Starfish Tattoos

Tattooing is a popular form of body art which involves insertion of ink under the surface of the skin. The historical significance of tattoos is great. Thousands of years ago, tattoos were clan markings that reflected the status of the members of the ancient tribes or helped the people of those tribes identify the members of their tribe. Over the years, the fascination for tattoos has grown manifold. While donning a tattoo is a certainly a great way to set a fashion statement, tattoos may mean different things to different people. There are many who resort to this form of body art to express their feelings or inner desires. With the increasing popularity of tattoos, tattooing is emerging to be a very lucrative business. Professional tattoo artists have taken this art to a whole new level. There are several types of tattoo designs that are a hit with most people. Though flower tattoos, bird tattoos and animal tattoo designs are very popular, aquatic theme tattoos also look great. Sea turtle, octopus, whale, seahorse, dolphins, waves, oysters, seaweeds, seashells and starfish are popular aquatic tattoo designs. The starfish, which is also known as the sea star, is a beautiful aquatic creature. If you have decided to get a starfish inked on your body, vibrant colors and other design elements can be used to create a fantastic design. Here's some information about the symbolism of this tattoo along with popular tattoo designs.

Symbolism of Starfish Tattoos Since starfish is a marine animal, it is considered to be symbolic of sea. A much deeper meaning is attached to this sea creature due to its peculiar characteristics. It is a symbolic tattoo that does have religious connotations. The starfish represents the Virgin Mary or the Stella Maris (Star of the Sea). It may represent the Polaris, the navigational aid for the sailors. The tattoo of a starfish may be a symbol for the divine love and guidance of Virgin Mary who helps the followers emerge unscathed through the trying times. Several other attributes are also associated with the starfish. This tattoo is associated with inspiration, brilliance, vigilance and intuition. Regeneration is another attribute of these aquatic creatures. A starfish can shed an arm that may be in a predator's grip or drop off an arm to get away from the predator. What's interesting is that a starfish can regenerate limbs. This is the reason why starfish are associated with healing and regeneration. Thus, a tattoo of a starfish may be symbolic of the strength to overcome sorrows and come out of a crisis a much stronger person. Starfish Tattoo Designs Once you have decided to get a tattoo of a starfish, you must start considering other aspects such as the size and location of the tattoo. If you don't want a big tattoo, you can get a small starfish inked on your ankle. You can get a tattoo of a starfish on your shoulder, neck, arm or back. A tattoo of a starfish can look great especially when vibrant colors or interesting design elements are used. There is no need to restrict yourself when it comes to selecting the colors. Try out vibrant colors. About 2,000 species of starfish of varied shapes, colors and sizes can be found in the deep sea. You can surf the Internet to take a look at different types of species of starfish and decide how you want the starfish to look. This way you would be able to tell the tattoo artist about the texture, color and details of the starfish in the tattoo. Starfish You would also need to decide whether you want a tattoo of the starfish alone or you want an aquatic tattoo that includes a starfish. To make your tattoo look like a scene from a sea, you can have the tattoo artist include seashells, oysters, seaweeds, fish and waves in the tattoo. There is no dearth of designs, you just need to unleash your creativity. If you want to use more than one color in the tattoo, it's important to get the right color combination. You can also group together several small starfish in your tattoo. Several patterns can be drawn on the starfish. You can add moon and stars to the tattoo. Starfish can be included in a larger tattoo. A tattoo of a starfish along with waves and sea creatures will make an interesting tattoo. Tattoo Designs An interesting idea would be to get a tattoo of a mermaid with swirling waves, starfish and other sea creatures. If you don't want a colorful tattoo, you can ask the tattoo artist to use thick strokes to create waves around the starfish to give a tribal tattoo look.

This was some information on the symbolism of starfish in tattoo art. Whether you wish to get a tattoo of a starfish etched on your body as a symbol of divine love and guidance or simply love the idea of donning a tattoo, let me tell you, there's no dearth of design possibilities when it comes to marine life tattoos. Starfish are one of the many beautiful fascinating creatures living in the deep sea. If you love sea life tattoos, a tattoo of a starfish would certainly be a great choice. You can use beautiful colors and other design elements to create an attention-grabbing tattoo design. So, what are you waiting for? Make a fashion statement with this tattoo!