i've designed all 5 of my tattoos, but i've had other people tattoo them onto me... i think just picking a tattoo out of a book is sort of tacky and unoriginal... i've got a piece on my chest though i'd really like work done on... maybe mermaids, i'm not sure. i need someone with vision to help me with the rest of that...
I created my own tattoo based on something called a Thankgha from Tibet. Similar to Japanese style but simpler. Try to google them, you will find some original ideas. I am still thinking of getting something called a Wrathful Diety. Ron