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Protective Tattoo Photo #15217

Black and grey protective tattoo with intricate linework on the collarbone
Protective tattoo — Photo 15 of 49

Common motifs include the evil eye, shields, guardian animals, and amulets. This guide covers style, placement, and practical design choices for evil eye symbols.

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 collarbone's clean horizontal line provides a natural guide for elongated designs. This placement adds a subtle accent to the upper body and works especially well with fine-line and minimalist styles.