Dragon Tattoo Photo #335

They work across styles-from Japanese irezumi to Chinese motifs to Western fantasy. A well-planned dragon tattoo can be a statement piece that flows with the body, or a compact symbol that carries personal meaning.

Inspired by jewelry, architecture, and textile patterns, ornamental tattoos create intricate, decorative compositions on the skin. Precision and symmetry are key, giving these pieces an almost meditative quality.

The collarbone's clean horizontal line provides a natural guide for elongated designs. This placement adds a subtle accent to the upper body and works especially well with fine-line and minimalist styles.