| COSMIC CRANE |
| Large Custom Tattoo Design |
This main features of this design is the Crane.
The Bottom Crane is holding a rock (This holds symbolic meaning for the client) It features earth and water elements (Reeds Icosahedron _ Waves)
Circles feature throughout the design. The top and the bottom sections have a concentric circle base. Circles link and flow throughout the design, which represents 'protection, connection & new life'.
A rotating water circle flows around the bottom crane and leads into a Tree Of Life symbol (which features the corresponding planetary symbols)
Cranes symbolise longevity, happiness, and peace.
In some belief systems, the crane is associated with spirituality, representing the connection between heaven and earth.
It is a large design. It has been designed to fit to a whole leg. Measurements have been taken from the client. The design Wraps and joins around the leg. It is also sectioned so that the design can be completed in separate pieces.
This is the middle section. This images illustrates how the design joins up.
It features a collection of cranes, dancing. Linking Circles hold the platonic solids. The Circular repeat pattern is based on the Flower Of Life (Sacred Geometry)
| SYMBOLISM |
Throughout Asia, the crane is a symbol of happiness and eternal youth.
In Japan, the crane is one of the mystical or holy creatures (others include the dragon and the tortoise) and symbolises good fortune and longevity because of its fabled life span of a thousand years.
A shen ring is a circle with a line at a tangent to it. The word ‘shen' in ancient Egyptian means ‘encircle’ & therefore linked to eternity. The shen ring represents eternal protection.
The top cranes lead up to a circular cosmic sky pattern, with geometric clouds.
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//// A huge thanks to my client for placing their trust in me and giving me full creative freedom when creating the art ////
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Inky love x
Dionne
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