40 wing tattoos on chest. What do they represent?

Man has always dreamed of flying, and this desire led to the creation of inventions and machines that helped him to conquer the air. But what goes hand in hand with the idea of ​​flight is, first of all, love for the wings in general. In the beginning, the most tattooed were the wings of angels, which were mostly worn on the back. But nowadays there are more advanced techniques that can depict other types of wings placed in incredible places like the chest.

What do the basic wing designs symbolize?

- Angel wings: angels are creatures full of kindness sent by God to guide and protect those who need it most. There are several types of angels. Some of them are warriors, while others represent purity. People who get angel wings tattooed on their chests usually do it because they are religious, to pay tribute to them or to feel protected by them.

- Wings Fairy : fairies are conservationists. They are always presented in the form of graceful women dressed in luxurious colors. This motive is chosen by the most dreamy ones. Fairy wings on the chest can serve as good fairies or symbols that personify the world of magic and fantasy.

 - Wings Butterflies : butterflies are associated with the soul of the dead. Some cultures believe that when they die, these souls are freed to fly to another plane, but these wings can also symbolize the presence of a deceased loved one, whose protection you feel. On the other hand, butterfly wings represent change, evolution and personal growth; willingness to learn throughout life.

Most commonly used styles

- Dirty work: for mysterious results, choose fairly detailed wings with, of course, a well-defined gray gradient.

- Watercolor: this you can choose an option if you decide to draw fairy wings. This design can include pink, green, or blue pigments to bring it to life.

You can add elements to complement the wings, such as stars, hearts, daggers, or flowers.