Nations. Does the coloring used in the
flag of a specific nation appeal to you? Does a particular
nation holds a special meaning for you? Maybe you are drawn to
the language of a specific nation, or perhaps you love the
contours of the letters used in that language? Maybe you could
have a favorite quotation or saying translated into such
language. Perhaps the practices of a specific nation call to
you?
Emotions. Are you after your tattoo
symbol to have a specific emotion? If you want to denote love,
consider including a heart or flower into your design. Do you
want to show anguish? If this is the case, incorporate a black
rose or some angel wings. Perhaps you are content? Perhaps
incorporate some sunbeams in your tattoo.
Your personality. Perhaps you enjoy
particular pastimes that you adore? Maybe you could use them as
ideas for your chosen tattoo symbols. Perhaps you play the
saxophone? If you do, you might want to include some related
symbols. Do you adore a particular song? Locate a copy of it
and include it.
People. Do you want your design to
show a partner or be comprised of part of how much they mean to
you? Perhaps you incorporate their face, name or an example of
their writing in your tattoo.
The Animal Kingdom. Are you an admirer
of animals? Or does a particular member of the animal kingdom
have a special symbolism to you? Lions represent force and
valour. Eagles lay emphasis on supremacy and resilience.
Dragons can signify good and evil. Butterflies are thought of
as fragile and poised (and excellent for the curviness of your
back), and serpents accentuate craftiness and the unknown.
The Zodiac. Are you infatuated with
star signs? Perhaps you could incorporate parts of your
astrological sign into your
tattoo symbols. Perhaps you could join your star sign with
the astrological sign of a loved one. Patterns of the zodiac
make particularly beautiful designs, and ones that you might
want to use to signify the curves of your waist. You may want
to integrate an image of sun beams to emphasize strength and
show life.
The Fantastical. Are there any images
that you are attracted to? Do you find fairies fun? Some could
be incorporated in your design to watch over you. The Grim
Reaper is also popular to symbolize how fragile life is.
Flowers. Are there particular blooms
that mean something important to you? Red roses illustrate
love, bluebells lay emphasis on health and destiny; sunflowers
denote happiness. The lotus is popular as it denotes the cycle
of life.
In conclusion, you need to have a long hard brainstorming
session about designs you are drawn to. Jot down your hobbies
and what images you are drawn to. Try to recognize connected
images and design your tattoo from there.
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