Tattoos are an expression of a person's inner feelings or a representation of an alliance they have
. It's a personal statement that permanently lives on your skin til you have it professionally removed. Cross tattoos are very popular and express a person's religious beliefs or just their appreciation of the art form. Making the effort to look at a book of tattoos is advisable.
Celtic crosses are very popular, they are beautifully detailed. Also called a high or Irish cross they are found throughout Ireland. Based on a Latin cross design they have the addition of a circle around the cross intersection. The Celtic cross actually predates Christianity, St. Patrick is thought to have used symbols that the Irish were familiar with to convert them to Christianity. Since 9/11 cross tattoos have been used to memorialize the people who been killed in the attack. Tribal tattoos can be in the style of Maori art which consists of spiral designs that are striking. Maori women were typically tattooed on their lips, chin and sometimes on their spinal. Their symbols have a sacred significance.
Gothic crosses are a variety of Latin and Germanic crosses. They generally barbed wire incorporated in them or daggers. Gothic crosses are based on the Latin style cross but embellished with a variety of other cross tattoo designs as well.
A great reference book to check out is the book by Johnny Karp on Cross Tattoos. Making sure of your design is something you will be happy you did.