Simple Tattoos

Placement of Simple Tattoos

One of the best places on the body to place a simple tattoo is the foot. There seems to be an increased incidence of ink migration on this part of the body. This is compounded by the fact that this area is difficult to heal because of the purpose it serves. A tattoo which is smaller in size and less detailed will heal more quickly, and is less likely to spread on the skin.

Tattoos on the hand have much the same issue as foot placement, with the added problem of fading due to sun exposure. A tattoo without a large amount of color may be a much better choice for a hand tattoo.

Simple Designs

Almost any type of tattoo can be done in a simple fashion without a lot of shading and coloring.

Some suggestions:

• Yin Yang-this symbol of duality can be used to express light and dark. It may also represent the melding of both sides in harmony when it is accompanied by the sun or flowers.

• Flowers-not all floral designs are simple, but this is one type of tattoo that can be beautiful even with minimal color and be beautiful without too many complex details.

• Stars-these can be a representation of mysticism, happiness, spirituality, or even be whimsical depending on the shape and details added to a star tattoo.

• Tribal Tattoos-some tribal tattoos are large and intricate. Many are simple tattoos that have varied meanings, these types of designs allow for simplicity and expression.

• Hearts-the symbol of love and also bravery is a great design that can stand alone or act as the basis for a larger piece of work.

• Chinese Symbols-a beautiful language and a unique way to express a message in a tattoo.

Resources for Simple Designs

There are many places to find simple tattoo designs. Just because you are looking for a simple tattoo does not mean that you should not shop for a bit to find something that you really like. No matter how basic your tattoo is, it is still something that you will be living with every day. If you have found a simple design that you like, talk to your tattoo artist about how to make some minor changes to make it uniquely your own. To find a simple tattoo design"

• Take a look at the flash on the walls of the tattoo shop you are planning on getting your work done at.

• Shop online for designs or inspiration.

• Thumb through some tattoo magazines, they feature something for everybody in their pictures and articles.