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