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Reader submission from Brittany, done by Carter at Designs by Dana in Cincinnati,OH.

Reader submission from Brittany, done by Carter at Designs by Dana in Cincinnati,OH.

Not content with just one great piece, Travis Brown sent in another owl!

Not content with just one great piece, Travis Brown sent in another owl!

Austin was visiting New York when I stopped him on 7th Avenue right in front of the Fuse studio.

He offered up this sleeve on his left arm:


























This was inked by Amanda Grace at Truth and Triumph Tattoos. She now works at Smartbomb Tattoo. Both shops are in Dayton, Ohio.

The playing cards are a tribute to his grandmother, who was a card player. She also tended roses, so these flowers also pay homage to her.

Of the other elements, Austin says he just likes skulls, artistically. Also, the words "Never Again" are there to remind him to remain strong his sobriety, and not to go down that same road of dependency.

I appreciate Austin stopping and chatting with me, and thank him for his forthrightness, and for sharing his tattoos with us here on Tattoosday!

sexy girl with big cherry blossom tattoo design on the full right side body

Dragonfly Tattoo Designs
Whether you are looking for a tattoo that will simply look good, or you are in a place where you want to find some specific dragonfly tattoo designs that will work for you, you'll find that you have plenty to choose from. Many people believe that dragonfly tattoos make excellent tattoos, and thanks to the lovely geometric pattern of their wings and to the many different colors they come in, they are a wonderful addition to anyone's tattoo collection!

When you are thinking about dragonfly tattoos and their designs, you'll find that one thing that you should think about is how large you want it and where you want it. Dragonflies can range from being quite tiny to be being insects that are as large as the span of your hand. If you look in the history books, you'll find that they originally came even bigger! When thinking about placement, look for a space on your body where you can place your dragonfly tattoo without fear that it won't stretch as you gain or loose weight.

Dragonfly tattoo designs come in a number of different styles, and all you have to do is find the one that suits you the most. For instance, you'll find that dragonflies were a popular design motif during the Art Nouveau phase of the early twentieth century. In this style, you'll be able to find dragonflies that are beautifully stylized and quite delicate looking. If you are not interested in the delicate nature of this art style, you'll find that you can still take advantage of heavy stylization and take a look at dragonfly tattoo designs that have been rendered in the tribal style, with dramatic black strokes. You'll find that there are plenty of artists who are willing to help you create a design or modify one that you have dreamed up.

When it comes to dragonfly tattoos, you'll find that the sky's really the limit when it comes to colors. Remember that you don't have to be restricted to the colors found in nature. Maybe your dragonfly is a great deal more fanciful and you are looking to make sure that you can use your favorite colors on him, or maybe you are thinking of something in one or two colors that will be more dramatic. Make sure that you discuss your choices with your tattoo artist and take the time to think about how your tattoo will sit on your skin.