Celtic cross Tattoo Photo #3427

For many people, it represents faith filtered through cultural identity-Christianity meeting older traditions. The ring has been interpreted as eternity, the sun, or the unity of earthly and spiritual realms.

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.