Upper back tattoos are popular with men and women. The upper back offers a large canvas for a tattoo artist which can be filled with one big tattoo or many smaller ones. Depending on the size of your tattoo, you may require assistance caring for it during the first few weeks. Back tattoos are perfect for a first tattoo since they are easy to hide, according to Tattoos and Art.
Wings
Wings are a natural choice for upper back tattoos as they are placed where one might imagine an angel's wings would grow. Wings come in many different forms including angels, butterflies, birds, bat wings and devil wings. Various types of wings symbolize different meanings. Angel wings may symbolize spirituality, for example, while bat wings may represent darkness. Tattoo wings may be small, only taking up the upper part of the back or may encompass the entire back with the majority of the design near the shoulders.
Nature
Nature tattoos also find a place on the upper back. Again, due to the large surface to work with, designs such as running animals or creeping vines are effective in this area. Nature tattoos can have additions made over time without changing the base idea of the tattoo. Animals clawing their way through your back or dragons traveling across it are options for large nature tattoos. Keep in mind that starting small with a nature tattoo across your upper back will leave room for a larger complementing nature image across the rest of your back.
Tribal
Tribal tattoos are popular options for upper back tattoos. According to Tattoos and Art, tribal tattoos weave together with sharp designs that point toward the outer edges of the back. Some tribal designs resemble Celtic knots or other Victorian era design elements including the fleur de lis. Tribal tattoos can be small print that cover almost any size area of the back or larger designs that might require less detail.
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