Here, a splatter paint-like riot of color acts as a wave surrounding the design.
It’s a symbol for dreams and ambitions and a look that’s elegant yet bold.
Light detailing also helps keep the design from feeling overwhelming, both in general and as an armband.
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Geometric
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Mountains are essentially triangles, so they fit well into abstract orgeometricdesigns.
Here, there are no curved lines, and the points of the mountains add height to the tattoo.
For this reason, they make a great addition to a nature scene and help to add dimension.
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Find a tattoo artist that specializes in fine line art to replicate the photo.
In this piece, the mountains seem to ground the design, despite being surrounded by stars and planets.
Detailing like thick shadows and doodle-like elements add whimsy to the design.
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Here, the artist opted for vibrant colors and an enclosed tattoo, giving it an illustrated look.
If thats your aim, go for a smaller tat in a more personal space, like the wrist.
Forest
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Tattoosfeaturing mountains will also often include forests.
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Not only are they seen together in nature, but their symbolism also complements each other.
While a forest represents the journey and exploration, a mountain symbolizes attaining a goal and standing resolute.
This piece of ink uses all dotwork, giving the tattoo a sort of hand-drawn look.
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While the lines in this tattoo are whimsical, the shading and water detailing roots it in reality.
Harmony
This geometric tattoo symbolizes the feeling of harmony that the mountains represent for many.
Add some white for dimension, as it gives it a sense of light and dark.
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This design, for example, features a bucket full of mountains.
While thats not realistically possible, the imagery makes for a fantastic tattoo.
Lines Tattoo
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From far away, mountain ranges just look like lines.
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This makes them a great design choice for fans of abstract and minimal tattoos.
Here, many lines in varying colors add visual impact while still conveying the image of mountains.
Playing with line thicknesses, contrasting shapes, and element sizes are great ways to create your perfect tattoo.
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Whimsical
Mountains dont have to be serious.
Here, even with the shading, the mountain highlights the lotus flower rather than overpowering it.
Travel
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For many people, mountains are a symbol ofwandering and adventure.
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Add small, important-to-you details like a rainbow flag for a personalized touch.
Instead of taking over the tattoo, they act as a detail to highlight the overall piece of ink.
Go for lots of colors, specifically light ones, if you want a whimsical design.
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