Dolphin Tattoos

Dolphin tattoo designs can be of many types. Here we shall discuss all those types and the several meaning of dolphin tattoo designs as well. These tattoo designs can be drawn in several different ways. One needs to, however, be clear about the basic look and image that they would want to express with the help of their tattoo. Most people choose their ankles, arm bands and backs for dolphin tattoo designs. In fact, I saw one dolphin tattoo design on a girl's back, the dolphin was jumping out of the water, and had wings as well. That was clearly a sign of ultimate freedom of spirit, in my opinion. Let us now see the several meanings and designs for dolphin tattoos.

Dolphin tattoos are popular with women as dolphins signify carefree, fun loving creatures. Dolphins definitely look cute and their face forms a natural smile. Also a good tattoo artist can bring a lot of color and fun out of the dolphin design. Dolphins naturally always seem to be having a party or a ball of a time. When they are seen jumping, flapping and flocking in the ocean they look like they don’t have a worry in the world. All this can be drawn by a good artist and women are naturally attracted to such emotions.

The dolphin has a rich symbolic history. It has been all the rage and lauded in some cultures for thousands of years:
    * The Celts were one of the original cultures to value the dolphin. In ancient Celtic art, the dolphin stands for richness, acumen, and guidance. Because it lives in the sea, the Celts came to unite dolphins with rejuvenation and a new start in life as well.
    * The ancient Greeks also included the dolphin into their tradition. In Greek folklore, the dolphin carried human souls to the “Island of the Blessed” after death. The Greeks saw the dolphin as a mystic figure with a spiritual connection to the sea and the entire universe. The Greeks interpret the presence of dolphins riding in a ship’s wake as a very good omen.
         * A third historical analysis of the dolphin image relates to Christianity. Some people see the dolphin as a account of Jesus Christ. The dolphin is a symbol of innovation and new life, just as some believe Christ came to bring new life to people on earth.

There are several meanings that could be allied with dolphin tattoo designs. Let use see all of them.
* According to the celtic art, the dolphin is allied with water. Water is known to wash away the past and refresh a person for a fresh new start. As such, as per celtic art, a dolphin tattoo design refers to death of an old lifestyle and birth of a new one.
* Dolphins are known for their mischievousness and free spirit. Because the celtic represent dolphins of a new life, many people use them to resemble hope for a better life. Many people who have dolphin tattoos get it in the hope of finding the free life that they are looking for.
* Many people simply get the dolphin tattoo designs to add a little quirky to their life. Dolphins are cute and are tolerable to all. As such, they make a safe tattoo option.
* Dolphins are very gifted species. Somehow, they are painstaking different from other animals, much like us humans. As such, many people choose the dolphin tattoo design as a way to connect to the animal side of their qualities.
* As per Chinese philosophy, the image of two dolphins together is symbolic of yin and yang. It stands for the balance of life and nature. Read more on Chinese symbol tattoo.

Well, it is clear that dolphin tattoos have very deep, obscure and wise meanings. They hold substance in dream interpretation as well. So, let’s now see the different dolphin tattoo designs that one can opt for.
If you really like dolphins, nature and are sure that this design will be the right one for you, then you should start to make some research to find the perfect design. You got to ask yourself first what is it that you want, a cheap tattoo or a striking design for your dolphin lower back tattoo. It would be easy to go on the internet and print the first design that seems nice, but you will regret it. Those free designs are usually of poor quality and will give your tattoo artist a pretty hard job to make it nice. The end result will probably not be what you would expect.

For many people, dolphin tattoos  may symbolize several things; wisdom, freedom and even a love for the open waters. Women and men everywhere are beginning to take a great liking to this design, especially those who have an affinity for the ocean and all the life within it.

One of the most popular picture dolphin tattoos is the appearance of a dolphin leaping forth from a spray of water. One interesting variation to this device is giving a portion of the skin the look of an undulating body of water, while the head of the dolphin appears to push its way through the surface.

Dolphin Tattoo Ideas
Dolphin tattoos may also showcase an assortment of symbols and patterns. Rather than using realistic waves, you can include blue tribal designs, or even scrollwork waves. There is a variety of symbolism that can be used, such as dolphins encircling a globe within a tide pool; bicolored dolphins enmeshed to create a yin yang symbol; or even a Celtic knot, with three tails joined in the center. Boldly colored dolphins can also create a unique heart emblem, with fins meeting, bodies curved and noses touching in the appearance of a kiss.

"Dolphin tattoos" are frequently seen in a cartoon style. However, some people prefer to use a more realistic approach and create something akin to a portrait. For those with a more scientific interest, recreating the anatomical structure that can be seen in nearly any marine biology book may make for a unique take on dolphin tattoos. The divergent skeletal structure of these creatures may also make for an interesting twist on both dolphin and skeletal tattoos.

Dolphin designs make excellent tattoos because the artist has a lot of room to use colors and play with the design and detail. They can be drawn in single color or multiple attractive colors. The design can even be made into a cartoon with fins  waving. Several tattoo designs represent dolphins doing things like humans. Two dolphins can be tattooed to represent love and affection, or this design can be combined with other designs such as floral, fishes, mermaid, etc. The artist can use his imagination to create a fantastic scene.