Showing posts with label Koi. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Koi. Show all posts
Thursday, March 19, 2015
Latest Koi sleeve
Started another full sleeve today. 3 Kois with cherry blossom (Sakura).All outline done. Thanks Scott, well done. you sat like a champ.
Wednesday, March 18, 2015
What does a koi tattoo mean?
It's a symbol for good luck and fortune and is commonly seen in Japanese mythology.
Legend has it that koi swimming upstream will become a dragon. It is usually reflects a person’s aspirations to improve themselves. A Japanese Koi tattoo is often chosen by those that want to showcase their personal strength or perseverance through difficult situations.
Marc Pinto does lots of koi tattoos at Primitive Tattoo Studio in Perth City.
Enquiries Welcome : marc@marcpinto.com
Friday, January 17, 2014
The Koi and its Legendary Meaning
The Traditions and In Depth Meaning of Koi Fish Tattoo in Contemporary Body Fine Art
Tattoo by Marc Pinto
The Koi Fish Legend
The whole story about the koi fish has been around for generations of the Japanese culture. The koi in the story was said to have climbed a waterfall. The brave fish wanted it so badly that amidst it's little strength, the koi, fought against the strong currents and swim through till he reached the top of the falls.
The Chinese version tells us though that it didn't end there yet. The koi swam the entire Yellow River and made it to the Dragon Gate. When the koi completed the journey, he was turned into a magnificent dragon.
The Meaning
Because of these stories, the koi tattoo has become a symbolism for those who have made it through tough times and difficult situations.
It depicts individuals who survived a loss of a loved one, life threatening disease, abandonment,debts, calamity, hard life, and a lot more. That through faith and determination that you can, nothing is impossible.
In a nutshell , you can find below the meanings behind the koi tattoo.
Power and Peserverance
Freedom
Courage
Good fortune
Transformation
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