New Tattoo Photo #8675

This guide focuses on choosing a clear idea, planning size and placement, and setting realistic expectations for the session and healing. A little planning now saves regret later and makes the experience smoother.

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.