Dot Tattoo Photo #3495

Some traditions draw on Mayan motifs that carry cultural weight, while others are purely decorative. Before choosing a dot tattoo, decide whether your goal is texture or a symbol that "means something.

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.