Celebrity Tattoo Photo #3243

Use famous tattoos as starting points: notice what styles appeal to you, what placements work for different body types, and how simple or complex designs translate on skin. Then work with your artist to create something personal.

Using lines of varying thickness to define shape and depth, linework tattoos achieve expression through economy. The absence of shading keeps the focus on the quality and flow of each stroke.

Forearm tattoos benefit from a natural canvas that follows the arm's long shape. Designs can wrap around the arm or sit on the inner or outer surface, giving flexibility in how the tattoo is displayed.