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Common motifs include runes, lunar phases, antlers, seasonal wheels, and knotwork. This guide covers style, placement, and practical design choices for runes and lunar phases.

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.