Loneliness Tattoo Photo #21179

The best designs express the feeling without becoming overly heavy or bleak. Symbolic imagery often communicates the idea more gently than literal text.

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 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.