Another popular back tattoo design is one that has birds with large wingspans that stretch across the back. Just like with those guardianship back tattoos we mentioned earlier, these big back tattoos usually pop a bit more because they just make sense on the back. In most cases people get these birds designed so the wings line up with their shoulders, making it seem like they have the wings as well.

Religious themes are often done on the back as well in order to maximize the space with a concept that is significant to the individual and also includes a lot of images and iconography. The back is a common choice because to create a specific scene, especially one described in a religious text, certain details cannot be left out.

Scenes from literature, history, and mythology are often placed on the back as well for the same reasons mentioned above for religious tattoos. What’s great about these back tattoo designs is that they have multiple meanings to the owner. The texts have their own meanings and the owners are showing that they also have had an impact in their lives.

As you can see, you have a lot to think about when it comes to back tattoos. After you’ve taken the time to come up with a great design for yourself, be sure to take you time before committing to an artist to work with. Back tattoos are usually big jobs and you’ll want it to be perfect!