Trash Tattoo Photo #10107

The result is ink the wearer wants to hide, cover up, or remove entirely. Not every failed piece is the artist's fault.

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.