Instead of the rebellious symbols they once were, tattoos are now much more intimate, personal expressions. It is increasingly common for people to create their own designs instead of going to a parlor and selecting one of the artist’s pieces of artwork. Star tattoo designs are not as simple and common as you may be inclined to think.   Many types of star designs exist that you may have never even considered, so put some thought into your tattoo. Not being artistic should not stop you from designing a tattoo, as there are many tools and resources available to aid you with this task.

Ideas For A Star Tattoo Design

The basic star shape has many alterations and customizations that can be used to distinguish your tattoo. The number of points of the star usually varies between four to seven, and anything above seven is usually considered too much. Too many points can make your design confusing and make people unsure of what they’re looking at.  If too many points are added, you will have a sun instead of a star.

Some artists encourage shooting star designs for an uncommon, fashionable look. Just like with regular stars, there are numerous design options that can help the tattoo really fit you. A shooting star features artwork representing cosmic trails and dust particles. For best results, these tattoos usually look best on a shoulder blade or on the lower back, visible above jeans. Less common but still possible, it will still look impressive on the wrist, above the breast, or arm.

Other objects can be implemented into your star design. Suns and moons make great counterparts to a star. Don’t think that objects found in outer space are the only appropriate complements, as you can use anything you like, from a family crest, to a flower, to a sword.

Stars can be either monotone or color, but color tattoos have become the much more popular choice recently. Many people decide upon multiple colors for their star, and others choose to have the entire range of one color. This is not for everyone, as some still prefer a more basic design with one color or tone.