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Flowers and Waves: Koi Tattoo by ~KuroTenshi:iconKuroTenshi:

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"KOI TATTOO - Probably surprising to many westerners is the large of amount of ancient myth that surrounds these beautiful fish in the Orient and their elevated status there. Generally known here as the brightly colored fish that are common in public ponds and fountains, carp (koi is Japanese for carp) can be found in colors that include white, yellow, gold, a deep orange, and some are even calico-colored. Particularly beautiful specimens have been known to fetch prices in excess of half-a-million dollars from private collectors who specialize in their breeding and showing. However, the koi is more than just a colorful and collectible fish. It is also one of the most popular and beautiful of Japanese tattoo symbols – a beauty which belies its symbolic meaning. Although Chinese in origin, the carp is now widely celebrated in Japan, particularly for its manly qualities. It is said to climb waterfalls bravely, and, if caught, it lies upon the cutting board awaiting the knife without a quiver, not unlike a samurai (warrior) facing a sword. This theme dates back to ancient China, where a legend tells of how any koi that succeeded in climbing the falls at a point called Dragon Gate (on the Yellow River) would be transformed into a dragon. Based on that legend, it became a symbol of worldly aspiration and advancement. Eventually, the stoic fish came to be associated with so many masculine and positive qualities that it was appropriated for the annual Boys' Day Festival in Japan where even today colorful, streaming koi flags are traditionally displayed for each son in the family. In tattoo imagery, especially in combination with flowing water, it symbolizes much the same: courage, the ability to attain high goals, and overcoming life's difficulties."
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Okay, check this out. I've been thinking about this for about a month and this is kinda of a basic idea of what I want in a new tattoo I'm planning on getting. I'm thinking I might just get one koi...More than likely it will be the one with the water... I dunno its going to take more thinking before I settle on a design.

This time I'm designing it myself. What good is it to be an artist and not put your art to great use, especially on yourself?

So because this is my design, PLEASE don't steal, reuse, or repost as your own without my permission!

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~Aluchan Jul 5, 2007, 7:38:51 PM
I like both koi, but the final choice to do one or both is yours. Here's a question though. Are you getting the fish white? if so, that color fades fast compared to others, so this would be a tattoo with a lot of retouching in the future. I think putting some lines in the fins, and a few scales would give it a bit of a more Japanese look as well. I Also would love to see what the tattoo artist comes up with.

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~KuroTenshi Jul 7, 2007, 2:47:47 PM
well since I know what exactly I want now and its going on MY body, after I consult the artist it will be out of my hands. I'd love to get two because now it seems like it will be going on my shoulder blades but it might be something else...like a panda or something...Anyway I'll be doing the water koi on my right shoulder blade. ^^;

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~Shigetsu-San Jul 25, 2008, 5:34:16 PM
oh wow! this is very pretty!! If i were to get it i would be different and get on on one foot and on on the other near the toes x3 lol when are you getting it?

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~KuroTenshi Jul 25, 2008, 5:58:00 PM
I've changed my mind about this design and I'm going to get a koi with a ww2 circa japanese flag on it ~^^~ Its also in my gallery.

But I'm very glad you like this one! :hug:

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