flipcrab85 Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 (edited) 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gingerninja Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 You can do whatever you want! Are you working with one artist or multiple people? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flipcrab85 Posted January 19, 2018 Author Share Posted January 19, 2018 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gingerninja Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 In that case, work it out with your artist. Do whatever you want. Hands On and SStu 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SStu Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gingerninja Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 @SStu I object! SStu 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flipcrab85 Posted January 20, 2018 Author Share Posted January 20, 2018 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplelace Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 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 :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NihilNovum Posted March 11, 2018 Share Posted March 11, 2018 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! pfj99 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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