Technically, a sleeve tattoo is a large tattoo that covers a significant portion of an arm, from the shoulder to the wrist (or beyond). It got its name because the design and coverage area works to resemble the aesthetic of a long sleeve shirt. However, the word “sleeve” has become ubiquitously used for other parts of the body where a tattoo provides full, half, or quarter-length coverage. The term is applied to legs and even necks, with the latter being the focus of today’s article.
Unless someone regularly wears a turtleneck through all four seasons, neck sleeve tattoos are highly visible. Therefore, one must ensure that proper care is taken in selection of design, tattoo shop, and artist. Anyone residing in the Greater Vancouver BC area will be pleased to know that Adrenaline VanCity is the best place to go for a neck sleeve tattoo. You can book your FREE initial consultation (and upload design ideas if you have any) right here, or read ahead first for some additional information.
Why Choose Adrenaline for a Neck Sleeve Tattoo in Vancouver and What Else You Want to Know
Neck Sleeve Specialist
While all of our artists are highly qualified to do your upcoming piece, resident artist Rad Carney (view bio) has a real knack for the neck. At press, he is currently working on a beautiful piece for a beautiful client who is well underway to owning a truly amazing work of body art:
Neck Sleeve Tattoo Concepts to Consider
Unsure of what you want? While there are certainly no rules about who can get what, we have identified that each month within the Greater Vancouver area, that dozens of residents perform specific online searches for “female neck sleeve tattoo” and “mens neck sleeve tattoo” along with semantic variations that delineate between gender. To answer these specific queries from local residents, we have laid out a few concepts for each that we have seen requested and completed within the walls of our Vancouver tattoo shops.
Popular Female Neck Sleeve Tattoo Concepts
- Flora (full flower or plant coverage) and fauna (i.e. butterfly or bird wings bookended by flowers, et cetera)
- Angel wings
- Tantric designs that feature mandalas, chakras, or other geometric and symbolic patterns
- Script lettering (equally common to women and men)
Popular Mens Neck Sleeve Tattoo Concepts
- Dragons and snakes (often done in traditional Japanese style)
- Gothic and religious themes
- Tribal designs based upon one’s culture
- Blackout (solid black coverage)
- Script lettering (equally common to men and women)
How Long Does a Neck Sleeve Tattoo Take to Complete?
Unless it’s done in a minimalist style such as fine line, a neck sleeve tattoo typically takes multiple sessions, with each session spanning several hours. But even if it can be done in one session a client is looking at a full day in the tattooist’s chair (6-9 hours). The total time can range from 12 to 80 hours (spread over multiple sessions) depending on the complexity and the style. Plan accordingly so that you have room in your schedule. Ultimately, we will be able to provide a more accurate estimate after we have seen you in our Vancouver shop for a FREE consultation.
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