Leaping tattooing can be emotional, so choosing something meaningful to you that looks good while also bearing no regret down the line is of the utmost importance. That usually means avoiding political statements or pop culture references, which could quickly become outdated in a few years.
Cross
Cross tattoos are an elegant way to demonstrate your faith. This symbol can represent devotion, sacrifice, freedom from oppression, and familial love – making them popular choices among men and women alike.
Tattoos that combine elements such as wings, angels, Jesus Christ, rosaries, hearts, and even crosses with ribbons in the clouds to represent hope and strength are very popular today.
The wrist is an ideal location for this kind of tattoo because there are fewer bones and nerves there compared to other areas, so it will cause less pain than other locations on your body. Furthermore, this area will make covering up later designs easier.
Flowers
Flowers are one of the most beloved tattoo symbols, often symbolizing love, happiness, and healing. Plus, they make for an easy first tattoo choice because temporary designs can easily be concealed!
The lily is an elegant flower that stands for purity, love, refinement, and symbolism of womanhood and fertility. Additionally, peonies represent luxury and beauty as their ruffled petals with delicate pink and white colors make excellent tattoos to express elegance and royalty.
Chrysanthemum Tattoos can serve as symbols of happiness and rest. Additionally, they represent loyalty and friendship, and the cheerful flower known as the crocus can be a constant reminder to never give up on your goals and ambitions.
Drinking Glass
Wine lovers often have an affinity for wine, so celebrating that passion through getting this tattoo as their first design can be an excellent way to mark it forever. Furthermore, its size will allow it to fit seamlessly with life if it ever becomes unacceptable to have this piece displayed permanently.
Although we generally advise avoiding words and quotes as the basis of a first tattoo design, if this is your choice, ensure you and the artist have correctly spelled everything (and are okay with having such a lasting reminder on their arm for life!). Either way, this minimalist design makes an elegant choice that could serve as the starting point for future pieces; plus, it makes an engaging conversation piece when talking wine with friends!
Lightning Bolt
A lightning bolt can be seen as a potency symbol, representing strength, courage, and illumination. It has often been found on Tattoos of athletes, movie stars, and other celebrities, but this symbol can have different interpretations depending on who it represents and their culture.
Zeus, the Greek god associated with lightning and depicted wielding powerful lightning bolts to punish enemies, could represent your faith and all its powers when inked on your body as a tattoo symbol.
Thor, the Norse God known for carrying his mighty hammer, Mjolnir, to create lightning and thunderstorms, can be an empowering symbol representing strength, resilience, and hopefulness during difficult times. A tattoo dedicated to Thor could symbolize this notion or serve as a reminder that there’s always calm after every storm.
Fruit
Tattooing yourself with fruit can be an expressive way of showing who you are or your passions. A trickster might opt for an amusing banana, while sweet Southern belles may prefer delicate grapevines. Fruit Tattoos also often symbolize various things according to ancient myths and religions.
Fruit Tattoos come in all styles, from realistic renderings to stylized drawings. You can have them done in black or color; any location on your body is acceptable for placement.
Honeydew melons make excellent practices as their texture mimics human skin and are great for practicing tattooing. Honeydew melon is also recommended due to its consistent surface area.
