Gun Tattoo Photo #10887

For some it honors military or family history; for others it's a pop-culture reference. Because the imagery is sensitive, the design should read as art-not a threat or gang signal.

Achieving lifelike results in skin requires mastery of light, shadow, and color blending. Realistic tattoos often look three-dimensional, with subjects appearing to emerge from the skin surface.

Forearm tattoos benefit from a natural canvas that follows the arm's long shape. Designs can wrap around the arm or sit on the inner or outer surface, giving flexibility in how the tattoo is displayed.