One of the most popular types of tattoos at all times was considered to be an image painted on the shoulder, and this is not at all surprising, since a design located in this part of the body has a number of advantages.
Firstly, a tattoo on the biceps is suitable for both boys and girls; secondly, the procedure for applying a tattoo in this area is not too painful; thirdly, the design on the shoulder can always be hidden under clothes, and the image made on the inside of the biceps can be hidden without even resorting to additional help from the wardrobe.
Did you know? The owners of tattoos on the biceps are Angelina Jolie, Melanie Griffith, Beth Ditto. In Russian show business, Zemfira, Lena Perova, and singer Maxim walk around with tattoos on their shoulders.
Features of the location and theme of the tattoo on the biceps
The location of the image on the shoulder, first of all, depends on who exactly wants to get a tattoo. For example, men try to choose an image that can be placed across the biceps in order to visually increase muscle volume, giving their body a masculine look.
Girls, on the contrary, trying to emphasize their fragility and femininity, give preference to images that can be placed along the shoulder, thereby visually narrowing this area.
The most popular themes in images on the shoulder are inscriptions, bracelets, images of animals, flower arrangements (for girls), portraits of people, abstract drawings, biomechanics. Both guys and representatives of the fair half of humanity choose such options. A professional tattoo artist will help you make your design masculine and brutal or, conversely, gentle and sophisticated.
Ornamental and floral tattoos on the biceps
Ornaments, as a rule, are made in one color, although at the request of the customer, they can be applied using several shades.
Floral motifs are an exclusively feminine theme in bicep tattoos. Exquisite roses and lilies, simple and cute daisies, sakura branches and bamboo stems will certainly add individuality and femininity to their owner.
Image of animals and people in a tattoo on the bicep
Animals in tattoos have always played a special role, since this is one of the most popular topics in this art form. Men strive to depict an animal on their body that could express their main character traits and personal characteristics. Thus, a wolf depicted on the shoulder speaks of perseverance, loyalty to one’s ideals, and inner strength. The dragon speaks of cunning, strength and wisdom. The bear is about courage, aggression, courage.
Girls choose graceful and flexible animals (cats, lizards, martens, foxes). These animals are able to emphasize the elegance and beauty of the female body. Images can be made in one color or using a large palette of shades. Everything depends only on the wishes of the customer.
Often people who want to get a tattoo on their biceps choose a portrait of someone, a man or a woman, as the image. Some people want to forever imprint on their shoulder the image of their beloved girlfriend or a newborn child, others want to make a portrait of a celebrity or their favorite character from a movie. Now tattoo artists have reached such a level that they can bring any idea to life.
Important! Before you start applying a tattoo, you should still make sure that the tattoo artist who has undertaken the work is highly qualified. There is no need to be embarrassed to ask him to show photos of finished tattoos.
Cyberpunk images
Recently, tattoos made in the “cyberpunk” style have become increasingly popular. Despite the fact that cyberpunk was initially only a specific subculture, its ideas were reflected in tattoo art, and now they are widely used even by those people who know nothing about this subculture.
Cyberpunk-style images represent an imitation of biomechanics, when human flesh merges with the metal structures of the computer era. Such tattoos look extremely unusual and very impressive. Professional artists who perform tattoos with the effect achieve such a result that the image looks frighteningly realistic.
The most popular types of men's bicep tattoos:
- dial, watch - power over time;
- wings - attributes of higher beings (angels, dragons, gods), can symbolize exclusivity, inaccessibility;
- wind rose - course in life, support;
- dragon, lion - dominance, symbols of power;
- playing cards - excitement, wealth, fame;
- rose - passionate love;
- dove - good news;
- silhouettes of mountains - travel.
Here you can find tattoos in the techniques of realism, watercolor, and graphics. The proximity of this zone to the heart makes it popular for posting messages that are important to the owner. In lettering style, you can write a catchphrase in Latin, a short slogan-creed.
Tattoos for girls
A tattoo on a girl’s hand should serve as decoration. Colored drawings in delicate tones look good on light skin, and graphic works in black look no less expressive. Girls often choose small designs, thin and graceful lines.
Popular women's bicep tattoos:
- flowers - youth, beauty;
- the word “family” enclosed in a scarlet heart means that the main priority in the life of the owner of the tattoo is family;
- flame – stormy temperament;
- lotus - peace;
- planets - use of cosmic energy;
- bamboo branches - vitality.
Girls can choose a tattoo in the form of a bracelet from patterns that do not carry any meaning.
Contact West End Studios!
Qualified and experienced craftsmen of our studio will qualitatively perform work of any complexity, using modern tools, disposable consumables, in full compliance with hygiene rules. West End artists will apply a tattoo based on their own sketch with carefully crafted details or based on motifs proposed by the customer.
Stages of work
Free consultation
Together with the artist, determine the style and scope of work, as well as the final cost of the tattoo.Sketch approval
Selecting a ready-made sketch or drawing an individual sketch (we develop it with an advance payment, which is included in the cost of the session)Selecting a ready-made sketch from the options that the studio offers.
*Sketches are unique.
Or drawing an individual sketch.
*We develop a sketch based on prepayment, which is included in the cost of the session..
Those who really want to get a tattoo, but can’t decide where exactly to place it, opt for this particular part of the body. You can tattoo the image on the outer surface of the arm or slightly hide the tattoo on the inside of the biceps. The drawing will not be noticeable at first glance, but if the owner wishes, it will be quite visible.
An inexhaustible range of options for photo tattoos on the biceps, both for guys and girls, will give you the opportunity to choose an interesting sketch for such a tattoo, although it is better to develop your own unique sample. In any case, the location of the tattoo on the arm is advantageous in that there is always a choice - to show off this masterpiece or hide it under clothes with longer sleeves.
Why biceps?
On the upper part of the arm the skin is quite thick, there is practically no pain. If you imagine a ten-point scale on which pain can be classified, then on the biceps the sensations will be at the level of four points, no more. In addition, in this place the bone is deep, it covered by muscles. The situation when the needle reaches the bone is excluded. And this will protect you from the need to endure suffering for the sake of style and beauty.
They often write names on their hands, inscriptions in a non-Russian language, draw all sorts of weaves in the form of bracelets, and even tattoo barbed wire on their biceps. We would like to note that pictures with inscriptions look quite pop, so if you decide to apply letters, then think carefully about what font they should be written in. The Cyrillic alphabet looks especially inexpressive in a tattoo, so it is preferable to depict the letters in the Latin alphabet.
The most popular bicep tattoos for men
Men prefer large-sized drawings with a wide variety of content. First of all, men's bicep tattoos are images of animals: wolves, bears, horses, jellyfish and sharks. Often clients ask to depict mythical characters, dragons, etc.
Sketches for tattoos on the arms are so varied that this is the part of the body that is chosen most often. The first biceps tattoo for men that became widespread was an image in the form of a bracelet that encircles the arm. Over time, this trend became mainstream and lost popularity. However, if you get creative, you shouldn't give up on the bracelet at all.
A similar picture looks good on guys, although there are also girls with such tattoos. In fact, men's tattoos around the biceps can be quite original. You just need a little imagination and meet a good master. Often men depict all kinds of mechanisms, gears, chains and metal armor. The cross is quite popular, although such a design cannot be considered exclusively religious. These can also be expressions from the Bible or the Koran.
A separate topic is men's bicep tattoos with religious content - runes, mandalas, Celtic or Scandinavian themes.
The most popular bicep tattoos for women
Girls often use floral designs. The female version of tattoos is a small-sized color picture, for example, in the shape of flowers and butterflies, or hearts and stars. Ladies don't show off their little secrets. Most often, bicep tattoos for girls are found in the form of small drawings and compositions on the inside of the arm.
However, Hollywood stars have popularized all sorts of inscriptions on the body, and now it can simply show off the date of birth of the child, the latitude and longitude of the location of the maternity hospital, or a tattoo on the bicep with the name of a lover. Philosophical statements are written less often, but always in Chinese. These hieroglyphs just look the most beautiful.
You just need to take into account that small images, if done poorly, after a short time can turn into an illegible spot, which is then clogged with floral ornaments. It’s just that in order for a tattoo to retain its appearance and attractiveness for a long time, you need to spend a lot on a good master - this is a secret that celebrities are silent about.
Practicality and beauty
As we have already found out, the pain when applying a tattoo to the arm is quite low, however, how long will such a tattoo last? Despite the fact that the biceps is a fairly exposed part of the body, it is practically not subject to household injuries.
Drawings on the hand also rarely suffer from the sun, especially for tattoos on the inside of the biceps. The shoulders bear all the dangers of sunburn. Conclusion - the image is not deformed and looks great.
If you want to get a tattoo, but have absolutely no idea what kind, you can safely get a tattoo on your bicep. There are many variations of designs and its arrangement, so you can definitely find something for yourself.
Bicep tattoos, fortunately, are almost painless. The bone is located far from the skin, so there will be practically no painful or unpleasant sensations. In addition, by painting a picture on the muscles, you will also protect yourself from pain. The skin in this area is quite thick, so you don’t have to worry.
When we talk about a tattoo in this place, we do not necessarily mean a bracelet. Although it can be quite interesting and original, and you shouldn’t immediately discard this option. This could be a tattoo on the inside of the bicep. In this case, the picture will be quite hidden, but at the same time visible if you want it.
Inscriptions have become popular lately. If you choose this type of tattoo, think carefully about the font. Of course, the pictures depicting inscriptions such as “God protects me” and so on are quite pop. However, it is better to choose the Latin alphabet, because the Cyrillic alphabet looks too simple.
In the case of the lettering, it's also worth thinking carefully about whether your tastes may change and you might want to get rid of it. Because filling it with another design is extra money and time.
In any case, tattoos on this part of the body are quite practical and comfortable. Whatever you choose, it will be easy to hide, say, under a sleeve, or, on the contrary, to show it. In addition, there are no special restrictions regarding the picture. Also, a bicep tattoo can be a good start for a sleeve. Below are photos of bicep tattoos from different tattoo artists.
Gorilla tattoo, realism photo from:
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bob-zs-B-2w/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Tattoos on the biceps are a priority among men. This is due to muscle structure and the fact that representatives of the stronger half of humanity more often devote time to increasing shoulder mass.
The drawings are placed on the inside of the arm. Here the image is protected from fading and looks attractive. In addition, the image is easy to hide if you do not want to attract outside attention to it.
Pros and cons of bicep tattoos
The advantage of a tattoo on the biceps is a flatter surface structure with a fairly wide space. This structure is determined by how the muscle transfers loads. On toned arms, the biceps area is doubled, which gives room for the location of the sketch.
In this area it is convenient to perform graphic work in black and white. They look expressive and beautiful, because the skin does not wipe and peel off. In addition, the sketch is protected from direct exposure to ultraviolet radiation. What prolongs the life of a tattoo.
The biceps area loses elasticity and tone over time. Age-related changes do not spare the hand if the bearer of the tattoo has stopped playing sports. The formation of subcutaneous fat affects not only the shape of the pattern, but also affects the color.
A relatively negative feature is considered to be an individual feature of the muscle structure. If a person continues to increase the mass of his biceps, he does not always have a beautiful oval shape. Genetics and exercise choices can change the shape and stretch or shrink the image.
Tattoos for men
Tattoos on the biceps for men on the inside are divided into images and inscriptions. Both types are equally popular. Slogans or single words look good even on thin and emaciated hands. The images are more suitable for people with toned muscles.
Options for interpretation of men's tattoos:
- watch, dial - immortality, power over time;
- wing - protection of an angel;
- a kraken entwining a ship - the inevitability of fate;
- Wind rose - the right course in life, life support;
- - perseverance, strength, fearlessness;
- dragon - dominance;
- Olympic rings - victory, championship;
- skull and playing cards - excitement, wealth, fame, fortune;
- dove - messenger of God, blessing, good news;
- the face of the Virgin Mary - protection of maternal love;
- rose - passionate love;
- silhouette of mountains, landscape - pleasant travel, etc.
The aesthetics of a male tattoo lies in the composition that highlights the volume of the arm. The themes are most often associated with overcoming difficulties, the joy of victories and finding oneself.
Many works of a humorous nature are associated with the area of the back of the hand. Tattoos can be easily hidden from view or demonstrated if necessary.
Celtic, Maori, Haida, Polynesian or dotwork tattoos look good. Steady lines and compact sketches decorate the hand, creating a beneficial visual effect for it. Organic, baroque, realism, graphics and watercolor have similar advantages.
The inscriptions are a separate topic. The proximity to the heart area makes the back of the biceps the best place to create a message to the owner's spirit. Lettering allows you to create a beautiful picture using the structure of letters. The topic for the inscription can be a philosophical saying or a short slogan-creed of a person.
Tattoos for women
Bicep tattoo designs for girls are filled with aesthetics and visual effects. The purpose of a woman's tattoo is to decorate the body. That is why the most expressive geometric shapes or images are chosen.
The gamut of the pattern plays a key role. In color, the design will stand out against the background of light skin, emphasizing the tenderness of the wearer. Black and white works look convincing and original. Most of the works are associated with symbolic images for the girl.
Tattoo with name
Rose and mandala tattoo
Tree and triangle tattoo
Realistic tattoo
Flower tattoo with inscription
Tattoo on the biceps, photo from: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bk7MIcvngJl/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Tattoo on the biceps, photo from: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bf6kDq4jewE/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Lettering and Roman numerals tattoo
Hedgehog tattoos disappear into the fog
Tiger tattoo on bicep
Barbed wire tattoo on bicep- cat or fox head - sexuality;
- crown - undisputed primacy;
- planets - cosmic energies;
- eye, heart, red rose, Fatima's palm - protection from negativity;
- bamboo branches - resistance to life's troubles, etc.
The absence of aggressive themes emphasizes the feminine principle, its vulnerability and attractiveness. However, the essence of the tattoo depends on the temperament of the owner, which affects the style and choice of composition.
In the lettering style, beautiful ladies are given more restrained and graceful letters. Thin stitches and slanted lines emphasize the charm, and the black and white color scheme looks fresh on light skin.
Does it hurt to get a tattoo on the bicep?
Getting a tattoo on the inside of your biceps is painful. Large veins and vessels pass here, supplying blood from the heart to the limbs. Because of this, the skin is covered with a large number of nerve endings. It is important for the master to select the part of the hand that has fewer nerves in this place.
When choosing parts of the hand for a tattoo, it is recommended to form the composition in places with a large volume of muscles. It is most painful to perform operations in the axillary area and in the crook of the arm. That is why strict placement in the middle of the biceps will reduce discomfort.
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