Tattoo design selection

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Selecting the design for your tattoo

When I got my first tattoo, I had a hard time deciding on what type of design I wanted to be permanently put on my bod.  Did I want a cartoon figure, a symbol of some sort, something simple or complex, one color or multi-colored, a small or large tattoo?  Decisions, decisions, decisions.

I took my time.  I went from tattoo parlor to tattoo parlor looking at their flash.  I checked out other people's tattoos.  I searched the web, and that's where I found a lot of good information about selecting tattoos, where to place them on your body, etc.  The best site I found was Tattoo My Brain which is a membership site that offers a hugh selection of tattoo designs.  They have more than 6000 designs in over 30 categories.

When you select your tattoo, be sure you'll LOVE it forever, because that is how long you're going to have it (unless you trade it for an ugly scar).  Also make sure it's where you want it on your body.  Do you want to be able to cover it up if you need to (like interviewing for a job).  Just take your time and don't rush into anything, and please don't get tattooed while you're high on something, you'll surely reget it later.

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What I liked... 

What I really liked about Tattoo My Brain is the quality of their designs. They have some of the best I've seen. And probably the best thing about this site is that their one time membership fee of $34.95 is all you ever pay. You can select as many designs as you want and it doesn't cost you a nickel more. Heck, I saw three designs that I only liked a part of, so I took them to my local tattoo artist and he was able to combine the three into the design I wanted. I didn't have to buy the three designs separately plus pay my artist to combine them for me.

Something else I liked about these guys is they offer a 5 day tattoo mini email course which includes:

* The Ancient History of Tattoos
* Hints and Tips For Selecting A Tattoo You Love
* Finding The Perfect Tattoo Location
* Choosing A Skilled Tattoo Artist
and lots more stuff that to a newbie to the world of tattoos is very informative and enlightening.

Even if you don't sign up for their membership, at least do yourself a favor and sign up for this free mini course. You can sign up at Tattoo My Brain

They have so many designs to choose from. Here's a list of their catagories:
- Alien Tattoos
- American Indian Tattoos
- Asian Tattoos
- Animal Tattoos
- Astrology Tattoos
- Bird Tattoos
- Butterfly Tattoos
- Cartoon Tattoos
- Celtic Tattoos
- Chinese Tattoos
- Clown Tattoos
- Dark Art Tattoos
- Dragon Tattoos
- Fantasy Tattoos
- Flower Tattoos
- Game Tattoos
- Heart Tattoos
- Insect Tattoos
- Kanji Tattoos
- Mixed Tattoos
- Music Tattoos
- Ocean Tattoos
- People Tattoos
- Religious Tattoos
- Skull Tattoos
- Sea Life Tattoos
- Sun & Moon Tattoos
- Transport Tattoos
- Tribal Tattoos
- Weapon Tattoos
- Women Tattoos
- Word Tattoos
- Yin Yang Tattoos

Think Before You Leap 

It's a decision you're going to live with for the rest of your life.

There are a lot of things to think about when getting a tattoo. Think original or different. The tattoo you choose will be a reflection of you, so, be creative with your design. Consider the reason you are getting the tattoo. Is it to express your feelings, your life, your passion, something you enjoy or something that just has a very deep meaning to you? Maybe you want to honor someone else. Then think about the things they enjoyed and what had meaning to them.

Then you have to consider your life's future with your tattoo. If you have the name of your "true love" tattooed on your arm, what happens if he/she dumps you or you dump them. What do you do with that tattoo when you do really do find the person you want to spend the rest of your life with? Also, if you are angry with the world and think they have dumped all over you and you have "F___ You" tattooed on your forehead, what happens when you get your head screwed on right and wish you hadn't been so stupid. Also when you get tired of having the crap beat out of you by every redneck that sees your "statement" to the world.

Another thing to consider is how will your tattoo and it's placement affect your future employment potential? Will your future boss be prejudiced about tattoos? Some people are very narrow minded when it comes tattoos. Remember, it wasn't very long ago that the only people that had tattoos were sailors, bikers and hoodlums. Think about where you have your tattoo placed. Will you have to wear long sleeves in the summer to cover up your tattoo just to keep your job?

Think long and hard before you go for cheap or free designs. Most of the free flash is garbage and they're not unique or personalized at all. Most people who get the "common" tattoos wish they had looked around a lot more and found one that was original.

If you go with a friend or a group of friends to get your tattoo, don't let them pressure you into quickly choosing a design. Take your time and be sure it "fits" you. You're the one that has to live with it and look at it everyday.

Getting a tattoo is a major decision. Don't get one on a whim or just because everyone else is getting one. Take your time and think through all the implications that are involved with having a tattoo.

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Hi, I'm Bobby Boden, and I'm a tattoo enthusiast.  My passion is good looking tattoos that enhance the beauty of the body, and tattoo design sele...

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