Monkey Tattoo Photo #19219

Few animals carry as wide a range of cultural meaning as the monkey. Depending on where and how it is depicted, the same creature can represent divine wisdom, playful mischief, raw instinct, or cunning intelligence.

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.

The ribcage offers a private placement that only shows when the wearer chooses. Its curved surface adds dimension to designs, though the area is known for being one of the more sensitive spots to tattoo.