Arm Tattoos for Guys
Filed under: Tattoos Author: Lori
The arms are one of the most popular places for men to choose their tattoos as they can be easily displayed and there is a variety of sizes and shapes of tattoos which can be applied to the various parts of the arm. Whether working with the upper arm, or even the forearm there are a variety of tattoos which can be placed within the arm.
What are tattoo sleeves? Tattoo sleeves are placed on the entire arm, or in some cases the upper arm and consist of artwork which surrounds the entire front of the arm, as well as the entire back, creating a sleeve of tattoo that can be seen. Whether you choose to have one tattoo make up the sleeve, or choose to have multiple tattoos which are used together, there are a variety of options available when designing a tattoo sleeve.
While designing an arm tattoo, it is important to think about how far up the arm that the tattoo is going to reach. Is the arm tattoo going to cover the shoulder as well? While planning an arm tattoo, these are all aspects which should be taken into account to ensure that you are able to make the most of the tattoo that is being created.
Arm tattoos are more popular for men, than they are for women as men more than likely have a larger area that they are working with when it comes to designing the tattoo. The larger area can be an effective way to create a collage of artwork and a tattoo that can be created.
These types of tattoos can often not be completed in one sitting and therefore require multiple session for the work to become complete. In one session, the tattoo artist can complete the design and the outline of the tattoo and in the multiple sessions which can follow up, they can fill in the tattoo.
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Barry
August 14th, 2009 at 1:50 pm
I like the arm and shoulder very much, so I’m having my first one done next month – who knows where it will go from there!! I’m 53, my friends say i’m too old???
Lori
August 18th, 2009 at 6:40 pm
Hi Barry,
You are never too old for a tattoo! Consider getting something with meaning to ensure that you aren’t going to grow tired of it. If you have waited this long you can be sure about what you want.
Good luck!!
luke
November 10th, 2009 at 7:06 pm
I agree, you can never be to old to get inked!, My dad got one last weekend an he’s 62, beat that! Getting a tattoo surely is one of the best ways to express a meaning!
Luke
Mark
December 17th, 2009 at 11:12 pm
my dad is is getting one Luke and he’s 67 sorry bud he’s got you beat he’s going with me on the 26th of december (my birthday) and i’m getting exactly that one on the right for my shoulder i’m SO excited but HOW MUCH DOES IT COST!?!?! PLEASE write me bacK! thanks :)
Lori
January 5th, 2010 at 5:15 pm
Hi Mark,
The cost of the tattoo depends on the size, as the large the tattoo the higher the price. Depending on where you go, how prestigious the tattoo shop or how experienced the artist, this can also factor the cost of the tattoo.
Since this tattoo is a rather large design, it can be as much as several hundred or even one thousand dollars, depending on the artist.
Matt
January 17th, 2010 at 12:09 am
Any suggestions for a tatto on my left arm? Got one for right already =]
Zak
January 27th, 2010 at 8:56 pm
So what would be the approx price on getting a tattoo that is similar to the above pictures?
Lori
January 29th, 2010 at 8:05 am
Hi Zak,
In most tattoo shops this could cost between three and five hundred dollars, depending on the artist and location.
Lori
January 29th, 2010 at 8:06 am
Matt,
Search through galleries to help you find inspiration but be sure to take the ideas and personalization from your own life, design and experiences.
jp
January 31st, 2010 at 8:17 pm
hey i fell in love with the tattoo above and really considering on geting it , well something like it but i stumble upond a similar tattoo and someone posted a message, to some it up that the design is a cultural think a maori design, and seemed insulted that people were inking them self with out having any ideal to the history and with no meaning. if i end up getting it to be quite hoest it would be just for the look (like all my other tattoos). if anyone of you knows, is apart of or knows someone who is apart of this cultural i would love to hear what you feel about this, last think i would want to do is to insult them and there history.
thanks
Lori
January 31st, 2010 at 8:22 pm
JP,
There are two types of tattoos that people get, some people get tattoos based on a design that they like and other people get tattoos that are based on some sort of meaning. If you like the design, than you are often paying tribute to the tattoo, Maori or not, and I don’t think that it would be considered insulting. Hope this helps!
jp
January 31st, 2010 at 8:38 pm
Lori
:D thanks, it did help
kevin
February 1st, 2010 at 3:24 pm
bonjour matt j’aimerai me faire ecrire 2 lettre sur le bras. se serai pour savoir le prix a peu pres merci
M. Hayes
February 25th, 2010 at 1:34 am
Barry,
As everyone else has said, get something meaningfull, my dad got a tattoo of a hawk whe he was younger, but years later added my brother and my name on a banner below the hawk. and on the other got a tattoo of a rose and a heart and in the heart says mom& dad.
Lori
March 2nd, 2010 at 8:04 am
M Hayes,
Good point! I like that later your dad chose to create something within the tattoo that added more meaning to the design, great idea!
rodney
March 5th, 2010 at 2:13 pm
im getting the one on the left tomorrow and im 16
juan contreras
March 25th, 2010 at 12:25 am
i want a tatoo soooo bad!!!!……
Steve J. S.
April 10th, 2010 at 10:51 am
You are never too old. I got my first one 3 weeks ago and I will be 52 this July! I am getting a second tattoo on Monday. Go for it!!
Yuxnier
April 10th, 2010 at 8:34 pm
Hey guys i have one question. I would like to have a tattoo but i want a really nice one. Like it will be my first one. And i want one so gurls be like ohh that’s hot ya know. One of the popular ones. Like i would like an eagle is that nice?. Please answer me which tattoo i can get. I have no clue i would like a really hot one. Thanks
Yuxnier.
Hailee
April 24th, 2010 at 2:46 am
Hey,
I’m 12 bout to be thirteen next month and i was wondering if its a good idea for me to get a tattoo for my birthday?? If so what design( i want it on my arm)….drawing fake tattoos on my arm in sharpie too much of a hassle now >.<..
thanks
Ben
April 27th, 2010 at 11:31 am
i like this tatoo im 17 and thinking of getting it
jordan
April 30th, 2010 at 3:22 am
hey, anyone wanna help me?
i wanna get a tatto to cover a scar on my right forearm that wraps around but not like a full sleeve. I was thinking doing a scene tatty of “wind water fire and earth” anyone got ideas or images ?
JOEY
May 7th, 2010 at 5:22 pm
I THINK OBAMA SUCKS… KKK FOR LIFE
Victor
May 7th, 2010 at 10:11 pm
Im 14 years old and im visiting in Brazil currently with my family. My uncle that lives here said that he got his first tattoo done when he was 14 and that he could do the same for me, as long as my mom says yea. My mom is open to it, so now i just gotta decide what im going to get any ideas people?
Lori
May 18th, 2010 at 8:26 pm
Jordan,
You should look around the site for some ideas and inspiration. Even aska tattoo artist tocome up with a design for you.
Lori
May 18th, 2010 at 8:26 pm
Victor,
Make sure you make the right decision for a design for you, they are permanent! 14 might mean that you are going to change your mind in a few years.
Lori
May 18th, 2010 at 8:37 pm
Hailee,
I would wait a while, what if you hate it in a couple of years? A lifetime is a long time to have a tattoo. If you are determined to get one, I would start with something small (:
colton
May 22nd, 2010 at 10:12 pm
im 14 years old and i want to get a tattoo really bad but my dad says i have to wait till im 16 is that true?
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Rebel
July 23rd, 2010 at 1:01 pm
I am about to get a similar sleeve tattoo. I have a general idea and am looking for a good artist to design it properly.
Leigh
July 29th, 2010 at 2:34 am
Well now this was a shock, i was just looking at a few designs for my next tattoo and just when i thought i had domething that no one had there it is the smalles of the two is dam near the same as myn lol looks like i just going to have to find a way to join onto it either across and down my chest or shoulder blades lol