Top 5 Sleeve Tattoos for Women

These days many women are joining in the long tradition of getting full or partial sleeve tattoos as a way of announcing their presence to the world and speaking their truth—and, we think there is no better way to roar your inner self to the world than by boldly proclaiming it in vivid detail on your skin. Sleeve tattoos are time-consuming, can be expensive, and are a big permanent step. So, how do you choose the best sleeve tattoo? Here's a short article on some of the best sleeve tattoos for women, and the most popular, thematic elements. We hope it will give our customers something to consider as they're planning their sleeve tattoo.

How Do I Choose a Tattoo Sleeve?

At Chronic Ink Tattoos, we're firm believers that any undertaking as massive and involved as a sleeve tattoo should be taken seriously and given a lot of thought. Our gifted artists can transform any concept into gorgeous skin art for both men and women, but it's entirely up to you to come up with the idea and guide the art all the way through. We believe that the best sleeve tattoos are the ones that are most personal and meaningful. On this blog, we'll give you a few of the most popular themes of women's sleeve tattoos. All of them can be integrated with other elements, done in different tattoo styles, and incorporate many different motifs to make an individualized work of art. Start with a lot of personal reflection and thought about those things that you most want to represent about yourself. Tattoos can contain enough symbolism to tell a complete story about your life, your passions, your interests, and your values. You have to do the work to come up with those things that mean the most to you, and what you represent.

Animal Tattoo Sleeves

Animals are an excellent idea for tattoo sleeves, whether you have a favourite pet that you want to commemorate or just a favourite type of animal. They can be done in many amazing styles, whether it's traditional, Japanese, tribal, etc. Animals are also a very symbolic motif for tattoos that can represent power, beauty, strength, compassion, or any number of things. There's a wealth of information on the internet and in books that can give you great ideas about what animals represent historically and mythologically. You’ll find many ideas right here in our blog. Consult with your artist about combining the symbolic with the personal, and we'll come up with a great design that not only represents you but your love of the natural world as well.

Flower Tattoo Sleeves

Flowers have always been a popular tattoo subject for women's tattoos. Much like animals, they don't need to be your favourite as flowers and plants carry a lot of more profound significance in many cultures. For instance, did you know that the hibiscus can represent different things depending on culture? Flowers also provide an excellent motif in larger artwork and can be used in conjunction with other images to tell a story of who you are and what you believe.

Sacred geometry Tattoo Sleeves

Geometric patterns can tie an entire tattoo idea together. If you've seen the intricate mandala designs on some tattoo sleeves, you've seen sacred geometry tattoos. They're often an intricate repeating pattern that radiates from a central point, but they can also be sophisticated representations of complex mathematical principles.

Irezumi Tattoo Sleeves

Japanese-style sleeve art has been popular for years. It's often characterized by flowing patterns that invoke natural forms like water or fire and can tie an entire design into a cohesive and beautiful whole. Irezumi is not just a style of tattoo. It also works as a theme or a background pattern for more complex compositions. Irezumi is a classic style tied to ancient traditions. So, if you're looking for something that honours your heritage and thematically links you to the past, ask our artists about incorporating Irezumi into your complete artwork.

Old School Tattoo Sleeves

From the 1930s through the 70s, North American tattoo artists were crafting their own deceptively simple designs while building an impressive body of work that is still recognized worldwide. This old school flair shows your admiration for this tradition and can be modified or incorporated into a full sleeve or partial sleeve design. It's beautiful work, full of classically presented patterns and motifs and containing tons of colour. As with many of these thematic styles, old school patterns adapt and fuse representational symbols into the tattoo. You can tell an entire symbolic story through a tattoo if that's something you have in mind. Also consider blending multiple styles and motifs to create something new, unique, and individualistic that encapsulates who you are.