I think everything Tobus said is absolutely the best advice you could get about the tattoo itself.

And you'll probably know the design when you see it. Mind you, my last one came about after a vague reference to a "sort of celtic knot lion rampant" thing. The vague reference was made within earshot of my mate's brother in law, who is, as it happens, a tattoo artist...



NB - that limited amount of design research is not appropriate for everybody!