The is a sound example of the traditional Japanese Irezumi. It’s a good mix of color, traditional motifs such as the koi, and a nice use of pattern and geometry to blend the image along the entirety of the sleeve.

You don’t see many bio-mechanical tattoos like this one. The use of the blue ink in this tattoo is a brilliant contrast to more conventional gray shading of this style work. It’s a really commanding piece because of this aspect. There’s some great ‘metallic alien’ sinew dropped in from Area 51 and is quite mesmerizing to look at.

The Victorian era realism piece about trains is cool. It exemplifies how various methods of shading can come together to form a unique sleeve, with the two trains at either end joined by great smoke shading, and sharp shadow and line work in the clock image.

This sleeve does a great job of using the whole arm to show off the realism of both the mountain scene – the inside arm is particularly well done in the creation of a river and falls by not tattooing parts of his skin. On the outside, the trees are well drawn, and the wolf is rendered with great impact in its fur and muzzle.

This piece goes with the very first example. The Star Wars themes are really drawn out by the epic detail in the emperor’s hands (and having seen this in full elsewhere there’s also a spot-on Darth Vader on the lower leg) But the excellent use of color is what really makes it pop, especially that wicked purple of the solar system

Sleeve Tattoo FAQs

How much do sleeve tattoos cost?

Firstly, it’s important to get a firm idea of the way in which your chosen artist does their pricing for sleeve tattoos. Experienced sleeve tattooists will have a good grasp of how long an artwork takes so will be able to accurately give you a per piece price, while others will stick to an hourly rate. It’s recommended you communicate effectively to avoid miscommunication.