Dotwork Tattoo — 157 Designs

Translated from English, dotwork means “dot work” (“dot” - dot, “work” - work). The essence of the technique is to apply an image with dots at equal distances so that the image looks solid.

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Translated from English, dotwork means “dot work” (“dot” - dot, “work” - work). The essence of the technique is to apply an image with dots at equal distances so that the image looks solid.

Features of dotwork tattoo

Dotwork is done with the finest needles, and the dots are placed evenly so that the design turns out to be the correct geometric shape. This technique is quite complex and requires the master to have good spatial imagination and mathematical thinking.

Tiny dots are created by placing dye into the deeper layers of the skin. The slightest awkward movement by the master can lead to paint spreading and damage to the work. Therefore, even simple tattoo designs require long and painstaking execution.

Characteristic features of the style

Main features of the style:

• Contrast and expressiveness;
• Predominance of black color. Sometimes complemented by red, less often - blue and green shades;
• Strict adherence to symmetry. Whatever design is applied - whether it is an ornament, a lion's head, a bird or a plant - observance of bilateral symmetry is mandatory;
• Medium and large drawings. Small images look illegible and blurry, which is why all the originality of the style is lost;
• Versatility and compatibility with other styles (linework, blackwork, graphics).
• Does not require correction for a long time due to the free space between the points deeply planted in the epidermis.

Popular plots and combinations

Dotted images of flowers, animals and birds, as well as abstract ornaments, religious and esoteric symbols (lotus, skull) have become favorite subjects for do-it-yourself tattoos. Men are attracted to the option of a sleeve with an aggressive theme or a mandala on the chest or back. Women often prefer patterns, floral motifs, animals or portraits.

What parts of the body are usually applied to dotwork tattoos?

Since dot tattoos require a lot of space, it is preferable to do them on prominent places - the forearm, collarbones, shoulders, hips, back. Small images of birds, fish, and animals look neat on the hand. Girls often prefer to get tattoos on the wrist, chest, under the breasts, and lower legs.

It is better to choose places on the body that are less susceptible to changes - shoulder blades, wrists, neck. The choice of body part depends on the features of the design and the scale of the image.

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