Coming up with Tattoo Ideas

Trying to figure out what to do for your next tattoo can be quite the ordeal. You may have a piece of the puzzle, but as a San Diego tattoo shop, we know it can be difficult to put the whole picture together. Let us help you through the brainstorming process.

Getting Started

Typically there are three possible places to start when brainstorming what to get next. What, Why, or Where? You may know you want a tattoo in a certain spot to go with other tattoos or simply love a placement you’ve seen on other people. Maybe you find ankle tattoos really cute or love the look of a full sleeve? However, just knowing where you want a tattoo can make things pretty difficult. It’s usually much easier to figure out what you’re getting and then find a place on your body that will fit the size and scale of what you’re wanting. When you see the right tattoo for that spot, you’ll know it.

What tattoo should I get?

If you find yourself asking this question, you’re not alone. Some people want their tattoos to have great significance and hold symbolic meanings, but for other people they just want a cool work of art to add their body. Both ways are good options; it just depends on you. If you already have a good idea of what you want, then you’ve done the hardest part. It’s probably a good idea to have some idea of the tattoo style you want that way you can find the right artist. After that though, you should make an appointment with your tattoo artist, and they will be able to help guide you in putting it all together. That means options like colors and shading and placements and size. This is where having a professional on your side is of great value.

If you only have an idea of why you want a tattoo, it may be a little more difficult to know what to do. Maybe you want the tattoo to represent something relating to a friendship or relationship? Try and think of images or phrases that are particular to that connection. Maybe you want to immortalize a memory? When you close your eyes, what kinds of visuals come to mind? Maybe it’s a reminder of something important? Try and figure out what symbol will showcase that best. Some people prefer to be very direct in their tattoo imagery. For instance, a phrase someone always said or a favorite animal might be an option. Others prefer to hide the deeper meanings of their artwork in symbolism. Remember the choice of what to get for your San Diego tattoo is entirely up to you.

Popular Tattoo Ideas

Among popular tattoo trends right now there are short words or phrases, flowers, portraits, arrows, anchors, dreamcatchers, animals, and feathers. Elements of nature are always an easy choice when deciding what kind of artwork you want.

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