a wound-healing substance, a bandage is applied to it.
After removing the bandage, you need to rinse the skin in warm water, let it dry and apply a special cream. Perform the manipulation until complete healing. It is important to isolate the tattoo site from direct sunlight. In the future, always use a protective sunscreen oil, protecting the tattoo.
Temporary tatoos
Tattoos for girls on the wrist can be temporary. A feature of such tattoos is the use of permanent makeup paints, which are less stable, lose their color over time, and ideally disappear from the body.
Practical experience with such procedures shows that the tattoo does not disappear at all, but only deforms into a kind of cyanotic spot that spoils the appearance. The reduction of such drawings will have to be left to another master or plastic surgeon.
A real temporary tattoo can be applied with henna for tattoo - a powder of natural origin. Such a pattern will last on the skin for a month, then its contours will disappear.
You can extend the life of a temporary drawing by following simple rules:
- do not rub the tattoo area;
- avoid alcohol-based skin lotions;
- reduce the amount of water treatments affecting the skin;
- use protective oil;
- reduce physical activity.
Temporary tattoos with a lifespan of several months or years do not exist a priori.
Realistically draw the desired image for 3-4 weeks.
To choose a tattoo, you must:
- First, you need to decide on an idea, outline a plan for its implementation, through existing tattooing techniques.
- In search of ideological considerations, it is worth looking “into yourself”, reviving childhood memories, mentally presenting your favorite images of movie heroes or literary characters, turning to your hobbies, remembering expressions that have become winged, and reading the deep thoughts of ancient philosophers.
- It is useful to consider the options for the already applied drawings and make a personal selection of the models you like.
- It is important to find a professional to fulfill your desire.
You can choose the right sketch of a tattoo, suitable for both guys and girls, decide on the place of drawing a drawing that can be located on the wrist, open to the whole world or in another area hidden from the eyes of others, by adhering to these recommendations.
Article design: Anna Vinnitskaya
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