Sparrow Tattoos

Have you been thinking about getting a tattoo featuring a sparrow? There are many sparrow tattoos from which you can choose, although you should understand what the meaning is behind them. They are more than just a small bird; they symbolize things such as the sea, freedom, and home. These tattoos have come a long way over the years, yet much of their symbology remains the same.

Obviously, Captain Jack Sparrow is part of the reason why sparrow tattoos are more popular than ever before. Everybody loves both Johnny Depp and Captain Jack, so this type of tattoo has increased a great deal in popularity over the past few years. People like to admire Captain Jack, since he is a humorous, witty, and somewhat crazy pirate. Some people also get this type of tattoo because they are fascinated with pirates and everything that has to do with pirates.

Another reason why people get sparrow tattoos is because they symbolize freedom. Whenever a person goes through a hard time in his or her life and yearns for a way out, he or she develops a deep understanding of freedom. Once they break free of the difficulties, they gain a better appreciation of life, and get a tattoo that reminds them of how important freedom really is.

When getting a tattoo depicting a sparrow, most people add extra elements to it. Some ideas include having a sparrow "flying" through the clouds or over a pirate ship, sitting on a flower, or a branch of a tree. There are countless ways to design sparrow tattoos. They can be any color or size, and can fit into any larger tattoo design.

The design can be modified, depending on whether a woman or a man gets the tattoo. Even a design that features a small, simple sparrow by itself requires a significant amount of detail. Looking at some images, you might not notice how detailed the art can be. Even changing the color of its wings can really make it look like a different design. This is great, because it allows a lot of room and possibilities for modification.

Women usually prefer getting sparrow tattoos on the back of their necks, wrists, ankles, and lower backs. Men tend to get them on their arms, legs, and chests. It's very easy to find the right design for you; just look for some artwork online and you will come across many ideas. Whether you want a small tattoo or large one, you should be able to find a sparrow design that will suit you.

You can also go to the bookstore and look through tattoo magazines and books. You want to take your time in going over your options. Don't settle on the first design you come across. What you need to do is get a few images of sparrow tattoos, take them to your local artist, and ask him or her how they can be modified. While you are at the parlor, look through the artist's own designs to see what kind of sparrow artwork you can find.

By Terry Daniels