Modern tattoo school does not adhere to strictrules and does not claim that any image on the body must necessarily indicate something. Most of the drawings have absolutely neutral meaning and do not carry any information.
But among the general variety there is a certain category of images uniquely filled with inner meaning. Today we will talk about one of these areas of tattoo.
Archangel as the main character of the picture is filled with sufficient depth. This is a strong image, which is chosen as the sketch for the future tattoo the most daring and strong personality.
Origins
The Bible describes only one archangel Michael.Although the Church knows a good deal of his "colleagues", Michael is the archangel most often portrayed by masters. Often those who choose him as a sketch, hope for the patronage of the supreme angel, for his help and support. His image symbolizes hope and faith.
Value
People began to decorate the body with images of mythical beings still in the ancient world. The tattoo "archangel" is a direct reference to religion, to faith in the heavenly powers.
Although in some cases this image is wornexclusively decorative character. The aesthetics of ancient frescoes and engravings, which, as a rule, are sources of inspiration, often attracts lovers of beauty and antiquities belonging to religion very neutrally.
Places of application
The monumentality of the figure descending from heaven,half-covered wings, fluttering white clothes - all this requires a lot of space for drawing tattoos. Archangel is often portrayed on his back, capturing the area of the spine and both scapulae.
Sometimes we can see the archangel on his shoulder, side, hip. Most often, this tattoo can be seen in men, women choose this sketch much less often.
Styles
This motif can often be found in the works of the traditional realistic style. Penetrates this image in other areas: chicano, surrealism and even trash-polka.
Paints
Today's range of products for tattooinggives masters a huge scope for creativity. "Archangel" - a tattoo whose meaning is associated with higher matter, so for the master's work often not only use colored ink, but also white. It allows you to make the drawing deeper, highlight flares and clothes, give a volume.
If you want the tattoo to look good for many years, strictly follow the recommendations of the caregiver.
