Motif
Landscape tattoos in Japan
Landscape tattoos are motifs that depict scenes like mountains, forests, oceans, and night skies as a single picture. Compositions that enclose the scenery within a circular or square frame are common, and expressions range widely from line art to realistic depictions.
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Artists with the most landscape work
- OPALTokyo · 31 works
- HOLY TOMOOkinawa · 5 works
- FurattoTokyo · 4 works
- ToM【DRAGON HEART TATTOO】Kanagawa · 3 works
- TATTOOSBYTAKITokyo · 2 works
- HorineKanagawa · 2 works
- TOKIOsaka · 2 works
- AJINTokyo · 2 works
Questions
What compositions are there for landscape tattoos?
There are compositions that enclose the scenery within frames such as circles, squares, or triangles, as well as compositions that connect the scenery to wrap around an arm. Designs that do not use a frame, but instead depict the landscape's contours as if melting into the skin, are also seen.
Can I get a landscape tattoo of a memorable place?
Designs can be created based on materials such as photographs. It will be easier to proceed if you decide how finely to reproduce it and which parts to omit while discussing with the artist.
How should I consult about a landscape tattoo?
It is recommended to provide reference materials for the landscape you want to depict, along with the desired body placement and size. As more detail tends to require a larger size, please decide while also considering the artist's opinion. Visiting Japan? Send us your idea and dates through our booking form, and we'll match you with an artist whose work fits.