What's the "correct" way to do things

[flipcrab85]

I'm beginning the process of wrapping my lower leg. I'm somewhat new to the tattoo scene. I do know there are no "rules" but more of a practice with certain styles. I am maintaining a fully traditional style. From the majority of what I've seen of traditional work, there is space left between each separate peace and sometimes filled in with the dots and stars. My question is. I've seen some cases where all of the tattoos overlap, leaving no vacant skin between them. Is this practice frowned upon from a traditional standpoint?

 

Thanks in advance

Edited January 19, 2018 by flipcrab85

[Gingerninja]

You can do whatever you want! Are you working with one artist or multiple people? 

[flipcrab85]

42 minutes ago, Gingerninja said:

You can do whatever you want! Are you working with one artist or multiple people? 

At the rate I'm going, one. Haven't found a real reason to consider using multiple

[Gingerninja]

In that case, work it out with your artist. Do whatever you want. 

[SStu]

In this world someone will always find a reason to object to almost anything. Bottom line is = there are no rules unless you are trying to impress someone specific. 

[Gingerninja]

@SStu I object!

[flipcrab85]

12 hours ago, SStu said:

In this world someone will always find a reason to object to almost anything. Bottom line is = there are no rules unless you are trying to impress someone specific. 

Yeah, I understand that for sure, I just recognize certain styles have guideline implications. Just wanna make sure there were none associated. All kinda new to me. Appreciate the input

 

[purplelace]

As as already been said, just work with your tattooist. Talk to them about filler/merge work, it is best if you're both on the same page, so to speak :) And enjoy your tattoo journey :)

[NihilNovum]

Well if you really want some kind of answer traditional sleeves are mostly done by getting tattoos until you no longer have space for more and then you either fill any gaps with whatever fits or you dont. Good luck!