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One of the more popular types of work to get is a cross. It can symbolize a great and lasting devotion to the Christian faith or it can simply be a visually pleasing work of art. When choosing your artwork, perhaps Steve Austin the Six Million Dollar Man said it best when he was heard to remark "sometimes faster is not always better." And who could disagree with that sage bit of advice?

There are a multitude of different types of this particular kind of artwork to choose from. It has been used as a symbol throughout the ages and has deep roots in Western culture. They date back to designs found on the walls of early European cult caves. What a blast they must have had back then, huh? You can choose variations in the form of ankhs, Coptic or Egyptian, early Christian or Greek crosses, crucifixes, double ones or others. I saw a guy once who had a big one on his forearm that was in the style of a gravestone from Ireland. The upside down cross is also popular but can lead to trouble unless it is on the part of your body that you can invert in case your mom happens to look. Then, I am guessing, the least of your troubles would be a bit of ink on your arm.

Many flags of the world also contain this symbol: Burundi, Denmark, Finland, the Dominican Republic, Georgia, Greece, Iceland, Jamaica, Portugal, Malta, Switzerland, Sweden, the U.K. and Norway to name just a few. A skull and crossbones is also a variation on this type of design but is probably most suitably used if you a pirate or a member of a motorcycle gang. If you do belong to either of those groups, I would like you to know, just as a general, that you are most likely not invited to my birthday party this year especially given what happened last year. You guys know who you are. Oh, and mom, that doesn't apply to you of course.

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