Placement
Shoulder tattoos
Shoulder tattoos are designs that follow the curve of the shoulder. In addition to designs that fit solely on the shoulder, they can also be tattooed as part of a larger composition that extends to the arm, chest, or back. While they may be visible when wearing short sleeves, this area is easy to conceal with sleeved clothing.
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Artists with the most shoulder work
- Manabu ShinshuNagano · 6 works
- HAZETokyo · 5 works
- Taiga PisaraOkinawa · 5 works
- miantatuTokyo · 5 works
- KOTAROTokyo · 4 works
- KATSUHokkaido · 4 works
- kanaSaitama · 4 works
- shikoTokyo · 3 works
Questions
Do shoulder tattoos hurt?
Pain perception varies from person to person. Generally, areas close to the collarbone and shoulder blade are said to be more sensitive to pain.
What designs are suitable for the shoulder?
Designs that spread along the curve, such as flowers or mandalas, or compositions that serve as the starting point for a sleeve extending down the arm, are common. If you plan to extend the tattoo to other areas in the future, mentioning this upfront will help in determining the composition.
How do I request a shoulder tattoo?
Deciding whether you want the tattoo to be confined to the shoulder or extend to the arm or chest, and communicating artworks that are close to your desired image, will help streamline your request. You can browse artists' portfolios on their respective pages to see more of their work. To get a quote and discuss your design, please send a booking request through our form. We will then match you with an artist who can bring your vision to life. Prices vary by artist and design complexity.