And for those who have considered drawing as an option for a new tattoo, we bring the meaning of this tattoo, in addition to incredible inspirations for designs for female and male tattoos.
What is its Meaning?
The compass is an instrument used in navigation, and is an ancient symbol used in tattoos, as the design was made by many sailors.
And even though it is a tattoo made centuries ago, the compass tattoo remains a design option.
And most of the time the search for the compass tattoo is related to the meaning that this instrument brings, which is orientation.
The idea of this tattoo is related to following a new orientation, that is, a new path with challenges, leaving what has passed behind and looking for a new direction.
In addition to this direction meaning, the compass tattoo is still linked to the idea of travel, and is a great representation for anyone who likes to travel.
Generally speaking, the compass tattoo related to:
- Take a new path;
- Seek new horizons;
- Passion for traveling;
- Orientation towards the meaning of life;
- Direction to a new focus.
Compass Tattoo Pictures and Inspirations
Women
Watercolor
For inspiration of a female compass tattoo, the idea here is a watercolor tattoo on the back.
The design features a compass made with black ink and watercolor as a background, leaving the design delicate and colorful.
To complete, the tattoo also bears the phrase “Not all that wander are lost = Not all that wander are lost”, completing the idea of the design that symbolizes orientation.
Another inspiration for the watercolor tattoo is this arm tattoo idea.
In the proposal, the blurred watercolor effect appears as the background for the drawing, which brings the image of a compass made in black pigment.
The choice of colors for the watercolor effect combines orange and blue, highlighting the design.
Delicate / Small
If the idea is to get a compass tattoo with a delicate style, it is worth taking inspiration from this proposal.
The idea here brings the design of the orientation device made with thin and delicate lines, and amid branches of leaves.
The design made only with black pigment remains delicate due to the smoky and shading details.
If the idea is to get a discreet and delicate compass tattoo, this ankle tattoo is a good inspiration.
The design with very fine lines brings the directions of the compass and a light watercolor effect, which appears as a discreet color in the background of the tattoo.
In the rib
As an idea for the compass tattoo on the rib, the proposal here was a delicate tattoo.
For the tattoo, the proposal was to draw the compass in thin and very delicate strokes and a light color with a watercolor effect as a background for the drawing.
Another detail of the tattoo is the date in Roman numerals, which is above the compass design.
In this idea for the rib tattoo, the proposal was to unite two orientation symbols, the compass and the compass rose.
In the design, the compass is the base of the tattoo, and the compass rose appears in the center of the compass, completing the idea of orientation.
For the design, the idea was to use only black pigment, keeping the tattoo simple and beautiful!
On the arm
For women looking for arm tattoo inspiration, the idea here brings the compass design made with black pigment.
In addition to the compass design, the tattoo also features an overlay of a rose tattoo with a shading effect, uniting different meanings for a single tattoo.
The inspiration for the compass tattoo can also be for a couple tattoo, and in this case it can bring different meanings.
The idea of a compass tattoo for a couple may be linked to the fact that they follow a new path together, or to the fact that they share a taste for travel, symbolizing new destinations to be explored together.
Men
On the arm
For men who want to portray a compass design on their arm, the idea here is a tattoo with various references to navigation and navigation instruments.
The drawing made with black pigment and shadow effect has a map and a 3D representation of the compass as a background, portraying the instrument in a more realistic way.
In addition, the tattoo still features a realistic design in one color with a knot, and orientation through the compass rose.
The compass tattoo can be inspiration for a male closed arm tattoo, as this idea shows.
In the proposal to close the arm with tattoos, the idea was to make drawings that talk to each other, so the map forms the background for the entire arm, and drawings such as the compass with a realistic effect complete the idea.
Na Perna
And if the idea is to choose a compass style for the leg tattoo, the inspiration here is a large design of a 3D compass tattoo.
The design on the side of the leg features a map as a background and the compass rich in details tattooed on the map.
Among the male leg tattoo ideas, the idea here was to bring elements of navigation to the tattoo.
In the proposal, the tattoo features the compass design in prominence, and brings other maritime elements, such as helm and anchor.
Breastplate
For those who want tattoo ideas for the chest area, the compass tattoo inspiration is a great choice.
As an idea for this type of tattoo, the proposal here brings a world map with a shaded effect in the background, and the compass in 3D effect superimposed on the map design.
If the idea is to get a small tattoo, the inspiration here is a simple compass tattoo.
In the proposal, the design brings the tattoo of a compass with a compass rose made only in black pigment.
Have you already chosen your design? Tell me in the comments what you think about this style of drawing.
