This tattoo covers a nasty looking scar, however needs more work to be an effective tattoo. It looks a bit too much of a blob and should be filled with shading.

This is bad ass. Love the technique to incorporate around 100 x’s into an interesting flow.

Simple Wave Tattoo FAQs

What does a wave symbolize?

Waves are often incorporated into larger tattoos as shadow or fill images. Wave tattoos are versatile symbols especially when they’re the prime focus of the body art. Often times wave ink is representative of the ocean, a love of the sea and surf, conservation, or a sense of belonging to coastal villages, towns, and cities.

In a spiritual sense, waves are linked to the idea of motion and the inexorability of tides and time. They never cease travelling, even in motion when seeming completely still. Waves are also a popular symbol for depicting emotions, as they can be shown as calm, cool, fun, in turmoil, or in complete rage.

How much is a wave tattoo? 

Wave tattoo pricing can range from the shop minimum of $50-$80 for the smallest designs – two square inches or less – that can be finalised in minutes, to an average price of $200 for an hour for more complex work. 

Highly skilled, in demand artists can charge up to $500 per hour, while apprentices and less skilled artists cost as little as $75 per hour. 

You’ll find technical tattoos involving dot work or geometric patterns are more time consuming and therefore more expensive. Make sure you consult with your artist and/or studio should you have pricing questions before sitting in the tattoo chair.

Also, don’t forget to tip! A 15% tip is the average, but 20% for quality work is usually recommended.