Octopus Japanese Tattoo
George • Feb 28, 2018

Octopus Japanese Tattoo

This Octopus Japanese Tattoo surrounded with Chrysanthemums  – Japanese sleeve which took 7 sessions and 5-6 months in total, so we had comfortable breaks for healing ~ 3 weeks.

Octopus Japanese Tattoo meaning

The octopus is an increasingly popular tattoo design in general and japanese sleeve tattoo design.  As a creature of the deep, the octopus is often associated with mystery, the secrets of the ocean, and individual depth. The octopus also has a prominent place in several cultures, and has been a symbolic animal for hundreds of years.

Many of the symbolic qualities associated with the octopus  derive from its physical features and special abilities. For instance, when an octopus is trapped by a foe or predator, it can disengage one of its tentacles in order to escape. After a period of time, this tentacle will grow back, making the octopus a symbol of regeneration. In addition, this physical characteristic also represents the qualities of versatility and resourcefulness, which are both employed in the octopus’s escape. Another unique physical attribute of the octopus is its ability to change colors according to its environment, a skill the octopus uses both to hide from predators and to hunt its prey. This ability to physically change colors can thus be used to signify the human characteristics of adaptability and ingenuity. ( Source )

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If you’d like to have this kind of tattoo in your life, and like George’s style of tattooing, please feel free to contact him and then you will discuss your custom tattoo. But before that:

1. Please check up  portfolio  ones more, just to be sure that George’s style of work is compatible to your tattoo idea, he wouldn’t be able to help if it’s not.

2. Collect reference pictures to clearly illustrate your tattoo idea in the best way.  Please note : George works by custom only. Photos of someone else’s tattoos can only be used as an example of desired tattoo style. Absolutely  NO  copying of other peoples tattoos or parts of that tattoos! More tips about custom tattooing can be found here.

3. George only takes consultation bookings via e-mail, please send detailed conceptual description of your tattoo idea, including approximate expecting size, body part, left or right side etc. Please attach all images you have collected. The more useful information you can provide, the quicker your actual consultation can be scheduled.

George works only in styles represented in his  portfolio  and absolutely serious about results of his work, that’s why He’s always really selective on what to do on skin. For instance, He never makes letterings , sorry about that.   Please, set up your consultation appointment only if you strongly believe that George can do what exactly you want.

Octopus Japanese Tattoo – GEORGE BARDADIM – TATTOO ARTIST NYC – chrysanthemum and octopus Black and grey japanese sleeve, done at Tattoo Culture , Williamsburg, NY

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