The modern tattoo school does not adhere to strict rules and does not claim that any image on the body must necessarily mean anything. Most of the drawings have an absolutely neutral meaning and do not carry any information.
But among the general diversity, there is a certain category of images that are uniquely filled with inner meaning. Today we will talk about one of these areas of tattoo.
The archangel as the main character of the drawing is filled with sufficient depth. This is a strong image, which is chosen as a sketch for a future tattoo by the most daring and strong personalities.
The origins
The Bible describes only one archangel - Michael. Although the Church knows many of his “colleagues,” Michael is the archangel most often depicted by tattoo artists. Often, those who choose it as a sketch, hope for the protection of the supreme angel, for his help and support. His image symbolizes hope and faith.
Value
People began to decorate bodies with images of mythical creatures in the ancient world. The archangel tattoo is a direct reference to religion, to faith in heavenly powers.
Although in some cases this image is exclusively decorative in nature. The aesthetics of ancient frescoes and prints, which, as a rule, are sources of inspiration, often attracts lovers of beauty and antiquities related to religion very neutrally.
Application Places
The monumentality of a figure descending from heaven, half-spread wings, fluttering white clothes - all this requires sufficient space for tattooing. The archangel is often depicted on the back, capturing the region of the spine and both shoulder blades.
Sometimes we can see the archangel on the shoulder, side, hip. Most often, this tattoo can be seen in men, women choose such a sketch much less often.
Styles
This motif can often be found in the works of the traditional realistic style. This image penetrates into other directions: Chicano, surrealism and even trash polka.
Paints
Today's range of products for tattoos gives artists a huge scope for creativity. "Archangel" is a tattoo, the meaning of which is associated with higher matters, therefore, for work, masters often use not only colored mascara, but also white. It allows you to make the picture deeper, highlight the wings and clothes with highlights, give volume.
If you want the tattoo to look good for many years, strictly follow the recommendations of the master to care for it.