Side Tattoo Photo #13667

The area offers a long, curved surface ideal for flowing scripts, botanical compositions, and figure designs that stretch from armpit to hip. The trade-off is higher pain and longer healing due to the rib bones and constant body movement.

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.

A spine tattoo draws attention to the body's natural symmetry, creating a bold centerline that works well with flowing or geometric designs. The placement is dramatic and easily hidden under clothing.