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Flag Tattoos

Not surprisingly, flags of all countries are extremely popular among tattoo enthusiasts, especially those who have a true passion for patriotism.

There are plenty of cool tattoos that go hand in hand with flag artwork, including eagles for America, clovers for Ireland and crosses for Scotland, plus cross designs are great additions to just about any flag tattoo.

Another trend that has become quite popular is the 3D flag ripping through flesh effect, which is rather common with a host of different artwork ideas. Enjoy the picture gallery below.



As you can see, the upper arm is one of the most requested locations for many of these designs, followed by the back and chest for larger masterpieces.



Besides the representation of your country of choice, we often see a variety of other culture inspired flag tattoos, such as military, religious and pirate designs, just to name a few.



Flag tattoos aren't always presented in a patriotic or flattering fashion, from time to time we'll see burning and torn designs that portray a sense of unrest rebellion or perhaps simply satirical rubbish. But to each his own, i suppose.

Fleur De Lis Tattoos

The Fleur De Lis is a historic stylized lily or iris flower that is commonly used as a decorative symbol spanning across many countries and cultures, said to symbolize royalty, perhaps best known for gracing European coats of arms and flags over the years.

The Fleur De Lis has been referenced countless times throughout both ancient and modern history, on television and in movies, plus many people in north america recognize this symbol as the official logo for the New Orleans Saints football team, as well as the state symbol of Louisiana.

As you might expect, the Fleur De Lis is a tremendously popular tattoo design, which is sought after by a variety of different people for various reasons. Enjoy this beautiful picture gallery of excellent tattoo ideas.



Since the Fleur De Lis is admired by so many different cultures, we often see a wide selection of custom tattoo designs with quite a combination of colors, along with specially added artwork.



These pictures above display the more traditional tattoo designs, without all the bells and whistles and added color.



Another interesting fact about the Fleur De Lis was told by French historian Georges Duby, and he said the three leaves represented the medieval social classes: those who worked, those who fought and those who prayed.

Fantasy Tattoos

Fantasy tattoos can be characterized by a hefty number of imaginary creatures within the fantasy realm, however some of the most popular tattoos includes the likes of dragons, elves, fairies, wizards and griffins to name only a few.

But there are so many other beautiful fantasy creatures which are nothing short of stunning, like the mermaids for instance, a gorgeous half woman half fish combination of shear beauty. And then you have those much desired genies waiting patiently in their golden lamps, locked and loaded ready to grant three wishes to anyone willing to give a rub.

Have a look through this picture gallery of excellent tattoo ideas below.


Fantasy tattoos are often very colorful and contain other elements such as clouds, lightning, fire, water, flowers, mushrooms and various other mythical items.



These type of tattoos are quite popular among both men and women, and are seen on various locations of the body, however the back and chest are always great for large designs of any kind.



Since the appearance of these fantasy creatures are conjured up from old myths and stories, its fun to get creative with your tattoo and design a truly original mythical art piece.

Fairy Tattoos

Fairies are small and often pleasant mythical creatures which are generally described as being human in appearance and having magical powers. Folklore has associated the word "Fairy" with other beings such as the Sprite, Pixie and Elf.

Fairy tattoos are excellent stand alone works of art, however many people like to combine such items as mushrooms, flowers, leaves and other mythical creatures like dragons and unicorns to form a masterpiece of mythical beauty.

Get a load of this brilliant picture gallery of top quality Fairy tattoos, which will surely spark up some ideas for a wonderful design of your very own.



Fairy tattoos come in a very broad range of artwork designs, ranging from stunningly angelic themes to dark and morbid with a flair of macabre mixed in, and everything in between.



Popular locations for fairy tattoos include the lower back, upper back, shoulders and hip area for smaller designs, such as a little standalone Tinkerbell creation.



These cute little Fairy tattoos are seen in just about every color combination under the sun, however some of the most popular colors include blue, purple, green, red and violet.