Have you ever stopped to contemplate the sky at night on any of these summer nights? Moments in which we stop to reflect and think about how small we are in the middle of the sky.
The selection of tattoos that we bring today Tatuantes is dedicated to all those dreamers who have ever dreamed of being able to visit other worlds or that they simply love everything that has to do with space and stars. A selection of space tattoos.
The meaning of space tattoos
Among them, we will see some true works of art and in others, somewhat more minimalist designs from the house of some of the best-known tattoo artists worldwide. Planets, astronauts or somewhat abstract compositions are more than enough to mark our skin a piece of our solar system or distant stars and worlds that one day we could visit.
The meaning of astronaut tattoos is largely tied to people whose vocation continually invites them to fantasize about traveling to outer space, being so, dreamers and generally, with a great sense of imagination. That is, writers or artists would enter this group, especially those who find science fiction one of their favorite genres. Thus, tattoos inspired by the work of classics such as Ray Bradbury or by movies like Alien, pieces that can be both colorful and black and white and that show that space is the homeland of the imagination.
On the other hand, we can find more mundane inspirations, or more anchored to Greek and Roman culture, being inspired by the signs of the zodiac, the stories that the constellations or planets tell us, each with a special meaning.
In addition, since this type of tattoos began to become popular, planet tattoos have always been linked to people who admire the celestial bodies that at night they peek into our sky. We could say that they are also usually related to people who like science.
Space tattoo ideas
We'll see now a few ideas to inspire you for your next tattoo. Space is a great source of inspiration!
Color astronaut tattoo
As an example of an astronaut tattoo we have this one that has a very sci-fi style. Although it is not finished, it can be seen that it is very colorful, with some lights on the space suit. The reflection of the space in the helmet is also very interesting.
Tattoo with many planets
We also have this example of planets, where we can see Earth, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn surrounded by various rockets, promoting interplanetary travel. It is certainly a very cool and colorful design.
Planets on the shoulder
Here's another example of someone having space tattooed with a set of planets and what appears to be the Sun. The shoulder is a perfect place to add volume to round designs like this one.
Realistic astronaut tattoo
And we follow this cool astronaut in the middle of this girl's back. It has a more realistic style than the previous one, without more details than the astronaut himself. Although having an astronaut tattooed who needs more detail.
Space scene tattoo
If you want to opt for a larger design, you can take advantage of the space theme to illustrate a scene in space. It is the ideal design to portray the beauty of the galaxy with colors and give you emotion with an astronaut, spaceships on fire ... You can be inspired by your imagination (or that of your tattoo artist) or based on a movie like 2001, an odyssey in space.
Color planets tattoo on arms
But a totally opposite style to the previous one can also be very cool. This is cute, minimal and very colorful. On one arm there are the phases of the moon and on the other the planets of the solar system. Again, you can base yourself on reality or draw them to your heart's content, as in this case, where Saturn is larger than Jupiter.
Space opera scene tattoo
Let's not forget about the aliens, our neighbors in the universe. This piece, an action scene with a ufo, a one-eyed alien and an alien style pin up is an example of a style that not only drinks from realism and minimalism, but you can find very cool inspirations in the space operas and pulp literature.
Ecologist Earth Tattoo
A like this shows our origin to beings from other galaxies and that we are proud of it. In addition to showing our love for the planet, we also encourages a love of trees and plants and environmentalism in general, something that many people should apply.
Space Invaders tattoo
Video games like Space Invaders also give a lot of play (forgive the redundancy) for very simple and retro designs. The pixel drawing makes them very easy to tattoo and works especially well in discreet designs.
The phases of the moon
And how can we forget that one of the celestial bodies that are closest to us (in addition to the Earth, of course), like the moon. Our satellite works wonders on all types of tattoos: big and realistic, alone, in the company of the earth or a rocket, with the phases in different small pieces ...
Minimalist rocket tattoos
In addition to stunning realistic scenes, space also works perfectly in very very small designs. Either opting for a celestial body alone or for mini scenes like the one in the photo, in which a rocket is heading for the moon, the trick is in the fine lines and using the right colors, which can give it a touch of life.
Tattoo with wolf and constellation
In this other tattoo of the Earth a wolf and a constellation have been added to give it a more galactic touch. You will get a totally personalized design if you add your favorite animal or constellation (or the ones that define you the most).
Star Wars Tattoo
And finally, if we talk about spaceships, the Death Star from Star Wars cannot be missed. It is a design that works very well on its own and can very well give rise to the classic scene in which Obi Wan, with his usual wisdom, says "That's not a moon."
As you have seen the ideas that can be drawn from space are endless, from astronauts in search of adventure in the confines of the universe to remote planets passing through rockets, moons and bucolic scenes beyond Orion… We are already planning our next tattoo after this post. What are you waiting for? Leave us your ideas, reflections and questions in the comments area.
Photos of Space Tattoos
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