Dolphin Tattoos

It is common to associate dolphin tattoos with ideas such as wisdom, freedom, and love for the ocean. The dolphin design has begun to attract women as well as men, and above all those who connect with life in the sea.

A dolphin jumping from a spray of water is one of the most common images for this style of tattoo. An alternate variation has the appearance of a dolphin pushing its way through a surface of water painted on the skin.

Dolphin tattoos are known for evoking joy, cheerfulness and creative self-expression because of the loveable nature of these aquatic mammals, which makes them among the best-loved animals in the world. Nearly everyone would like to swim with the dolphins. They also symbolize intelligence, kindness and fun. Indeed their brains are shown to be both larger and more complex than the human brain. The popular science fictions book series by Douglas Adams portrays the dolphin as the smartest and most evolved creature on the planet. With this sort of reputation, it’s no wonder dolphin tattoos are so well-liked.

Often included in the design of a dolphin tattoo are different images and patterns. Tribal-style waves or scrollwork can add a unique look to the piece. Creative tattooist use symbolism such as dolphins encircling the earth, dolphins in two colors to form a yin yang symbol, or three dolphins hooked together in the shape of a Celtic knot. Two dolphins kissing with their tails together can also form a heart.

Although done mostly in an animated style, some tattoos are very realistic portrays of the animal. If you are bent more towards the scientific it might be a good idea to copy an anatomically accurate image from a biology book for a unique take on the dolphin tattoo.

You can also express your love and kinship to the animal by joining the concept of the human and the dolphin, whether through the image of a person swimming with a dolphin or the morphing of the two animals together in some way.

If your interest in dolphin tattoos is for purely aesthetic purposes or you truly feel drawn to this remarkable marine animal, a tattoo of this sort will be an eternal reminder of the life and spirit that the dolphin and you share. If you aren’t sure, it is recommended you start small, perhaps with a simple dolphin on your ankle. But it is nearly certain that dolphin tattoos won’t go out of style any time soon. Commonly seen as a benevolent protector and the symbol of the joy and abundance of the sea, this graceful, fun-loving animal can be the perfect image to express these qualities within you.