Shoulder Tattoo Designs

Tattooing is the latest rage and amongst the cornucopia of tattoo designs, skull tattoo designs stand out for their distinctive look. Now, many people might feel that why should someone choose skull tattoos of all things?

Skulls are meant to signify death; it’s something morbid and macabre and why should someone go around flaunting a skull tattoo on his body?! The reason is not very difficult; what’s one man’s poison is another’s nectar!  So, if someone may find a skull tattoo weird, others may find flowers or animal tattoos etc. silly.

The popular perception is that when we get a tattoo done on ourselves, it signifies something personal. By this definition, anyone sporting a skull tattoo will be automatically classified as someone interested in the macabre or harboring a fear of the unknown. At times, it is supposed to act as a protective charm for the bearer safeguarding him from death and at others, it may be a sign of intimidation.

Plenty of varieties of skull tattoos abound and one may come across skull designs with goggly eyes which strangely look cartoon-like instead of scary. Other designs may simply show empty sockets in place of the eyes trying to convey fear. Still other skull designs have vines and thorns surrounding them or else they are designed engulfed in flames.

The depiction of the Grim Reaper through skull tattoos is also quite common; this harbinger of death is supposedly sent to collect the souls of the dead and then escort them into the afterlife- quite a morbid prospect!

For some reason, skull tattoos are more commonly associated with bikers than with any other group of people. A probable reason could be that bikers are generally seen as reckless risk-takers, someone who indulge in daredevilry and are ready to take on the world; its like ‘don’t mess with me or you are dead!’ and what better way to convey this machismo than by showing off a skull tattoo which, by its very design is meant to invoke fear.

Edgy tattoos go well with the image of the macho rider though surprisingly, this is no longer restricted to men. Women bikers can increasingly be seen strutting their metal knuckles and skull tattoos, wanting perhaps, to convey a menacing attitude.

Skull tattoos though not everyone’s cup of tea have their own fan following and its rare not to spot them on someone or the other.

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Having a tattoo is something that has to be decided on only after placing lots of thought and consideration about it. This is because the tattoo is a permanent piece of art that can only be removed surgically if you want to remove it. There are many tattoo designs for you to choose from, which can be placed on different parts of your body like your hip, thigh, head, shoulder, forearm; in fact, on any part of your body.

The best type of tattoo for you to have is shoulder tattoos; this is because it can be covered when and if required. The reason you will have to cover your tattoo is that most employers don’t prefer hiring employees having tattoos. Moreover if you chose employment with the military or police forces, tattoos don’t project the dignity you earn with the uniform you wear. So if your tattoo is on a place that can be seen by everyone like the forearm, neck or head, it may be a bit difficult to get employment.

With a shoulder tattoo, you can cover the tattoo with a shirt when working, and when you want to have your friends and fiancé see the tattoo, you just have to go shirtless or wear some tank tops or singlet. So it is quite beneficial to wear a shoulder tattoo. Moreover, if there is a mistake in the tattoo, which is not often, it will be covered if it is a shoulder tattoo.

Another reason people prefer shoulder tattoos is because shoulder tattoos usually run to the upper arm, which is one of the least painful places for a tattoo.

However though this region is may not be painful, the inside skin of the upper arm is rather sensitive. So if your shoulder tattoo should run to your upper arm, remember that the inner part of the upper arm may make you grit your teeth. The best way to look for tattoo artists for your tattoo would be either by using the yellow pages or the internet. There are numerous listings of tattoo artists; it is up to you to choose the best by its popularity and maybe from references from friends and relatives. It is important that you choose a tattoo artist who practices safe and hygienic methods of drawing tattoos to avoid infections and the spread of diseases through the tattoo.

The shoulder tattoo usually runs from the back, to the shoulder and the chest. Then there are other shoulder tattoos that run from the shoulder to the upper arm. It is up to you to decide on the type of shoulder tattoo that you want, and the tattoo design that you use to get that type of a shoulder tattoo.

There are many tattoo designs for you to choose from for your shoulder tattoo like dragon tattoos, lizard tattoos, tribal tattoos, butterfly tattoos and many more. You just have to choose a tattoo artist who is reputable, look through their portfolio to get an idea for a shoulder tattoo, and make requests for the preferred colors for the shoulder tattoo.

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