A different way of doing the black heart tattoo with negative space forming a name is delivered exceptionally. This piece looks simple but is difficult to execute due to its overall solidity and need for painstaking accuracy in forming the words.

This is a bold inner forearm piece. The heavy black of the lettering would’ve taken a heavy gauge needle to create, but when finished looks clean yet fearsome. The incisive, flowing cursive script is reminiscent of the Turkish written word (see chest tattoo), especially that deftly flourishing “l.”

This is a bold inner forearm piece. The heavy black of the lettering would’ve taken a heavy gauge needle to create, but when finished looks clean yet fearsome. The incisive, flowing cursive script is reminiscent of the Turkish written word (see chest tattoo), especially that deftly flourishing “l.”

Asian calligraphy lends itself to tattoo art because of its intrinsic beauty and flow. One thing to consider, however, is making sure the script is absolutely 100% correct in translation before inking it into your skin — there have been many instances where the translation has been inaccurate or picked poorly, ruining the concept completely and instead giving you a part of the local Cantonese takeaway menu.

Emblazoning your family name across your back in traditional script is a common rite of passage for Polynesian men. This tattoo exemplifies that tradition-rich script in large letters flowing across his broad back, with shading and other flourishes adding style and depth to the overall image.

This small inner forearm tattoo is a funky take on the popular style of cursive. The twin “n” to finish the name Lynn are unique and well-drawn. The flowing highlights, both above and below the name, provide balance and depth to the total image.