TATTOOS ON THE ARMS, THE MOST GLOSSY
Until recently, arm tattoos were part
of cartoon stereotypes; a faded anchor on a thick bicep, ethnic patterns, a
banner wrapped around a heart proudly proclaimed "mama." Well,
nothing more. techcrunchpro
Tattoos have become
an expression of your style and personality. “It's a great way to show your
soul on your skin,” says Bristol-based tattoo artist Matthew James.
The arms are still
the ideal place for most men to get tattoos, especially for first-timers. This
is a place where it's easy to take cover if the occasion calls for it, and show
yourself, frankly, with a little macho flavor. But before you rush to find out
about the latest trends in arm tattoos, there are a lot of things to consider:
artist, style, color, and the best place to get a tattoo on your arm. thepinkcharm
Not so long ago,
arm tattoos were part of cartoonish stereotypes: a faded anchor on a muscular
bicep, tribal patterns worn in the suburbs, a bandage wrapped around a heart,
proudly proclaimed "mom." Not anymore. Tattoos are a announcement
about your style and behavior. “It's a great way to show your soul on your
skin,” says Bristol-based tattoo artist Matthew James. themarketinginfo
Most men,
especially beginners, still get tattoos on their arms often. It's a place
that's easy to cover up and show off, to be honest, a little macho fun. But
before you rush to find out about the latest trends in arm tattoos, you need to
consider everything: the artist, the style, the color, and the best place to
get the tattoo on your arm. worldmarketingtips
We spoke to some of
the best tattoo artists for tips and ideas when it comes to choosing arm
tattoos.
How to choose a
layout
This is a big
question: what design will I be happy to live with for the rest of my life? “I
think the best advice when choosing a tattoo is to think for yourself,” says
James. “It's simple: avoid trends and don't be ashamed that you like what you
like. There are no rules. " Perhaps just as central or more important is
the choice of the artist, as it is he who will ultimately create the design and
can influence your choice.
“A good sketcher
will work with you to generate the designs you want to match the contours of
your body,” says James. “It's a good idea to always ask the artist to show you
photographs of their healed work. A good artist will take more pride in their
healed work than in their new work and will work with you until your tattoo is
fully healed. " technologybeam
How to choose a layout
This is the main tattoo question: what design
will I be happy to live with for the rest of my life? “I think the best advice
when choosing a tattoo is to think for yourself,” says James. “It's simple:
avoid trends and don't be ashamed that you like what you like. No rules. “It is
perhaps equally important to choose an artist who will ultimately create the
design and who can influence your choice.
“A good sketcher will work with you to create
designs that fit the contours of your body,” says James. “It's a good idea to
always ask an artist to show you photographs of his work. A good artist will
take more pride in their healed work than in their new work, and will work with
you until your tattoo is fully healed.
Where to put on your hand
Choosing a design and an artist is one thing,
but choosing a place to stick it is another. Better to have a little respect
for tattoo art and pain: artists often tell stories of tough,
testosterone-packed guys who sneak into the studio with their sleeves open and
burst into tears like kids. London-based tattoo artist Ricky Williams, who
works for the renowned minimalist black and white studio South City Market,
recommends thinking of your hands as premium real estate.
“If you are the first and plan to do more,
it’s better not to do something small in the middle of a large area,” he says.
"A small tattoo in the center of the bicep will make it difficult to get a
larger tattoo in the future." Off-center, higher to the shoulder, or
somewhere on the forearm.
Where to put on your hand
It's one thing to choose a design and an
artist, and another thing to stick to. Better to be respectful of tattoos and
pain: Artists often tell stories of big people, testosterone-drugged dudes who
jump up with full sleeves and quickly turn into whimpers. London-based tattoo
artist Ricky Williams, who works for the renowned minimalist black and white
studio South City Market, recommends thinking of his hands as a privileged
property.
“If you are the first and plan to get more,
it’s better not to take something small in the middle of a large area,” he
says. "A small tattoo in the center of your bicep will make it harder to
get a larger tattoo in the future." He sank higher to the shoulder or
somewhere on the forearm.
What if my arm is not very muscular?
Don't put off tattooing your arm just because
you don't do biceps exercises after lunch like a professional bodybuilder.
There are no hard and fast rules when it comes to what style is best for the
arm (beefy, lean, or muscular).
“It’s impossible to know if this person’s hand
will stay the same all the time, people are gaining and losing muscle and fat
all the time,” Williams says. “Oddly enough, the design looks amazing on any
body type when done right.
Which body types are suitable for which arm
tattoos?
Don't put a tattoo on your arm just because
you don't spend the afternoon doing biceps exercises like Arnie did around
1974. No, there are hard and fast rules.
“It’s impossible to know if this person’s arm
will stay the same, people are gaining and losing muscle and fat all the time,”
Williams says. “Interestingly, the sleeves look great on any body type when
done correctly. There are so many different directions and styles that you can
follow, and ultimately, if someone is committed enough to get a sleeve, they
usually know themselves and choose the style that suits them perfectly.
