By Danny Denelo

One of the most popular types of tattoo is the sleeve tattoo. These tattoos are not just arm tattoos, like what most people know. They are tattoos that look like sleeves because they cover a large area of one part of the body (e.g. an arm or leg) with little or no skin showing.

The designs of sleeve tattoos are very intricate and complicated. Usually, they are colourful and depict several images with some unusual designs or patterns. These are popular among boys, especially those who belong in a rock band. But these days, you will see many girls sporting sleeve tattoos on their arms or legs.

If you are also planning to get a sleeve tattoo for yourself, here are some popular sleeve tattoo ideas.

Oriental designs are especially popular for these tattoos. Floral, fish and dragon designs are well suited to the sleeve area. The Japanese, in particular, have long history of body art and this includes sleeve tattoos. There are many old and new designs from which to chose. India has a respected culture of temporary tattoos, but the designs can also be done in permanent inks.

The most frequently chosen designs for women are the floral motifs. Intricately entwined leaves and vines with brightly colored blossoms appeal to many women. Butterflies are also popular either with a floral design or in a design of their own. Roses designs are sought by both men and women, often with a skull included in the design.

Also popular with both men and women are Celtic knot work designs. Often seen in designs for crosses, the knot work designs have ancient religious associations. The designs are very intricate and can be done is just an outline color, or can be colored in to give a stained glass effect.

One of the most popular sleeve tattoo ideas, especially among young men, is the tribal tattoo. Heavy black lines are one of the most obvious features of a tribal tattoo. The color of the tattoo is black and if you used a colored ink instead, it might seem a little different.

Among young men, tribal tattoos are gaining in popularity. Ordinarily done in blck ink with wide lines, these tattoos have a primitive allure. Generally less intricate than oriental and other designs, tribal tattoos may be less expensive than more complex and colorful designs.

Before you get a sleeve tattoo, consider that it will be difficult to cover up. This tattoo is a statement, and you must be comfortable with your statement because you won't be able to easily hide it.

Sleeve tattoos are nice to have especially if you like the big kind of tattoos that cover one big portion of your arms or legs. However, you should choose carefully which design you want to have for your sleeve tattoo because it cannot be easily hidden if for some reasons you do not like it.

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