Koi Tattoos

Here we have five different versions of koi tattoos. Very nice Japanese koi tattoos at that. All of these are both very well drawn and expertly colored and look very cool. My favorite of the group is the larger one in the center. And I think that is because this fish seems to have a bit of attitude in its face and I like that. To the Japanese the koi fish was suppose to be very close to the Gods and as such was a creature to be both respected and feared. But even with the attitude this koi fish hardly looks dangerous. It just looks cool man.
I have always been somewhat of a fan of koi tattoos. Especially the Japanese ones. Japanese art in general tends to be very detailed and generally is filled with lots of bright and shocking colors, almost like water colors, and I like things that really stand out that way. And Japanese tattoo art is very much the same. Lots of detail and lots of bright colors. Check out some images of Japanese style dragon tattoos and you will see exactly what I mean.

As far as koi tattoos go this is a pretty big one and it is on a persons body who is covered with freckles so it sort of makes it look like a spotted koi. In Japan the koi fish, a member of the carp family, represents luck so that kind of leaves the door wide open for someone who likes the idea of getting a koi fish tattoo. Because luck can apply to many different types of circumstances and for many different reasons.
There are a lot of very beautifully colored koi tattoos out there that people can choose from if they wish to get such a tattoo. I personally think if I was going to get a fish as a tattoo that it would be some kind of great sporting fish. Something like a sail fish or a marlin or a sword fish. But I guess that is because for me a big fish like that represents the fight one must endure to boat such a creature. Those type of fish are very difficult to catch. But if you want one of the koi tattoos then by all means, find one that you like and get it. There are lots to choose from.