Armor Tattoo Photo #15635

People often choose it to represent strength built through experience. Celtic designs are a common inspiration, whether for setting boundaries, or the feeling of being "ready" for challenges.

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.