Center of Your Back
A cross tattoo has great aesthetic and religious symbolism. A cross can represent your Christian faith, or it can be a symbol of the burdens you carry through life. Because crosses are symmetrical, they make a great back piece, particularly when placed in the center of your upper back between your shoulder blades. The cross itself can be simplistic and plain or elaborate, depending upon your taste. You will need to consult your tattoo artist to determine the best size for your cross tattoo based on your size preference and body shape.
Cross with Scripture
Combining your cross tattoo with your favorite piece of scripture or a meaningful quote can let others know what the tattoo means to you. The words can be draped on a banner that hangs off the cross, above or below the piece, or within the design itself. The Tattoos and Art website notes that script is often added to a tattoo to help signify a larger picture or meaning of the piece. When adding script to a piece, you will want to make sure the size of the piece can accommodate the script. You will also want to be sure that the script font matches the style of your cross. You can make a rough sketch of your design and add the script in whatever font you like to see what it will look like as one piece.
Cross with a Circle
A popular cross design that is often overlooked is a cross with a circle around the crossed pieces. The design is popular in Celtic and early Christian designs. Stephen Walker notes on Celtarts.com that in the Celtic tradition, the circle around the cross was a representation and reminder of God’s eternal presence. Many early Christians look to the circle as a halo, or a reminder of the continuation of God’s life through Christ. Celtic crosses are also popular because of the intricate line designs that are often incorporated into the cross.
Source: ehow.com
