There's a very current trend of turning every image into a drawing made with geometric shapes . It's very common to see tattoos of this type, but also those that use shapes to simulate the amazing figures of origami, a technique in which you can make all sorts of things simply by folding paper.
You probably all know what we're talking about when we mention origami. Everyone has made a paper airplane or boat at some point without realizing they were doing origami, but that's essentially what it is. Tattoos inspired by this technique create shapes of objects or animals using geometric lines. Let's look at some beautiful examples.
Origami phases tattoos
Origami creations are made by folding paper into specific shapes until the desired object or animal is created. There are techniques that guide us on how to fold the paper and the steps involved in making different origami animals. The crane is one of the most popular origami animals, and in this case, we see a tattoo inspired not only by the finished crane but also by the steps involved in creating it. This tattoo can undoubtedly symbolize the journey that every endeavor and goal entails, with concrete steps to reach our desired outcome.
Watercolor tattoos
These tattoos feature origami shapes that are then decorated with watercolor-style brushstrokes . These tones and colors are very popular right now, so we see them in hundreds of tattoos. These colors bring the tattoos to life, although the lines might lose some of their prominence against all the vibrancy. However, if we like color, we can always add it.
Tattoos with planes
Airplanes are paper origami figures that we've all made at some point. In tattoos, these airplanes can symbolize our desire to fly far away and see the world. It's a really simple tattoo that appeals to many travel enthusiasts because it symbolizes that wanderlust. We see two different tattoos here. On one hand, a very small one with simple black lines, and on the other, a tattoo done entirely in color.
Paper boat tattoos
Paper boats are another object we used to create as children with paper, without realizing we were doing origami. They're another symbol of our adventurous spirit and the innocence of childhood. We found one tattoo very simple with black lines and another with a colorful blue design that symbolizes the sea.
Elephant origami tattoos
These origami sets can create many figures. In this case, we see some simple origami elephant tattoos . The elephant is an animal that symbolizes wisdom.
Crane tattoos
Cranes are the most popular origami subject and symbolize the craft. That's why we see so many tattoos featuring this origami animal. We see a beautiful tattoo with floral patterns and another with watercolor colors. Which one do you like best?
Original tattoos
It's possible to find tattoos inspired by this technique that are very original. While the simplest are the paper airplane or the paper boat, these go a bit further. The crane has a meticulous pattern, and the unicorn is bursting with color. We always recommend asking beforehand about how these types of colors will look over time, as they may lose definition.
Patterned tattoos
We're finishing up our origami tattoo series with these original pieces. We have two animals created using this technique, each adorned with beautiful patterns . While the lines forming the geometric shapes usually take center stage, in this case, the patterns are the real stars.