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Smiley face Tattoo Photo #12191

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Ornamental Smiley Face tattoo featuring delicate execution on the ribs
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The smiley face is a deceptively simple icon with a rich countercultural history. From its origins as a 1960s graphic design commission to its adoption by acid house ravers and grunge musicians, the yellow circle with two dots and a curve has meant optimism, irony, and resistance in different decades.

Inspired by jewelry, architecture, and textile patterns, ornamental tattoos create intricate, decorative compositions on the skin. Precision and symmetry are key, giving these pieces an almost meditative quality.

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.

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A crisp Smiley Face tattoo using minimalist technique on the upper arm
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A tribal Smiley Face tattoo on the ribs with delicate detail
Refined illustrative Smiley Face tattoo design on the shoulder
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A bold Smiley Face tattoo using sketch technique on the neck
Traditional Smiley Face tattoo with expressive linework on the calf
Detailed Smiley Face tattoo in blackwork style on the ankle
Realism Smiley Face tattoo featuring dynamic execution on the chest
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