North Tattoo Photo #10315

They can also point to northern heritage, travel memories, or a love of cold, wild landscapes. For some people, "north" is a personal marker for home or a place that changed them.

Using lines of varying thickness to define shape and depth, linework tattoos achieve expression through economy. The absence of shading keeps the focus on the quality and flow of each stroke.

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.