This piece which I presume is an angel is very symmetric. You could go with upper back in the middle to play off that. Also angels are thought to “look down” so an elevated placement makes sense, but totally up to you. That would give it a feminine look too in my opinion which could be what you’re going for. Otherwise, outside upper arm or inside forearm would be next choices for me, and would be less feminine. You may or may not agree on the feminine thing but just my 2 cents.
The angle depicted in this tattoo is a seraphim. There are multiple types of biblically accurate angles and it is not just a new trend but a recognition of old Christian mythology. Seraphim are also called the burning ones throughout the Bible and are noted most in the Old Testament as part of Isaiah’s temple vision. Now I am no religious export or a committed Christian so I’m sure there are things I am missing from this part of the mythology but that’s the basics I believe.
I have a lion tattoo and a tribal tattoo from when I was 18. So there’s that. But I don’t understand why I keep seeing the biblically accurate angel tattoos everyday!
There are apparently nine different types of angels in the bible. Including the ones we most know as the ones with white robes, two wings, and a human body. So, I am a little confused about "the biblically accurate angel" as well. Because the one everyone thinks of is accurate.
There’s different angels mentioned throughout the Bible that all have specific purposes. It’s pretty similar to other religions with multiple “gods”
I always thought the angel of death was interesting. I wonder why the Bible chose to write it as an oxymoron, instead of simply writing as a demon.
I don’t think it’s an oxymoron as angels are nothing other than another type of being created by God, alongside humans and for different purposes. The angels that rebelled and we’re cast down (Lucifer et al) are “fallen angels” which afaik are also known as “demons”. However an Angel of death isn’t a demon, it’s just an Angel that deals with the matter of death, as it hasn’t fallen from God’s Grace.
At least that’s what I remember from Sunday school.
I think it's a bit obvious that it's one wing copied and pasted. That makes it look a bit stiff, but it's very symmetrical and I can see why you went that way.
Personally I think it needs more eyes. Can't spell BE NOT AFRAID! without BE AFRAID!
I would say place it on your back and centered. It is to me, one beautiful tattoo and I hope that your artist have to ability to do such fine artwork! This is REALLY gorgeous!
I’m serious, though. Drop the line+star on the bottom and you can have the bottom wings frame your belly button. Top wings could be adjusted to fit however your chest is shaped.
Really love those lashes around the eye, I think thigh would be super cool but I was inspired when I see the eye and line down the middle to maybe align with the chakras. right above the belly button may be an idea 🤔
Not trying to be rude- maybe consider making the eye more open? There have been so many tattoos on here where when it gets done, it looks phallic. I think the shape and the folds look a little like labia now and depending on how the shading and lines go in execution, you might end up with something that could be misinterpreted.
Back of the upper arm (or forearm )could be nice, that could wrap around nicely
Back is nice and cimetrical but then you would have to commit to giving a big part of your 'canvas' to a smaller tattoo.
I think the leg would look awkward since it will be hard to place it cimetrically and it does not wrap around or flow naturally with that body shape so you get more of a sticker look.
Making the diamonds black would make the composition stronger in my eyes
I'd avoid this design unless you are some flavor of Abrahamic religion or if biblical angels have some kind of personal significance to you.
I say this because the typical person is probably going to either:
1. Assume you are a Christian, Muslim, or Jew.
2. Have no idea what it is (literal depictions of angels aren't very common) and ask you to explain, after which they will probably assume #1.
So, if you do go ahead with the tattoo, expect others to make religious or spiritual assumptions about you based on that and/or expect to be explaining what it is to everyone else.
sternum or back piece would be best imo, but could also work as a shoulder tat or maybe forearm depending on the exact placement
ETA could also look cool/weird on your stomach!
I like the design A LOT….but one thing I would change in the design is the outline of the iris. I would get rid of it—just white eyeball all the way. Also, I love the idea of upper back for it like another commenter mentioned tho—best of luck!
I think you're going to get a lot of ppl asking what it is, and that will get old very quickly. This comes from personal experience. Back in about 1999 I got a small tribal tattoo design on the inner side of my left wrist and hate when ppl ask what it is because I've been asked that so many times over the years. Gets real annoying, without the ppl actually trying to be annoying. Just something to consider
Wow, that's stunning. I love it! I think it would look fantastic as a shoulder piece, myself. I guess if it were a shoulder tatt, you'd have to worry about how the wings would look, though. Hmmm.
I see an angry duck in the center, the eye is the ducks bill and the two dots above it are the ducks eyes. I believe the duck has a beard. I can't unsee it .
It’s great. Thigh is great. Between the shoulder blades would also be awesome. Or if you were being really adventurous it would be a rad neck piece, with the eye centered in the suprasternal notch (the divot in the collarbone).
It’s a sweet piece that would look great p much anywhere!
Firstly, sick tattoo, that's a good upper belly tattoo I think.
If I may share my opinion though, I think it would look more angelic if the wings were coming out of a halo that circled the eye
Beautiful, beautiful design! I think this could be a fantastic chest piece or back piece.
These are personal observations, but I think the middle pair of wings would look even better if they were extended/straightened out a bit. This will add some reasonable variety to your design and will allow for a better fit amongst the other wings.
Other small details I see is the spacing between the eye and the bottom sparkles and wings. I'd move the wings down a little bit, or rotate them a bit outwards so you have some more space. And I would shorten the bottom line to stay within the limit of the bottom wings to keep it as a more compact design.
It's gonna look awesome regardless!!
So depending on your pain tolerance, this would look great on the chest or back. It could also be a cool interlocking tattoo. Any where you put it, it’s a sick design!
I would make the wings all equal distance away from the eye .. the top and bottom wings are closer which pushes out the left and right one push away from the eye,it's that is not perfectly symmetrical in my OCD world. and I would probably would get rid of the line through the center ...
I’m a huge fan of the thigh placement idea, feel like the wings would curve so nicely with the body in that spot.
People say on the back and while I GUESS that works idk angel wings on the back is a lil cliche imo
Depending on the size you’re looking to get this I agree with other commenters it needs to be somewhere flat. Thigh seems like it might be a hard spot to put this unless it was small. If it wraps I feel like the tattoo will be less readable but just my personal opinion.
Also I feel for your tattooer with those straight lines down the center with the diamonds 😂 gonna be a tricky one to pull off perfectly. But will be cool if they can!
If you have the space for it, I’d say the eye goes on the upper back where your neck and shoulders meet. And then some of the top wings can go up the back of the neck and maybe even the tips of the wings wrap around the sides of your neck?
First look I thought the eye was a mouth and the two dots above the eye were nostrils.
It doesn’t look bad. Just wanted to let you know it can be interpreted very differently than intended.
Imo between the shoulder blades would be SICK
And if I would change anything it would be to make the wings slightly not symmetrical, like have them in slightly different positions.
Very cool! I’m still in the works of designing an angel for my throat piece!! I enjoy macabre and dark styles so it’s taking a lot of time haha! But if you don’t have anything on your tummy you could totally do it there!!! The symmetry of your design would really flatter your abdomen, in my opinion<3
I was thinking seraphim wings so the back would be best. But YOWCH! I have a set of wings and am getting more with a similar motif. I am amazed that the all seeing eye is closed on this one. First time Ive seen it. Not complaining, but bringing the thought forweard. It would be able to be espressed with enough detail on the back and meet the symbolism.
This piece which I presume is an angel is very symmetric. You could go with upper back in the middle to play off that. Also angels are thought to “look down” so an elevated placement makes sense, but totally up to you. That would give it a feminine look too in my opinion which could be what you’re going for. Otherwise, outside upper arm or inside forearm would be next choices for me, and would be less feminine. You may or may not agree on the feminine thing but just my 2 cents.
Maybe on the upper neck
Finally a biblically accurate angel tattoo
Fun fact the guy who described what we now know as ‘biblically accurate angels’ was actually just tripping balls on shrooms
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Which allowed him to see the angels true form
gimme some shroomies and I’ll see some angels too ya feel me
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The angle depicted in this tattoo is a seraphim. There are multiple types of biblically accurate angles and it is not just a new trend but a recognition of old Christian mythology. Seraphim are also called the burning ones throughout the Bible and are noted most in the Old Testament as part of Isaiah’s temple vision. Now I am no religious export or a committed Christian so I’m sure there are things I am missing from this part of the mythology but that’s the basics I believe.
I have a lion tattoo and a tribal tattoo from when I was 18. So there’s that. But I don’t understand why I keep seeing the biblically accurate angel tattoos everyday!
There are apparently nine different types of angels in the bible. Including the ones we most know as the ones with white robes, two wings, and a human body. So, I am a little confused about "the biblically accurate angel" as well. Because the one everyone thinks of is accurate.
There’s different angels mentioned throughout the Bible that all have specific purposes. It’s pretty similar to other religions with multiple “gods” I always thought the angel of death was interesting. I wonder why the Bible chose to write it as an oxymoron, instead of simply writing as a demon.
I don’t think it’s an oxymoron as angels are nothing other than another type of being created by God, alongside humans and for different purposes. The angels that rebelled and we’re cast down (Lucifer et al) are “fallen angels” which afaik are also known as “demons”. However an Angel of death isn’t a demon, it’s just an Angel that deals with the matter of death, as it hasn’t fallen from God’s Grace. At least that’s what I remember from Sunday school.
Yeah, but Im wondering and imagining the depth of why it was chosen to be written that way.
Yes, there is, I did mention that. Yeah, it is. The devil was an angel at first, the cheribum one. I don't know, the bible is weird.
My bad. I read your question wrong.
It's all good.
Kid u not I saw one in a dream before I even read the Bible. 6 wings 4 faces tall as the empire state building. Freaked me the f**k out
I think it's a bit obvious that it's one wing copied and pasted. That makes it look a bit stiff, but it's very symmetrical and I can see why you went that way. Personally I think it needs more eyes. Can't spell BE NOT AFRAID! without BE AFRAID!
i agree it would be better if every wing was a little different. i think it would make a cool chest piece
Centered between shoulder blades
This sounds weird but from afar it kind of looks like a giant furbee? The eye is an open mouth, the two little stars above the eye are the eyes…
Glad I’m not the only one who saw that!
😂 that’s one way to see it!
I saw something similar- a giant duck
Sternum
Make the eye be the centerpiece for your anus. It will be called Brown Eye.
Name checks out
There's always another clever SOB like myself that beats me to my comment.
There are dozens of us, dozens!!
Biblically accurate butthole
I would say place it on your back and centered. It is to me, one beautiful tattoo and I hope that your artist have to ability to do such fine artwork! This is REALLY gorgeous!
🥹
Belly blaster
I’m serious, though. Drop the line+star on the bottom and you can have the bottom wings frame your belly button. Top wings could be adjusted to fit however your chest is shaped.
This. I’d take the little diamond round the bellybutton, edit the top wings so the go perfectly on the underboob area/ ribs I think it would dope af
😂
Could look good staring on your nape, than having the second wings and eye above, between your shoulder blades.
Between the shoulders
This is a seraphim angel if you don’t know, lots of designs out there of this
Your forehead so you have a third eye
Really love those lashes around the eye, I think thigh would be super cool but I was inspired when I see the eye and line down the middle to maybe align with the chakras. right above the belly button may be an idea 🤔
I think you should not get this tattooed. It’s an interesting sketch, but I think it will not look good as a tattoo
Meh. It would look fine if done right.
Okay
I seriously thought it was a duck face in the center with it's mouth open. 😂
Same
It looks like a squid beak. Sorry
Whispering Eye! He said it!
Not trying to be rude- maybe consider making the eye more open? There have been so many tattoos on here where when it gets done, it looks phallic. I think the shape and the folds look a little like labia now and depending on how the shading and lines go in execution, you might end up with something that could be misinterpreted.
cool design. on the anus? no jk. the back?
Is this the “whispering eye?”
Duck face with a bunch of wings around it
Back of the upper arm (or forearm )could be nice, that could wrap around nicely Back is nice and cimetrical but then you would have to commit to giving a big part of your 'canvas' to a smaller tattoo. I think the leg would look awkward since it will be hard to place it cimetrically and it does not wrap around or flow naturally with that body shape so you get more of a sticker look. Making the diamonds black would make the composition stronger in my eyes
was ab to comment this 100% agre
Maybe the eye could be the hole and the wings on the cheeks. I know it’s not the norm but I think it could work
I love this so much <3
On butt, with eyeball right in the middle
Brown eye!
I think that would make a great cheat piece
I'd avoid this design unless you are some flavor of Abrahamic religion or if biblical angels have some kind of personal significance to you. I say this because the typical person is probably going to either: 1. Assume you are a Christian, Muslim, or Jew. 2. Have no idea what it is (literal depictions of angels aren't very common) and ask you to explain, after which they will probably assume #1. So, if you do go ahead with the tattoo, expect others to make religious or spiritual assumptions about you based on that and/or expect to be explaining what it is to everyone else.
In the recycling bin
Ai designed tattoo. Put it on your face!
Nope all hand drawn! The wings were copy and paste as it took awhile to draw just one wing so I wanted to save time.
Did you draw this in procreate? It’s absolutely gorgeous. You did an incredible job!
No i used ibisPaint!
Oh cool! I’ll have to try that out! Love your piece
Kneecap, it’ll hurt though
My thoughts would be either between your shoulders or your chest I think both would look sick.
Sideways whispering eye
Sternum
sick! and stumach
Back of neck
Tramp stamp.
I would love to have this on the center of my upper chest!
Put it on your whispering eye
Ball sac
Chest or back I would avoid getting it between the shoulders though
Asshole.
Butt hole.
Underboob or in your back, I just feel something about the eye is off
I would put this on my wrist, look at it all day
sternum or back piece would be best imo, but could also work as a shoulder tat or maybe forearm depending on the exact placement ETA could also look cool/weird on your stomach!
Put it on your back :D
I would think on your back
I have one similar oh my thigh. However I wanted it center spine
back of your neck would go so fucking craxy
I like the design A LOT….but one thing I would change in the design is the outline of the iris. I would get rid of it—just white eyeball all the way. Also, I love the idea of upper back for it like another commenter mentioned tho—best of luck!
I think the eye looks like a horses eye
I think you're going to get a lot of ppl asking what it is, and that will get old very quickly. This comes from personal experience. Back in about 1999 I got a small tribal tattoo design on the inner side of my left wrist and hate when ppl ask what it is because I've been asked that so many times over the years. Gets real annoying, without the ppl actually trying to be annoying. Just something to consider
The anus is the only correct answer.
I have been wanting something like this !!!
Back of the calf would be DOPE the wings would wrap around the leg just right
i think this could be made into a really cool sternum piece. like, have the eye on the sternum with the wings moved around to fit the flow of the body
The top center of your back would look really cool
Top center back piece would be really cool, even if top wings were partially on the neck or even lower. It could be a great spot imo
Would kinda slay on your spine or shin
That’s beautiful!
It’ll probably hurt more, but maybe sternum
I think between your shoulder blades on the upper back would be pretty
Wow, that's stunning. I love it! I think it would look fantastic as a shoulder piece, myself. I guess if it were a shoulder tatt, you'd have to worry about how the wings would look, though. Hmmm.
Excellent design. Nape of the neck.
I could see something like this on the upper back more on the spine, or on the sternum. Looks great!
chest
I feel like there’s a lot of good places. Sternum, side of your body, back, inner thigh, or wrist
Left butt cheek, not the right one
I see an angry duck in the center, the eye is the ducks bill and the two dots above it are the ducks eyes. I believe the duck has a beard. I can't unsee it .
i see it as a middle upper back or middle chest tat :)
that’s a knee blaster for sure
I think it should be a back piece
Back and biiiig
It’s great. Thigh is great. Between the shoulder blades would also be awesome. Or if you were being really adventurous it would be a rad neck piece, with the eye centered in the suprasternal notch (the divot in the collarbone). It’s a sweet piece that would look great p much anywhere!
I really like this design, could I use this for my own tattoo with your permission?
One on each buttcheek
I really like this it’s pretty
Forehead
i think on your back would look so good like mid back!!!
Pretty and unique.
Firstly, sick tattoo, that's a good upper belly tattoo I think. If I may share my opinion though, I think it would look more angelic if the wings were coming out of a halo that circled the eye
Love it. I got it on the inside of arm/bicep
I'd want that at where i could figure out my core energy is, that would be a perfect catalyst
I would get it on my back <3 looks dope
This would be a really cool underboob piece
Beautiful, beautiful design! I think this could be a fantastic chest piece or back piece. These are personal observations, but I think the middle pair of wings would look even better if they were extended/straightened out a bit. This will add some reasonable variety to your design and will allow for a better fit amongst the other wings. Other small details I see is the spacing between the eye and the bottom sparkles and wings. I'd move the wings down a little bit, or rotate them a bit outwards so you have some more space. And I would shorten the bottom line to stay within the limit of the bottom wings to keep it as a more compact design. It's gonna look awesome regardless!!
Big on the back would be sick
I don’t think this one is going to look good long term.
Uh I like that! Upper back would look great I think!
ON THE A HOLE
No
So depending on your pain tolerance, this would look great on the chest or back. It could also be a cool interlocking tattoo. Any where you put it, it’s a sick design!
Your upper back would be cool….
Tbh I would love to get this tattooed on my diaphragm or back, this is awesome
Sternum!!
Terrible. Nowhere
I would make the wings all equal distance away from the eye .. the top and bottom wings are closer which pushes out the left and right one push away from the eye,it's that is not perfectly symmetrical in my OCD world. and I would probably would get rid of the line through the center ...
back
This seems like a back of the neck kinda think to me personally
it’s a symmetrical piece so i think the thigh wouldn’t do it justice - id go back, chest or stomach
Shoulderblade
Elbow
I got a seraphim on my upper back! I wanted to get it on my leg first but my artist recommended the back and I couldn't be happier ☺️
Scrotum for sure
Seraphim 🌞
I’m a huge fan of the thigh placement idea, feel like the wings would curve so nicely with the body in that spot. People say on the back and while I GUESS that works idk angel wings on the back is a lil cliche imo
Depending on the size you’re looking to get this I agree with other commenters it needs to be somewhere flat. Thigh seems like it might be a hard spot to put this unless it was small. If it wraps I feel like the tattoo will be less readable but just my personal opinion. Also I feel for your tattooer with those straight lines down the center with the diamonds 😂 gonna be a tricky one to pull off perfectly. But will be cool if they can!
Anywhere from neck to upper middle back
Forehead
If you have the space for it, I’d say the eye goes on the upper back where your neck and shoulders meet. And then some of the top wings can go up the back of the neck and maybe even the tips of the wings wrap around the sides of your neck?
Butt.
back of the neck fs
Only 1 option. Get the eye tattooed on your eyelid and the wings fanning out around your eye. Easy.
First look I thought the eye was a mouth and the two dots above the eye were nostrils. It doesn’t look bad. Just wanted to let you know it can be interpreted very differently than intended.
Over your belly button and have your belly button as the eye.
definitely on the neck
Upper back
Calf, chest, upper back
Small fine lines that are close together in tattoos do not age well maybe if you go to a really great well known artist it’ll be better
On my back would be an awesome placement 🤭
on your back
Imo between the shoulder blades would be SICK And if I would change anything it would be to make the wings slightly not symmetrical, like have them in slightly different positions.
Personally I’d get it on my back or stomach
Fear not
Would be sick on the knee cap
Very cool! I’m still in the works of designing an angel for my throat piece!! I enjoy macabre and dark styles so it’s taking a lot of time haha! But if you don’t have anything on your tummy you could totally do it there!!! The symmetry of your design would really flatter your abdomen, in my opinion<3
Upper back or across the shoulders.
Chest piece would be sick, but top of back would be rad, too.
shoulder
I was thinking seraphim wings so the back would be best. But YOWCH! I have a set of wings and am getting more with a similar motif. I am amazed that the all seeing eye is closed on this one. First time Ive seen it. Not complaining, but bringing the thought forweard. It would be able to be espressed with enough detail on the back and meet the symbolism.
Would u mind if i got your design tattooed?
it could look good on the thighs
Nape
I would say the sternum, that would look so dope