Dragon Tattoos - What Style Of Dragon Works For You

In this article we are going to explore the dragon tattoo design. The 2 main types of dragons are the western dragon and the eastern dragon.

The western dragon design is the style of which most Americans and Europeans are familiar. This dragon has features like wings, 4 legs, scales, a long sharp tail, sometimes fire breathing with bird like claws or talons. These dragons are inked in almost any color and usually are posed in wicked, fighting or defensive positions. When choosing the western dragon tattoo style, make sure the image is one you want portrayed. Obviously, size is a great way to display the mood of your dragon tattoo design. The other style of dragon is the eastern dragon design. The eastern style dragon's demeanor is depicted to be basically the opposite of the western dragon. When selecting this style of dragon you should consider color, length, and the number of claws.

Choose yellow to demonstrate superiority.

The length of an eastern dragon depicts the strength and importance of the dragon. The number of claws is important to the eastern dragon design. 4 claws depicts Korea or Indonesia and 5 claws or toes is Chinese.

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Dragon Tattoos For Girls

Dragon tattoos for girls are very popular because of the variability in design and the meaning. In Chinese and Japanese culture alike, dragons are a very popular mythical creature. They represent the four points on a compass as well as the four elements. For the Chinese, dragons are a representation of imperial power. Because of the creatures' ability to shape shift, dragons are integrated into many different Chinese legends.

Taoism incorporates the dragon, as displayed in artwork as the protector of Buddha. Other cultures have since integrated the dragon such as Western cultures which associate it with the exact opposite connotation as Chinese and Japanese cultures. This design for girls are also popular in terms of the zodiac tattoos. Born in 1916, 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, or 2000 the zodiac dragon tattoos for girls is a popular design. The colours and styles associated with these tattoos for girls are endless. Dragons are displayed in a myriad of colours and combinations. Some of these include fire-breathing dragons while some engage a nicer, cartoon display. Some represent stoicism, while others offer a sweeter face to the audience. Dragon tattoos for girls offer a wide array of options for anyone who is interested in tattoos. 

Executive Summary By Laura Palmieri