| Tattoos are the ultimate in self expression. They | | | | representing many values such as peace, |
| make a statement about who you are and what | | | | spirituality, and protection. Some of the more |
| you are about. Different tattoo designs have | | | | popular tattoo designs relate to Religion and |
| different meanings. Adaptations of various designs | | | | Spirituality (due to angels being seen as the link |
| can add your own stamp to the body art so you | | | | between heaven and earth), Love, and the |
| can make your own statement. | | | | Struggle between good and evil. |
| Tribal Tattoos | | | | Crosses |
| Symbolizes belonging. The Tribal designs were by | | | | Strong religious symbolism. Popular as a symbol of |
| far the most popular, coming in with | | | | faith, belief and hope. Crosses are popular |
| approximately one third of requests. In the past, | | | | because they can be effectively combined with |
| tribal body art identified different tribes and were | | | | other designs. The cross tattoo is very versatile |
| very important to the identity of the tribe and | | | | because they look good most places on the body |
| the individual. Today, tribal body art is an appealing | | | | and small or big. |
| fashion statement, that allow people to show off | | | | Wings |
| their individuality combined with a bit of mystery. | | | | Symbol of spirituality and freedom. Wings are |
| These tats use aggressive dark lines in jagged | | | | associated with angels, representing protection |
| symmetrical shapes and are most common in | | | | and guidance from above. Wings are also |
| black and skin tones but can also be infused with | | | | associated with butterflies, birds, dragons, fairies |
| color to brighten the overall look. | | | | and a host of other animals. Wings represent |
| Stars | | | | freedom for many people and rising above |
| A symbol of protection and guidance. They are | | | | problems. Some wing designs spread right across |
| popular because they can go anywhere on the | | | | the back, which look very impressive. A popular |
| body and can be any size you want. They are | | | | place for women to get a wing tattoo design is |
| also popular because they are timeless. Compass | | | | on the lower back. |
| and nautical stars were very popular amongst | | | | Where to get good designs |
| sailors as they relied on stars to guide them on | | | | The next step is to look at some pictures or flash |
| their journeys, so they used the tattoos as luck. | | | | to get ideas to work from. A cost effective |
| These days, the meaning of stars depends on the | | | | option is to download a package of thousands of |
| number of points it has. The most popular places | | | | popular designs from Chopper Tattoo. Then add |
| for the star designs are around the shoulder, | | | | your own touches to your favorite one for the |
| ankles and navel. | | | | artist to incorporate. That way you get top |
| Angels | | | | quality body art that is totally original for a |
| Symbol of devotion, spirituality and faith. Angels | | | | fraction of the price it would cost for a tattoo |
| are popular because they are very symbolic, | | | | design to be drawn up from scratch. |