Cool And Popular Tattoo Designs Of Year 2011

If you're considering a tattoo, you will most likely fall into one of two categories. One is those that know exactly what they are after and already know what design they would like, whilst the other category simply have no idea where to start. Fortunately, we're at hand to help those meandering tattoo fans. This article provides a list of the more popular tattoo designs which hopefully, will help you find some inspiration from them.

Tribal

A tribal tattoo is elaborate in design, often they will be along the arm or the upper back. These are incredibly popular at the moment. It seems like they might be new but in fact the tribal tattoo design has been around for thousands of years, originating in the Pacific islands. Over the years the style has become more complex and varied which explains why they have kept their popularity. The tribal tattoo style is defined by the black lines and sharp edges. Often there is no other color but it is common to add some subtle color tones to emphasize parts of the design. It signifies power and strength and can be very striking tattoos on the right people.

Chinese

Many people marvel at how beautiful Chinese letters are, as a result it is now very popular to have words or phrases tattooed in Chinese letters. It makes for exceptional art work. One note of caution, make sure that you're one hundred percent sure that the Chinese words translate to the phrase you originally requested, we've heard some very interesting stories of people being tattooed with offensive Chinese words, it can be expensive to remove tattoos of this nature.

Celtic

Celtic tattoo designs are great in that they attract a wide range of people, not just people with Celtic origins. There is something special about the ancient symbolism surrounding celtic art which really comes out in the celtic tattoo designs. One thing is for sure, these tattoos are never going to go out of fashion and as such make a great choice of tattoo.

Star

Not tattoos of famous stars (celebrities), although that is possible if that is what you wish. Star tattoos are popular due to their flexibility and in most cases, their simple design. A star can often be a visual representation of a loved one.

Cross

A cross tattoo can mean different things to different people. Often they are a public reaffirming of religious faith or a sign of spirituality. There are a great number of exceptional cross tattoos available to draw inspiration from.