Cat Tattoo Photo #1635

In various cultures, cats represent luck (good or bad), intuition, femininity, and the boundary between worlds. The meaning of your cat tattoo depends on the style, pose, and personal story you bring to it.

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.