Ten star tattoos: what meaning do they bear?

The sun appears on the singer's back between her shoulder blades, the inscription "My life is my history" on her left wrist, a mysterious inscription on her right wrist which Keti does not reveal, and the phrase "What doesn't kill me makes me stronger" on her right foot.
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Tattoos with the names of your loved ones

A good way to show sincerity of his feelings for a loved one is to make a tattoo with his name. Only people who are truly in love can go for this.

Often both lovers do couples tattoos with each other's names on their arms, sometimes symbols with special meaning for both of them are added to them. In addition, names are used in wedding tattoos as an alternative to traditional wedding rings.

Doing a tattoo with the name of your loved one, it is important to remember one thing - sometimes love passes, but the tattoo remains. And, if you don't want to have to worry about overlapping or removing the name in the future, think twice before getting it on your body.

FROM "NEPOSED" TO "TATUCH."

Lena Katina has been engaged in creative work since childhood
Lena Katina has been involved in creative work since childhood.
Lena had a lot of talented relatives: her grandmother was an artist, her father was a songwriter for the band Dune and Marina Khlebnikova, and her mother was a pianist. The girl grew up an active child, so she was sent to several sports sections at once. At eight Katina became interested in music and began playing the piano, then took up vocals and sang in the ensemble "Avenue" for three years.

The next step to the artist's career was joining the VIA "Neposedy". Here the young singer faced "hazing": the newcomers were not noticed, the other children did not even say hello to them without any explanation. However, as soon as someone else came into the team, the problem disappeared.

"You immediately became 'old,' everyone switched to the next one. I was replaced by Nastya Zadorozhnaya. But our leaders were Seryozha Lazarev and Yulia Malinovskaya. We correspond with Nastya and communicate at parties. With Lazarev and Vlad Topalov we also often cross paths in our work and always chatting with pleasure", - said Katina.

Producers created a scandalous image for the duo
The producers created a scandalous image for the duo
At 14 Lena left "Neposed", and in less than a year she joined the group that made her an international celebrity. Producer Ivan Shapovalov and composer Alexander Voitinsky were looking for a vocalist for a new musical project and chose Katina out of all applicants. She recorded the tracks "Why Me" and "Yugoslavia", then it was decided to find a second soloist, and with the arrival of Yulia Volkova, the band Tatu was born.

Two girls in short skirts managed to conquer the world due to scandalous concept of love for each other and provocative lyrics: the single "I went crazy" topped the charts in Russia, then it was translated into English and played on radio stations in Europe. It was not an easy success: Lena had to put herself on a strict diet and even stop eating for the music video shooting. Because of a constant feeling of hunger, the singer was in a fainting state, but she reached her goal and lost 10 kilos in two months. Of course, no one warned her that it was bad for her to lose weight that way, and she was crazy about acting in the video.

In 2001, the group released the CD "200 oncoming traffic" and presented new music videos "They won't get us" and "30 minutes". It was time to tour Russia, the Baltics, Germany and Bulgaria. Shapovalov realized more and more that his students had to go international. The soloists diligently studied English and re-recorded Russian-language tracks - I've Lost My Mind, Not Gonna Get Us - and the band's name was slightly changed, becoming t.A.T.u.

The producer's plan was a success: the band performed at the MTV Europe Music Awards, appeared on the popular American show NBC Tonight. At the peak of their fame, the duo traveled to Eurovision, where they took the third place with the song "Don't Believe, Don't Be Afraid, Don't Ask". Certainly, 2003 was the year of t.A.T.u. triumph: their songs topped the charts and their album sales in Japan reached 1,8 million copies, breaking the record of Michael Jackson and Madonna (probably, because of the plaid anime-style skirts).

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"Once I came down with a nervous breakdown, and I had to cancel my concert in Anadyr. That was the peak of Tatu's popularity, we had 30 concerts a month," Katina recalled in a conversation with StarHit. - That schedule knocked the ground out from under you, it was hard to come to your senses.

But the next year was frankly difficult. First, during the filming of the show "Tatu" in "Celestial", where they had to show how girls work on the new album, vocalists had a falling-out with Ivan Shapovalov and decided to continue their career without his help. According to experts, without the producer's participation, the band did much worse. Secondly, Julia Volkova got pregnant, so that the group had to put the activity on pause. As a result, the singers released several more joint records, and then announced the breakup of the duo.

Tattoo colors and their meaning

A person can depict an ordinary heart, not complemented by anything, but a certain color that will emphasize the meaning of the tattoo:

  • Red is the most often chosen color of the tattoo, which means passionate love, stormy temperament;
  • Pink - means tenderness, romance, often chosen by young girls who fell in love for the first time;
  • White means purity and innocence;
  • Black - loss, mourning.

Colors can be varied, can be combined and carry the meaning known only to the owner.

Meaning of the chosen signs

The image of children in any manifestation has always meant a set of good and warm symbols - it is a belief in a great bright future, and knowledge of the world, and new steps into the big world.

A child is also a need for protection and skill.

The child is also a need for protection and the ability of the adult to protect, curiosity and innocence of thoughts.

Styles and colors

Tattoo "Mother and child" masters perform in several styles.

Such a picture is applied, using:

  1. Watercolor.
  2. Graphics.
  3. Baroque.
  4. Black and white.
  5. Tradischinl.
  6. New or old skool.
  7. Neo-Tradishinl.
  8. Realism.
  9. Minimalism.
  10. Engraving.

Given the nature of the client and his wishes, an experienced specialist will choose a suitable manner of execution of the image.

Themed tattoos depicting a mother and child are never done in such styles as:

  1. Bioorganic.
  2. Biomechanics.
  3. Linework.
  4. Oriental.
  5. Chicano.
  6. Tribal.
  7. Thrash Polka.
  8. Polynesia.
  9. Ornamental.
  10. Blackwork.

Mother and Child Thrash Tattoo Sketch
Sketch of a tattoo "Mother and Child" in the style of Trash Polka
The above manners of execution cannot reflect the delicate image of a woman and her baby.

Watercolor

The style "Watercolor" implies the application of the tattoo with bright colors. Such a picture turns out clear, delicate, and the colors can slightly go beyond the allocated boundaries and give free rein to the imagination, changing tones into halftones and smoothly passing into the color of the skin.

The watercolor element can be used in some details, such as painting the mother and child's dress or shading hearts. Tattoo in this style can be both large in area and occupy very little space and be miniature.

Graphics

"Graphics" - the style for those women who do not like unnecessary details and bright colors. The manner of execution implies the application of the image with clear thin lines. The same strokes perform everything from the shadows cast by the picture, ending with the faces of people.

Drawing a tattoo in this style takes a lot of time. However, the result is well worth it. The picture looks stylish and harmonious. The area of the image made by a graphic is usually not large.

Baroque .

The style called "Baroque" suits those girls who like to challenge society and themselves. The manner of execution of such tattoos consists in combining elements which, at first sight, do not combine.

Such pictures do black, brown, dark green, gray or dark blue ink. The area of the picture made "Baroque" is usually large, and the images on the body look three-dimensional.

Black and White

The black and white style some masters call "the benchmark"Because such tattoos are always fashionable and in demand. The name of the manner of execution received because of the colors used.

The advantage of such a picture is that over time it burns out less and it is less likely to have to be "adjusted". Also well and interestingly obtained in a black and white manner and color sketches.

Tradischinl

This style is sometimes also called "European". This is due to the fact that the first who began to apply such pictures to the body were sailors from Europe.

Despite the fact that the image in the style of "Tradeshinl" mean more drawings of anchors, ribbons and other marine elements, some girls are happy to wear a tattoo of "Mother and Child" performed in that manner. The pictures are applied in different shades of black paint. The style is distinguished from the others by thick, distinct dark lines.

New and Old School.

New and old school in the manner of applying body art are closely intertwined with each other. "New School" appeared in the early 80's and became popular due to the bright colors and unusual technique of execution of drawings. Such a tattoo would suit a creative mother with a good sense of humor.

"Old School" appeared before the new school and became popular in the XIX century. The difference is that the colors of the image do not go beyond its borders and tightly cover the necessary details. Such pictures attract with their brightness and crispness of lines.

Neotradishinl .

This style appeared and developed due to the traditional manner of execution of tattoos. The main difference is that the Neotradishinl drawings are always understandable for people around. Besides this tattoo in this style can be both black-and-white and classic.

Some masters note that Neotradishinl is well suited for applying images of people. Such pictures can be stamped on different parts of the body, and their size can be both large and miniature.

Realism

"Realism" is the style that is most suitable for depicting faces from paintings and photographs on the body. Tattoos in this manner of execution are always bright and colorful. In this case, the shades of colors in them are close to natural and do not flash in the eyes of bright spots.

Only high-class specialists can do such nude pictures. Some fans of Realism are sure that the tattoo in this style on the body really "lives and breathes".

Minimalism

Those who want to get a "light" and elegant picture "Mother and Child" will suit "Minimalism". The manner of applying such a tattoo is to have as few lines as possible on the skin. At the same time, the picture is available for the understanding of others and looks stylish.

What distinguishes "Minimalism" from other styles is that such pictures heal quickly on the body. At the same time there is practically no need to set them, because the lines of the picture are clearly visible on the skin for a long time.

The engraving .

Tattoos, made in the style of "etching" resemble a printed picture. Such pictures are characterized by sharpness, all shades of black and neatness of lines. At the same time the image on the body is clearly visible.

Some people like the engraving because it resembles a medieval style. A mother and child made in this technique looks gentle and organic on the skin.

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