PHOENIX
TATTOO

Fawkes is a phoenix, Harry. Phoenixes burst into flame when it is time for them to die and are reborn from the ashes.

All Potterheads know which movie the above sentence is from.

The phoenix also plays an important role in the other films: the phoenix brings the Sword of Griffoendor to Harry in his battle against the Basilisk, and its tears have healing powers.

Not a fan of Harry Potter? Still, a phoenix tattoo be something for you.

What is the significance of a phoenix tattoo?

Joaquin Phoenix (the new Joker), River Phoenix (Oscar winner and brother of the previous one) and Phoenix - the capital of Arizona in the US.

So Phoenix can mean all sorts of things, but the phoenix tattoo is about the fabric animal from Greek and Chinese mythology.

According to the Greeks , the phoenix is immortal, being reborn again and again from its own ashes. Persons who want to leave their past behind and start anew therefore often choose a phoenix tattoo.

In Chinese mythology, the phoenix faces the dragon. Like yin and yang, the phoenix symbolizes the feminine, and the dragon symbolizes the masculine.

Can a phoenix tattoo be in different tattoo styles?

A phoenix tattoo has been popular for a while. Even Ben Affleck - the previous Batman - has a large one on his back.

Therefore, we recommend giving your tattoo artist as much freedom as possible: you want a unique design, but this is difficult since there are no pictures of a phoenix and there are already so many phoenix tattoos around.

Your artist then takes inspiration from other animals. For example, the tail may be that of a peacock, and the head of a bird.

Often phoenixes are combined with elements such as fire or smoke.

A phoenix tattoo can be both color and black n' gray. When working with color, the tattoo artist will combine light colors with a dark background. This provides a better contrast as the light colors can blend into your skin tone.
This tattoo can also be done in black n' gray. The tattoo artist will play with light and shadow. This will give you different shades of gray.

The most appropriate tattoo styles for this tattoo are color realism, black and gray realism, Japanese style and new school.

Keep a nice piece of canvas free for this tattoo. Phoenix tattoos look best on a larger body part, such as the back, arm, chest...