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Sleeve Tattoo Designs
The Sleeve tattoos are becoming increasingly popular amongst men these days and is probably due to the increasing number of celebrity males getting this sort of ink done.
A sleeve tattoo can be described as a tattoo which wraps around the upper part of the arm from shoulder to elbow. This is some times referred to as a half-sleeve tattoo while a tattoo which wraps around the arm and extends all the way down to the wrist is known as a full sleeve tattoo.
If the tattoo starts from the elbow area to the wrist then this is called a quarter sleeve tattoo.
A sleeve tattoo can be described as a tattoo which wraps around the upper part of the arm from shoulder to elbow. This is some times referred to as a half-sleeve tattoo while a tattoo which wraps around the arm and extends all the way down to the wrist is known as a full sleeve tattoo.
If the tattoo starts from the elbow area to the wrist then this is called a quarter sleeve tattoo.
These types of tattoos mean you are making a bold statement due to there size and complexity. This means you will need to have a through consultation with a tattoo artist you know has a good reputation for going this type of tattoo. This is not a small girly tattoo to get.
It is essential find out the time and cost for a sleeve tattoo. The time taken will depend on the complexity of the design. The longer it takes will of course mean more cost to you. You must discuss this with your tattoo artist. A typical sleeve tattoo is done over a number of sessions which last about two hours. A full sleeve design are done over multiple sessions and may involve over twenty hours of work.
Popular sleeve tattoo designs include:
- Tribal Tattoo Sleeve - These look fantastic from a distance due to their bold dark lines.
- Flame Tattoo Sleeve - The most extravagant of flames start from the wrist area then up along the forearm over the shoulder and down one half of the body.
- Japanese Designs - The Japanese are known for their detailed designs and have deep symbolic meanings. At the same time they are exceptionally beautiful. They make an excellent choice for a full sleeve tattoo.
- Celtic Sleeve Tattoos - The intricate knot work of Celtic designs often make a great design. They usually have a load of detail in the interweaving lines.
Popular Sleeve Tattoo Ideas and Tips
One of the most popular types of tattoo is the sleeve tattoo. These tattoos are not just arm tattoos, like what most people know.
They are tattoos that look like sleeves because they cover a large area of one part of the body (e.g. an arm or leg) with little or no skin showing.
They are tattoos that look like sleeves because they cover a large area of one part of the body (e.g. an arm or leg) with little or no skin showing.
The designs of sleeve tattoos are very intricate and complicated. Usually, they are colourful and depict several images with some unusual designs or patterns. These are popular among boys, especially those who belong in a rock band. But these days, you will see many girls sporting sleeve tattoos on their arms or legs.
If you are also planning to get a sleeve tattoo for yourself, here are some popular sleeve tattoo ideas.
If you are into Japanese culture, you can combine different popular Japanese tattoos for your sleeve tattoo such as cherry blossoms, kanji or Japanese characters, koi fish, and samurai designs. Old Japanese culture includes ancient tattooing. And what better way to bring that culture back to life than by using Japanese designs for your tattoo.
For females who want to have sleeve tattoos, floral design is a great sleeve tattoo idea. Different styles and patterns of flowers interwoven with leaves and twines can be a very interesting sleeve tattoo design. Flower sleeve tattoos also give you a chance to use bright colors for the flowers. Some nice flower tattoos that you can use for your sleeve tattoos are hibiscus and roses. For the rose tattoo, this can be both feminine and masculine, depending on how it was drawn.
Celtic tattoos usually feature knotworks that are very intricate and detailed. This knotwork covers one whole arm or leg. Some artists can draw animal tattoos using these knotworks. Celtic tattoos usually come in one color but it is up to you if you like to have a colourful celtic tattoo.
One of the most popular sleeve tattoo ideas, especially among young men, is the tribal tattoo. Heavy black lines are one of the most obvious features of a tribal tattoo. The color of the tattoo is black and if you used a colored ink instead, it might seem a little different.
As you probably know, these tattoos are large and their designs or patterns are very complicated. You have to know that the larger and more complicated the tattoo is, the more expensive it will be. You also have to know that a popular artist will more likely ask you for a higher payment.
Do not rush the tattoo artist in finishing his or her job. You should know that drawing a sleeve tattoo is a difficult task to make and may even take several days to finish. You need to go back to the tattoo shop for several sessions.
Sleeve tattoos are nice to have especially if you like the big kind of tattoos that cover one big portion of your arms or legs. However, you should choose carefully which design you want to have for your sleeve tattoo because it cannot be easily hidden if for some reasons you do not like it.
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Monday, November 23, 2009
Letter Tattoo Designs
If you are going to incorporate a letter on your body, it is best to choose the right location where you are going to inked one. Also, you may want to consider the size of the design.
These two aspects will create a big difference on the outcome of your chosen design. Wise one would normally start their planning process by thinking about the location and the looks that they wish to achieve.
These two aspects will create a big difference on the outcome of your chosen design. Wise one would normally start their planning process by thinking about the location and the looks that they wish to achieve.
If you have a little hint about what it the kind that you would like to have, it is best to start from that known factor then shift your attention into the unknown one. As an example, you can start the whole process by considering what you really want to achieve in the end. You may not have complete details of what you wish to get but at least you have a little picture or hint of the tattoo.
Consider the location. You may want something placed at your back hence this will give you the chance to go with extremely large designs. But the same thing is not true when it comes to getting a wrist tattoo; of course you will need a smaller version here since the space is fairly limited. With this, consider the factors that you know such as the probable design, size, or location.
The next factor to consider is to choose the letter tattoo design that you wish to get. The moment when you already decided about the location, it is the best time to consider the kind of tattoo that you are going to incorporate into your body.
For the letters, you are free to go for an Old English kind, a graffiti kind of font, or a logo font depending on your personal preference. It will be wise if you do not limit yourself to the usual English language because there are a lot of foreign languages out there that will never fail to give a sense of uniqueness.
The choice is yours to make; you can opt for one which is written in Sanskrit such as the kind that Jessica Alba did for the character of her lotus which is situated on her wrist. Let your imagination work! You are free to choose foreign languages like Japanese, Arabic, or Chinese or whatever kind you wish to get.
On the other hand, for you to remain safe in your choice, it is important to cautiously mull over with the design first. Keep in mind that the letter tattoo design is the one that will carry the general tone for the tattoo.
But try to balance everything, it will sound offensive is you make use of a Lotus Flower but incorporate an Old English letters on the top part of your back. You might argue that this particular letter tattoo design is the thing that you wish to get so there is no one who can stop you since after all, it is your body.
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