When it comes to angels, Angel Cherub tattoos are probably the most popular of the bunch. There are so many great things about this religious design, but you probably know all of them already. That's why we will concentrate on ways to find the truly great design on the web, because too many people keep seeing a slew of generic, low end artwork and not much else. Finding good Cherub tattoos should be fun and this should help you on your short journey.
Why Angel Tattoos are so Popular
Angel tattoos are popular tattoos for females and usually take on the appearance of the stereotypical CHERUBS sitting on a cloud or as an avenging angel.Angels are spiritual beings that are believed to be much more powerful than humans. They have been thought of as creations of a separate order from human beings and sometimes as the spirits of highly evolved humans.
The actual word angel is possibly derived from a Greek word 'angeloi' or 'messenger'. Throughout biblical times it was generally believed that the will of God or 'God's Work' was carried out by angels.
Angels are the guardians of souls and are divine beings but have been shown to be fallible and prone to sin, particularly pride. One of the best known examples of a 'fallen angel' is Satan.
The meaning of angels and their appearance have varied throughout history. Artists have depicted angels as winged creatures, usually beautiful figures suffused in light, wearing white robes, floating on a cloud, sometimes in human form or as an angelic 'symphony from the heavens'.
In Catholicism guardian angels are believed to be intelligent spiritual creatures assigned to care for and protect every person on earth. Each person has a guardian angel assigned to them. These angels are to assist the person in attaining his eternal salvation.
Also, these angels protect groups of persons and nations. Others refer to these guardian angels as guiding spirits who control or guide and particularly help in personal safety.
The most common place to get angel tattoos is on the upper arm or chest for guys and on the shoulder or abdomen for females. Although it is not uncommon to see angel tattoos on the inner wrist or even on the foot!
Angel tattoo wings are another common form of tattoo. They can be tattooed full size on the back in black ink and can look very impressive.
Overall angels symbolize protection and as such are a common reason a lot of people get angel tattoos. Some people depict deceased family or friends as guardian angels in their tattoos as a way to immortalize them or keep the close to their heart.
I love the detail on this one, it is so lovely and delicate!
I have a Geisha tat that I love but this one is spectacular and so well done it makes me jealous.
Fairy tats are a favorite of mine.
I love the whimsy in this one.
I hope that you have enjoyed this tattoos and maybe they have inspired you. Remember, if you want a tattoo, get it and don’t let anyone talk you out of it just because they don’t like them. Tattoos are an artistic way to show who we are and there is nothing wrong with that or anything to be ashamed of.
Enjoy your tats!
