Navy Tattoo Photo #6311

Many people choose them as reminders of discipline and perseverance, or as memorials for a sailor or veteran. For others, the imagery stands for guidance, steady leadership, and the ability to stay calm through rough conditions.

Achieving lifelike results in skin requires mastery of light, shadow, and color blending. Realistic tattoos often look three-dimensional, with subjects appearing to emerge from the skin surface.

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.