Meaning and Sentimental Value
Human-Cat Relationship
The history of humans with cats had already started a long time ago, since the emergence of our civilization. Countless archeological expeditions have excavated Stone Age tombs with cats snuggled next to their deceased owners.
The Egyptians were devoted cat worshipers and believed that these animals were an extension of the moon goddess, Bastet. In many ways, the Egyptians saw cats as representing their protective goddess, as they were known for their excellent hunting skills that were used to protect food from vermin and pests. The importance of cats in ancient Egypt was such that killing one of them was considered a crime punishable by death.
Cat Tattoo Meanings
Cats are free spirited animals that show a sense of intellect and independence that is rarely seen in the animal world. His constant mood swings spawned several legends about his shape-shifting abilities. According to them, cats can shapeshift and roam freely between the physical and spiritual realms, bringing messages to their deceased loved ones. For many women, being hooked up with them serves as both a compliment and a warning to those who try to dominate or control them. In other words, no one can control a free spirit!
Some other meanings are:
→ girl power
→ Luck and prosperity
→ Spirituality and connection with the Divine
→ A link to the afterlife
→ Protection
→ Intelligence and intuition
→ Elegance and refinement
→ Attention
On the sentimental side, many people use the cat tattoo as a beautiful tribute to their beloved feline friends.
Ideas and Photos
cat tattoo
Still don't know what your favorite cat tattoo is? Rest assured that in this topic you will have plenty of inspiration to choose from! 😀
Watercolor
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Old School
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Silhouette / Contour
Delicate & Feminine
Black cat
Siamese
cheshire cat
DID YOU KNOW?
The Cheshire Cat symbolizes the independence of the unconscious from our control and the indomitable, not obeying our rules. It can also mean the madness of behavior (according to his most famous phrase “we are all mad here – we are all mad here”)
Egyptian
with dog
Small on the finger
delicate no pulse
Female at the back of the neck
Big on Thigh
Tattoo Artists
Choosing a professional is very important and at the same time very difficult, since you have to take into account the specialties of each artist and what you want them to do for you. I've selected some super talented artists to help you with this choice and who will definitely impress you with their artwork!
Rodrigo Bag
(Sao Paulo-SP) This is certainly one of the national artists that I most admire, the ones that you look at the tattoo and know that he did it. With a wonderful wealth of details and colors, Tas uses watercolor and pointillism to create unique and original works, maintaining exclusivity and respecting the original idea and concept developed with each client. If you like watercolor and pointillism, this is the guy for you!
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Tavares Tattoo
(Porto Alegre – RS) Famous for his watercolor and realistic tattoos, Tavares is already used to tattooing felines on the skin of passionate owners! The cool thing about it is that, just like Tas, the creation is always his (he doesn't copy, doesn't make covers or reforms). Based on his idea in as much detail as possible, you book an individual consultation – in person or via video – and Tavares will produce your tattoo design. That is, his tattoo will be forever unique and no one in the whole world will have the same!
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Lincoln Fifth
(Votuporanga – SP) With its incredible touch of surreality, its arts have vibrant, bright and original colors! Your own Instagram is already a work of art with your wall, it's worth checking out!
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Victor Zanotto
(Curitiba – PR) Zanotto came from illustration and his belief is in mixing styles, always flexible to changes and adaptations. His drawings and tattoos use various techniques such as watercolor, graphics and shading, and his incredible creativity enchants anyone! If you are looking for a very realistic and different cat tattoo, this is it!
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Betty Rose
(Brooklyn – NY) Betty is an artist from NY, but what stands out most about her work is her undeniable passion for cats! So much so that she is known as a “cattoo artist” (cat+tattoo) and she has already reached close to 400 tattoos of kittens alone! This video shows her love for cats and a little more about her work:
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Important Tips!
If you've never gotten a tattoo in your life and fell in love with the cat tattoo, but still feel insecure, these tips can help you a lot! So read it carefully, okay? 🙂
Research, Think and Reflect.
Searching is very important, as it will help you from choosing your design and tattoo artist to post-care and opinions from people who have already tattooed in that part of the body. Also, taking your doubts is a great solution to insecurity!
Design Choice
You can start from several different reasons to choose your design. Maybe that drawing has a personal meaning or that you like; maybe you've had a very important life experience and you want to tattoo it somehow on your body; it could be that phrase from a book, movie or song that moves you... Or even just a drawing you liked. The important thing here is that you are aware that you will have it for the rest of your life (if you don't opt for tattoo coverage or removal) and you can't just get sick of it. Use and abuse sites like Instagram, Pinterest and Tumblr!
Tattoo Artist's Choice
Choosing your tattoo artist is giving him complete confidence and freedom, after all, he is an artist who uses his creativity to create incredible works on people's bodies. Therefore, choose wisely! Look for recommendations from other people, review his portfolio and what his main specialties are (watercolor, pointillism, calligraphic, abstract, geometric…), visit his studio.. Do your best to gather as much information as possible about him and, if you do good choice, you can be sure that the tattoo artist will do a better job than you can imagine!
Tattoo cost is not a priority
Although it is important to know how much you are going to spend, this should not be a crucial factor in your choice. Ask the professional you choose for a quote and, if you can't afford it and that tattoo artist is your favorite, add your money little by little and don't give up. Believe me, it will be SO worth it!
About Aftercare
Each professional indicates a series of care that they consider best, so ask yours directly. Some basic care that he can recommend is protection with plastic film, hydration with creams, care with food and while bathing, avoiding sun, sea and swimming pool and, mainly, not scratching or removing scabs from your tattoo when it is healing.
Well, that's it, people!
I hope you enjoyed,
If you have any questions or suggestions, please comment below!
good luck with your
cat tattoo! Kisses! 😉
