Overview of men's tiger tattoos and their placement

It is customary to associate men's tiger tattoos with the strength and power of this exotic animal, with its status as the master of the jungle. Placing them on the shoulder and sternum, on the arm and forearm, on the back and leg, you can achieve an impressive effect, stand out from the general mass of people. An overview of the meanings of such tattoos for men, options for the execution of sketches will help each representative of the stronger sex to decide on the choice of image.

Tiger tattoos for men are popular in many countries around the world. This animal is usually associated with strength and power, ruthlessness and imperiousness. Such a pattern on the body may indicate a desire for loneliness and independence. The meaning of tiger tattoos for men is quite diverse.

• In India, it testifies to the sacred adherence to duty and honor. The tiger is a symbol of leadership, high position in society. On the body of a warrior, such an image was evidence of valor, fearlessness in battle.
• In China, the tiger is also sacred. It is believed that he attacks sinners as a punishment. The image of his trace on the body, according to beliefs, endows the owner of such a tattoo with the qualities of an animal.
• In Thailand, the predator was considered a sign of sensuality, passion of nature.
• In Japan, this animal has the status of a totem. It is believed that it is able to protect a person from dark forces from the other world. Tigers were even depicted on children's cradles as a talisman.
• The ancient Romans and Greeks elevated these striped predators to the rank of animals belonging to the gods. They were treated with great respect.

Today it is fashionable to apply a tattoo with a tiger in combination with other symbols, but there are also variants of a solo image of this strong and beautiful beast. Each sketch means something different. The most popular options are worth considering in more detail.

• The grin of the mouth. Demonstration of strength, willingness to respond to threats. People who choose such a sketch show that they are able to stand up for themselves, their loved ones.

• Tiger in the rays of the sun. Sign of greatness, demonstration of a strong nature, striving for leadership.

• Family of animals. Such a tattoo symbolizes loyalty to family values, a willingness to protect loved ones, to defend their interests.

• Cartoon tiger. He is portrayed as kind and cheerful, emphasizes the unwillingness of his owner to change, grow up.

• Tiger and dragon. These 2 symbols in Chinese culture are synonymous with the combination of the energies of Yin and Yang. The struggle of opposites may indicate the duality of human nature.

• White tiger. A sign of uniqueness, exclusivity, dissimilarity from others. He is chosen by creative, extraordinary natures.

• A beast in calm colors with a closed mouth. This is a sign of a confident man who is persistent in achieving his goals.

• Bright and catchy image. It indicates a desire to attract attention.

• Jumping tiger. This is a sign of aggression, an adrenaline rush, a symbol of a hunter who drives his prey. Such tattoos are often chosen by men associated with aggressive sports, martial arts.

• A predator lurking in the grass. It testifies to caution, strategic planning, and the ability to wait.

• Eyes of the Tiger. They display a contemplative view of the world. Such a tattoo is chosen by people who are used to observing, weighing, making plans.

• Animal against the background of the elements. Usually it has zodiacal and eastern horoscopic symbols.Water, fire, earth and air are combined here with the image of a beast of prey.

A spectacular predator with a bright skin has inspired many tattoo artists to create real masterpieces. Most often, traditional styles and colors are used to create such images on leather.

If the picture is monochrome, it contains only black or gray color, the background is a natural skin tone. Juicy tones - red, blue, yellow, green, blue - most often set off the eyes of a predator. Its skin is traditionally distinguished as orange.

Among the styles used, the following popular options can be distinguished.

• Realism. A style that conveys the image of an animal in detail. The hairs are drawn especially carefully. 3D effects are often used in the technique of realism.

• Old school. Sharp black outline, bright and rich colors, large images. Chinese masters work a lot and often in this style. The pictures of tigers from cartoons and TV series, loved by many young people, are also created using the old school technique.

• Watercolor. A sophisticated technique in which the contours of the image are blurred. It is especially good for creating colored drawings.

• Polynesia. Here we are talking about stylization, without the historical accuracy of the image. The head of a tiger in indigenous style looks brutal and spectacular.

• Oriental. The oriental style with its bright colors, soft smooth transitions of lines allows you to create large images on the back, chest, belly, and small patterns or spectacular sleeves.

• Geometry. The style used to create small, laconic designs. The schematic interweaving of lines is added to the image of the head, body or paws of the beast.

You can have the tiger tattoo locally or make it extensive. The choice of location can further influence the meaning of the drawing. Among the most popular options, it is worth highlighting the location of the tattoo on the following areas of the body.

• On the stomach. Here, the image of a tiger looks especially impressive against the background of well-traced abdominal muscles. A color tattoo can be large. A crouching animal in motion is usually depicted horizontally, above the groin.

• Shoulder and forearm. Since the area is limited, the head of a tiger is usually depicted here. Smaller, more detailed drawing usually includes views of the jungle or the setting sun. A predator can often be seen sneaking or jumping on the forearm.

• Hands. This part of the body is considered the best place to create talisman tattoo designs that protect their owner. You can apply the eyes or head of a predator to the brush. On the inside, the paw print looks good on the wrist. Hands and palms are covered with schematic, geometric symbols depicting tigers, this option usually indicates the owner's passion for esoteric practices.

• Neck and back. The tattoo can be located on the shoulder blade or under the hairline, occupy a significant area of ​​the body. On the neck, the drawing usually includes the head of a tiger, showing that the owner of such an ornament is difficult to deceive, he is always ready to meet danger from any direction. On the back, large plot drawings are applied in the form of two fighting tigers or a battle between a predator and a dragon.

• Chest and side. The main subtext of such tattoos is love. The tiger on the sternum is depicted during the mating season, with a tigress. On the side, they often make tattoos in the Chinese style, bright and colorful, in the form of a sneaking animal.

• Thigh and leg. The demonstrativeness of the tattoo on these parts of the body speaks of the high self-esteem of its owner.This is the choice of men who are confident in their love victories. On the lower leg, a tiger tattoo is usually done in pairs, symbolizing a person's strong position in society, his "groundedness".

Choosing a place to tattoo the striped king of the jungle is not limited to these options. Small images look interesting on the soles of the feet, large ones can be made in the form of a sleeve that passes to the chest, neck, and sometimes part of the cheek.

The main recommendations for creating a tattoo are general. But there are also some nuances. The Bengal and Amur, Ussuri and other types of tigers have their own characteristic features of appearance. When choosing a tattoo, this should be taken into account, and also make sure that the artist also understands this difference. Among other important points, we note the following.

• The choice of the scale of tones. Colored tattoos with an abundance of details are best done large. Otherwise, they will simply merge into a stain, especially when viewed from afar. Monochrome black and white works well on light and tanned skin, but the contours of the pattern should be clear enough.
• Proportionality. The smaller the area of ​​the body that the tattoo occupies, the smaller the drawing itself should be.
• Meaningfulness. It's important to choose tattoos that don't have an overtly provocative meaning. You shouldn't choose the first sketch that comes across. It is important to think carefully about what kind of meaning will be embedded in the image. In some countries, drawing a tiger on the body may be perceived ambiguously as an insult to representatives of a particular culture.
• Availability of time. The larger the tattoo, the longer it will take to work on it. If there is no time, it is better to limit yourself to a small image. The master will work on a tattoo on a large area of ​​the body for more than one session.
• Soreness. On the ribs, neck, feet, where there is no fat layer, muscles, tattoos will be applied more painfully than on areas covered with muscles.
• Security. Any interference with the body can cause allergic reactions. The technician should test the ink to make sure it is portable. With the appearance of local redness, severe swelling, and other signs of the development of negative reactions, the session is interrupted.

Compliance with the rules is an important part of the process of applying drawings to the skin. It is important to contact proven masters who have good recommendations, choose individual sketches or make changes to existing ones to give originality.