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Octopus tattoo Designs” – If you’re looking for a
tattoo that covers a lot of symbolic territory, then the squid or octopus may well be the motif you’re looking for. Naturally intelligent,
creative and flexible, the octopus also acquires its mystique from the watery environment in which it lives. Add to that the octopus’ chameleon-like ability to change its color, or disappear in a cloud of black ink when frightened or attacked and you have an enigmatic phantom of magic, wonder and transformation. The mysteries of the untamed sea contribute to the sense of wonder and mystery that surrounds this eight-tentacled creature.
As a denizen of the deep, it takes on much of the symbolism of water itself – the psyche, emotion, fluidity, and intuition. To that, add strategy, secrecy, and the power of reason, all attributes that were in action when the giant squid first rose from the deeps to hit the Cinemascope screen in the film “20,000 Leagues Under the Sea” (1954).
“Octopus tattoo” are one of the most popular tattoo “design”. Octopus tattoo are popular as well. It is one way for the faithful to express their beliefs. Of course, you can use your imagination with Octopus tattoo as well. Octopus tattoo which are one of the
rare tattoo designs in the tattoo world. Octopus tattoo can be very interesting and colorful and suits any part of your body, so get some great Octopus tattoo designs and flaunt them in front of all your friends. The Octopus tattoo for
females are much more simpler and delicate. A Octopus tattoo can be one which is made all over the head, face, and neck in continuity; and that too in a chess board format. These are only few of the common Octopus tattoo designs for
men and women.
It’s true, the squid and
octopus are voracious
predators, occasionally turning on themselves. For reasons no one has figured out, they will devour themselves, starting with their tentacles and ending with their death. There are hundreds and hundreds of different species of squid and octopus (289 discovered so far), inhabiting every
ocean and sea that covers our blue planet. They range in size from a few inches to enormous denizens of the deep. The giant squid reaches lengths of over 40 feet (60 feet has been reported) and their only predator is the great Sperm Whale of Moby Dick fame. The North Pacific
Giant Octopus can weigh up to 150 pounds with arms that span nearly 20 feet. Like the great
Kraken of Pirate’s of the
Caribbean fame, these eight-armed wonders can fuel the
imagination, and not a few nightmares! Octopi don’t have a spine, which makes them ‘invertebrates’, and which also accounts for their agility, grace and flexibility. Without much of a solid structure, they’re free to ‘go with the flow’. No wonder that they are escape artists extraordinaire. An Octopus as a totem guide would be a reminder to loosen up, to give up old and calcified habits, to try something new for a change.
As a
design, the octopus is a
tattoo artist’s and
tattoo enthusiast’s dream. The creature’s very features giving it immense flexibility in the way it can be utilized as a
design. Tentacles can be wrapped around arms and legs, draped over
shoulders and wrapped around waists and backs. And because of their chameleon-like ability to change color to match their surroundings, octopi come in a veritable rainbow of
colors. They are ideal designs to incorporate into large maritime scenes and they can symbolize a wide range of characteristics and virtues. A
'tattoo design' doesn’t get much more ‘flexible’ than that.
Octopus tattoo can be made on any part of the
body. But they are often wrist tattoos, sleeve tattoos, ribcage tattoos, etc. Celtic tattoos, tribal tattoos, etc. also can be used to make the Octopus tattoo look different. When you are looking for
Octopus tattoos idea, it is better to be open to
ideas, so that you have a unique tattoo design. At the same time, reviewing your
tattoo ideas will also help in making the tattoo look attractive and also
“unique”.
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