Things to consider when thinking about getting an arm tattoo - Other

For both men and women, the arms are a popular place to get a tattoo for several reasons. The arms are a relatively large surface area and provide the opportunity for complex tattoos that can be clearly visible. Colored tattoos on the arms are also visually appealing to the eye and the arms can be shown easily in all situations and most weather conditions. For the tattoo artist a large surface area like the arm provides plenty of area for complex tattoos.

Tattoos on the arms can represent many things to people; they can be symbols of significant events, memories or places for some while for others it can be an art form.

Getting a tattoo will usually involve more than one visit to the tattoo artist for larger or complex tattoos. Simpler and small tattoos can be drawn and inked in one session.

When choosing a unique arm tattoo design there are several factors to be considered particularly location and size. Do you look for a tattoo design that covers the entire arm, only the forearm or shoulder and arm together.

Men and women generally choose different styles of tattoos not only reflecting their individual preferences but also color tastes and styles. Current trends in tattoos for women see them being bolder in the designs they choose to make a stronger statement.

There is a trend in designs popular now to have sleeve tattoo styles. These can be full sleeves, quarter sleeves or half sleeves and can be applied not only to the arms but also the legs.

The word "sleeve" refers to a design covering the entire arm from the shoulder to the wrist. "Half-sleeves" or "quarter-sleeves" are designs that cover only portions of the arm or leg.

Half sleeves reach over the area from the shoulder to the elbow or the section of the arm from the elbow to the wrist. Quarter sleeve designs cover arm from the shoulder to the middle of the upper arm. These designs will usually cover both the inside and the outside of the arm or leg.

Some people decide after getting several tattoos in particular areas that they want to incorporate these previous tattoos into a sleeve design. This can be done by adding more separate tattoos or applying a background design.

Some sleeve tattoos can take months or years to complete depending on complexity.Another popular style is the shoulder tattoo. This tattoo covers the entire shoulder and arm area. Usually they don't extend down to the area around the scapula.

The arms are a convenient place for a tattoo because it allows the wearer to easily hide the tattoo if necessary with a shirt or to show off the tattoo by wearing a sleeveless shirt, singlet or no shirt at all.

As a side issue, because the arms have more muscle tissue than most other sites of the body, it's usually less painful when getting a tattoo there.

It's important to carefully consider the location and design for your tattoo before visiting the tattoo artist. It is a significant investment in time and money. Take your time and look carefully at what pieces your tattoo artist has done in the past.

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