For all of the guys out there looking for something that is cool, unique and original in tattoo designs here are some ideas that can help.

Tattoo Sleeve Designs

Sleeve tattoos are very popular right now and there are tons of guys getting them. It is called getting sleeved when you get your arm fully tattooed from wrist to shoulder. They look great and can be really striking when done well. However since they are a large tattoo and a big canvas some thought need to go into the design first. Right now Japanese sleeve tattoos are very popular for guys. There are dragons, samurai, Hannya mask tattoos and more. These are popular because they look great, often symbolize great manly guy things like the warrior's spirit, honor and so on. Another really hot design are retro sailor designs such as swallows, nautical stars, pinup girls but done with bright full color inks.

Chest Tattoo Designs

There are a ton of chest tattoo designs out there. A chest tattoo is also a pretty large commitment and a big piece so the design should be carefully considered. Some of the more popular ideas for chest tattoos are realistic hearts, bleeding or sacred hearts, swallows again, anchors, ships and other old school tattoo designs. Lettering and word designs are also very popular and often integrated into an overall chest tattoo design.

Back Tattoo Designs

Of course the back has always been a very popular and large area for a tattoo. There are a wide variety of popular ideas and styles for back tattoos. There is the upper back tattoo or a full back design. Again since the Japanese have been doing full body suits for such a long time there are many large back pieces within the Japanese tattooing that are popular here in the states. Samurai and koi fish are probably the two most popular and highly symbolic designs. Writing across the upper back is popular and wing tattoo designs are also popular. One might think a wing tattoo is more feminine however; it is all in the drawing. A great set of tough looking beat up angel wings like those of the arch angel Michael who was fierce in battle will not look overly feminine but instead very strong, powerful and full of man hood.