Spider Tattoo Photo #3315

From the West African trickster Anansi to the Greek myth of Arachne, spiders hold powerful narrative roles across cultures. The visual drama of eight legs and intricate webs gives artists a dynamic subject.

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.

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.