Dolphin Tattoo Designs

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Dolphin tattoo designs can most definitely be thought of as tribute to these charismatic and intelligent marine life creatures. Dolphins and humans have co-existed and enjoyed each other for thousands of years. It is believed that they carry with them a divine spark, separating them from all other animals.

The History of Dolphin Tattoo Designs

In Sumeria, dolphins were associated with Ea-Oannes, who was the ruler of the sea and also sometimes with Isis, a goddess in Egypt. Additionally, the Celts connected dolphins with a healing power and were therefore portrayed on many Celtic artifacts. Then, there are even Australian Aboriginal tribes who claim that they are guardian spirits and descendents of dolphins.

To ancient Romans and Greeks, these whimsical creatures were revered by sailors as a symbol of guidance and protection. It was believed that sailors that happen to fall overboard would be rescued and helped to port by these guardians. Killing a dolphin held the conviction of punishment by death in Greece since they were seen as messengers for gods and were associated with Aphrodite, the goddess of love.

The Europeans regarded dolphins as an important symbol, therefore being represented on the Heraldic coat-of-arms, symbolizing salvation, love, diligence and charity.

Celtic Dolphin Tattoo Designs

Celtic dolphins represent the grace and elegance of the dolphin while incorporating the representation of the Celtic knot into it. According to Celtic art, dolphins being associated with water is a powerful symbol. Water is thought to wash away your past to rejuvenate you for a new start. Celtic dolphin tattoo designs represent the death of a previous, usually negative lifestyle and a birth of a new positive one.

Tribal Dolphin Tattoo Designs

Those that love tribal tattoo and also the symbolic meaning of the dolphin will often incorporate the two together. Aggressive dark lines associated with tribal look stunning used with a dolphin symbol. Many will choose to place the dolphin amongst other tribal designs to trick the eye to find it.

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Futuristic Dolphin Tattoo Designs

The futuristic dolphin generally has a metallic look to it and is usually placed with scenery, primarily water. This is a representation of a new life with hope for a promising future. It is not whimsical looking so it offers a bit of seriousness to the piece.

Cartoon Dolphin Tattoo Designs

Then, there are those that just love the dolphin for how charming it is and want to add a bit of fun to their tattoo art with a cartoon-style dolphin. They are often showed in human-type situation such as lounging on a beach chair, fishing and almost always smiling.

More Symbolic Meanings

Dreaming Symbolism – When interpreting dreams, dolphins are often seen as a guide who leads the dreamer into unknown worlds. They also keep the dream safe so the individual doesn’t wake up too quickly into the real world.

Travelers – Since dolphins follow along sides of boats and love to frolic in the waves, they are seen as a good luck symbol to sailors or travelers. They are a popular tattoo for those who travel by sea.

Native Spirit Guide – Tribes that resided close to water believed the dolphin was a spiritual guide. They are to represent balance being brought into your life.

Freedom – Since dolphins are known for their free spirit and playfulness, they are often used in a tattoo to represent freedom or a change to a new life.

Celebrities With Dolphin Tattoo Designs

• Summer Altice – Model/actress has a dolphin tattoo on her lower back.
• Peter Fonda – Actor shows off his dolphin on his shoulder.
• Georgina Grenville – Model tucks her dolphin tattoo away beneath her bikini line.
• Sarah O’Hare – Model/actress boasts two dolphin tattoos on her right arm.
• Jo O’Meara – Musician has a dolphin on her hip.
• Mark Owen – Musician shows off his dolphin on his lower stomach.
• Nikki Taylor – Model displays her dolphin tattoo on her right ankle.
• Alyson Hannigan – Actress has her dolphin tattoo on the inside of her right ankle.

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Angel Tattoo Designs

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Almost anyone from any religions can appreciate angel tattoo designs.  Angels perform an important role of bridging the gap of mankind, protecting faith and working as messengers.  It only makes sense that angel tattoos would be so popular for women and men since they fight off evil and symbolize peace, innocence, beauty, spirituality, protection, love and faith.

History Of Angel Tattoos

Angels are anthropomorphic, which simply means, they are of human shape, winged and personify a divine will as messengers.  Such winged messengers are present in many religions and in the Christian Bible they are not only messengers but they have the authority and capability to deliver protection as well as punishment.  They are believed to carry out God’s will in direct relation to mankind.

In Catholicism, the guardian angel is an intellectual being who is assigned to protect and care for their designated chose ones on earth.  Their mission is to assist the individuals to attain their eternal salvation.

The meanings and appearances have varied a bit through the years however, there has always been a trend with artists depicting them as mystical, winged creatures, suffused in beautiful light, often drifting on clouds and wearing white robes.

Items that are usually associated with angels for tattoo and art purposes are harps, swords, trumpets, crosses and wands.  They were originally  portrayed as winged young men with halos until the Renaissance when the representation of cupid-like babies or young children was created.

Angel tattoo designs are most often symbols of faith, spirituality and devotion however, they can also be a figure of protection and guidance or used as a memorial.

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Types Of Angel Tattoo Designs

Angel Wings Tattoos – The wings may stand alone or with an angel in the classical pose of either resting or flying.  The choice of only wings is quite popular and usually they are created to begin from between the shoulders where wings would physically be attached.

Cherub Tattoos – Many people assume that a cherub is synonymous with angel however, they are not.  Cherubs are generally naked, winged, perfect babies.  They are usually positioned on a cloud holding either a bow or a trumpet in tattoo work and they are are believed to bring love. Of course the most popular cherub is Cupid who has the power to initiate the love between two people with the strike of his arrow.

Guardian Angel Tattoos – Regardless of the shape, size or overall appearance of the guardian angel tattoo, its purpose is to protect the wearer through good and bad times and direct them down the proper paths.

Archangel Tattoos – In the Greek language, the word “arch” means “chief.”  Archangels are the seventh ranked angel, holding the highest powerful position.  They are believed to be the closest angel to God and stood before him in Revelation.  St. Michael, the warrior angel is the second most famous of their kind, placing behind Lucifer who was an archangel until he fell to become Satan.

Fallen Angel Tattoos – Angels have a free will, similar to humans however, their consequences are a bit different.  It is believed that when these angels do something that goes against God’s will, they are banished from heaven.  Fallen angel tattoo designs usually have torn wings, horns and a menacing look.  Aside from Satan, Beelzebub and Leviathan are two other beings of this sort.

Angel Of Death Tattoos – Generally thought of as the Grim Reaper, however, the Grim Reaper has no wings and the true Angel of Death does.  Satan is sometimes identified as such an angel but in Roman Catholic beliefs, the two angels of death are Michael and Samael, representing good and evil.

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Celebrities With Angel Tattoo Designs

• Malaika Arora – Bollywood actress wears an angel on her lower back.
• Drew Barrymore – Actress displays and angel on her back and three cherubs on her right hip.
• Laura Cover – Model hides her angel tattoo below her panty line.
• Fred Durst – Musician boasts and angel on his back.
• Korana Gjalski – European model has a large angel on her stomach.
• Patsy Kensit -Actress displays an angel on her back.
• Amelie Mauresmo – Tennis player wears a small angel holding an olive twig.
• Alyssa Milano – Actress has a small angel on her right calf.
• Carre Otis – Supermodel displays an angel tattoo on her right shoulder.
• Susie Owens – Playboy model shows off her angel between her shoulder blades.
• Pink – Singer wears an angel tattoo on the back of her shoulder.
• Karmen Sutra – Model has an angel on her lower stomach.
• Justin Timberlake – Singer has a large angel on his back that reads GUARDIAN.
• Amy Wesson – Supermodel boats an angel tattoo on her lower back.
• David Beckham – Soccer player shows of his guardian angel on his back.

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