Dragon tattoos

Dragon tattoos come in many different shapes, styles and sizes, but they all have certain things in common. First of all, consider the dragon image – this is a mythological creature that is both fearsome and beautiful, and is the subject of folklore around the world. What kind of person would be attracted to this motif, enough to get a dragon art tattoo? Chances are it will be someone who has an interest in mythology or fantasy – and who is committed to it enough to make it a permanent part of their body art. You may think of Dungeons and Dragons player, but that’s just the beginning. Dragon tattoos are a common Goth tattoo image and may also be popular among people who have an interest in the art and symbols or the Middle Ages.

Different Dragons

Though almost all dragons have these fantasy associations in common, there is also a lot of variety in dragon tattoos and dragon images in general. The Chinese dragon for example is a good luck symbol that is associated with the Chinese New Year. It would be hard to imagine a Chinese dragon without its flaming red and gold colors, so most Chinese dragon tattoos and other Asian dragon tattoos are done in color. Often the dragon tattoo image might ‘wind’ itself up a person’s arm or leg, dragons being long and snake-like.

Asian dragon tattoos are quite different from the fairy tale dragon that harkens back to the middle ages, though they are recognizably the same creature. The fairy tale dragon may be on its own or the dragon image may be accompanied by other associated images – think knights or fairies for example. The lines are likely to be finer, with intricate detailing. These dragon tattoos make a beautiful and striking visual image.

Tribal dragon tattoos, on the other hand, are much bolder and darker. They are either composed of or surrounded by the types of curving lines that are typically associated with tribal tattoos, so a dragon done in this style might be simplified. It won’t however, lose any of its impact – in fact these dragons are likely to be large and fierce looking and deliver a very strong visual image.

Dragon tattoos may seem unusual or quirky, but at the same time it’s easy to see why they are growing in popularity. The graceful, curving lines of a dragon image lends itself well to a variety of tattoo styles, and dragon tattoos are a great expression of several different folklore traditions.