Dolphin Tattoo (Source).
The XNUMX were hard years for tattoos: it was not only the dark years of the first tribal, yin and yangs, moons and fairies. They also proliferated, as an expansion of those excessive years, the dolphin tattoos.
And not only from dolphin tattoos lived the inhabitants of that strange decade. Dolphins also proliferated in henna, in paintings of those that were sold on the beach, on pendants, on T-shirts, on beach towels. Now, dolphins are a symbol of those innocent years.
Dolphin tattoos, what does this extremely intelligent animal mean?
Dolphin tattoo on the ankleSource).
Dolphin tattoos are inspired by one of the most intelligent mammals out there. And in the greek and roman mythology, dolphins appear as charming animals, which They collected humans lost at sea and led them to land.
For the Celts, dolphins represent regeneration and a new life, since they consider that the water, of which they are guardians, has the power to eliminate past problems to start over.
Finally, two dolphins together have the same meaning as ying yang, that is, harmony and balance, for cultures like China.
How to take advantage of dolphin tattoos?
Dolphin tattoo on shoulder (Source).
You have two options to take advantage of dolphin tattoos. First, if you want to pay homage to the nineties this is an ideal design. Combine it with some blocky and striking colors that evoke those hot summers eating Twitsters at the Frigo chiringuito (green, yellow, blue…). Or give the dolphin an adornment typical of those years, such as sunglasses or one of those plastic coin-purse pendants to carry the money for the pool safely.
On the other hand, if what you want is to run away from the nineties (as you will see in the photos that accompany this article) you can make a design to your dolphin tattoo that contains more modern elements, for example, a touch of watercolor, origami, a minimalist design ...
Dolphin tattoo on the arm (Source).
As you can see, dolphin tattoos give a lot of themselves, especially if you have a nostalgic character. And you, Do you have any dolphin tattoos like these?? Remember to tell us what you want in the comments!