Where Should I Place My Tattoo?

[shelly bridges]

When you have your whole body for a canvas it is difficult to choose
the perfect spot, and knowing it is a lifelong decision can seem
daunting. There are things everyone should take into consideration
when making your individual choice, and when you have made it you
should stop thinking and just do it!
Do you know what you want your tattoo to be a picture of? This is
obviously the first decision to make for most people, and there are
thousands of designs to choose from. Some people like to design their
own tattoo, and others have a symbol or picture that has been
meaningful to them their whole life. It is also not uncommon for words
to be used in tattoo designs, and partner's or children's names are
popular. If you already have a particular tattoo in mind like an arm
band for example, you wont need to worry about a picture but will need
to find a pattern instead.
With your picture chosen it will be a matter of how big or small you
want it to be. Some tattoos cover a large area such as the back, but
the majority are smaller like on the calf or shoulder. Commonly women
choose smaller tattoos that are pictures, where as men will choose
whole scenes that run down their arms, legs, back or chest. Bear in
mind when you choose your picture and size that tattoos do hurt while
being done, and the bigger it is the more painful it will be. It is
also more painful if your tattoo has lots of multiple colors or if you
choose an area that is close to the bone.
You might want to consider the placement of your tattoo at the same
time as working out the size. If the idea is to have a tattoo on your
ankle it probably wont be suitable to choose a scene out of Lord of
the Rings, for example. Do you want your tattoo to be hidden or in
plain view? Do you want to be able to cover it sometimes but show it
off at others? If you choose a controversial picture, you might prefer
to have it hidden, where as decorative bands are usually in clear view
to everyone.
Women will often choose a feminine tattoo, placed in a curve or spot
on their body they like drawing attention to. Small, round, Celtic
symbols on the lower back, a butterfly inside the wrist or a chain of
roses around the nipple can all be very sensuous and appealing to the
opposite sex. There are always going to be people who dislike tattoos
all together, but the best thing to do if you want one is to go out
and get it. After all, it is your body, and you only live once in it,
so give it some thought but don't be afraid to be spontaneous either!