Army Tattoo Photo #22607

For some people it's a proud "chapter marker," for others it's a quiet memorial. The strongest designs are specific: they reflect a real story, a place, a date, or values that were earned.

Inspired by jewelry, architecture, and textile patterns, ornamental tattoos create intricate, decorative compositions on the skin. Precision and symmetry are key, giving these pieces an almost meditative quality.

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.