There are various different art forms that can be incorporated into tattoo designs. Much like classic portrait artistry differs from animation, tattoo styles differ as well. If you have a less-than-serious personality or an active sense of humor, perhaps a cartoon-style eagle tattoo design would best suit your style.
If you are interested in a more serious eagle design, you may consider a more realistic-looking eagle tattoo. Many professional tattoo artists are trained in portrait design and can produce drawings of eagles that look quite realistic. Others are talented at making exact copies of actual photos, and produce an eagle tattoo that looks identical to any photo of your choice.
Depending on the size and placement of your eagle tattoo, an interesting way to create a unique design that expresses your feelings or personality is to incorporate additional images in or around your eagle tattoo. One popular addition to eagle tattoos is the American flag. There are several tattoo designs that sport an eagle holding an American flag in his claws. Others have trees, mountains, names or tribal designs woven into them.