Tattoo Ship

The famous image that lives in the fantasies of almost all girls, the ship with scarlet sails. And also the mystical aura of the Flying Dutchman, which simultaneously frightens and attracts. There are many other images of the ship that exist in the popular culture of today, and the art of tattooing is no exception.

The meaning of the tattoo ship

Initially, the image of ships could be seen only on the bodies of sailors, which carried a completely logical meaning – belonging to the maritime profession. This was the case for quite a long time, until the subjects with ships were romanticized and popularized. Actually change the attitude to tattoos with ships occurred only in the XXI century.

Today, there are no special requirements for someone who can apply such a tattoo, as it was before. For example, having a dream is enough reason to apply the image of a ship with scarlet sails on the body. By the way, the attraction to this plot is shown not only by the fair sex.

But more often the sketch for a tattoo with the image of a ship is the choice of men. On the male body more often there are drawings of multi-mast warships. Such a tattoo is interpreted as a man has a definite goal to which he is ready to go stubbornly and confidently. Also, this tattoo gives the symbolism of reliability and honor.

Very often in the art of the ship in the art of tattooing are given the following meanings:

  • Romanticism and dreaminess;
  • Loneliness (uses the plot of a lonely sailboat in the distance);
  • Craving for adventure or change in life;
  • Discovery of a new path.

On the meaning of the tattoo with the image of a ship necessarily affects the design of the picture, the use of certain colors or additional symbols. So the ship with white sails on the tattoo is considered a symbolic interpretation of the purity of the human soul and the sincerity of his good aspirations. Tattoo of warships are explained as a symbol of power and strength, as well as an unshakable spirit.

Sometimes you can find variants of the tattoo, which depicts a ship during a storm. Such an image can be characterized as a person’s readiness for various hardships. And the ship with a decorated stern is chosen by faithful spouses, symbolizing this fidelity and the most serious intentions.

Styles of tattoo ship

In the art of tattooing there are no specific requirements for the stylistics of the image of subjects with ships. However, you should definitely appreciate the full effect of the sketches in such styles:

  • Thrash Polka;
  • Realism;
  • Minimalism;
  • New Tradition;
  • Watercolor.

The proposed styles are not all that our tattoo masters can offer you. To evaluate the sketches of such tattoos you have an opportunity right now.

 Tattoo locations

The choice of the place for a tattoo with the image of a ship – it is completely your responsibility and idea. However, it is advised to first assess the features of the sketch, its size.

Most often, large subjects are applied on the back or hip. And compact pictures are usually applied on the shoulder, wrist or ankle. However, you have the full right to place the tattoo on the location on which you want.

Tattoo ship for men and women

Willingness to defend their opinions and loved ones, reliability, strength of mind and so on – this all characterizes the symbol of the ship as a motif for the tattoo. However, among the stronger sex, who would fit it all perfectly, are rarely interested in ships.

Just the opposite picture with women’s tattoos, where the image of a ship is present quite often. And by the way, the image of scarlet sails and the cherished prince on board this brigantine should not be considered the only reason for popularity. In the sketches of tattoos with a ship, women see much more and no doubt enjoy the aesthetics of this motif.