Choose significant dates for your new tattoo design. Children's birthdays, anniversaries or a date of a loved one's death are all meaningful options. Make the design more creative by using roman numerals or different colors in the design. Tattoo the date on your inner lip or the back of the neck for a neat and creative tattoo. Dates can also be tattooed as a barcode for an interesting conversation starter.
Find a colorful picture to tattoo on your body. An example is images of your kids or parents. Landscapes or scenes from a memorable vacation also make neat tattoos. Photograph tattoos are very detailed, so choose a tattoo artist that has experience with this style.
A zodiac sign has a symbol, color and specific image. Choose to incorporate all three elements into your tattoo design, or use one element for a cleaner look. Libra's can get a tattoo of the scales, while Leo's can choose an image of a mighty lion.
Sleeve tattoos cover the arm from shoulder to wrist. The designs for sleeve tattoos can incorporate many images. Choose a theme for your sleeve tattoo, so the different designs are synergistic and continuous. Asian designs are neat because they can include magnificent images such as dragons, warriors, fish and flowers. Celtic knots, religious imagery, crosses and dark colors also look hip.