DO work with the lines and contours of your body. A tattoo does not just have to sit there, as if someone has placed a little decorative postcard on your body. The best tattoos often look graceful and eye-pleasing because of how they work with your anatomical assets. If you place something on your hip, a more flat or horizontal design would work because your hip is aesthetically oriented this way. If you were placing something on the back of your neck, a longer design may work better with the vertical slope of your neck. Something more adventurous might be a vine that follows the curve of a shoulder blade for example.

Tattoos are an exciting and worthwhile addition, planning out your tattoo is well worth the sacrifice of some of the adventure and spontaneity of the tattoo fantasy. It is well worth it to devote a good amount of thought into this permanent piece of art on your body. Don’t skimp on cost or planning with this bodily décor, it is an unchangeable accessory (removal procedures are still not 100% reliable) that can be an asset to your looks if you go about it with a level-head and creativity.