Bear tattoo – meaning and designs for girls and men

The image of a bear is a unique image. It carries several different feelings: tenderness, aggression, kindness, and great strength. Tattoo of a bear means:

• the beginning of life;
• force;
• stability of character.

Tattoo is very popular among men and women. Girls often choose a tattoo in the form of a Teddy bear, and the guys - in the form of a fierce big bear.

Tattoos with the image of a bear are different. Popular the grin at the bear, which gives aggressiveness to the beast, and a cute bear smile that inclines to good feelings. Despite its impressive size and ferocious appearance, the bear often carries tenderness and affection.

Tattoo of a "bear" and legends

There are numerous of legends about the bears. Among the most famous are the following:

1. Celts personified the bear with the woman who is responsible for fertility and the birth of children. Warriors-the Celts have entered bears in their emblems.
2. The Chinese people believed that bear exclusively male beast. For them, the image of the animal meant a unique strength, superiority and courage. The Japanese people personified the bears with wisdom and justice.
3. Americans in the distant past raised the bear to a deity and worshipped him. They believed that the worship of the bear could eliminate natural disasters.
4. In Egypt and India, bears were also revered and deified. Pharaohs in Egypt were tattooing bears on their bodies. And simple people from India and Egypt had no right to put on the body such tattoo.
5. Bear is of great importance in Russia. There are lots of fairy tales and legends about him there. People allot the bear courage, ferocity, and aggression.
6. Mythology, with Greek roots, did bear the symbol of the goddess of the hunt, which was called "Artemis Christian". Islam believed that the bear possesses dark forces (brutality, vindictiveness).
7. In Western countries, the bear was associated with the sins of gluttony.

The meaning of a tattoo of a bear

The designation of the popular tattoo in the form of a bear is different.

• Grizzly bear means:
  • ability to resolve any confusing situation;
  • ability to get out of any life problems.
• Tattoo of a polar bear means:
  • loneliness;
  • the pursuit of life, no matter what the difficulties and hardships;
  • Symbols of the Northern people.
• Koala bear (Panda) is characterized by the following symbols:
  • good nature;
  • optimism.
• The image of brown bears carries the value of power and serious struggle.

However, not only the bear has a certain value. An important place is occupied by parts of the body of a ferocious beast.

• The grin on the bear's face means:
  • manly attitude;
  • courage;
  • fortitude.

Bear grin is popular with men.

Bear paws indicate strength and power. Claws of the paws of a bear has the value of valor, nobility. In some countries, bear claws have a mystical designation.

The image of the head of a large ferocious bear means rage and aggression.

The meaning of the tattoo with the image of a bear is different. Bear can mean not only wisdom and obedience, but also feelings of rage and ferocity.

Stylistics of tattoo with a bear

The most common tattoo with a bear, made in the most realistic style. The bear is depicted as strong and powerful. Experts carry out a successful combination of drawing with shadows, so all the plastic and movement are very realistic. If the bear tattoo is combined with elements of nature, you can get a real work of art.

Cartoon and humorous image of bears looks very interesting and relevant among young people. Many people ask to get a bear tattoo in the Celtic or Scythian style. The tattoo element includes woven elements. They look very organic and complement the picture.

Quite common style of tribal performance. This style includes a geometric pattern consisting of a kind of straight lines. The lines represent a bear. Geometric shapes have sharp ends. The picture is filled with color.

Men and tattoo in the shape of a bear

A large number of men prefer a tattoo in the form of a bear. Thus, men emphasize the dignity of their personality. Most often, they choose the following areas of the body for this tattoo:

1. Chest. The animal is rounded and symmetrical. The tattoo of bear looks very beautiful.
2. The area of the shoulder. People who are confident apply tattoo with the image of a bear on their shoulder. The bear image on the shoulder is not deformed.
3. Back. The back is the most stable place for a tattoo. It does not change the image over the years and does not transform it.
4. Hand. Tattoo with a bear on your hand will not remain unnoticeable.
5. Foot. Tattoo "for special occasions." Ideal for summer weather, when men wear shorts and show their tattoos to others.

Tattoo in the form of a bear beautifully complement the image of the girl. Especially if the bear is cartoonish. Girls prefer more modest places for tattoos: legs, shoulder blades and other parts of the body.