Tattoo Placement from an Artist’s Standpoint
Why Placement Matters Placement of your tattoo is probably one of the most important things to think about besides what you want your tattoo to look like.
You have to consider things like: • Who is going to view your tattoo
• Are you choosing a tattoo you will want forever? • The size of your tattoo
How Visible Will Your Tattoo Be? The first step is thinking about who will view your tattoo.
Is your tattoo something you want everyone to see, or is it something that you want to keep out of sight at times?
Also, you want to consider your profession or job. Will your tattoo prevent you from getting the job you want, and is it something you may have to cover up for certain careers?
Upside Down? For tattoos that use words, do you want to be able to read it, or will it be read by people looking at your tattoo? Most tattoo artists advise upside down tattoos.
This is because they will look right side up to people reading them. However, you can choose to have the words right side up if the words are just meant for you to read.
Size Matters Also, when thinking about where to put your tattoo, you have to think about size.
Large tattoos look better on certain parts of your body such as your back and chest.
However, you can choose to cover large spaces on your body with a lot of smaller tattoos. This is commonly seen in sleeve tattoos.
Most Painful Areas You may think that side tattoos are the way to go, but if you’re not someone that handles pain well, you may have to choose a different area. The most painful areas for tattoos are: • Sides • Ribcage • Ankle
• Hips • Spine
Be Cautious About These Areas There are also some areas of the body that are popular places for tattoos, but they’re also places that fade easily. Your tattoo is more likely to fade if it’s on your: • Feet
• Hands • Face Anywhere that gets a lot of sun or requires exfoliating will weather your tattoo a bit. The tattoo ink you use will also be a factor in fading.
Think About The People Who Will See Your Tattoo Some tattoos are a very private matter, so if you don’t want a lot of people to see your tattoo, you need to choose less viable places.
Some of the best places on your body that are easily concealed are: • Shoulders • Back • Thigh • Ankles
Consult Several Artists
If you’re unsure about where to put your tattoo, make a consultation appointment before getting inked. You can also consult several different artists about placement ideas, differences in tattoo ink, and how to select the perfect tattoo.
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