It seems that mankind has been fascinated with tattoos since the first man (or woman) figured out how to make ink. Though this form of inked body art has in the past been most commonly associated with tribal markings as a means of showing status in the tribe, it has now become an almost unnoticeably common fact of life. Today, both men and women tattoo their bodies for a variety of reasons, and it has little to do with social status. Some use tattoos to make their bodies more unique; others get tattoos to express their religious beliefs; still others see the markings as nothing more than a means for decorating their bodies. If you are in the process of deciding upon a tattoo, you may want to use the opportunity to design your own tattoo and have it be a unique representation of your personality.

When you choose to design your own tattoo, there are a number of important considerations that you need to make. Obviously, the most important consideration has to do with the design itself. Tattoos are permanent body markings, and not easily (or cheaply!) removed. The tattoo you get today is going to be with you for life, so the design should not be left to momentary impulses that you may later regret. For this reason, tattooing your body with the name of your current boyfriend or girlfriend, while attractive and exciting at his point in your life, will prove to be a poor decision indeed if you are not with that person for the rest of your life!

After you have decided what not to do, the time comes for you to actually design your own tattoo. Many people choose their design by looking to the animals and plants that surround us in nature. Flowers and animals of every kind continue to remain among the more popular choices for tattoos, and offer a timeless attractiveness that leads to few if any regrets as the bearer ages. Just a few years ago, the most popular images for tattoos were pictures of dolphins. Over the years, bears, eagles, and roses have all been popular choices.

For a truly stellar tattoo, look skyward. The stars, moon, and other celestial objects provide plenty of inspirational material from which to draw and design your own tattoo. The star is one of the most popular of objects for tattoo design, whether it is the Star of David or the beauty of the shooting star. By using a variety of different objects in your overall design, you can easily create a one-of-a-kind piece of body art that will be admired by others. One example would be that of a wolf howling beneath a full moon as the night sky is ruptured by a shooting star.

Finally, color choices are a critical decision when you design your own tattoo. The palette of colors available to the tattoo artist leaves almost every design within the realm of possibility. Nevertheless, how colorful your tattoo will be is a decision that you will need to work out on your own. After all, you and you alone will carry that design with you for as long as you live.

Mark Trodor is a growing tattoo designer who enjoys providing aid to help design your own tattoo. Mark has traveled the world trying to find the most unique tattoos, but he has a love for wrist tattoos. Visit Mark’s tattoo design website for free tips, galleries, and reviews.

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