Im thinking of getting a full sleeve on my left arm and I love the Japanese style. My only problem is, I dont really know what else to include other than sort of what’s pictured below. I know about the koi fish, dragons, samurai, geisha, etc., but I feel those are overdone.
No offense if you like those or have one yourself, I really like them, Im just looking for something different.
Any suggestions of something out there that’s either traditional Japanese or would fit in well with that style?
Im thinking of basing off this idea (maybe not those exact flowers but something like that):
Hi
Im currently trying to come up with a plan for a japanese themed sleeve myself.
What about a google image search for japanese history and see what comes up, there’s a lot traditional art which contains some really cool stuff which you dont often see in tattoos. Or what about using the blossoms to form shapes/images?
Just a couple of ideas!
Good luck, hopefully in a few months we can compare finished arms!
Any other suggestions?
Hi,
Glad you like the blossom idea. When you’re searching google, are you just looking at actual tattoos? I’ve found more inspiration looking at artwork and pictures as well. Also have you had considered maybe combining some of the more modern japanese styles of art/design
These are a few different pics showing the different styles Ive been looking at. If you want a few more PM with your email address and Ill send you more of what Ive found.
I hear you, OP. There’s so much more out there than Koi fish and dragons when it comes to traditional Japanese style tattooing. Not that I mind them either, you see some real beautiful ones out there. I’m also in the process o designing a japanese full sleeve too. Here’s a good link if you’d like images and descriptions of less common mythical creatures from Japanese folklore.;)
Take a peek at my photo album. I have a full Japanese sleeve (right) and I have a pagoda on my right forearm, I also have Hokusai’s ‘The Great Wave’ on my right inside bi-cept and lot’s of Cherry Blossums for fill-ins. But I also have a Dragon, a Samurai & a Geisha too. Maybe you can add some Japanese birds into your sleeve. I’ve seen some really nice flowers, like the Iris, Louts, Chrysanthemum, etc..
This is kind of cool
Good Luck,
Dave…
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