Carp Tattoo Photo #15082

The koi swimming upstream represents perseverance, determination, and overcoming obstacles. In Japanese culture, koi that climb waterfalls transform into dragons, symbolizing achievement and transformation.

Sketch-style tattoos replicate the look of pencil or pen drawings, often including visible construction lines and loose strokes. The intentionally unfinished quality gives the design an artistic, work-in-progress feel.

The inner arm offers a soft, relatively flat surface that suits detailed and sensitive designs. It's a semi-private placement, visible only when the arm is turned or raised.