Gun Tattoo Photo #10891

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.

Using lines of varying thickness to define shape and depth, linework tattoos achieve expression through economy. The absence of shading keeps the focus on the quality and flow of each stroke.

The collarbone's clean horizontal line provides a natural guide for elongated designs. This placement adds a subtle accent to the upper body and works especially well with fine-line and minimalist styles.