Executioner Tattoo Photo #5315

Because the image is also described in some sources as a prison-culture tattoo, it's worth understanding the context before choosing it as "just a cool design. The blackwork style works well here.

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.

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.