| The Sleeve tattoos are becoming increasingly | | | | are done over multiple sessions and may involve |
| popular amongst men these days and is probably | | | | over twenty hours of work. |
| due to the increasing number of celebrity males | | | | Popular sleeve tattoo designs include - |
| getting this sort of ink done. A sleeve tattoo can | | | | - Tribal Tattoo Sleeve - These look fantastic |
| be described as a tattoo which wraps around the | | | | from a distance due to their bold dark lines. |
| upper part of the arm from shoulder to elbow. | | | | - Flame Tattoo Sleeve - The most extravagant |
| This is some times referred to as a half-sleeve | | | | of flames start from the wrist area then up along |
| tattoo while a tattoo which wraps around the arm | | | | the forearm over the shoulder and down one half |
| and extends all the way down to the wrist is | | | | of the body. |
| known as a full sleeve tattoo. If the tattoo starts | | | | - Japanese Designs - The Japanese are known for |
| from the elbow area to the wrist then this is | | | | their detailed designs and have deep symbolic |
| called a quarter sleeve tattoo. | | | | meanings. At the same time they are |
| These types of tattoos mean you are making a | | | | exceptionally beautiful. They make an excellent |
| bold statement due to there size and complexity. | | | | choice for a full sleeve tattoo. |
| This means you will need to have a through | | | | - Celtic Sleeve Tattoos - The intricate knot work |
| consultation with a tattoo artist you know has a | | | | of Celtic designs often make a great design. They |
| good reputation for going this type of tattoo. This | | | | usually have a load of detail in the interweaving |
| is not a small girly tattoo to get. | | | | lines. |
| It is essential find out the time and cost for a | | | | Please remember that you should not ever get a |
| sleeve tattoo. The time taken will depend on the | | | | tattoo because you spotted your favourite |
| complexity of the design. The longer it takes will | | | | celebrity with a sleeve design you thought was |
| of course mean more cost to you. You must | | | | great. You should instead find a design that |
| discuss this with your tattoo artist. A typical | | | | appeals to you by doing you own research. It |
| sleeve tattoo is done over a number of sessions | | | | should have a powerful and symbolic meaning to |
| which last about two hours. A full sleeve design | | | | yourself only. |