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Angel Wings Tattoos – The Many Meanings

The start of angel wings tattoos is said to have begun with Elayne Angel in 1986 with a design of full wings on her back. Since then, angel wings tattoos have grown in popularity for both males and females. Angel wings tattoos can take on a number of different meanings both religious and just as a form of personal expression. Meanings include but are not limited to: freedom, protection, purity, guidance, love, and also as a memoriam to a loved one lost. Angel wings tattoos are some of the most personal and meaningful tattoos.

 

Varieties of Angel Wings Tattoos As with any other form of ink, your tattoo artist and you can design special angel wings tattoos that represent something unique to yourself. But you can use what is popular for inspiration. Many tattoo goers that have chosen angel wings tattoos have had them inked on their shoulder blades; these can be small or large enough to cover the whole back. The larger the wings, the louder the personal expression.

The shoulder blades are a natural place for wings thus giving you the appearance of having your own set! Another popular location for angel wings tattoos is on the lower back, these tend to be paired with another symbol. Hearts, crosses, swords, halos or banners including names of loved ones alive or lost are good companions for angel wings tattoos.

Angel Wings tattoos can also take on the form of a guardian angel tattoo, a cherub or cupid angel and even a fallen angel or archangel. Guardian angel wings tattoos can be very symbolic in that you feel you are protected all the time or that you wish to be.


Style and Color of Angel Wings Tattoos

Generally, when angel wings tattoos are seen on the shoulder blades, a more traditional wing is drawn showing detail of the feathers and are more elaborate. Angel wings tattoos can also be drawn in a tribal art design as well as in a Celtic design. Color is another expression used with angel wings tattoos. White wings or just black lined wings are the most common, you can also utilize more lively colors to show joy or black wings to show somber or grief. Whatever the style or color of angel wings tattoos, it is sure to make an impression.