Sun Tattoos – Tribal Sun Tattoo

Sun tattoos have long been a popular choice for many people.

The fascination that people seem to have with the sun dates back for centuries.  Many major ancient civilizations worshiped the sun in some form.  It was once believed that the sun sustained and gave meaning to life and the sun is also associated with new beginnings and eternal renewal.

There are many variations of the sun tattoo.  It is most commonly displayed as a circle with rays extending from it.  The rays are sometimes replaced with flames.  Some people choose to add other elements such as the moon, or stars.  Because of its significance in mythology, it also fits well in tribal tattoos.

The size of your sun tattoo depends on your beliefs and style.  Some choose to place their sun tattoo on the back or arm to allow for more room and detail.  Others like to have their sun inked on a smaller scale in a more discrete place.  No matter what your preference may be, make sure that you choose a design that you are happy with.

Like the size, the color also completely depends on personal style.  If you are working your sun tattoo into a tribal piece, you may want to have it done in all black ink.  That way it will match your existing piece, and fit nicely with the style.  However, if you are getting a solo tattoo of the sun you may want to consider some color.  Yellow and orange are both representative of the natural sun, and many go with that option.  One important thing to remember about yellow ink, is that it fades easily.  If you choose that color you should take into account how much exposure your tattoo will get to Ultraviolet rays, because they cause major fading in tattoos.  If it is in an area that receives a lot of exposure, be sure to use plenty of sunscreen every time you are exposed.

How to make the sun tattoo your own

Since the sun tattoo is so popular, you may want to consider adding an element to give your sun some uniqueness.  Names, faces, and stars are all great options for adding to a sun tattoo.  No matter what other sun tattoos may look like, remember that this is your art work, so choose something that has meaning and value to it.  After all, it is good to stand out from the crowd sometimes.

Star tattoos are incredibly versatile. They can have wide variety of meanings depending on how they are drawn and colored as well as what might be in their background.  Stars might very well be the most innovative form of body art.  They can be large and detailed with fantastic magical backgrounds. Smalls stars can be placed anywhere on the body and yet still easily hidden if a moment should arise when having a tattoo might be a problem.  They also look great anywhere and at any time.  Most of the time stars have the ability to cheer us up. They can be used to represent many things, but they always imply that the heavens are theirs by right.

Star tattoos can mean many different things. This multipurpose aspect of their makeup may account in some measure for their popularity. Star tattoos can convey everything from the tangible such as the night sky or nature’s beauty to the not-so-tangible such as magic, success and even the wonders of the universe.  They can also mean special things to people who have agreed on a certain significance being given a specific representation of a star. For instance, a six point star has significance to persons of the Jewish faith while a five point star has meaning for those who practice Wicca.  The five point star drawn without connecting lines run inside it is associated with military power and war.  It’s a good idea while putting your thoughts together and deciding how you want your star tattoo represented to do a little research. You don’t want your unique image to look too much like a local fraternity design or to send out a message you didn’t intend.

Stars can be hollow, pointed, rounded or raised, plain, fancy or even made to appear glittery.  Be sure of where you want them placed ahead of time.  What looks good among your fellow employees at one job site might not seem so at a more conservative place later in your career so be sure to place the star where you really want the tattoo to be.  Star tattoos can be in many different colors; practically any color you choose will work even white or black.  As with the placement be sure of what colors you get as well since a grouping of brilliant red and deep blue stars on your back might mean never being able to wear a white shirt at a conservative job site.

Before you even go for the tattoo, try to draw out the star design and the colors you want it to be.  Talk to your local tattoo artists and see if they have any designs similar to the one you want, and if they are willing to work with you on the image if they don’t. A small star tattoo can be a good first tattoo as a way to see if you enjoy having body art.