Symbolism/Tattoo Ideas?

Question

Looking for some help, usually pretty good with symbolism and imagery, but was wondering if anyone could help me out with symbols that are used for Self-Discovery, confusion and uncertainty of the outside world, and being a dreamer, but strongly rooted in reality.

All I can think of is a blindfold for the confusion and uncertainty and shackles for the dreamer that's being held down, but neither of those things are really stand-alone tattoos.

Not all of these things have to be addressed, just looking for a sounding board to bounce ideas off of.

Answer 1

Peace sign?

Or you could have a picture of those emo cartoon characters (forgot the name soz)

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Answer 2

Try something with a Celtic theme. They are dreamy but still rooted in reality.

Answer 3

Here's my suggestion (as an ex-tattooist of many years):

Research and find a tattoo artist who specializes in custom work whose work you really like.  Then, sit down with that person and talk about what you would like your tattoo to symbolize.  They will draw up a tat for you (usually for a fee, which is worth every penny).

If you want to use shackles and a blindfold in your tat image, I can think of many ways to tie them together, but it's ALWAYS best to let your tattoo artist come up with their own ideas.  That way, you get their best work, for they have put something of themselves into it.

Answer 4

check out http://www.tattoojohnny.com/ for ideas or if you have a friend who is good with art have him/her draw you some possible tats.

Answer 5

hmmm...I imagine if in fact you want blindfolds and shackles a human would be involved in some way...perhaps shackled at the wrists walking a tightrope? with a balancing pole on which the "weight of the world" could be on one end and the cosmos on the other? kinda tragic, I realize, but the best I can do :)

good luck, let me know what you decide

Answer 6

Check out my article on tattoo symbolism...

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article...

Answer 7

being a dreamer i can see a fairy or other image kind of laying at the side of  a stream watching her reflection or anything reflected in the water with a kind of dreamy look on their face

or like this. i love jim warren stuff

http://www.fortuneart.net/JimWarren/Merm...

browse his stuff you might get ideas for your other ideas

Answer 8

plz speak english.

Answer 9

think about certain types of birds. There are a lot of different types of birds & they all have a story behind them. Look them up. I dont know exactly what your looking for but i hoped i helped.