Popular Tattoo Placement Ideas

There is really no denying that New York City has claimed some of the most influential moments in pop culture and history. It is known as the City that Never Sleeps, The Big Apple, The Concrete Jungle and many more. Its many monikers are a testament to its influence over the years and generations. If you have visited NYC, it is most likely you have had some personal transformative experience and it’s almost impossible not to have one while there.  New York has an ever evolving diversity of cultures, that feeling of being anonymous in a mega city with almost no end of things to see and do. There is no doubt that anyone who has visited The Big Apple leaves with something significant inside that they bring with them home. What better means of cementing your visit to this great city than getting something tattooed permanently on your body?

Tattooing in New York

The art of tattooing was brought to New York City by seafarers, who utilized hand needles to while away the boredom of being out at sea for prolonged periods of time, as well as a rite of passage for initiating newbies to the life of a sailor. The most famous tattoo in New York City is no doubt the red star on the forearm of Rowland H. Macy, the founder of iconic department store Macy. It was a souvenir of his days as a whaler and to this day remains the official insignia of his store.

Tattoo Placement

The body is the most amazing canvas you will ever discover. At Hand of Glory Tattoo Studio here in Brooklyn New York, we specialize in high quality custom tattoos that reflects your personality and lifestyle.  Your tattoo design is important but it is equally important where you place it.  A lot of careful consideration should go into determining out precisely where you want your tattoo.  Tattoos may have different meanings depending on where you place it like your chest or the forearm.  Likewise, it can create a different impact if done on your back or the calf portion.  At Hand of Glory Tattoo here in New York City we can help you choose the best placement of your tattoo based on the design and size you want. Our experienced and highly skilled tattoo Brooklyn NY artists will give you advice on what type of tattoo looks best on different areas of the body. Trust us to give you the finest and most rewarding tattoo experience be it your first or your 5^th time.

Full Body Tattoos

Not intended for beginners, the full body tattoo is considered to be the ultimate form of devotion and commitment to the art of tattooing.  Most would probably be content with a small word or symbol under the arm or shoulder but for people that like to push the boundaries, the full body tattoo is the way to go. Hand of Glory Tattoo Studio here in Brooklyn New York specializes in providing full body tattoos done by our experienced NYC tattoo masters. When you get a full body tattoo it usually takes up a great portion of the body covered with one enormous and extremely detailed body art. Full body tattoos are inspired by ancient Japan. Known as Irezumi it has evolved into different variations and often feature different meanings. Overall, it is a good representation of the culture such as marriage, social standing in society or a rite of passage. Many full body tattoos today are influenced by Irezumi.

If you are considering a full body tattoo let us help you choose the right design that best fits your personality. Getting a full body tattoo is a testament to your commitment to make your body an entire canvas. Let Hand of Glory Tattoo here in Brooklyn New York be part of your tremendous journey of self-fulfillment through full body art.

Tattoo Sleeves

When it comes to placement, ask any of our expert NYC tattoo artists about tattoo sleeves. Tattoo sleeves refer to large tattoos or a collection of small and random designs that if placed together covers most of the arm. Tattoo sleeves are considered to be a dedicated and committed tattoo style because the placement involves beginning at the shoulder and going all the way down to the rest of the arm. Our professional New York City tattoo artists can perform all four types of sleeve tattoos available: Full sleeve – covering the shoulder all the way to the wrist, Half—the tattoo covers the top portion of the shoulder all the way to the elbow, Quarter – the tattoo covers the top of the shoulder up to midway to the elbow and lastly the Hikae – it is a Japanese sleeve tattoo that encompasses the chest section and covers the elbow or the wrist.

No matter what type of tattoo sleeve you choose, Hand of Glory Studio here in Brooklyn New Yorkcan ink it perfectly on your body. Our experienced, professional and award-winning Brooklyn tattoo artists can guide you on design and placement for the best tattooing experience. When considering a sleeve tattoo we recommend that you express your ideas fully to our artist and let us turn your concept into a beautiful representation of body art. Don’t have an idea or design in mind? No problem. A vague theme allows you the freedom to add symbols and details over the years. The decision is yours. Let Hand of Glory realize it to fruition.

Leg Tattoos

When it comes to flatness, the chest, and abdomen and back are some of the most popular areas for a tattoo. However, for body parts that feature the most available space, the legs are the best.  Legs are divided into several different parts such as the calf, knee, thigh and shin. Hand of Glory tattoo here in Brooklyn New York can apply ink on your entire leg without leaving any area untouched or if you wish, only on preferred sections of your legs. It is easily the thigh or the upper leg that has the most space for ink as it stretches from the pelvis all the way to just over the knee. Conversely, the upper leg can let you easily hide the tattoo.  The most painful area of the leg to get tattooed is the knee because of the thin skin while the least painful would be the calf because of the presence of muscle in that area. Our friendly Brooklyn tattoo artists can help you choose which area would be best depending on the design and extent of the ink work.

Tattoo Bodysuit

Like the full body tattoo, a bodysuit is the best way to show your devotion and dedication to the art of tattooing. Bodysuit tattoos are done only by highly experienced artists and is usually made as a single cohesive work, normally in a single style. However, some folks begin getting tattooed without necessarily intending to have a bodysuit but actually end up having it done. When it comes to this kind of tattoo, the Japanese are considered to be the most popular style. Usually created by a single artist, the designs call for the use of waves, clouds and other themes related to nature. Recently, black work is rising in popularity entailing heavy black ink or smaller pieces in full bodysuits. The style is not limited to Japanese influence because there are also a number of American traditional pieces you can get as well. These comprise hundreds of small pieces slowly covering the entire body to make it appear as one big suit. Our NYC tattoo artists can also place eye popping realism, neo-traditional and even black and grey into your bodysuits to create masterful works of body art. Hand of Glory Tattoo in Brooklyn New York specializes in all kinds of full bodysuit pieces of different designs and themes.

Shoulder Tattoos

When it comes to tattoo placements, the shoulder is one of the top areas to have a tattoo. Shoulder tattoos are done on the area from the flat shoulder blade on the back up to the area just beneath your collar bone.  Hand of Glory tattoo here in New York recommends this area of the body because it is relatively large, so if you want a big tattoo it could easily fit in here. This area is also good because the shoulder can easily be covered. Perfect if your work rules do not allow tattoos to be displayed. Shoulder tattoos can easily be covered and just as easily exposed if you want them to. Due to this convenience, many people in New York have more freedom to request for more intricate shoulder tattoo designs. You just need a t-shirt to cover it and you’re set. Feeling a bit flashy, put on a tank top and let people see the beautiful skin art. Ask any of our Brooklyn tattoo artists for more information on getting this tattoo on your skin.

Wrist Tattoos

Considered as one of the most unique and popular tattoos here in New York City, wrist tattoos symbolize a meaning to the wearer and they are some of the simplest that can be drawn. Less painful to apply compared to other tattoos, they have become quite popular over the years. The origin of wrist tattoos began when they were applied by people that went to the sea as a form of protection for their journey and occupation. The most common design used back in the day was the nautical star. Today, there are literally hundreds of designs to choose from depending on your personality, preference or personal conviction.  The placement of the tattoo on the wrist also denotes meaning whether it is applied on the inner wrist or around it. However, the most popular area is in the inner wrist region. Wrist tattoos are applied as a symbol of inspiration for people’s daily life while others are in the form of elegantly written quotes of inspiration that give people hope during dark times. Let Hand of Glory Tattoo here in Brooklyn New York ink one of these gorgeous tattoos on your wrist.

Face Tattoos

Face tattoos were once limited to a very small group of people but recently have become very mainstream especially in New York City due in large part to rappers, pop stars and social media stars dominating Instagram, YouTube and SoundCloud.  Traditionally speaking, they are part of some indigenous cultures like the Maori of New Zealand with their detailed swirling designs. In Western culture, face tattoos have long been associated with gang and jail affiliation or some form of deviance. For instance, boldface lettering referred to slavery in ancient Roman times. Since the 1970s they were known as a criminal reference as many imprisoned men had them. Best known examples are gang symbols or records of time spent such as cobwebs, clocks or dots and reference to violent crimes such as murder symbolized by crosses and teardrops. The allure of the face tattoo is to have a transgressive character. It may provide the wearer with a rebel allure or an artistic and free-spirit reference. The rapper Post Malone is one of the more popular people known recently that have face tattoos. If you are interested in this kind of tattoo we recommend that you speak to any of our professional Hand of Glory tattoo artists here in New York City so you can have a clear idea of what you want done. Let Hand of Glory be part of your journey to getting the best tattoos here in Brooklyn New York.