Placement changes how a tattoo reads at rest and in motion. A composition that works on the forearm may need a different scale or curve on the ribs, calf, or shoulder.
Think about visibility day to day, comfort during long sessions, room for future expansion, and how the body’s shape supports shading and contrast — especially for realism and large-scale black and grey.
Chicano-influenced pieces and portrait work often benefit from flatter, more stable canvases so detail and gradient stay sharp as the piece ages.
The strongest placement usually balances your idea with what will hold up visually over years. Bring placement preferences to the consult and Tobias can advise what will suit the design at Victims of Ink in South Yarra.