Are you looking for a tattoo design? If you don't want to go to a parlor and sift through their books for hours or stare at the walls trying to find a design, then there is another, and much better option: Tattoo Galleries on the internet.

Now, just because tattoo galleries on the internet may seem like the most easy and convenient way to find a great design, there are some words of warning:

1. Don't join a free site!

That's right, don't join a free site! The reason is that you'll be sifting through hundreds of free cracker jack box-like sub average tattoos that you've probably seen a thousand times before. The saying "you get what you pay for" can apply here, as there's usually a reason why the site is free. Getting things for free are cool in other areas in life, but when it comes to getting a permanent design on your body, then you should be willing to plunk down a little bit more to make sure you find the best design possible.

2. Make sure they have SELECTION!

This is an important aspect that you should make sure exists when searching for tattoo galleries on the internet. By selection, I mean different styles of tattoos. They should have listed on their home page everything from tribal tattoos to Egyptian tattoos, and then to specific designs like butterfly's, stars, crosses, and so forth. Make sure the selection is stellar before going further.

3. Take your time and have FUN searching!

It's actually fun searching around a tattoo gallery and checking out all the different designs. Definitely take your time and roam around as much as you want. Find different designs that are your favorites, print them out, sit on them for a while and the bring whatever designs you decide on to your local tattoo parlor to get inked.