The invocation of the Virgin of Lujan is one of the most popular in Argentina, where it is very common to see devotees with tattoos of the Virgin of Lujan. Below you will find information about the styles, recommendations and examples of the Virgin.
The invocation of the Virgin Mary has a great impact in the town of Lujan, the place where the veneration and admiration of the image of the Immaculate Conception, now transformed into Our Lady of Lujan, originated.
For this reason, thousands of devotees of the Virgin perform the symbolic act of wearing it on their skin as a sign of gratitude and devotion, as a demonstration of love for the Virgin who has granted them miracles and petitions, or who has simply become the patroness of their lives.
But not everything is rosy in the world of tattooing, so as well as giving you a demonstration of the styles and results of the final art, we will also give you some advice and tips so that your experience does not turn into a fiasco.
Step by step of the creation of the tattoo of the Virgin of Lujan:
Tattoos and styles
Tattooing is an art that not all people who call themselves artists can do well, it is necessary to recognise that it is a gift that needs constant improvement over time in terms of techniques.
There are also many people who refine their knowledge and techniques over time, veterans who do not give up what they are truly passionate about, and therefore the final result is always of very good quality.
Tattooing is the “printing” of a specific image somewhere on the body, which is done by injecting ink through needles, just like some printers do, only this time the printer becomes a person who always adds a style that makes him/her different from other artists.
The production and marketing of ink has changed over time. In the past, there was a big problem and controversy about the possible damage that some tattoo inks could cause.
Nowadays, industries and laboratories make them with great care and meticulousness to obtain a very good quality ink that is not harmful to the skin or people’s health in general, this is another of the myths of tattooing.
Among the styles of tattoos that some artists have and that are the most used nowadays, we find the Traditional (old school), the Neotraditional (new school), Trash Polka, Black Work, Pointillism, Geometric, Sketch, Watercolour, Surreal, Illustration? Among the Latin and Hispanic culture it is very popular to find Santa Muerte tattoos, in a very strong style of Black Work.
Recommendations for getting a tattoo:
Among the recommendations we offer you when getting a tattoo, we find some very precise but clear ones that will not overload you with information in your decision to get a tattoo:
- Look for a real artist who has a track record in the world of tattooing. If the person who is going to tattoo you is very young, make sure that they show you their portfolio of work and photographs of their art.
- Similarly, if your tattooist has been tattooing for many years, make sure they show you their portfolio to demonstrate their talent and experience.
- Make sure that they are ethical and professional.
- Make sure the area where you are being tattooed is clean and bright.
- Make sure all the instruments your artist will be working with are clean, the ink is new, and any disposable instruments such as gloves are uncovered in front of you so you can be sure they are new.
Virgin of Lujan tattoo
Back tattoo of the Virgin of Lujan: People who get tattoos on their backs usually have a very specific personality trait: shyness, it is very likely that people who get tattoos on their backs are a little more reserved than the rest.
In this case, we see a devotee of the Virgin of Lujan, who wears his coat of arms not on his chest but on his back, as a symbol of the Virgin’s eternal protection over him.
Another of the meanings of the back tattoo is the importance of leaving the past behind, usually people who decide to have their back tattooed are determined to leave behind all the bitter events of their lives, some failed love affair or bitter memory that they do not want to continue to influence their present life.
The Virgin symbolises the protection, miracles and help that this person may have received in the chapters that they have decided to leave behind, in the change that they have allowed themselves to live the experience of the tattoo and, at a certain point, they have managed to start a new chapter of their life together with the Virgin of Lujan.
On this occasion, the tattoo on the model’s back is in the following style Traditional (Old School).
Arm tattoo of the Virgin of Lujan: Unlike people who get tattoos on their backs, people who get tattoos on their arms usually have a very specific personality trait: strength, endurance and charisma.
It is very likely that people who get tattoos on their arms or forearms are a bit more extroverted than others.
For some people it is motivating to have a tattoo on their arm as it is one of the most visible parts of their body, giving them security and confidence when interacting with others.
But it is also very common to see some people who are a bit arrogant and presumptuous, perhaps because of their good physical condition, where the tattoo on the toned arm is something worth showing off, in this case the person has tattooed the Virgin of Lujan as a shield on his forearm, something worth looking at.
In this case, the tattoo on the model’s back is in the style: Traditional (Old School), only linear, apparently not completely finished.
Tattoo of the Virgin of Lujan on the leg: unlike people who have tattoos on their backs or arms, people who have tattoos on their legs usually have a very specific personality trait: restlessness, curiosity and the need to discover new things.
In this case, we see a devotee of the Virgin of Lujan, who wears her crest not on his chest but on his leg, as a symbol of her eternal protection.
Another meaning of the leg tattoo is the importance of learning to deal with life’s failures and lessons, and it is a very rebellious way to wear the shield of the Virgin of Lujan in front of one’s face.
Usually people who decide to get a tattoo on their leg are determined to put all the bitter events of their life behind them, a failed love affair or a bitter memory that they no longer want to influence their present life.
The Virgin symbolises the protection, miracles and help that this person could have received in the chapters they decided to leave behind and their reconciliation with God, instead they allowed themselves to live the experience of the tattoo and at a certain point they managed to start a new chapter of their life together with the Virgin of Lujan.
On this occasion, the tattoo that the model has on her leg is in the following style: Traditional (Old School), only linear, it seems that it is not completely finished.
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