Tattoos were never just drawings. And certainly not a thirst to stand out among the fellow tribesmen drove the hand of one of the first masters of body painting. Behind each line was a sign that could increase strength, endurance and provide protection from all misfortunes, from the attack of enemies and ending with a banal evil eye. Casting a glance at the intricate pattern, the understanding person already knew what kind of tribe the acquaintance met on a narrow path, how old he was, and, in fact, what to expect from him. Further, it was already decided according to the situation - either the acquaintance continued quite peacefully, or the path became too narrow.
Current lovers to decorate their body with drawings are also meticulously related to tattoos. Wings, dragons, Celtic patterns, Gothic script - this is our subconscious, a way to express the inner "I", hidden under the layers of civilization. The image shows the message to the world: see everything as I really am!
And if we are already talking about the "wings" tattoo, then let's figure out where all the same the "legs grow" of this very common symbol. The first thing that comes to mind is the analogy with the angels. Beautiful celestial creatures personify innocence, wisdom, purity and greatness. They are heavenly warriors with power and authority, but they are our spiritual guardians, guarding and invisibly following us. And why not make their presence more visible by stuffing a tattoo on their shoulder, whose wings are like a seal of angelic protection.
But not everything comes down to just one explanation. The second interpretation is associated with birds, more precisely, with their gift of taking off the ground. Freedom from framework, independence in judgments and actions. It is not for nothing that widely spread wings in combination with a flaming heart are a common symbol among rockers - life is like flying, there is no place for borders and philistine boredom.
The meaning of the butterfly wings tattoo is much more complicated. Fragile tender creatures amazingly accurately convey the fleeting beauty of human life. Still, perhaps, it is worth recalling that in some civilizations, butterflies personified the soul, which is much stronger than the mortal body. No wonder a weak moth with a flap of its wing can bring down a tsunami.
But, perhaps, it is worth distracting from high matters and reflect on the practical side of the tattoo. The wings are usually stuffed onto the shoulder blades. Of course, no one created strict canons - you can put a picture on the stomach, and on the ankles, and on the wrists. But more harmoniously, such an image will look on the back. This part of the body is almost an ideal canvas for creating a three-dimensional pattern. In addition, the skin on the shoulder blades is rather rough, there are no closely located vessels under it, so the pain will not be so sharp. Again, this
part of the body is not so prone to age-related changes, therefore, the pattern does not deform too much over time.
When deciding on a “wings” tattoo, the sketches of which are staggering, check with the master in advance how many sessions he will need to complete his work. It is clear that a large-sized and detailed drawing will require more than one hour of painstaking work. And do not be upset if your "wings" will appear gradually, step by step. Patience will be rewarded in full when you finally can see them in all its glory.