Wing Tattoo Designs

Wing tattoo designs have become increasingly popular in the last few years. They reflect innocence or faith and people often choose wing tattoo designs instead of the more common angel or cross images.

Although there are many different reasons why people choose wing tattoo designs, these designs often have a greatly personal meaning for the wearer. And there is an equally great number of wing tattoo designs out there in the world to choose from. Tattoo artists are always adding more and more of these designs to their collections to meet the demand for them, and if you browse a good online tattoo design gallery you will find loads of excellent wing tattoo designs.

The wings of an angel, bird or butterfly are regarded in most countries as strong symbols for freedom, peace, goodness and love. But of course there are many different wing-types out there that can have significantly different meanings - the wings of a bat or a dragon can create wing tattoo designs that symbolise death, evil or destruction.

There are so man wing tattoo designs that the wearer can use them to express anything they wish to. They can be appropriate for any age, sex or nationality. Whatever meaning you wish to express with your wing tattoo, you will be able to find the right wing tattoo to do so.

Why Choose Wing Tattoo Designs?

Many people choose wing tattoo designs to represent a memorial for lost loved ones through illness or accident. When wing tattoo designs are chosen for this purpose, they are often customized to incorporate the name or initials of the person into the wing design. Wings are extremely versatile and allow this customization with ease in the hands of a skilled tattooist. Also in these cases, the loss of a child is symbolised by small wings and an older person by larger wings.

Another reason some people choose wing tattoo designs is to symbolise the idea of a guardian looking over them. This is why wing tattoos often have religious significance - such as the image of an angel watching over them. This is common when someone has survived an accident or illness that should have been fatal. Of course, many people choose wing tattoo designs purely because they make a beautiful image that speaks of freedom and peace.

Wing tattoos can be incredibly varied in their design and detail. They vary completely from individual to individual depending on their preference. The wings can be huge and detailed, stretching across the shoulder-blades or lower back. Or they can be small, simple and graceful.