- Consider the reasons why you want the tattoo in the first place.
- If you want to be expressive, think about things that you enjoy or have meaning to you.
- If your tattoo is to honor someone else, think about the things they enjoy(ed) and have meaning to them.
- Look at other tattoos, but don't limit your imagination to what someone else already has.
- Look for designs in stationary, books, posters, stickers, and everything else you come across.
- If you find something similar to what you want, ask your artist to make whatever changes you want.
- Keep in mind the image you choose will be a reflection of yourself.
- Be creative. You don't have to draw yourself, but take your ideas to your artist.
- Keep in mind how your tattoo may or may not affect your employment.
- Decide whether you want your tattoo in black and grey, or full color.
- Take your time. This is not something to rush into.
Tips:
- Any design or image you find can be altered, or the colors can be changed.
- Tattoo artists are exactly that - artists. If you can't draw, they can do it for you.
- Your only limitation is your own imagination.


