When you first think about a wings tattoo, the dragonfly tattoo is not on the list. However, over the years men and women both have been sporting these little creatures on different areas of the body. Oh, and if you think they are too feminine, it's simply not the case. All you have to do is great the right design, size and set of colors to make it work for you.
One of the biggest things to remember about any sort of wings tattoo (or any tattoo for that matter) is going to last forever. If you take the time to make the proper preparations, you won't regret your decision later on down the road.
Choosing Colors
This area will really depend on if you're a male or female. Usually in a man's case the desired colors are green and blue. Women however, enjoy purple, violet, and pink instead. Keep in mind there are no rules to this, so pick whatever color combinations you see fit. Those who are outgoing or a little more daring will have an easy time choosing off the wall colors.
Just One Dragonfly
There are times when individuals go overboard when it comes to their wings tattoo. While it might be okay to add a second "smaller" dragonfly tattoo, we wouldn't suggest anything more than that option. Most people enjoy the look of a dragonfly when it is alone. However, if you're looking to add more and the surrounding scenery isn't what you had in mind, making look like it's in motion. Show that your dragonfly is zooming around or underneath the stars, because both can be the perfect choice. Over time though, the more work that goes into it the harder it will be to cover if you choose to get rid of it later.
What does it mean to you?
Another thing to consider is what your wings tattoo will portray. Obviously it's a dragonfly tattoo, but what about the meaning? After all, one of the most popular questions that surrounds a tattoo is; "What does it mean?" Well there are many other variations, but it all reverts back to the meaning. If you haven't thought about this yet, take the time to look at the meanings of all these different tattoos. Eventually you will begin to understand the true nature of your tattoo and there will end up being several reasons why you chose the dragonfly.
These six suggestions we've given you today are only here to help you. These are not a golden set of rules. In all actuality there are so many things to consider this could have gone on forever. The only things you need to do are stick with the basics and really think about what you want out of your wings tattoo. In the end you just want a perfect dragonfly tattoo for your efforts, and the tips here today will make that happen. |
