Iguana Tattoo Photo #20234

With its textured skin, spiny crest, and unhurried posture, the iguana makes a visually detailed subject that works in a range of art styles, from photorealistic portraits to bold graphic illustrations. Iguana symbolism across cultures In ancient Greek tradition the iguana represented dexterity and cunning, qualities linked to successful trade.

Sketch-style tattoos replicate the look of pencil or pen drawings, often including visible construction lines and loose strokes. The intentionally unfinished quality gives the design an artistic, work-in-progress feel.

The inner arm offers a soft, relatively flat surface that suits detailed and sensitive designs. It's a semi-private placement, visible only when the arm is turned or raised.