Types of memory totems
Unlike other genres, memory tattoos are very personal because they represent someone or something very dear and close to your heart, and so the design you choose will be very significant.
However, you will have no problem finding something unique because like most other tattoos there are many types and options available. Here are some of the most common, which is also what most tattoo lovers prefer to have.
Angel Memorial
Angel tattoos are not just adorable, but they are also very symbolic, and this is what makes them the perfect addition for a memorial tattoo.
Angel can mean that the person you are celebrating in heaven with angels or that he or she is watching over you and will accompany and protect you in difficult times. This tattoo variation is popular with people who are religious and believe in an afterlife.
Commemorative Cross
The cross is a universal religious symbol, and it also makes a great choice when it comes to these body markings. It is often seen people have a crown, and below or above that is the name of the person that they want to immortalize.
Adding a cross to your tattoo will reaffirm your faith in God as well as show your respect and love for that person or something that is no longer with you.
Text and title
Text, such as a person's name, is the most popular tattoo option. You can have the initials of the names or have the full name of the person, including some nicknames. This is a very simple design, but you can enliven it with beautiful fonts.
But in some unique designs, some people do tattoo repeat the handwriting of the person that they are dedicated to. You can also have other text such as "I love you" or "Rest in Peace" added to the name to make it more meaningful.
Portrait
Some people prefer to have a portrait of an individual that they honor with a memory signed somewhere on their body so that they will not only feel their presence, but also see their image.
A portrait is a very complicated body marking, and so it is very important to make sure that you get it from an experienced artist to make sure that it portrays the real image of the person that you want. You can also have the portrait in 3D to make it look realistic.
Dates and phrases/quotes
Dates and phrases also offer you another option when it comes to a memorial tattoo. You can have on the day that the person passed either their date of birth or even both, depending on your preference.
On this tattoo, you can also add some other meaningful images such as flowers, stars, hearts, and there is also a quote or phrase with a meaningful message.
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Special commemorative symbols
When deciding to immortalize the memory of a person on your body, you may want to think about their special features. For example, profession, favorite occupation, etc.
What memory tattoo can you get from this category?
- A racing fan can be immortalized on the body by simply tattooing the silhouette of a horse.
- An athlete can be marked with some kind of trophy.
- With a fan of motorcycles everything is obvious - it is either the "iron horse" itself, or a burning wheel, or a license plate.
- Even for a pastry chef, you can choose an appropriate symbol: for example, a hat, a rolling pin, or just a tattoo of a beautiful cake.
The significance of a memorial tattoo
As the name suggests, memorial tattoos attribute the deceased person very close to the heart, and it can be a parent, spouse, child, close friend or even a pet.
And so this tattoo means that the person holds a special place in your heart, and although they may no longer be there for you, they will never be forgotten.
Most people with this body marking will this as a sign or bereavement, but there are many other reasons you can have one, because stands, like most other types of tattoos, they can have many meanings and symbolism.
The tradition of holding these tattoo dates in the mid-20th century, where soldiers would have them in memory of their fellow soldiers that fell in battle. It was a tradition with American soldiers, but it slowly caught trend with other armies.
Soon the tradition was a worldwide trend as tattoo lovers carried it around the world as an expression of a loved one who passed due to sad life events.
In addition, as a sign of grief, these tattoos can help a person feel the presence of that person when having their memory, birthday or name as part of your body.
Some tattoo lovers will also combine these tattoos with other symbols to give them deeper meaning.
Angel wings are one of the most frequent additions to the present body marking, and most people will have them to show that although this person is not alive, he or she with Angels looking down from above and protecting them.
Others will also have an image of the Virgin Mary as a symbol of the dead mother and a prayer or quote from the Bible to give the tattoos some spiritual or religious meaning.
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Tattoos dedicated to the family: photo
If you have not yet decided which quotes about the family to choose, you can see examples in the photo. Here are different heartfelt inscriptions. They can be performed in any language. You can choose a beautiful font from the ones presented in the photo, or you can order your own font.
No dad - no confidence
Denis, whose father left the family for another woman when his son was one year old, associates his shyness and resentfulness with the lack of fatherly education. Andrei, whose mother divorced his father before the boy went to school, faced a similar problem. However, his own brother's self-esteem situation is just the opposite. Emotional closeness, inability to take risks and ask for help - such consequences of life without a biological father are noted by another heroine of this article, Alisa. At the same time, she believes that thanks to this she became independent faster than her peers.
"It is believed that the male prerogative - to introduce the offspring into the pack, to acquaint him with its rules, to make the pack accept him, then the likelihood that the offspring will survive, increases. One more direction of influence of the father figure is to develop the ability to take one's own, to achieve something, to bring things to an end, in general, to develop the ability to cope with a mammoth. Accordingly, when there is no father, children may have a problem of insecurity in themselves, their strengths, it may be difficult for them to realize themselves in society", - explains the negative consequences of fatherlessness consulting psychologist Alexey Bochenkov.
He also argues that boys and girls are equally affected by the absence of a father, but stresses that it all depends on how society perceives these effects. Society does not expect girls to be particularly enterprising, superachievers, so the absence of paternal upbringing in this case will be less noticeable. Boys, on the contrary, are expected to be successful, assertive, purposeful - because of this it is more difficult to maneuver in life for guys who grew up without fatherly care.
It is also important to note here that initiative and self-confidence are not exclusively masculine traits. They are seen as such in a heteronormative, patriarchal culture. This means that a person's lack of self-confidence cannot be unequivocally linked to whether or not he has a father. Low self-esteem can also be in a child from a full family, where, for example, he gets approval only if he does what his parents think is right.
Memory tattoo in the style of " Traditional "
"Traditional" is a popular stylistic option in which a keepsake tattoo can be done. Drawings in this style, for the purpose of immortalizing thoughts of someone close to them, have been done for decades. Even in the 60s, some sailor could see a heart inscribed with the name of his beloved on his shoulder.
What options for tattoos can be done in the traditional style?
- Already mentioned heart with a ribbon, on which is written the name of the person. Most often the composition is complemented by roses around it. More often than not, this is how tattoos are made in honor of the mother.
- The name, surrounded by clouds or wings, can indicate that that tattoo is made in memory of a deceased person.
- The person's name may also be written on a scroll. It is not uncommon to supplement this with dates (birth or death).
Minimalist
Let's start with the basics: the minimalist design of a religious symbol. The cross is such a common symbol that even its simplest depiction can convey all the meaning that is embedded in it. In the simplest case, the cross can consist of two thin black lines.
A simple tattoo can be placed on almost any area of the body, including the fingers.
The vast majority of tattoos corresponding to this theme consist only of black ink. The use of black lines adds elegance and simplicity to the design. Naturally, it is also possible to get a colored tattoo.
Most often, tattoos of crosses on the fingers of the hand in the style of minimalism are in demand among young girls and guys. As a rule, they are applied to the ring or middle fingers, and are the embodiment of the Christian faith.
Celtic
The Celtic cross is a slightly more complex version of the ancient symbol. It usually involves the addition of a circle around the intersection point of two lines. They are usually decorated with patterns similar to those of the Celtic knot.
The distinctive Celtic knot is unique in that the lines forming the pattern have no visible beginning or end. The choice of this design emphasizes the eternal nature of faith.
Wooden
Another variation of the symbol involves the image of a wooden cross, which is a direct reference to faith. According to the Christian faith, the cross on which Jesus was crucified was wooden.
Stone
Drawings depicting grave crosses, reminiscent of those often seen in cemeteries, are usually memorial tattoos. Memorial (or memorial) tattoos are a way to honor the memory of a lost loved one. Like wooden crosses, they can be done in a realistic or more traditional style.
Metal
Metal crosses in tattoos are often-though certainly not always-military references. They tend to be more elaborate or decorative than stone or wood. This allows you to add more shadows and highlights to mimic the way metal catches and reflects light.
With wings.
In Christian symbolism, wings represent angels, ascension to heaven and the idea of a higher power. They also embody the idea of the Holy Spirit - usually depicted as a white dove. Adding a pair of wings to the tattoo creates a unified theme of Christianity and spirituality.
Popular variations
Media personalities have set the fashion for a variety of family-themed tattoos, ranging from inscriptions to portraits of family members.
Latin inscriptions about family
Quotes and phrases in Latin that signify family values are often found online. Democritus, Goethe, Hugo and other famous philosophers wrote about love for parents. Some examples of tattoos in Latin:
- Mater - mother;
- Mea mater vita mea - my mother - my life;
- Familia omnibus praestat - family above all things;
- Propter vitam parentibus meis gratias ago - thank your parents for life.
Make up your own expression or have a professional translate the phrase for you.
It is necessary to be attentive to the details, as a mistake in the tattoo can spoil the mood of the whole process and the final result.
Russian text
Expressions and quotes from Russian writers are very popular. The value of the family often becomes a central theme in literary works, where there are touching lines dedicated to parents. Pay attention to such authors as Gorky, Griboyedov and Dzerzhinsky. They own such phrases:
- "A mother's heart is an abyss, in the depths of which there is always forgiveness."
- "A mother's heart is an inexhaustible source of life."
- "The tale of a mother's caress remains for life."
- "The love of parents is the most unselfish."
There are standard sayings that can be found online:
- My family is my everything;
- In memory of ...
Especially loved are the tattoos "Only Mom is worthy of love" and simply "Mom" tattoos.
Use your imagination and pick the words that best reflect your relationship with your parents.
Expressions of love for your parents
You can express your feelings not only with words and inscriptions. The triangle symbol is often used to interpret family, spirit, past and future. This symbol can often be found as an element of another tattoo.
Japanese is considered a traditional way to express ideas about love, family and values in one symbol due to the system of characters. The most commonly used are:
Combination with flowers and plants
In many cultures, flowers and tree fruits represent family, motherhood and children. The family tree is a popular element of such tattoos. Flowers can be associated with the name of the mother or father. For example, Rose or Lily.
Other ideas.
Angelina Jolie has set a new trend on the subject of family tattoos. The girl has printed the birth coordinates of all her children on her forearm, since her children were born in different countries. You can put the date of birth of the parents or the date of their marriage on the shoulder.
Many people like the idea of capturing their family in the image of animals. Most often these are wolves, lions and elephants. These members of the fauna are believed to care most carefully for their offspring and the pack.
If parents are ready for a new experience, you can try the option of a paired tattoo. This is the same drawing, which the master applies to different people. Professionals are against copying tattoos, but in some situations are willing to make an exception. Or 2 tattoos that complement each other.
Often the option of a tattoo from a photograph is used. A quality photo can become the basis for a sketch, according to which you will be tattooed.
For the basis for the drawing, the idea of "Parents are guardian angels" is taken. Mothers and fathers are depicted as heavenly protectors. This tattoo subject is often used in connection with the loss of a dear family member.
