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Forearm Tattoos

Forearmtattoo work from artists across the TattooNOW network. Each image links to the artist’s portfolio.

About Forearm Tattoos

The forearm is one of the most popular and versatile placements — highly visible, comfortable to tattoo, and suited to almost any style or size. A go-to for first tattoos and the natural start of a sleeve.

  • Lower-pain, especially the outer forearm; the inner forearm is more sensitive but great for private pieces
  • You can actually see and enjoy it yourself every day
  • Flexible visibility — on show in short sleeves, coverable under a buttoned shirt
  • Ages well (low friction), but it catches sun — sunscreen extends its life
  • Fits any style and is the natural foundation for a full or half sleeve

Last updated June 2026

Popular Forearm artists

Got a few hours in on Jake’s skull and shrooms
Got a few hours in on Jake’s skull and shrooms
Jake Meeks · Memphis, TN
Tiger and Butterflies
Tiger and Butterflies
Sean OHara · East Haven, CT
Fun lil piece 🫡
Fun lil piece 🫡
BuddyBoy · Fort Worth, TX
Hear No Evil, Speak No Evil, See No Evil
Hear No Evil, Speak No Evil, See No Evil
Sean OHara · East Haven, CT
vibrant green and orange snake coiled around brown branches
vibrant green and orange snake coiled around brown branches
Maniako_perez · Baltimore, MD
Arreglo a colores #
Arreglo a colores #
Maniako_perez · Baltimore, MD
This was my first cactus tattoo ever, but it couldn't just…
This was my first cactus tattoo ever, but it couldn't just…
Liz Cook
Biotech coverup sleeve in progress
Biotech coverup sleeve in progress
Jesse Neese · Omaha, NE
Algunas piezas de ayer
Algunas piezas de ayer
Maniako_perez · Baltimore, MD
Shinedown logo for Amanda
Shinedown logo for Amanda
Bella Taverney · East Haven, CT
In the stillness of nature, beauty transforms, quietly…
In the stillness of nature, beauty transforms, quietly…
LITOS · Trinity, FL
Lotus for 🪷
Lotus for 🪷
Riley Muller · St. Augustine, FL
The wonderful came to the studio for a double day session…
The wonderful came to the studio for a double day session…
Alexa Tattooer
1. The black and grey wash African animals sleeve is a…
1. The black and grey wash African animals sleeve is a…
Liz Cook
Progress on the back forearm section today
Progress on the back forearm section today
Don McDonald · Pittsburgh, PA
A beautiful tribute to an amazing friend
A beautiful tribute to an amazing friend
Dave Racci · East Haven, CT
One year ago today, Ozzy departed into the cosmosTattoo of the Day
One year ago today, Ozzy departed into the cosmos
Bob Tyrrell · Detroit, MI
Caitlan Toddington from Rebel With A Cause Tattoo crafted…
Caitlan Toddington from Rebel With A Cause Tattoo crafted…
tattooreleaseformsapp · Indianapolis, IN
Wax on, right handTattoo of the Day
Wax on, right hand
Bob Tyrrell · Detroit, MI
@buddyboys_tattoos
@buddyboys_tattoos
BuddyBoy · Fort Worth, TX
Samurai mask finished a few months ago for Beau
Samurai mask finished a few months ago for Beau
Alexis Bozza · Astoria, NY
What do you think
What do you think
Amber | Fantasy Realism Tattooing | Artistic Self Expression
@tattoosbyangela.art
@tattoosbyangela.art
Angela Torresi · Staten Island, NY
Send a DM TO BOOK, I have a few spots left this month and…
Send a DM TO BOOK, I have a few spots left this month and…
Mully · Fort Myers, FL
I worked on the forearm section of this sleeve in progress
I worked on the forearm section of this sleeve in progress
Don McDonald · Pittsburgh, PA
I’m so late to posting this absolute beauty 🫡
I’m so late to posting this absolute beauty 🫡
BuddyBoy · Fort Worth, TX
@buddyboys_tattoos
@buddyboys_tattoos
BuddyBoy · Fort Worth, TX
A great family portrait
A great family portrait
BuddyBoy · Fort Worth, TX
Done in 2 sittings for
Done in 2 sittings for
Mully · Fort Myers, FL
FREEHAND
FREEHAND
ADR TATTOO LETTERS / Pierre Parmentier
Part of the massive coverup sleeve I just started on EllisTattoo of the Day
Part of the massive coverup sleeve I just started on Ellis
Guy Aitchison · Southern Illinois, IL
Both hands were tattooed in the same day
Both hands were tattooed in the same day
Don McDonald · Pittsburgh, PA
“The World Is Yours
“The World Is Yours
Angel · Fort Worth, TX
🌷💕 Don’t Forget to Love 💕🌷
🌷💕 Don’t Forget to Love 💕🌷
Faelan · St. Augustine, FL
I love how this is Evil Num Tattoo is holding up on my boy…Tattoo of the Day
I love how this is Evil Num Tattoo is holding up on my boy…
Rafael Marte · Yonkers, NY
Floral work
Floral work
Neal Fox · Baltimore, MD
Koi and peony forearm complete
Koi and peony forearm complete
Boston Rogoz · Phoenix, AZ
Anime Black & Grey
Anime Black & Grey
James Wisdom · IN
Butterfly Tattoos
Butterfly Tattoos
James Wisdom · IN
Worked on the lower arm section today
Worked on the lower arm section today
Don McDonald · Pittsburgh, PA
Yes, you can be into everything
Yes, you can be into everything
Liz Cook
Here are some beautiful stills of the piece that Sarah…
Here are some beautiful stills of the piece that Sarah…
Voluta Tattoo · Indianapolis, IN
Happy Independence Day
Happy Independence Day
BIAGIO · West Milford, NJ
My super cool client Stevie Rae was out showing off her cat…Tattoo of the Day
My super cool client Stevie Rae was out showing off her cat…
Chris Dingwell
Blooming cute
Blooming cute
bysarn.tattoo · Indianapolis, IN
Brandon's books are OPEN
Brandon's books are OPEN
Voluta Tattoo · Indianapolis, IN
The hot days of summer always seem to call for sunflowers
The hot days of summer always seem to call for sunflowers
Adam Lauricella · Wappingers Falls, NY
DM to book
DM to book
James Wisdom · IN
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