Criminal Tattoo Photo #15611

If you are drawn to this theme, it helps to focus on personal meaning rather than copying real-world markings that could be misunderstood. Prison tattoo systems vary by country and era, so what reads one way in Russia may mean something different elsewhere.

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.

The wrist offers a compact area that suits fine-line work, small symbols, and script. Its visibility means the tattoo becomes part of daily life, always in the wearer's line of sight.