"It's actually the style that got me started tattooing; From early on, I found it very approachable and satisfying to execute. I think for that reason it will always hold a special place in my heart"
"It's actually the style that got me started tattooing; From early on, I found it very approachable and satisfying to execute. I think for that reason it will always hold a special place in my heart"
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Traditional tattoos can adopt different meanings depending on what you're getting tattooed. For example, snakes and panthers represent protection, skulls represent nature and mortality, and the namakube is a tale of spiritual and moral values. It's good to keep this in mind as you decide on your design and what you want it to mean to you, especially if it's from another culture
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A patchwork sleeve refers to a sleeve that, instead of being one large piece, is a collection of various smaller artworks dotted around like "patches" on a sleeve. This is the most common way of collecting tattoos, as it allows you to have a larger variety of tattoos and doesn't force you to choose only one thing that will cover your entire arm or leg
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Traditional tattoos heal better than any style of tattooing. Their simple and bold design allows the ink to be easily held in place by your skin’s immune cells and leaves almost no room for misinterpretation, even 10 or 20 years later. They are done quickly relative to their size, so the healing process is easily manageable as well
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