Hedgehog tattoo

Are you looking for a completely unconventional image as a tattoo? We advise to give preference to the drawing with a hedgehog. And while you have a smile on your face or even surprise, we will tell you about the meaning of such an image as a motif for a body drawing.

The meaning of a tattoo with a hedgehog

The hedgehog, in spite of all its cuteness and simplicity, the animal is peculiar. Equally peculiar is the semantic load of the image, which is used in the art of body painting. We can highlight the main meanings of the image:

In domestic culture, the hedgehog is considered a symbol of housekeeping and hoarding – this is depicted due to the fact that even in children’s drawings on the back of this thorny baby always depicts mushrooms-berries;
The hedgehogs had a similar meaning to the inhabitants of India, where they represent the hearth of the home;
In Africa, they were compared to the symbolism of the sun because of the needles on his back, which can be compared to a symbolic representation of the sun’s rays;
Formed their own attitude to hedgehogs and Christians, but the meaning is very negative – the sin of gluttony, greed and insidious nature;
The Chinese used the hedgehog symbol as a protective talisman, noting that they destroy mice, snakes and other harmful creepers.

Modern tattoos with hedgehogs, even the most cute and even funny is considered a very meaningful and profound symbol. This figure should be put on the body of those people who are aware of their complex character, and they are willing to be gentle with their loved ones and very aggressive with enemies.

Mass culture has undoubtedly greatly influenced the aesthetics of the modern tattoo with hedgehogs. It is not uncommon to find tattoo designs based on the cartoon “Hedgehog in the Mist”, which is filled with a very deep philosophical meaning. Such a tattoo is suitable for dreamers and those who are looking for the beautiful and deep in the simplest and everyday things.

There is another cartoon hedgehog character – Sonic. Not always specifically in this tattoo is worth looking for meaning, often tattooed by fans of this character. However, a certain meaning can be found – outstanding mental abilities, cheerfulness and speed.

What should be considered when choosing a style of tattoo?

In the stylistics of the image of a hedgehog as a tattoo sketch, various options are possible. However, tattoo masters note – several styles are especially loved by customers. Specifically in our gallery on the site you will find sketches of tattoos with hedgehogs, made in such styles:

Realism;
Watercolor;
New Style;
Minimalism;
Graphics and others.

Places to Apply

We are sure that if you ask a tattoo master where to apply a tattoo with a hedgehog, he will probably ask you to show a sketch. It is from the features of the sketch in the first place depends on the choice of location for the tattoo.

Tattoo with the image of a hedgehog is rarely large, so the place for the drawing probably pick up quite simply. However, most often such a tattoo can be seen at the ankle or ankle, on the calf or thigh, on the shoulder or forearm. But you are not limited with the choice of area on the skin, where you can fit a tattoo with such a cute character.