An eye-catching shoulder-to-shoulder tattoo is the ultimate statement piece for men looking for something bold that stands out. Chest and shoulder regions make ideal locations to display artwork that symbolizes strength or danger, such as tribal designs or fearsome predators such as lions or eagles. An intricate floral that mirrors the shape of the shoulder bone can add movement to a design, while simple outlines keep it looking whimsical rather than realistic.
Circular Designs
The circular shoulder shape makes it the ideal spot for tattoo designs that conform to your muscles and draw the eye naturally to any method you choose. Consider choosing an iconic rose that symbolizes beauty and love or an intricate mandala with thick black lines shaped to conform with the muscles on either shoulder for an eye-catching effect. Alternatively, for something masculine with tribal influences, consider something like a wolf or tiger, as these could hint at power and bravery!
Repeating Images
One of the most popular shoulder tattoo designs is a tribal design. This tattoo may feature Polynesian, African, or other tribal motifs to represent culture and heritage as well as symbolize power, strength, and bravery. Skull tattoos make an excellent statement on the shoulder. Their curvilinear forms complement this location perfectly and could even make for a fun, full-sleeve option to show your badass side! Men often like to adorn their shoulders with images representing strength, such as lions or other designs that symbolize them. When selecting a tattoo artist to draw on black skin, make sure they have experience working on black skin; that way, your design will stay vibrant over time and be visible against both light and dark shirts allowing it to remain noticeable.
Florals
Shoulder tattoos make an ideal statement of femininity. As one of the more feminine parts of the body, this spot lends itself well to feminine designs like flowers, butterflies, crosses, dragons, angels, and lionesses. Flowers are attractive because of their multiple meanings; daisies symbolize purity and innocence, ferns symbolize sincerity, and plumeria symbolize life. You can take advantage of this by purchasing a design with flowers representing something you hold close to or want to live by. Tiger tattoos are popular shoulder designs because they represent strength and power. Tigers have long been seen as symbols of wisdom due to their prominence at the top of food chains – this tattoo design can make a bold statement about your identity! They’re particularly suitable for women looking to make an impression with their looks.
Abstract Designs
Shoulder tattoos can be stunning works of art that reflect their wearer’s history and culture or even show their devotion to a particular religion. This eye-catching shoulder tattoo depicts a majestic phoenix flying into the sky with floral elements on its wings, as seen here. This unique line work allows flowers to look like delicate fabric on the skin, while red represents romance. This beautiful shoulder tattoo combines elegant outlines and thin smaller pieces to form a stunning, one-of-a-kind design. Perfect for people who wish to express their passion for nature or appreciate a simple procedure, this simple shoulder tattoo may even serve as a memorial tribute for loved ones who have passed.
Lunar Phases
The Moon is an instantly recognizable symbol that symbolizes time passing and life’s cycle. This shoulder tattoo uses bold lines and shading techniques to recreate its image and capture its craggy summits – representing our closest celestial body! This design is an impressive way to visually depict the different phases of the Moon that happen every 27 days (astronomers divide this cycle into eight primary and eight secondary moon phases). For instance, the first quarter refers to sunlit areas on its disk, while the full Moon means it has illumination from both halves of its disk surface. If you want to demonstrate the stages of lunar change, grab a Ping-Pong ball and head outside when the near-first quarter moon is nearing to show your friends how it changes over time. By holding the ball against the sky during the evening near the first quarter moon time, they should watch as its illumination thickens with time.
