Tattoo and Piercing Designs, Styles and Ideas
By Karen L. Hudson, About.com Guide to Tattoos / Body Piercings
Deciding what tattoo or piercing to get can be difficult, so these articles and galleries will help you find something that is right for you.
Tattoo Picture Galleries by Subject Category
If you're looking for a specific type of tattoo, you'll want to search by category. If you're not sure which category you should look in, choose what you think is the closest or try the miscellaneous gallery.
- Celestial Gallery - Sun, Moon, Stars & Planet Tattoos
- Neo-Tribalism - Bold, Black and Abstract Tribal Designs
- Celtic & Irish Tattoos
- Insect, Bug and Butterfly Tattoos
- Fairies, Pixies, Nymphs and Elves
- Fantasy Gallery - Dragons, Wizards, Unicorns, Mermaids, Etc.
- Hearts & Symbols of Love
- Flora & Fauna - Plants, Flowers, Vines, Etc.
- Portraits - Human Realism
- Animals - Mammals, Reptiles, Birds, Etc.
- Pinups - Sexy Women, Modern and Retro
- Cartoons & Animated Characters
- Faith - Religious and Spiritual Tattoos
- Bones - Skulls & Skeletons
- Celebrity Tribute & Fan Tattoos
- Old School Western Traditional Tattoos
- Tribal - Aboriginal, Native American Indian, Polynesian, Etc.
- Miscellaneous - Unique Tattoos
- Aquatic - Fish, Dolphins, Coral, Shells, Etc.
- Horror - Monsters, Macabre Art, Demons, Etc.
Searching for Meaning - Icons and Symbolism
If you're looking for something with a symbolic or cryptic meaning, or you have seen a design that looks like more than just a picture and you're wondering what it might indicate, these sources will help you decipher the meanings of many symbols and patterns. Each page also includes links to where you can find drawings and clipart based on that subject.
