Fabulous Fairy Tattoo Ideas
The fairy is a mystical, mythical being shrouded in secrecy and enchanting lore. Fairies or “faeries” are often depicted as beautiful, ethereal creatures capable of casting spells and wielding elemental magics. It is widely believed that most, if not all, fairies are capable of graceful, effortless flight. Most fairy artwork portrays these creatures as wispy, waif-like temptresses with wings closely akin to those of butterflies and insects. They are credited in many tales of fantasy with causing harmless mischief, and noted in others for their maliciousness and cruelty.
Due in large part to talented fantasy artists like Amy Brown, fairy tattoo ideas have recently become wildly popular and seemingly omnipresent things. (In fact, Amy Brown herself has got a massive gallery of user-submitted tattoo images available for immediate viewing on her website! Click here to visit the main gallery page, then click around and get those creative juices flowing.) Most tattoo shops feature some sort of fairy flash among the artwork adorning their walls, and even a simple Google image search for “fairies” returns almost 2,000,000 results! There’s no shortage of stimulating and inspiring fairy material out there. Take your time and select a fairy that fits your personality and desired tattoo location like a glittery, diaphanous glove.
Find a tattoo artist who specializes in fantasy artwork and can back up his claims of superior skill with a solid portfolio and a heap of satisfied customers. Scheduling issues and waiting lists can be terribly frustrating, but the best tattooists are usually in heavy demand and booked solid for months. Don’t allow a minor delay to discourage you! Excellent art is well worth the wait, so don’t settle for any less than your precious skin deserves.
Fairy Tattoo Tip: The more detailed and intricate your chosen design should happen to be, the more surface area you’ll need to surrender in order to truly capture the essence of the artwork. Never attempt to cram 20 lbs. of tattoo-detail-goodness into a 5 lb. sack, or the end result won’t be very pretty.
{ Recommended Resources: Enchanted Art by Jessica Galbreth; Selina Fenech Fairies and Fantasy }