| Throughout the Far East, the dragon tattoo | | | | even get tattoos. Dragons representing medieval |
| stands as a symbol of protection and strength. | | | | characteristics of loyalty and wisdom have stolen |
| Just as American and English cultures have their | | | | the hearts of many folks who are outside the |
| own unique body art symbols, so does the | | | | traditional body art demographic. |
| Eastern part of the world. | | | | These stories have removed the evil connotations |
| Japan, China, Korea and Vietnam all have their | | | | from the form of the dragon and tattoo flash |
| own historical legends behind the significance of | | | | books reflect this trend. Dragons are often |
| the dragon. Stories aside, these creatures have | | | | portrayed as majestic and revered creatures |
| become the foundation for some of the most | | | | than evil man-eating beasts that permeate fairy |
| striking and beautiful subjects that a tattoo artist | | | | tales. |
| can hope to create. | | | | In traditional Japanese tattoos, the reverence |
| Even though dragon tattoo designs originated in | | | | which people give the dragon can be seen in |
| Eastern culture, it has become increasingly popular | | | | tattoos that depict the dragon holding onto the |
| to integrate dragon themes into other popular skin | | | | pearl of wisdom. This is a popular motif, and is |
| designs. Dragons wrapped around everything | | | | just one more element of the dragon's lore within |
| from Celtic crosses to intricate flower designs; | | | | this rich culture. |
| each one making the unique statement that the | | | | King George V is the first westerner believed to |
| artist is seeking. | | | | have gotten a dragon tattoo. As a sailor in the |
| A dragon tattoo, when done by a skilled artist, | | | | British navy, the young George ventured to Japan |
| can be a dynamic piece of art. The ability of the | | | | and came back with an original dragon skin design |
| body art artist to incorporate the dragon's natural | | | | by the traditional Japanese artist Hori Chyo. When |
| features into the subject's own body can create | | | | George returned to England and later became |
| a design that looks like it is alive. | | | | King, the interest in Eastern tattooing became |
| Arms become tails and shoulders become dragon | | | | popular. |
| haunches. With a creative artist, the possibilities | | | | It can be difficult to make a final decision when |
| are endless. If you are adamant about having a | | | | you are ready to choose your tattoo. If you are |
| unique tattoo, then consider a dragon skin design. | | | | open to anything, but have yet to decide, make |
| Your own body is unique; therefore, your design | | | | sure that you at least look at a body art flash of |
| will be unique. | | | | the possibilities that exist with a dragon tattoo. |
| As a common figure in fantasy literature and | | | | The dragon is a wonderful medium that allows the |
| games, the dragon has gained an increase in | | | | artist to create something unique. |
| popularity among people who might not ordinarily | | | | |