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Small Tattoo Designs

Most everyone when they think of getting their first tattoo, they first start with small tattoo designs that can be placed in an inconspicuous place on their body. Not everyone wants their first body art to be noticeable because it’s something new for them and their not too sure what family members and friends,

or even co-workers will say, this is why a hummingbird tattoo is so popular for anyone’s first body art.

Some of the best places on the body to get any type of small tattoo designs are on the foot, ankle, lower back and the back of the neck. Small tattoo designs are hugely popular. Did you know that 25% of the population has some kind of body art? That’s 1 in every 4 people! With so many small tattoo designs, how will you decide what’s right for you?

Small Hummingbird Foot Tattoo

Small foot tattoo designs are often a very striking tattoo design. The designs used to make foot tattoos are often small, simple designs, which can be intricate as well. Tattoos are very personal symbols and reflect different aspects of a person’s personality.

People often decide to get these types of small tattoo designs, as they can be hidden very easily and would not cause a problem at the workplace for instance. Since the canvas available to make the body art on the foot is pretty small, it is important to choose one of the appropriate designs, such as a hummingbird tattoo, that can really show who you are. If you want to have an elaborate foot tattoo, and are not really worried about the visibility, then you can start at your foot and go all the way up your leg to your waist. A hummingbird tattoo with vines and flowers would be a great design.

Small Hummingbird Ankle Tattoo

Small ankle tattoo designs are usually the first choice for woman and girls. Many women choose the ankle first because of the fact that this area can easily be shown or covered. The foot and ankle is also an incredibly attractive body part to men. Many men are already interested in women’s legs, and the natural progression is to look also at the ankles and feet.

Another reason why many women and girls choose the ankle is that they don’t want tattoos that are very big or noticeable. Your ankle is, obviously, a relatively small body part, so any type of tattoos that you choose to put there will necessarily have to be of equal size. That way, you won’t have to worry about taking care of, or hiding, if need be, a large tattoo design. A hummingbird tattoo is already a great small tattoo design and would fit in this place perfectly.

Small lower back tattoos (often called “tramp stamps”) are the most common for women. The lower back is a sexual and sensual area, and many love that you can see just a small glimpse of it, or other times, the full thing when exposed. While hummingbird tattoos are the very popular, things like flower tattoos, dragon tattoos, tribal tattoos, and other symbols are hugely popular also when it comes to a popular small tattoo designs.

small hummingbird lower back tattoo

Small, back of the neck tattoos have been used to show off the way you think, your personality, culture, and your unique style. Having a small tattoo design on the back of your neck is one of the best options for sporting simple and small tattoos. Generally, back of the neck tattoos can be worn by women as well as men, however, small and simple tattoos may only look good on women. For men, it’s usually a good idea to get a single bigger body art done, or combine that tattoo with a shoulder or back tattoo to create a real intricate design. However, there are some men who prefer to wear simple tattoos on the back of their neck, which do not have a feminine look. An example of this would be a Celtic cross, or even a Chinese symbol of some sort.

small hummingbird back of neck tattoo

It’s important also too always, when you decide on getting a small tattoo design, to really spend some time figuring out the design that you want and like. Don’t just go to your local shop and get just any old tattoo flash that is on their wall. If it doesn’t really speak to you, and if you don’t feel a deep connection to it,

clearly it’s not the small tattoo design for you and within a few years or so, you will not be as joyful with the body art and possibly even regret getting it, as you once were. So instead of going to the tattoo shop to pick the design, instead spend some time and think about some of the design types that speak to you. There are hundreds and thousands of design ideas that you can find online for free.

Hummingbird Tattoo Pictures For Your Own Tattoo Design Ideas

If you’re having design idea problems creating your own unique tattoo design, try looking for the many different pictures online for hummingbird’s and choose your favorite hummingbird tattoo picture and change it to make it your own.

Your tattoo artist should be able to easily help you with this. Most, unless they are very new to the industry, should have dozens of different pictures for you to look at.

There are literally thousands of different pictures of hummingbird tattoos online for you to choose from, I’ve even posted some hummingbird tattoo pics on my blog already to help you get different ideas for your body art. You will be amazed at the many different ideas you can get just looking at simple pictures. Hummingbird tattoos are no different than any other type of tattoo, just take a bunch of different designs that you find, use the best parts that you like out of them all, and then try to incorporate those ideas for your own tattoo.

So how can you easily find pictures of hummingbird tattoos?

Let Google help you on this by making a simple Google search for “images of hummingbird tattoos” for example and this search will find you hundreds of different pictures and design ideas to help you get your creative juices flowing.

Here’s another great idea that many I’m sure have not even thought about using to get different and unique design ideas, it takes a little more work to complete, but the end result will be the most beneficial for you in achieving the most unique tattoo design ever.

Find a picture of a hummingbird, use Photoshop to turn that picture in to a drawing, print it out and take that to your local artist. Not to Photoshop savvy? Here again you can use Google to find a great Photoshop tutorial that will show you step by step on how to turn any picture into a drawing or a sketch. It’s real simple and the results are tremendous. Type this search into Google. “Turn picture into a drawing with Photoshop”. Now you can create dozens of your own unique hummingbird tattoos, pictures are the best way to start.

So there you have it, some real great ideas for you to take a simple picture and turn it into a real great and different tat that will be just for you.

First Tattoo Here Are Some Tattoo Aftercare Tips

So you finally got your first tattoo, or maybe this is just a new addition to your tattoo collection that you have, either way, we all need to know some proper tattoo aftercare that we should all do to make sure that our new tattoos stay just the same way they were the first day we got them.

Here are some things that can go wrong with your tattoos and how to deal with them to make sure that these things don’t happen to you with the proper tattoo aftercare tips.

Tattoo Scabbing

Tattoo scabbing is actually a very common thing that happens when getting a new tattoo done. Tattoo scabbing is all part of the healing process that happens. The scab is nothing more than broken skin that occurred during the tattoo process. It’s best to leave the scab alone and don’t pick at it, this could take some of the color away and leave you with a patchy colored tattoo. The best tattoo aftercare for your new tattoo is to keep it covered and moisturized for a few days.

Tattoo Peeling

Tattoo peeling is another common occurrence just like tattoo scabbing is and both are part of the natural tattoo healing process and nothing to really worry about too much as long as you don’t start picking at it. Tattoo peeling will happen.

My tattoo didn’t scab or peel, is this good?

Each person will heal in different ways so this means that the tattoo healing process will also be different so if your tattoo did not scab or peel does not mean that something is wrong, this could just mean that your tattoo is healing a little slower or it might not even peel or scab at all.

Tattoo aftercare tips for you to consider

1-Try to keep your tattoo moisturized with a good moisturizing lotion.
2-Do not ever put an anti-bacterial cream on your tattoo as this will actually take the color out of your tattoo.
3-Leave your tattoo covered with the bandage for as long as your tattoo artist has recommended for you to leave it covered for. The point here is to keep any airborne contaminants from entering your broken skin that could give you an infection. This could be as long as 48 hours that you will need to keep it covered.
4-Soak your bandage with Luke warm water before removing it; this will prevent the bandage from sticking to your skin.
5-Keep your tattoo clean by washing it with a mild soap, don’t use a wash cloth when washing, and just use your hands.
6-Keep your tattoo moisturized by applying a good moisturizing cream. Try to stay away from petroleum based products as this could make your tattoo itchy and the last thing you want to do it start scratching it.

How long does it take for a tattoo to fully heal?

The full healing process of your tattoo and how long it takes to heal really depends on your tattoo aftercare and what you do to help the healing process, but the average time it takes for a tattoo to heal is anywhere from 4-6 weeks.

During this time you will notice your tattoo going through some changes, one that I want to note here is what is called the onion effect or onion skin as many know it.

What is onion skin and how do I know if I have it?

You will know if you have onion skin when your tattoo looks better and has more color when wet. This just means that your tattoo is likely to peel with small flakes of colored skin coming off. This is nothing to worry about, just don’t pull the skin off instead let it fall of on its own. This should happen within a week or so after getting your tattoo and will clear up and allow the full colors of your tattoo to start to show

Remember to keep the following in mind for your tattoo aftercare during the healing process of your tattoo.

*Avoid soaking your tattoo as this can draw out the color. This means taking short showers, no swimming, avoid sauna’s etc.
*Keep your tattoo away from the sunlight until it is fully healed. As hard as this may seem, it is necessary and you will be glad that you did it. Don’t even apply sunblock to it, it’s best to keep your tattoo covered while outside.
*Don’t pick or scratch at your tattoo as this might pull of some of the color and possible reopen your tattoo to infection. If your tattoo itches, rub some lotion on it.
I hope that you have found these tattoo aftercare tips helpful.

All different tattoo designs

With the thousands of different tattoo designs online, sometimes it might be a little daunting to come up with, or choose a tattoo design that fits your own personality. No one wants to really have the same exact tattoo as the next person.

Tattoos are really something that shows who you are, and your own personality. We all have different meanings for the tattoo that we get. It might be something about our kids, parents, spouse, or even a favorite pet. The ideas of tattoos that you come up with is an extension of you and how you feel.

Butterfly Tattoo Designs

Butterfly tattoo designs to me fall into the same category as hummingbird tattoos. They are very beautiful tattoos for woman and girls, but you don’t see them to often on men. what a great artist can accomplish with the depths of colors is super cool.

To many, the symbolism of the butterfly centers upon its unique transformation. From one existence as the slow and crawling caterpillar, then to the dormant and captive chrysalis or cocoon, and finally the rebirth into a light and airy winged creature, the metamorphosis of the butterfly is one of its most powerful and uplifting meanings.

Cross Tattoo Designs

Cross tattoo designs are something that you will see as more of a tattoo for a man, but you do see many woman having tattoos of a cross.

These tattoos could mean so many different things, to so many different people, that it’s really hard for me to give what a cross tattoo symbolizes here, I don’t want to offend anyone.

The different designs and tattoo combinations that anyone can come up with using a cross as the main symbol is unlimited.

Using the image above, you could add a hummingbird to the tattoo to make it a little different. Instead of a barbwire cross like in the image, you can go for the more generic and original cross designs also.

Just make your tattoo fit what you like and modify it for your liking.

Dragon Tattoo Designs

Dragons tattoo designs are one of the most popular mythological creatures around. You even find dragons in many popular movies. They descend from various legends, telling tales of fire-breathing, winged creatures.This is a great tattoo idea for just about anyone, and are one of my top favorites. Dragon tattoos have so much detail involved, it may be hard to find a real good tattoo artist that’s capable doing dragon designs for tattoo.

For many people, including myself, the dragon represents;

-Courage and Strength.

-Undeniable Raw power and force.

-Protectors of life and sacred items.

-Wisdom and reason.

I hope that I have maybe given you a few ideas for tattoos that you can make, or even add to your tat that you already have.

Hummingbird Tattoo Designs

Hummingbird tattoo designs are generally seen on woman, they make for beautiful tattoos. They’re usually combined with either flowers or vines or a combination of both. Colors can be bright and beautiful or be black and white. Any hummingbird tattoo design will be stunning either way. The lower back is a favorite location for these bird tattoos.

Some people associate hummingbirds with freedom, intuition and even birth. To some however, they mean very little, they’re just a beautiful little adornment worn with pride, especially when a talented tattoo artist has just inked you.

In ancient times, it was thought that hummingbirds were fairies. Their rapidly beating wings, and small stature, would at times have looked like a fairy zipping around flowers. Hummingbirds are part of Brazilian and Indian folklore, which adds to their mysterious ways. They are also believed to have powers that go beyond the supernatural. One old wives tale employs walking around with a dead hummingbird as a necklace. This was meant to attract the person whom you desire, honestly, I can think of better ways!

My woman getting their first tattoo will choose a bird tattoo. Hummingbird tattoo designs are close to the top along with eagle tattoos and swallow tattoos. A hummingbird tattoo is a thing of beauty, and the bold colors are something that many people favor in order to make it even more stunning. I think my favorite tattoo is the hummingbird tattoo. The hummingbird is a cute bird, small but agile in the way they fly and hover. I love watching them fly around the feeder.

Many people often get this hummingbird tattoo design on their shoulder, so it looks like the hummingbird is sitting there like a guardian angel. A small flower or vine in the tattoo will draw even more attention to its location and beauty.

Tattoos designs have sure changed over the years. Tattoo Artists are getting better with the different designs they come up with. You can find hundreds of different designs of hummingbird tattoos online by simply searching for them.

If you cannot find suitable hummingbird tattoo designs then you may be able to make your own up, they are relatively simple. Just a quick browse on the internet and you’ll find many different designs that will appeal to you, or even just parts of designs that you will like. You can then take different aspects of each drawing to design your own unique hummingbird tattoo.

Once you have your design set, simply find a good tattoo artist. The best people too ask are your friends and family who have tattoos. They would know who to go to, and who to avoid. Checking your local phone book also for tattoo artists would be a great place to start. If you would rather do your research online first, you may find a local tattoo designer online, this way, you can see samples of their work before you go to their studio.

Here are some of my favorite hummingbird tattoo pictures.

Hummingbird Flower Tattoos

Some of the most beautiful Hummingbird tattoo designs are the ones with flowers. They can really show a true life picture of the hummingbird hovering at its favorite flower and drinking its nectar. A great tattoo designer can really make this picture of a hummingbird come to life. The depth of colors and realism that can be achieved from this tattoo is simply amazing.

Hummingbird tattoo and it’s meaning

I’ve always found hummingbird tattoos interesting and intriguing. Tattoos nowadays are becoming more and more popular. A survey in 2003 found that in the US, 14% of all adults have tattoos. Most of them have smaller tattoos like a hummingbird or a butterfly but try to hide them more.

Hummingbird tattoos have grown in acceptance in recent years and have become part of the more traditional tattoos. Other popular tattoo designs of bird tattoos include the Hawk, Eagles and Dove tattoos. There are a lot of mysticism around hummingbird tattoos, of which you will learn in this article.
Basically, the Design is a part of American Indian folklore and mythology. Some believe that this tattoo once filled his pants with seed to go beyond the sun and see what you get. He only ate one seed per day, but was unable to complete the trip as he ran out of food.
Another story of the hummingbird is in Brazil. There, it is believed that hummingbirds accumulated water so that humans do not have access to it until it was released by the Butucuo Indians.
Nowadays, the design is seen mainly as a love charm. Some people wear a dead hummingbird in a bag around their neck, as it is said to attract members of the opposite sex. Some say that if it dries it becomes a powder so they can then pour some of it into a drink of another person so they can be charmed like getting shot from cupids arrow.

Hummingbirds can also symbolize celebration of life, hope and joy. They are the symbol of appreciating each moment and taking into account all that is around you.

So, now that you know the meaning of the tattoo hummingbird and you like the beauty of it, just look for a tattoo shop and create your own fresh and unique hummingbird tattoo.

Totem Tattoo Artists

If you are a tattoo fanatic and looking for some adroit tattoo artists, you have stepped on the right platform. I will enlighten you with the famous totem tattoo artists who have been putting their energies into art from many years and getting the appreciation from all over the world.

BUT, before shedding light on the famous totem tattoo artists, let me tell you the secret story of totem tattoos. So Folks, otem represents an emblem of an object (animal or plant) that signifies a person or entire community. Let me take you back to the ancient hunting times. You are thinking why I am taking you back so long ago because that was the time my friends when the culture of totem tattoos got a life. Men used to hunt totem animals that symbolized who he was. Think of a bear as a means of power and an eagle that represents visual acuteness. It signifies the inner soul of a man. Although we no longer live in that time, we still find ourselves attracted to have a tattoo that signifies our inner power. Right?

We can’t deny the fact that with more and more interest in the art of ink, tattoo culture has expanded its roots in the past few years. Many are being caught in its beauty and exquisiteness and are excited to have at least one of their own. Nowadays, along with ancient totem animals, many things are also being crafted that gives meaning to a persons’ soul, just like a person having a totem tattoo in memory of love. These totem tattoos have a special connection to us that we cannot deny.

Carefully crafted totem tattoos from an adroit artist will definitely make your dream come true. To all the tattoo enthusiasts out there, my only advice is to open your mind and ears and absorb this precious piece of information do a lot of internet surfing before finally getting on with your dream design and after careful selection of the design for your totem tattoo, the right placement for it is the real struggle. Then comes the A-game of choosing an adroit tattoo artist who shows his or her magic, leaving you loving your tattoo and of course yourself at the end of the day. That’s right!

The two renowned and much-appreciated artists, Bill Earl and Aaron Bellve from Pennsylvania, have been showing their great talent from many years. Both of them are famous for Totem tattoos that have been inspiring the population all around the world. These artists are skilled in graphic designing and showing their talent using many mediums- paper, canvas, flesh, analog, and digital. They have positive thinking and attitude towards coming up with revolutionary designs and giving their utmost effort to give their 100%.

People are obsessed with their impeccable, nature-inspired tattoos. They feel as if these tattoos have rejuvenated their inner self. That’s right If you see their designs and catalogs, you will be surprised and astonished.

If I were to get another totem tattoo – which will never ever happen – I’d want them to do it. Definitely!

Considerations For Body Tattoo Stickers

Body tattoo is part of makeup and beauty which anyone can be glad to have in their bodies. However, the body tattoo stickers need to be done in your body with some care and supervisions.

When you want to have a tattoo in your body, there are essential things you should consider with other body tattoo ideas which will help you get the best tattoo.

Things To Consider For Your Body Tattoo

1. You Should Get Consultation From Your Dermatologist Before You Go For Tattoo

The reactions of body tattoo are always unique and if they occur in your body, you might find it hard to treat the infection. They mostly develop responding to the common allergen which is the red-eye. When you like using that color, then you have to consult with the dermatologist who will tell you more about your concerns. If you experienced some allergic reactions previously to costume jewelry, hair dye, or even cheap fragrances, then an infection can quickly develop when you have body tattoo stickers. You should consult with the doctor who will give you the best body tattoo ideas.

2. Make Collaboration With The Designer Tattoo Artist For Your Design

When you realize that you have visited all available designs and still you can’t get the one you like, then look for tattoo designers who will offer you with body tattoo ideas and stickers too. They will give you all the designs you need and they mostly have designs tons which they normally create as their job and they are highly willing to tattoo them on others. You can also share with your designer about the designs you think you should have and listen to their views on which designs the best suit you. The artist designers can advise you on the color, texture, size, location, and design which best suits you. You can inform the artist on the body tattoo stickers which you want to change with the area you feel flexible to have them.

3. Proofread Your Body Tattoo.

After you have both made some edits with the artist-designer, you should continue and have the designs proofread. The reason is that when you both edit the body tattoo stickers, they will change and you need to have all words spellchecked after editing the tattoo every round.

4. You Should Brace Yourself To Avoid Hurting Tattoo

The body tattoo hurt very much and the feeling is too much for one to bear. The pains can vary according to the location of your tattoo and its size. The body tattoo stickers which hurt most when they are placed on fleshier parts and if they are smaller. When you are tattooed, the feeling seems that slightly stinging one with intense and annoying vibration together with a feeling of burning pain. You will also feel a sensation pain where someone drags a pin in your skin at some point and that is the reality. The adrenaline can start kicking after fifteen minutes which can help in managing some pain.

Whenever you think of body tattoo ideas, always have some consultations and above considerations to ensure you get best body tattoo placements. The tattoo is the beauty of the skin which anyone can like having.

Dragonfly Tattoo

Having a tattoo is considered freedom of expression. During the old times, the more tattoos that you have, the better your social status you have. Nowadays, having a tattoo also have its meaning from the person who has it. A dragonfly tattoo is one of the most popular designs around.

Like other tattoos, having a dragonfly tattoo means purity, luck, harmony, and even maturity. Therefore, a lot of people are opting to have this design in order to have that symbol to remind them. It is also a symbol of transformation, change, adaptability, and self-realization.

Most of the times, a simple dragon tattoo should be good enough since it can mean the same thing anyway. People with other tattoos can include a small dragonfly tattoo to their other tattoos. For some, they prefer to have the design on its own.

Why Dragonfly Tattoo Popular?

Dragonfly is one of the most amazing creatures around. Their colors may also vary from bright yellow to emerald green. There are a lot of colors and sizes they come from. Their translucent wings can also move so fast which makes it a symbol of prosperity for others. A dragonfly tattoo can make you feel as lively as a real dragonfly. They move quickly and can adapt fast in their environment going from plant to plant.

A dragonfly tattoo can also have a deeper meaning. Some say that it has a psychic enhancing element to the bearer which can means that they can see beyond what is being seen by the eye. Having this tattoo is like having a vision and ability to see further and no limits by our minds.

Types of Dragonfly Tattoo:

1. Watercolor Dragonfly Tattoo

This design is sharper and bolder than the other designs. It is also more colorful and a cheerful effect when you look at it.

2. Tribal-Style Dragonfly Tattoo

This is an intricate design and has a tribal feel. It can make you look like a tough warrior during the old times. It can also make you look as if you have a piece of art tattooed in your body.

3. Colorful Dragonfly Tattoo

Most of the times, women have this dragonfly tattoo design since it is more colorful and feminine. You can also have gems to be incorporated to its body like your birthstone, to really own it.

4. Small Dragonflies Tattoo

You can also go for not only one but multiple dragonflies as your tattoo design to put a nice element on it. This can be in a circle wherein you can have them placed in the edge to represent directions.

5. Small Wrist Dragonfly

This is usually a small but detailed piece of art on your wrists. A small dragonfly will look as if it happens to rest on your wrist. This can also remind you of the meaning of it for you whenever you feel that you are losing direction from your goals.

6. 3D Dragonfly Tattoo

This can be very eye-catching tattoo design since it will look as if you have a dragonfly on your shoulder or other parts of your body. It has a more futuristic design and having a 3D tattoo design really worth it.

Reasons For Getting a Totem Pole Tattoo

Totem pole tattoos are a surprisingly popular choice for body art these days. Why have they become so in vogue these days? Part of the reason is that they represent a unique significance to the wearer. If you are looking for a body design that represents a number of ethnic, tribal, or cultural beliefs, then a totem pole tattoo might be the way to go. In order to fully understand whether you should get one, it probably would be a good idea to research why totem poles are so significant to so many different cultures. If your heritage or personal ideology matches up with this significance, then a totem pole tattoo could be a good idea. Here are some facts:

The totem pole design is based on the idea of a guiding spirit.

Many branches of indigenous and Native American people believe that you will only discover the truth if you partner with the guiding spirit. Similar to the Holy Spirit in Christianity, Native Americans believe that a guiding spirit will help an individual know how to think, what to believe, how to conduct themselves, and what actions they should be taking. In a sense, this totem pole spirit will give Native Americans all of the knowledge they need in order to be the followers they need to be. Whatever your belief systems may be, this is why a totem pole tattoo might be a good option if you have always held a strong sense of the divine.

Totem poles told a story.

In many cases, totem poles were a design that was rife with symbolism. They often told a story for the individual who designed the totem pole. For example, some totem pole carvers would often place an eagle at the very top of the design, which shared the element of them being very proud of either their tribe or their personal heritage. Secondly, some totem poles would have a symbol of daily tribal life placed on the second part of the design. If you are proud of where you have come from and what you have accomplished, then a totem pole tattoo would also be a good choice for you.

Totem poles consisted of a very intricate design.

For a Native American tribe, the raising of a totem pole was a very big event. They often will celebrate the event with a festival and a lot of enjoyable and memorable times. This is because an authentic totem pole is often very intricately carved. The craftsmanship is symbolic of the pride that the artist takes in their higher power. Of course, this fine design is also transferred over to totem pole tattoos as well. Thus, if you like tattoos that are intricately made, you will definitely want to consider getting a totem pole tattoo made.

Like everything else, totem pole tattoos have a special significance for the owner. Each personal story is different, so it is up to you whether a totem pole tattoo is for you. Just remember that the best way to have a totem pole design done is through a horizontal method. Other than that, enjoy your totem pole tattoo!