Stencils or stencil patterns are not something that is considered very favorably by those who are artistically skilled or talented because they are a shortcut for creating something of your own. However, as we know artistic talent, especially the skill to draw well or paint well is not something that all of us have and that is why stencil patterns occupy a special place in our lives. In case you are not really clear, let us clarify what we mean by a stencil. A stencil is a pattern that is cut out on plastic, wood, cardboard or some such other material and is used to be placed on the surface of what you want to draw on or cut out or paint in and used accordingly. In fact, stencil patterns are used in many instances where the need to draw or paint a pattern is felt. If you are so inclined, you can look at free tattoo stencils and know more about them. This way you can use the printable stencil pattern to ask the tattoo artist to create a particular pattern.