Demons Tattoo Photo #3383

Sources range from Slavic mythology to folk horror, each bringing a different visual energy. The key is understanding what tone you want, and psychedelic art offers a surreal alternative to straight horror aesthetics.

Achieving lifelike results in skin requires mastery of light, shadow, and color blending. Realistic tattoos often look three-dimensional, with subjects appearing to emerge from the skin surface.

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.