The dragon symbolises different things in different parts of the world. In the East it is regarded as a creature of wisdom and a protector of people, and is therefore viewed in a positive light, being very popular in Chinese and Japanese culture. In the West, however, the dragon is often regarded as having more evil qualities and one that symbolises a creature that is not to be messed with.

Whatever the interpretation, one thing is clear and that's that a dragon is a very powerful and all-conquering creature. This is why dragon tattoos are so popular with both men and women.

Men often choose to have a dragon tattoo done because they want it to express power and wisdom. They want to express their strength and masculinity and hope to demand respect from other people who view the tattoo with the implication that they're in control.

Similarly a dragon tattoo on a woman often has similar connotations. Women who choose a dragon tattoo design are often feisty powerful women who are eager to show that they're not the type of person who is prepared to fade into the background.

So overall dragon tattoos are one of the more popular tattoo designs, particularly with people who have strong and powerful qualities. If you are thinking about getting one yourself, you will not be short of ideas because not only are there hundreds of different types of dragon to choose from, but there are also many different designs and colours to choose from as well.

For the very best selection of dragon tattoos I recommend signing up to a membership with either of the top two online tattoo galleries, Chopper Tattoo and Tattoo Me Now. Both have several hundred different dragon tattoo designs to choose from and they're all a lot better than many of the free tattoo designs you'll find on the net.