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Fairy tales are an amalgam of stories, folklore, fiction and art that usually accompany the childhood of most women and men. Fairy Tattoos bring to our mind the magic days of our youth. In fact, many fairy designs are based on the illustration of children’s books depicting these surrealistic beings.
However, during the past few decades, Fairies have a new context, no longer exclusive for kids, and leaving behind nostalgic reminiscence. Fairy tattoos are commonly associated with fantasy, Gothic and Wiccan beliefs. Depending on them, fairies can take many different forms, colors and environments.
Because Wiccan and Neo-Pagan beliefs comprise of the 4 elements of nature (or Devas), fairies can be associate to water, earth, wind, but rarely to fire, except when Gothic comes into play. In addition, Gothic Fairy Tattoos are representation of the dark, not necessarily evil, but definitely not the charming innocent image the simple word “Fairy” put in our mind.
In fact, not all traditional fairies are good, and in the Middle Ages they were often associated to legends in which they used to steal a baby to leave one of their own in its place. Many Gothic fairies, considered to exhibit mischievous attitudes, guided and protected lost people in dark forest ensuring their safe return to home. Fairy Tattoos can combine both one on each arm, as an example.
Innocent, mysterious and even sexy, Fairy Tattoos are plenty of traditional symbolism and modern beliefs. You can do a little research to find the image more close to your idea of how your particular fairly looks, or if you have some drawing skill, you can sketch the fairy in your mind, adding color and details to your designs.
If you are not so confident on your design abilities, the tattooist artist can work with you around the general idea or particular image that you want. Fairies are versatile, representing different lifestyles, and placed on your body wherever you want. Although people prefer Fairy Tattoos on a standalone basis, you can ask for more than one or the reproduction of a particular art composition.
Although fairies do not match with tribal designs or abstract lines, you can get them as ethereal beings combining characteristics usually seen in Angel Tattoos. Sometimes it is hard to find the best  way to start with Fairy Tattoos, but by browsing different images and visiting online tattoo galleries, you may come close to to this unique being, the fairy of your dreams.

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