Half Sleeve Tattoos And Designs For Men 
Celtic Cross – Celtic crosses have long been a very popular design. Of course the standard Celtic cross symbolizes both fertility and of course Christianity. Early on the cross symbol was used throughout many Pagan cultures. It was at that time believed to be a symbol for fertility. The cross representing the male and the circle in the middle of the cross the female. This later was adapted to become the powerful symbol of Christianity it is today. Flames – Flames and fire of course are something that has always fascinated man since the dawn of time or at least since the invention of fire. For some reason the power of destruction and the mystical lure of it still holds strong for many men. Thus it makes for a great tattoo design. Tribal – There are a variety of ways to get a tribal tattoo design. They typically feature big bold and strong black lines which is a plus for a male tattoo. It can be seen from a distance and looks great and is much more resistant to fading over time. Today many men are choosing more traditional tribal tattoos such as Hawaiian designed or Maori designs instead of the mixed up pan new age tribal that was done more in the 90′s.
Half Sleeve Tattoos And Designs For Women 
Koi Fish – For women that traditional koi fish is one of the most popular half sleeve tattoos. In Japan the symbol of the koi represents power, struggle and self reliance. In the ancient Japanese and even the Chinese lore the koi fish would swim upstream against the current leading to it becoming a symbol of power. Floral Patterns – Floral patterns are also always popular for women and since the vines can wrap around the arm in a abstract and beautiful pattern it makes a great sleeve design. Also the bright colors use d in the flower and the endless potential of a variety of symbolism of flowers
