Dove Tattoos

The dove tattoo is a very common requested design amongst peace activists. The dove as in European art is an early Christian symbol meaning rest in peace. For this reason, many have the dove tattoo on their bodies sometimes with reference to a name of someone close to them who have passed on.

A pair of doves is the familiar symbol of love.  It is said that doves mate for life.  In China, the dove tattoo can be interpreted as a symbol of long life.  It is also a Christian symbol of the Holy Spirit.  There is lots of variety in sizes of these tattoos, from very very tiny to large.

There is a wide selection of dove tattoos available.  Basic black outline, detailed black outlines, brightly colored and beautiful elegant pastels.  Some combinations dove and flames, dove and olive branch, dove and flowers, dove and butterflies.  Some choose to have two doves placed together or one on each shoulder, arm etc.