See abstract tattoos. Abstract style tattoos for girls and men: playing with shape and color

Tattoos in the abstract style are not particularly popular, but they are appreciated by connoisseurs of the art of body painting. This direction is an ideal option for people who love experiments and are not afraid to turn even their wildest fantasies into reality. What subjects of abstract images are better to prefer, what meaning do the images embodied in the composition carry?

A little history

The word “abstraction” literally translated from Latin means “distraction, removal.” The art direction of the same name appeared at the beginning of the twentieth century and became popular in painting, architecture, and sculpture. The main idea of ​​abstract art is to achieve a harmonious image using geometric shapes and unusual combinations of colors and shades. Outstanding representatives of this type of art are Kazimir Malevich, Natalia Goncharova, Wassily Kandinsky.

In tattoo culture, fancy pictures and original patterns appeared in the times of ancient peoples. For example, the Scythians applied a similar body pattern to show their belonging to a certain social class, to emphasize status or personal achievements. Each ornament had a sacred meaning and told others about the personal qualities of its owner. For example, the abstraction on the hand testified to the courage, bravery and belligerence of a person.

Who is it suitable for?

An abstraction tattoo for a girl is not much different from a design for a man: this style does not support gender differences. The owners of such tattoos are united by unconventional thinking, a deep inner world and an original outlook on life. Such people want to stand out from the crowd and do not accept generally accepted norms and rules. The meaning of a tattoo can be determined by the nature of the composition:

• rich colors and complex fancy patterns speak of the cheerful character of its owner;
• smooth lines, blurred contours and pastel colors indicate a person’s softness, vulnerability and easygoing nature;
• an ethnic or religious tattoo sleeve carries a certain meaning and indicates the life position of the owner;
• the predominance of black and red colors, as well as sharp lines, warn of imbalance and a hot temper;
• even an abstract tattoo on a girl’s lower back means an obvious sexual appeal; representatives of the fair sex should take this fact into account when choosing where to apply the image;
• On the shoulder, men's abstract tattoos in the form of a bracelet emphasize good physical shape, biceps and triceps.

Execution technique

Abstraction tattoos do not have specific symbolic images, so the scope for imagination is unlimited. However, in order for the drawing to be complete and harmonious, certain rules must be followed. First of all, the work must be done in the same style. For example, it is not advisable to combine ethnic elements with a realistic image. Abstract tattoos are also convex, so they will look inappropriate on a thin body. But such tattoos for men will serve as an incentive to maintain good physical shape.

The result of the work depends on the desire of the person and the skill of the tattoo artist. Photos of abstract tattoos (see gallery below) indicate that a storyline and a certain meaning can be attached to such images. You can also simply leave them as an original decoration. In any case, the choice of a master should be approached responsibly.

It is imperative to review abstract sketches with a specialist or on your own, even if you want to make a unique tattoo. The examples will inspire you to create a bright and stylish composition.

Talented tattoo artists practice a technique called Free Hand. Sketches of abstract tattoos are not prepared in advance, and the design is applied directly to the arm or back.

When choosing a place for application, you should also take into account the complexion and physiological characteristics of the person. The right abstract sketch will highlight your strengths and hide your weaknesses. A tattoo on the back or leg is a win-win option for both men and women. A large-scale image will look impressive and add extravagance and originality to the image.

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Abstraction tattoo meaning

The Scythians and Indians also decorated their bodies with various designs. Abstraction tattoos are striking in their brevity and simplicity. Most often, such a drawing contained the history of the tribe or told about what its owner was like.

Ornaments are applied to the body by both men and women. Men mainly draw on the biceps and triceps; often an interesting multi-colored pattern can be seen on the male back. For girls, graceful abstractions look beautiful on the ankle; they emphasize the slenderness of their legs. The fair sex also likes to paint this symbol of beauty and grace on the back, neck, arm and shoulder.

Abstraction tattoos are often depicted in one color - black, but multi-colored ones also look great if the colors are harmoniously selected and combined with each other.

The undoubted advantage of such a tattoo is that it can always be supplemented with new details. For example, from a small abstraction in the form of an ornament on the shoulder, you can create an entire composition for the entire arm. It will be a tattoo in the style of "

Abstractionism is a young movement in art, which is preferred by creative and sublime natures. Finding a clear meaning in a painting is almost impossible, but each tattoo is a valuable work of art with its own philosophy.

What does abstraction contain?

An abstraction tattoo is not without meaning, but only the owner of the design, or a person close to him, can understand it. Abstract sketches maintain intimacy while remaining in the most visible place. The meaning of a tattoo in this category can be read by its style.

The application technique, the predominance of certain patterns, lines or bends in the abstract will tell more about a person than classic semantic tattoos:

• the predominance of smooth transitions and soft lines in the pattern indicates that in front of you is a vulnerable and pliable person;
• the variety of colors reveals a creative and bold nature, prone to healthy adventurism;
• The clear drawing and angular lines belong to a decisive and firm person. But sometimes they can talk about temperament and excessive “causticity” of character;
• religious or ethnic elements in a tattoo make an unambiguous reference to the ideological foundations of the individual.

This type of tattoo is not divided by gender. Abstract men's tattoos should not tell others about his strength of character or fighting qualities. They express the inner world of a person, his value system. Women's sketches can also be anything, the main thing is that the owner likes the tattoo and meets her ideas about beauty.

Difficulty in choosing a sketch

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The personal inner world is extremely difficult. Therefore, abstract tattoo designs are not chosen, they are created. Except for cases when a person applies works of world-famous artists to his body.

Abstraction is the only tattoo for which no laws are written. It does not have a clear structure, so it can be made in any style. The ideal choice would be trash polka and ethnic style. Fans of more “hard” designs can safely get tattoos in the black work style. With a skillful approach, you can use Chicano or Old School. Abstraction tattoos for girls are often performed in the Japanese style. You need to be as careful as possible when choosing a watercolor style. Contours that are too blurry do not always have a positive effect when creating abstraction. There is a great danger of getting an awkward multi-colored spot.

Place for tattoo

The choice of location will depend entirely on the choice of sketch. Abstraction is not tied to specific forms, but it is advisable to depict the tattoo in such a way that the picture is completely visible.

For example, an abstract tattoo on the arm will look better on guys with good muscle mass. Drawings on a woman’s forearm will not be able to reveal all the beauty due to lack of space.

If you really want to apply the design at the top, without clogging your back and chest, an abstraction tattoo on your shoulder will look good. This is one of the most popular and ideal places for creative images. The picture can go down onto the arm, slightly capturing the shoulder blade or collarbone. Small works that affect part of the shoulder and neck look very unusual.

The majority of people, when they hear the word “abstraction,” have a skeptical expression on their faces and no interest arises. Bright patterns are perceived as something empty and frivolous. Although in fact abstraction is a whole movement in art, it is true that abstractionism emerged as a separate movement relatively recently. Perhaps that is why it is so neglected, and those who decorate their bodies with various ornaments are considered frivolous. Of course, you won’t find such seriousness here as in the case of ancient religious symbols, but you shouldn’t renounce it. Prejudice has never helped anyone, and the topic is truly worthy of attention.

Abstraction on the hand

History of origin

Tattoos in the form of simple and complex patterns appeared much earlier than others. For some peoples they showed social status, for others they served as decoration. The design could also be the life story of an individual, a family, or an entire tribe.

Did you know? African tribes still apply tattoos, and in large quantities. Each tribe has its own style of patterns, by which people recognize each other. Tribal tattoos have not only social but also religious significance. Some of them only shamans or healers have the right to do. By the patterns on the body one can distinguish a leader or warrior. And some ornaments, on the contrary, are mandatory for all men or all women. There is a strict hierarchy in this regard.

Crow in the form of abstraction on the hand

Abstraction tattoos: meaning today

Nowadays, there really are no such strict rules or special significance. But this does not mean that you can’t tell anything about the owner from them. At a minimum, you can determine his tastes and what style he prefers. After all, abstraction is a flexible thing and widespread everywhere, from ethnic ornaments to science fiction and futurism. Well, if you connect psychology, you can learn quite a lot of interesting things.

• If the colors are pastel, and the lines are smooth and streamlined, then the person is soft, easy-going and quite harmless by nature.
• If the design is angular, made in black or red, be careful. Perhaps you are dealing with an unbalanced and hot-tempered person. However, this may only be a desire to appear so, but in reality the person is sensitive and easily vulnerable.
• A religious or ethnic ornament is most likely a hint of your life position or hobbies.
• Lots of bright colors and intricate patterns can signify cheerfulness and a positive outlook on the world.

Abstraction, apparently, of some DJ or big music lover

Places of application

Any. As already noted, abstraction is the absence of any framework or rules. Therefore, you can cover even your entire body with patterns; it will not express anything other than the meaning that you yourself put into your tattoos. But several of the most popular places still exist:

• Arms and shoulders. It can all start with one small tattoo or a “bracelet” and gradually turn into a full sleeve.
• Back . It just has room to turn around. In some cases, you can find real works of art covering your entire back, which you can’t help but admire. But this requires a lot of time, as well as patience and effort from both the client and the master.
• "Bracelets" around the arms, legs or neck. Men usually do them to emphasize the size of their biceps and triceps, and women, on the contrary, emphasize their slimness, fragility and grace.
• Lumbar and lower back. A purely female option, which in one hundred percent of cases is perceived as a sexual challenge. It is done with the sole purpose of attracting the opposite sex. Of course, this is in a sense a stereotype, but this is how tattoos are perceived in this place. Therefore, dear ladies should think twice before doing it.

Ancient ax in the form of abstraction

I work as a tattoo artist in a beauty salon. Oddly enough, my favorite genre is abstraction. In any case, they are original, because they are all different from each other, no two are alike. You can develop sketches forever, if only you have the time and desire. It is a pleasure to work with clients who approach this carefully and have innovative thinking. Many then return more than once to add interesting details to their tattoos. In this matter, the most important thing is to preserve the main theme and colors, otherwise the pattern will turn out sloppy, unaesthetic and generally stupid. Therefore, if a new idea comes to your mind, contact the same tattoo artist. Different hands usually fail to cope with such a task or cope worse.

Vasily, Naro-Fominsk.

Beautiful red rose

Image options

So diverse that it is impossible to list everything. But, generalizing as much as possible, we can distinguish the main types of ornaments:

• Ethnic.
• Religious.
• Stylization for some fashionable phenomenon (gothic, romantic, steampunk, and so on).
• Imitation of materials. This includes tree bark, metals, animal skins, leather and the like.

The meaning of this abstraction is known only to the owner of the tattoo

I am interested in Scandinavian mythology and everything connected with it. Therefore, I decided that Celtic patterns on my shoulder would not be out of place and would say something about my hobby. I was satisfied with my decision, even my parents liked it, although they were initially against tattoos.

Larisa, Krasnoyarsk.

Abstract tattoo in the form of a fox

Abstraction and temporary tattoos

In fact, the main theme of impermanent tattoos. This can be explained by the fact that, unlike real ones, these tattoos change all the time. Therefore, the meaning of depicting sacred symbols or important life events in them is completely lost. And abstract patterns perform the function of temporary ones “excellently”, namely, entertainment and adding bright notes to everyday life.

I just can’t decide what kind of tattoo to get. But I’m definitely attracted to abstraction tattoos. There are a lot of sketches, and I like them all in their own way. In the meantime, I’m thinking and can’t make up my mind, henna comes to the rescue. Every month a new pattern in a new place. I’ll probably never decide on a real one, I love variety, and I’m also afraid of pain. So this option is the best for me so far.

Maria, Saratov.

Video: drawing abstractions, sketch

Sketches of abstract tattoos

Such tattoos come from abstractionism - a movement in art that does not describe anything specific, but amazes the imagination. The absence of real objects, the combination of bright colored spots, lines and geometric shapes is abstractionism, and then we will tell you all about tattoos in this style.

A Brief History of Abstract Art

The word comes from the Latin abstraction - distraction, removal. Abstract art appears in the early 1910s; it does not obey the classical canons of drawing, moves away from traditional realistic styles and is freed from norms. It seems that the paintings are full of chaos and nonsense. But, looking closer, you understand that this is the harmony of abstractionism. Every detail is in its place, every stroke is needed right here, every shade appeared for a reason.

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Abstractionism is divided into two main directions - geometric and lyrical abstraction - and into large independent movements. The famous Suprematism of Malevich, neo-plasticism of Piet Mondrian, Tachisme, Orphism... The Internet will tell you more, and we will move on to abstract tattoos.

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Abstract art in tattoos

Disorder and flickering at first glance, a certain meaning for the wearer and a deep meaning - inside. Abstractions are symbolic, and the emphasis is on the general atmosphere of the body painting. Whether you transfer a famous Kandinsky painting onto your body or come up with a new creation together with the master, your abstraction will definitely attract attention and be remembered by those around you.

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The abundance of black combined with bright colors and the angularity of the figures will give the tattoo a feeling of some aggressiveness and assertiveness - such abstractions are suitable for men.

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Girls often choose pastel colors and smooth lines to make the tattoo more “feminine,” but there are no serious gender differences in abstractions. Colored spots, patterns, geometric shapes and clear straight lines - the options are limited only by your imagination.

Combining abstraction with other styles

With watercolor

Like abstraction, watercolor is a movement in the visual arts, so both of them are often used in one drawing.

With trash polka

Trash polka burst into tattoo culture as a breath of fresh, new, unusual. Abstraction is also unusual, so the universe itself told them to be together.