Simple arm tattoos are some of the best for emphasizing strength and bravery. A visible arm tattoo is prominent and moves with every action you take. it is impossible not to notice and demonstrates a confident desire for self-expression.
Still, a flashy arm tattoo isn’t necessarily a perpetual talking point.
A detailed tattoo displayed in such a conspicuous place inspires questions and cheeky eyes that ogle your ink wherever you go. a simple one, however, elicits a different kind of quiet appreciation. an unmistakable design that leaves no room for doubt lends credence to the impression of an influential personality. a striking yet simple image commands the respect of all eyes.
Simplicity in tattoo artwork can take many forms. a representative image made with clear, clean lines is emphatic and attractive. abstract motifs centered on the joints or completely encircling the arm work well. An interesting symbol, device, or emblem on the bicep or forearm is also a striking indicator of a dominant disposition.
It is essential that a simple tattoo concept fits the contours of your body. skinny arms don’t give a good background to excessively thick lines, while images that are too small are easily lost on broad biceps. tattoos are probably the most individualistic means of stylistic expression, and arm tattoos are among the most noticeably stylish of all.
this is a cool minimalist tattoo. like the interplay of black between black and the line work that creates the effect. it also sits well for future tattoos to match or contrast.
a killer absurd tattoo. simple, effectively placed on the inner biceps, and weird enough to generate buzz.
This is a great black ink tattoo in traditional style. it’s an elegant weapon that is effectively drawn with straight lines of black and negative space. technical flourishes add little contrasts, like asterisks, dot work, and pop gun highlights.
Brilliantly illustrated 3d body art. the contrast between the shiny metallic fuselage and the comic book clouds is a wicked effect that makes the plane look like it crash-landed on your upper arm.
a simple but impeccable little castle of tattoos. Black and negative space pattern work to provide rocky outcroppings adds depth to the image, directly opposite the pristine castle towering above it.
Triangle tattoos of this type traditionally represent the trinity: father, son and the holy spirit. this version is an excellent interpretation of dot work. the artist has been able to show clever shadow shifts within the dots that give it a futuristic feel.
This circle resembles a stylized yin and yang. there is a small hint of black shadow, but the sharpness is created by the expert flow of lines throughout the tattoo, merging with the links in the center.
This geometric style tattoo is a modern pyramid update. the quality tone differences between the inks help the spot colors blend with each other while contained within the triangles. good piece.
old school. this traditional tattoo is class. the artist has placed the knife perfectly in the tricky spot on the back of the arm and it has a nice length and width fit. it could later become part of another tattoo or act as a bridge between different works. there is also the possibility to add color and shadow to this piece which could make it glow or relax depending on the effect you are looking for.
these mini 3d dies are great. It’s a simple tattoo in theory, but the elements of the 3d work require expert shadow, placement, and depth details that need to be perfect. The result is impressive, mixing the solid 3d blackness of the shapes with finite negative spaced lines and die points to change them.
a loose collection of minimalist hexagons. They are often used to symbolize harmony and balance, and are linked to nature due to beehives and honeycombs. it cleverly jingles the hexes to give it a change in balance.
Dubbing different themes has worked fantastically on this little tattoo. the realistic bird with a romantic mindset is clear, concise, and appears to be flying. the geometric work that surrounds it gives the tattoo a greater length to make it look bigger on the arm. it’s a cool use of dot and line work to help even it out, but it also creates distance from other body designs.
an epic black work moth. notice how each individual line exactly opposes the other wing, its precision is what makes it so distinct.
ah, this is wonderful. it looks like a section of the plastic sheet that you separate when making scale models. shows another great example of clear technical skill that makes the image look much sharper.
A great oddly shaped tattoo that proves that not everything has to be about fit and symmetry. I love how slick this is – the flow between lines and various triangles is exceptionally well crafted. lots of different styles (dots, fills, and lines) pop up as great contrasts throughout and add an extra dimension of artistry as the art extends down the back of the arm and up to the shoulder.
evil. big batman fan here. this guy gets it! the other thing: this type of awesome bat work can travel anywhere on the skin. all you need is the available space to make it look effective.
Another technically sharp mix of lines and dots make up this minimalist marlin. With no traditional shading to blur this piece, it’s clear by outlining complementary patterns by dot grouping and clever shading.
mickey is freaking out. this is a great tribute to the little mouse. the artist has made a great copy of the old school icon, and it looks really bad. it’s also a good size piece for the inner bicep and can be added or locked.
