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Full Back Tattoos

Full back tattoos have become very popular since tattooing oneself became more acceptable in mainstream society. The back is an excellent place to tattoo yourself because it provides the artist with enough room to complete just about any design that you would like them too. The back is also easily covered in case you are worrying about it being visible and losing out on a job. Keep in mind that many employers make it a practice not to hire individuals that have tattoos visible on their skin that can not be covered by clothes. This makes the back an ideal place for your larger designs, or designs that are going to be brightly colored. There are many different designs that are commonly used in full back tattoos. The back is also a great place to tattoo yourself because it is much less painful than other areas of your body. If you are interested in full back tattoo designs, but are unsure about the type you would like, you may want to consider some of the following full back tattoo ideas;

Dragon Full Back Tattoos

Dragons are commonly tattooed on the back. There are a number of reasons why this is true. First of all, dragons are large creatures and the back provides ample space for the artist to make the design as intricate as you would like it to be. Depending on the culture that the dragon originates from, it can have a number of different meanings. The Chinese revere the dragon, and consider them to be powerful beings that affect different aspects of our life. In some cultures,the dragon is seen as a divine entity, in others, the dragon is depicted as an evil bloodthirsty monster that is only sent to kill or maim those that oppose them. Whatever the meaning of the dragon tattoo you have in mind, the back is the perfect place for a dragon tattoo and it can allow you to have a large tattoo of a dragon spreading their wings, or shooting fire from their mouth. Dragon tattoos are among the most popular full back tattoos.

Tribal Full Back Tattoos

Tribal tattoos in general are very popular tattoos. They can be very intricately designed, and allow  the artist to really spread their wings and go all out when you tell them that you would like a full back tribal tattoo. The designs can weave together, twist and turn as they run throughout your back. They can be as intricate, or as simple as you would like and are generally very easy to tattoo.

Scene Tattoos

People often choose to tattoo scenes or landscapes on themselves. This could be a scene from your favorite movie, or could be as simple as a white sandy beach. The back allows you to place the ground level toward the bottom of your back with ample room for the sky toward your upper back. These tattoos are usually very intricate and will require several sittings before that tattoo is finished. Some people choose to tattoo their favorite location on themselves in the form of a full back tattoo as a permanent reminder that one day they would like to return.

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Friendship Tattoos

Friendship tattoos have become more common in recent years. There are a number of reasons why this may be true. Tattoos, for one, have become much more accepted in regular society. A friendship tattoo design is something that you should share with someone who is really close to you. This person shouldn’t be someone that you met a year ago, or someone that you recently met that you feel that you have a strong bond with. Friendship tattoos are often created as a way for two very close individuals to express their love for one another, or as a way to show that they are family, regardless of whether or not they share the same blood pulsing through their veins. Sometimes, matching tattoos can be considered friendship tattoos. In fact, sometimes the meaning behind friendship tattoos is not so deep, and is much simpler on the surface. Often times people will choose matching tattoos for their first tattoo so they have someone to go with them and share in the same experience.

Some friendship tattoos are only half of the tattoo, and both parties are required to see the full tattoo. It is a celebration of friendship or kinship that runs much deeper than a phone call. However, if you decide to tattoo half of a tattoo on yourself, you should consider that if the two of you ever part ways you will be left with half of a whole tattoo and no reasonable way to explain why that is.

Friendship tattoos are also common in lovers. Often times lovers look for ways to show their affection for one another without tattooing each others names on themselves. Often times these tattoos will be matching, or at least have some similarity in the design so that if you saw them you would be able to recognize that they were matching tattoos. Friendship tattoos can be an excellent way to show someone that you truly care about them, or it can be a great way to get through your first tattoo experience with someone that you trust by your side.

Designs that are commonly used in friendship tattoos include hearts, phrases and scene designs. Hearts are most commonly used for lovers, or at least in close female friends. Heart tattoos among males are much less common, and friendship heart tattoos in heterosexual males are very rarely seen. Sometimes the designs may be placed on the chest, above the heart, but there are many places that friendship tattoos may be place. The most common location for a friendship tattoo is on the shoulder, because it is easily covered, easily accessible, and provides ample room for a more intricate tattoo.

Before receiving a friendship tattoo, it is important that you and your friend decide on a design that both of you will enjoy. If one of you only “kind of” likes the design, then perhaps you should look for another design that will suit both of your tastes. Try to find something that both of you have a common interest in. Make it something that neither of you would have a problem with later.

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Foot Tattoos

Foot tattoos are a very common place to tattoo ones self. There are many different designs that can be tattooed on the foot, and while the foot may be slightly more painful than other areas of the body, it is still relatively favorable for most people. Feet are more painful because you are tattooing very close to the bone, without much padding between the needle and the bone. Feet can be a great place for a tattoo. By themselves, feet can be very eye catching and beautiful. A tattoo only adds to this distinction. They are a popular location for tattoos for women, but some men have been known to tattoo their feet. This is probably because women are the most likely to wear flip flops or sandals that expose their feet. Another reason for this is that the foot is often a place that smaller, cute designs are placed and usually men tend to shy away from small colorfully designed tattoos. The foot has become a popular place for tattoos, even more so in recent years. At one point, the foot was considered a strange or exotic place to tattoo yourself.

Flower Foot Tattoos

Flowers are the design that is most commonly tattooed on the foot. sometimes they feature the full stems with leaves, and sometimes it is only the top portion of the flower. They are usually small in design, and can be easily placed at multiple locations on the foot. They can also be very colorful and beautiful, and since women are most likely to tattoo something on their foot it makes it a very popular choice.

Phrase Foot Tattoos

Another common tattoo that is placed on the foot is a phrase, or word tattoo. This can be a great place to put ‘reminder’ tattoos, or phrases that you never want to forget. Because you are always going to be looking at your feet for the rest of your life, placing someone on your foot that you would like to see on a daily basis is a great idea. This can be the name of a loved one, the name of your favorite song, or a reminder of the way that you would like to live your life. Remember that anything you place on your foot will be visible when you aren’t wearing socks or shoes so if it is something that you would like to keep relatively private, perhaps the foot is not the best location for the tattoo.

Star Foot Tattoos

Stars are also commonly tattooed on the foot. This is because stars are relatively simple in design, and it is easy to add more stars down the road if you would like to have a constellation or other astrological symbol on your foot. The sun and moon are also commonly tattooed on feet, and sometimes one will be placed on each foot.

Sometimes, foot tattoo designs will need to be touched up or re-inked. The top of the foot is the ideal place for a tattoo if you would like it to hold its color for as long as possible.

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Eagle Tattoos

Eagle tattoos are very popular tattoos, but often require a great deal of space if you would like to tattoo the entire bird on yourself in intricate detail. This makes the chest, back and shoulder ideal places to tattoo an eagle on yourself. An eagle tattoo design can represent a number of things. They are considered to be very brave birds, and are often used to symbolize bravery. They can also be used to symbolize wisdom, as they are among the smartest birds. The connection between eagles and America are also very apparent, and have lead to a large number of patriotic or military influenced tattoos in recent years. The eagle is also commonly seen in the stories and mythology of ancient civilizations and religions. To the Greeks, the eagle was used to represent the sun, and in many stories often assisted other gods with tasks. Eagles are useful, strong birds that can be depicted in a variety of different ways.

Eagles and America

The eagle is the national symbol of America. In America, the eagle is used to represent freedom. They have inspired a large number of patriotic and military-themed tattoos that are often placed on someone to show their love for their country. In the military, where tattooing is very common, the eagle is among the most tattooed designs. An eagles ability to fly at very high altitudes, even over the tops of mountain peaks, make the eagle an ideal candidate to represent freedom, because they do have the ultimate freedom.

Eagles and Sight

Have you ever heard the expression “eagle eye?” The expression is usually used when someone has spotted something that they normally wouldn’t have, or that no one else did. To have an eagle eye is to have extremely good sight. Eagles fly at very high altitudes, and are able to spot their prey from these altitudes. They are able to see fish swimming below the surface of the water, or a small mouse running on the ground int he forest. When they strike, they are quick, and are able to keep track of animals using their sharp eyesight. Research has found that older eagles who live to see old age and begin to experience diminished eyesight usually do not live much longer because they are unable to adjust to a new way of living without excellent eyesight. They have lost their edge.

Eagles and Power

Eagles are also commonly used to represent power. Much in the same way that lions rule the land, eagles rules the skies. They are the leading warriors of the air and really have no natural predators that can bring them down as long as they are in the air. They are considered to be a very spiritual animal that is in control of all times. Because they are able to see their prey from so high in the sky, they are also given the ultimate power of being able to decide who lives and who dies on the ground below. Animals that are attacked by eagles often have little warning that they have been spotted.

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