The same design lives differently on a forearm than on a ribcage. Placement isn’t an afterthought — it’s one of the first design decisions we make together.

Anatomy and movement

Muscles flex, joints bend, skin stretches. A composition has to account for how the body moves, so the piece still reads when you do. Curves can add drama or distort a line; the trick is to design with the anatomy, not against it.

Scale, visibility, and intent

Where a tattoo sits changes what it says. A private placement invites detail and intimacy; a visible one is a statement worn every day. Size follows placement too — fine linework needs room to breathe, and bold work needs a canvas that carries it.

We decide placement together, early, so the drawing is built for exactly where it will live.