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Tattoo Related Terms-F
Faeries:------------------------------------------------------------
Now these can be the little tinkerbell cuties or the annoying little bastards from the Labyrinth. The Fae are a diverse group of beings.
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Fatties:------------------------------------------------------------
Thicker lines used to either make a design more bold or add depth. (see sculpted lines)
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Fill:----------------------------------------------------------
Something used to close up empty spaces in a sleeve, sock, etc.
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Fine Art:------------------------------------------------------------
Many times people love an artist so much that they want to decorate themselves for the rest of their life with their work. H.R. Giger, Salvador Dali, and many others often are chosen for such a tattoo.
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Fineline:------------------------------------------------------------
Usually highly detailed images with very thin lining.
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Flow:------------------------------------------------------------
Describes the feel of a design. How its parts interact with each other and/or the body. Sometimes the flow needs to be obstructed to get a volatile feel. Sometimes the flow needs to be smooth to give an exotic or peaceful feel.
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Flowers:------------------------------------------------------------
Though an obvious topic there is a miriad of topics as well as ways to utilize them in a tattoo. There are many different ways to make foliage fit any part of the body. Common flowers of choice are:
Cherry Blossom: The cherry blossom represents living life to the fullest. It is one of the few flowers that falls before wilting. (see Asian)
Chrysanthemum: Symbolizes autumn in some European cultures, and henceforth death or dying . (See Asian for more)
Daisy: This flower is associated with wanting love. "He loves me, He loves me not."
Hibiscus: A beautiful tropical plant.
Iris: The three upright petals symbolize faith, valor, and wisdom. The fleur de lis is a stylized form of the iris.
Lilies: These are beautiful flowers that come in many color variations. There are also water lilies, which are more similar to the lotus in shape and the environment where they grow.
Lotus: These are flowers that grow from the mud and the muck to bring beauty to the swamp. In Hinduism it represents purity. To me it represents rising above your situations and surroundings to bring beauty into the world.
Orchid: Represents spring, and therefore healing and rebirth to some degree. This member of the Four Gentlemen symbolizes nobility and honor since they release their beauty regardless of who is nearby. This mirrors someone that creates beauty or keeps their morals regardless of the situation.
Peony: The peony is symbolic of wealth. This wealth is not necessarily a material wealth as much as an overall prosperity for a unified group working toward a common wealth of happiness.
Plumeria: In Hawaii the plumeria symbolizes spring, rebirth, and life.
Roses: Roses have quite a bit of symbolism associated with them, depending on their color.
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Black: Tragic romance or death
Red: Love
Red and Yellow: Joviality
White: Humility, Reverence, Purity, Innocence.
Yellow: Friendship
Pink: Admiration
Orange: Enthusiasm
Purple: Love at first sight
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Sunflower: Loyalty and constancy
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Foreground:
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The area closest to the viewer in a high depth image.
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Funny Tattoos: --------------------------------------------------
Sometimes a wise ass just needs to make sure that you have no doubt. Topics are as varied as the personalities of the people that get them. Most would not dare to put something funny on their body but if it's who you are....
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