In days gone by, tattoos were used to decorate the human body, and to depict a symbol of status in tribal clans. Today, however, tattoos are still a form of body art, but now serve as a personal expression of a new genre. Unlike before, designs can be chosen at random because they look good; today it is more on embodying the person's personality and beliefs. Styles have become very distinctive and really show the individuality of a person. The designs that are in vogue now among tattoo enthusiasts are custom design tattoos.

Custom design tattoos are made from a tattoo pattern which shows an individual personal preference. These designs are difficult and time consuming, since it is not just a simple variation on colors or arrangements. Usually, a tattoo enthusiast who wants a custom design tattoo has an indistinct idea of a tattoo in their mind at the start and then works at it carefully to arrive at the final design.

With the help of a tattoo artist or online galleries, one can gather some vision and insight about specific details in the design. These designs are more personal, so specifications on where to put your tattoo, size of the design, area of the skin, the fit of the lettering (if there is any), color combinations, your skin color, and reason for having the tattoo should all be taken into consideration. Remember tattoos use permanent ink and will symbolize a statement of your life.

Before deciding to have a final custom design tattoo, what you should do is to acquaint yourself with the idea of your desired design. You could go to online sites and galleries because it is where you can find the best tattoo artist and designers. These online sites will have a wide variation of tattoo symbols and designs, which could help you, narrow down ideas of what your own tattoo would look like.

Moreover, designers on this site could give a high quality, artistic design visualized from your ideas. You could choose from a variety of categories; from tribal patterns to Celtic designs, or you could choose to have a skull design on your arm; and you could also insert a name or word in various fonts. Deciding on your own custom tattoo design is an important and personal choice. Although it is a bit pricey compared to other regular designs in pattern books, the uniqueness outweighs the cost.

When you sign up for your very own custom design tattoo, these first-rate artists will not think twice about creating a distinct tattoo design of your choice to meet your needs. In a short time they could create the perfect design for you. Rough sketches will be made for your approval before completing the design. The final design will be sent through the mail with a directory of tattoo artists and designers, who will give you a quality tattoo service. There are many types of tattoo, and various parts of your body that can be inked, so whatever the reason for getting one, be sure it has meaning.

Author's Bio: 

Kristen Dunn is a tattoo enthusiast and professional tattoo designer who has created thousands of thought provoking, elegant, and funky tattoos for her clients. She has a vast collection of custom designs to her credit. Winner of several awards and accolades, Kristen is now a founding member of the world's largest custom tattoo design community at CreateMyTattoo. View her tattoo collection or read more on her blog here.