Sleeve Tattoo Photo #515

Planning a cohesive sleeve requires choosing a theme, establishing visual flow, and balancing large focal pieces with smaller filler elements. The result is a wearable mural that tells a story from shoulder to wrist.

By placing thousands of tiny dots at controlled spacing, dotwork artists achieve smooth gradients and intricate patterns. This labor-intensive method gives tattoos a unique texture that stands apart from traditional line-based work.

The ribcage offers a private placement that only shows when the wearer chooses. Its curved surface adds dimension to designs, though the area is known for being one of the more sensitive spots to tattoo.