Koi Fish Tattoos

There is a legend in Japan that says if a koi succeeds in going up the falls of Dragon Gate, then the koi transforms into a beautiful majestic dragon. So, among all Japanese tattoos, this is the perfect design if you want to exude that you are someone who is ready to face the most impossible of circumstances to reach a fantastic and almost hopeless goal.

These large fish are members of the carp family, with one notable exception, they come in a wide array of different colors, besides their obvious, outer beauty, these adept swimmers are also richly steeped in history and Koi fish tattoos can have quite a lot of meaning behind them, which is ideal no matter what type of art you're getting as it's always nice to be able to explain the unique symbolism behind a tattoo.

Here are some of the most well known meanings of Koi fish tattoos:

• Ambition, determination, self improvement
• Good luck
• Freedom and independence
• Endurance, strength
• Strength of character, strong identity
• Ability to withstand dire situations
• Courage, the ability to rise above challenges

Traditionally these tattoos were placed in areas of honor to give honor to these highly valued fish, now a days though with the combining of western civilization and eastern history they are found anywhere on the body that the bearer chooses. Typical places include the calf, forearm or on females the lower back. Men generally get them on their shoulders or calf and women like to get them as a lower back tattoo.

The color scheme of the Koi fish tattoo is very important element. A common color scheme would be the Yen Yang design of black and white. Most of the cases, the color scheme work the best if integrate with your shin color. For instant, if you have a dark or olive skin color it may be more suitable to choose a bright hue so the Koi fish tattoo to make it more visible.

The natural colors of white, red, black, yellow or gold or perhaps a mixture of those colors would be applicable if you really want the test of more traditional style. Always remember that Koi Fish tatto o needs a place of honor on your body.

Additions- Along with the koi fish tattoo you can always put some water in the background that splashes around the fish. Also Cherry blossom flower are very traditional and go well with a Japanese themed tattoo. Cost-It all depends on what size, how many colors, and type you want. While any good tattooist does their best not to waste ink unnecessarily, it's usually inevitable. So if you'd like a tattoo of a Koi fish that's full of color and shading, remember that you'll end up paying accordingly. But most Koi fish tattoos end up being incredible works of art that must be seen to truly be appreciated and can be well worth more than every penny spent.