Shin tattoos used to be only for those who had run out of real estate on their bodies for their designs, but these days people design some very cool tattoos that are meant to go in this area. The shin can fit pretty much anything you can think of and you might even find that your tattoo idea works better in this area than anywhere else. On this page we will take a look at why shin tattoos have risen in popularity in recent years and some ideas for tattoos you can get in these spots.

What’s interesting about the shin tattoo is that it is actually the most visible leg tattoo that you can get. Think about it – this is the area that is most exposed when you are wearing shorts. It’s more exposed than the knee, the ankle, thigh, and even the foot. With that in mind, it really isn’t all that surprising that more and more people want to get these tats. If you are the type of person who wears shorts often and want to get a tattoo to show off, you might be a great candidate for one of these shin tattoos.

Second only to the back, the shin area is the best place to put a tattoo that was drawn up to be long and vertical. Sure, you can put a smaller tattoo on the shin, but the ones that people seem to like the best for the shin are those that cover the area. Tall buildings, interesting landscapes, and so many other cool tats can fit perfectly on the shin and can look pretty amazing.

Portrait tattoos are more commonly found on the upper body, but believe it or not they can also look pretty amazing as shin tattoos. The key is to get it designed so it’s not too stretched so it doesn’t look distorted as you move. We usually recommend the forearm over the shin for visible portraits, but you might find that the specific portrait that you want to get just looks better on your leg.

People are also starting to get their animal tattoos as shin tats rather than placing them in the more classic spots of the body. If you are interested in getting an animal, you will definitely want to think about getting just its face and have it looking outwards rather than getting a profile view of the animal. This makes it easy to line the animal up with your shin so it makes sense to the eye.