Monkey Tattoo Photo #19233

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.

Using only black ink at different dilutions, this style achieves a photographic quality with rich shadows and soft highlights. Black and grey work is versatile enough for portraits, nature scenes, and symbolic imagery.

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.