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Looking for some cool urban tattoo ideas, don’t worry, we got you covered! We have a list of some fantastic urban tattoo designs for you!
Urban tattoos are unlike the general body art because they represent an aesthetic style.
There are infinite designs for you to choose from, which will not only have unique style but also a story of their own, something personal to you. The main idea behind making open tattoos is to duplicate the pictures that is found on the streets, like in cars or different forms of art.
Urban tattoos usually hold an important meaning to the wearer. Tease designs generally have elements like trees, flowers, and oceans in them. Sometimes geometrical patterns are also added. These tattoos are often colourful, but they can also be done in monotone colours which makes the design worthy to look at. Sometimes airbrush art form is also used to make such tattoos. Generally, urban tattoos can also look like unclear lines put together and colours that are very highly saturated and all coming to form a bold and bright image. Elements like plums, religious figures and Dragons are common in this type of tattoo. The interesting thing about urban tattoos is that they are remarkable designs and can have their own personal meaning. These designs represent your inner self in a very bold and beautiful manner.
We have curated a list of some amazing urban tattoo designs which will help you pick out your next body art.
Rose Tattoo
Roses are one of the most beautiful flowers in nature and rose tattoos make one of the most beautiful designs. The meaning behind the Rose tattoo is very special. It represents passionate love that is won or lost. Roses have been a popular symbol of the highest level of passion throughout the years. Beauty and emotions for this flower is balanced and no other flower can replicate its significance in history.
Rose tattoos have evolved over the years. Was always meant to be seen at its full bloom. The placement of the Rose tattoo on the body can have an impact on the meaning of the tattoo and so does the colour of the Rose.
In this design, the Rose tattoo has been placed on the lower stomach. The colours used to make the Rose are pink and red, with shades of black. The leaves are green in colour. Although the meaning of this tattoo is very personal to the weather, it could represent long lost love. Getting such a quality tattoo would be a great experience for you as well as your tattoo artist.
Bird Tattoo
Flying birds are a very common design because people are very easily attracted to it. They are a representation of freedom. Flying birds represent a human desire and eagerness to live, a spiritual and happy life. In certain cultures, birds are viewed as a representation of eternal life like a connection between earth and heaven. Different types of birds represent different meanings.
In this tattoo, we see a Blackbird tattoo, which is a symbolism of a higher potential when it comes to intelligence and thoughts. This is because blackbirds fly really high. They are also seen to have a high sense of knowledge when transferring into the afterlife. They are also seen as a symbol of higher energy. This particular tattoo shows the different phases of a bird flying. They are made with fine line work and black ink on the forearm of the person.
Parisian Tattoo
This tattoo has the words ‘Je Ne Te Resiste Pas’ which can literally be translated to ‘I can’t resist’ or ‘I am not resisting’. This tattoo looks like a board hanging on lanterns. It is a beautiful design made with fine line work. It is placed on the right thigh of the wearer. Getting a tattoo on the thigh by a professional is a safer experience due to lesser pain in the area. Although this design is already a treat to the eyes, for more options, you can add colors to this design to make it look more appealing. The price of such tattoos depends on the size and look of the design.
Dog Tattoo
For all the dog lovers out there, this tattoo design is perfect for you. This is a portrait of a pug. To give it a more realistic look, the tattoo artist has highlighted some areas with white ink. Other colours used to complete this tattoo are mustard grey, black and red. This tattoo is a representation of loyalty and devotion that these animals have towards humans. They are the most loyal creatures on this planet. This is also one of the reasons why dog tattoos are an added element on military tattoos, and some of the best friend and family tattoos that you can get. If you are looking for a cute tattoo, then why wait, grab your dog photos now and create the best looking tattoo ever.
Realism Tattoo
This tattoo is one of the most beautiful designs by the tattoo artist. It shows the portrait of a person and there are flames around it. This is a representation of the strong will of the wearer. This is one of the most popular tattoos among those people who love to take risks. To make this tattoo more realistic, the tattoo artist has done a great job with certain features on the face like eyes and lips. Instead of hair, it looks like there are flames of fire. This tattoo is intended to make you look cool and badass. If you’re looking for a tattoo that shows the fire burning inside you, this tattoo is the answer.
Flowers Tattoo
Flower tattoos are very common among tattoo enthusiasts. The meaning of these flowers are multi-layered meanings and on the cultures and the persons beliefs. In certain cultures, flowers were a direct statement related to God. Introduce time. These flowers are a representation of love and beauty. The meaning behind these flowers’ changes with the variety and colours. A pink flower represents prosperity. A white one represents purity. Red ones represent love and passion. Orange flowers represent pride, and yellow flowers represent gratitude.
Looking at a flower tattoo everyday will heal your thoughts. In this tattoo, the weather has made a very bold choice of not colouring the flowers at all. There are different types of flowers that cover the upper arm of her body. Each flower represents something different and meaningful to the wearer. You can also add some piercings with the tattoo by going to a piercing studio near you.
Minyon Falls Tattoo
For anyone who wants to feel connected to nature, this tattoo design is for them. These designs often symbolize a person’s spiritual belief. These scenery designs hold different meanings for different people. Some people might find a supernatural power in them, and some might find some strength in these designs. Open people also get magical scenery tattoos because that gives them a feeling of belonging and togetherness.
This particular design has been made on the back of the upper arm of the person. It appears to be a scenery of the Minyon Falls situated in South Wales, Australia. This design was made with shades of black and grey with fine line art work. The picture is placed on a stamp and the strokes make it look realistic!
Alleyway Tattoo
This is another beautiful design of a scenery. This design appears to be of an alleyway. According to the caption on the Instagram of this page, it appears that this scenery has some deep rooted memories of the wearer. The tattoo artist has used fine line work and black ink to complete this tattoo since it is one of the larger tattoos it is placed on the left thigh of the wearer. This tattoo could also be placed on the back or the chest because of the larger surface area. There are no other ways to express the raw beauty of this design. If required, you can add more colors and enhance the looks.
Koi Tattoo
One of the most popular tattoo designs among Japanese people is the Koi fish tattoo. This tattoo is a resemblance of perseverance in ones life. They are also used to symbolise the struggles that each individual has to overcome in their life. Koi fish tattoos can be of different colours and the size can vary as well.
The tattoo artist has used fine line work and black ink to complete this design. The koi fish appears to be a sleeve tattoo which is wrapped around the forearm of the wearer. This is the work of one of the most talented artists.
Road To Riches Tattoo
This is a very common tattoo for people going through certain financial struggles in life. This tattoo has the term ‘Road To Riches’ on it which could be a sign of being patient, setting certain financial goals and working towards fulfilling them. It tells a fascinating as well as powerful story. The tattoo artist has used fine line art, dot work, and similar technologies to complete this design. Due to the design being large, it is placed on the forearm of the person, and can be placed on other body parts like the chest or the back. The tattoo artist has used black ink to make this design, however, colors can be added to make it more appealing.
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