This is a tattoo of a shark swimming through water. My favourite animal is a shark so I started thinking about how I could work with that. I also love swimming and I've been doing it for as long as I can remember. It's like second nature to me and a huge part of my life. Sharks swim in water so the reason why it's a shark with waves around it and not just a plain shark represents my swimming.
Sharks also symbolize many things. It can mean power and fearlessness which are traits that I would want to have for myself, but more fearlessness than power. In some cultures, people would have shark tattoos as a sign of protection. I wouldn't get a tattoo as a shield for myself or something like that, but I think it's cool that that's what other people get those types of tattoos for.
If I were to get this tattoo, There wouldn't be a deep meaning for where I would place it. I think I would get it on the right side of my ribs. I would want it to be there because I wouldn't want it to be visible all the time. I would like to be able to keep it hidden, but if I do something like leisurely swimming, then people will be able to see it and it's not just something I keep to myself. It would also look cool there, in my opinion.
I'm not sure if I want a tattoo when I'm older, but if I do I want it to have meaning because it's a commitment and this tattoo does have meaning to me!

I love the tattoo you chose, it's a super unique design!
ReplyDeleteI love the research behind the shark and what it means to you and other cultures. How long did you take to draw it?
ReplyDeleteThat is a really cool picture
ReplyDeleteI like how you looked in depth to find a good genuine meaning behind your tattoo. How long have you been swimming for?
ReplyDeleteDid you draw this? Its really nice and detailed. I like the connection you made with your swimming!
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