Tattoo Designs Reflect Who You Are

well-chosen tattoo design makes an emotional impact – it sends a powerful, thought-provoking message about you, your life and what you believe in.

Choose the design of your tattoo wisely and it can even explain how you came to be the unique person you are.

Even the most “ordinary” or popular tattoo design can be made uniquely yours by your personal choice of placement, colors and size.

Large tattoo designs may need to be completed over several sessions. The colors on this Phoenix are still being added

You can shout your message loud and clear to the whole world, or deliver it in symbols that only close friends or lovers will understand.

Either way, you want to be sure your tattoo design sends the right message and that it will still be the right message tomorrow and beyond.

Because of this choosing a tattoo design should not be rushed into. You need to make your choice slowly and carefully. Because a tattoo is the most personal of art forms, the choice must be yours.

However, here are some things to think about when choosing a design for your tattoo.

Where Should Your Tattoo Be?

Your choice of tattoo design will be affected by where you want your tattoo. For instance, a beautiful flowing phoenix will fit well on your shoulder, but not your ankle.

First decide where your tat will be, to narrow down your design choices.

To help you decide where to place your tattoo think about who you want to see it. Not all tattoos are for everyone’s eyes. If you are convinced that you want to show the world your tattoo then consider the back of the neck, throat or hands. If your tattoo is meant to be seen only by intimate friends perhaps the inner thigh is best.

Consider that there may also be occasions when displaying your tattoo will be inappropriate. In this case a tattoo inked onto your shoulder, lower back or leg is easily concealed with clothing.

Draw Out Your Thoughts and Feelings

Even if you can’t draw well, try sketching out your design ideas. These sketches will be very personal and unique. You can then look around at available designs for some that are similar. Show the tattoo artist both your sketches and the closest matches you have found. A good tattoo artist will be able to come up with a perfect mix of both – a tattoo design that is unique.