Body Placement · Waikiki, Hawaii

Forearm Tattoos

The forearm is one of the most popular placements for tattoos — visible, versatile, and perfect for both detailed pieces and bold statements. Inner and outer forearm designs offer different artistic possibilities.

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Forearm Tattoo Gallery

60 forearm tattoos by our Hawaii artists

black and grey hammerhead shark tribal tattoo on forearm with water droplets

by Kaina

Tribal, Realism, Blackwork

black and grey valkyrie forearm tattoo with winged helmet

by Ryan Murphy

Realism, Illustrative, Dotwork

Black and grey realistic skull and revolver sleeve on forearm

Realism

Tribal

Illustrative

Tribal, Lettering

Japanese Traditional, Black and Grey, Illustrative

by Spade

Illustrative

by Ryan Murphy

Realism, Illustrative

colorful traditional style crab tattoo on forearm with blue and orange coloring

by Mike Shapiro

Traditional, Illustrative

Black and grey Eye of Horus tattoo on forearm

Illustrative

Illustrative

Illustrative

Illustrative, Fine Line

corgi dog portrait tattoo with blue flowers on forearm

by Ryan Murphy

Microrealism, Illustrative

Black and grey realistic open mouth tattoo on forearm

by Spade

Realism

traditional pin-up girl tattoo on a forearm

by Blake Biggers

Traditional, Blackwork

Geometric, Dotwork

Tribal

Tribal

Realism, Dotwork, Illustrative

Black and grey biomechanical skeleton tattoo on forearm

by Spade

Illustrative

hibiscus flowers and palm leaves forearm tattoo in black and grey fine line style

by Mike Shapiro

Fine Line, Botanical

colorful japanese chrysanthemum forearm tattoo with lotus accent

by Mike Shapiro

Japanese Traditional, Botanical, Illustrative

by Isabel

Illustrative

Black and grey realistic woman and bird tattoo on forearm

by Spade

Realism, Illustrative

Illustrative

Realism

Tribal, Geometric

Japanese Traditional, Neotraditional, Illustrative

Colorful traditional heart and dagger tattoo with flowers on forearm

by Charlie

Traditional, Lettering

Colorful cherry blossom tattoo on forearm with fine line script

by Zack Mitchell

Botanical, Fine Line

by Isabel

Tribal

color japanese traditional forearm tattoo of oni demon mask with cherry blossoms

by Mike Shapiro

Japanese Traditional, Illustrative

Minimalist

Tribal

Illustrative

Japanese Traditional, Traditional

colorful japanese style tattoo on forearm

Japanese Traditional

Illustrative, Script

Tribal

Lettering, Blackwork

Realism, Botanical

Botanical, Fine Line

Geometric, Minimalist

Black and grey fine line illustrative jellyfish tattoo on forearm

by Gabi Lowe

Illustrative, Fine Line

by Blake Biggers

Blackwork

by Turtle

Traditional, Illustrative

Black and grey cartoon ghost tattoo on forearm

by Turtle

Illustrative, Fine Line

Colorful anime character tattoo on forearm

by Micah

Illustrative, Neotraditional

by Blake Biggers

Blackwork, Illustrative

colorful forearm tattoo featuring peony daisy and hibiscus flowers

by Mike Shapiro

Botanical, Neotraditional, Illustrative

hibiscus flower forearm tattoo with botanical leaves

by Mike Shapiro

Botanical, Fine Line

by Blake Biggers

Botanical, Illustrative

small black and grey palm tree tattoo on forearm

by Blake Biggers

Minimalist

traditional american style hula girl playing ukulele on forearm

by Mike Shapiro

American Traditional, Illustrative

by Telly

Botanical, Fine Line, Blackwork

Colorful heart-shaped wave tattoo on forearm

by Isabel

Illustrative, Fine Line

by Bam

Geometric

by Gabi Lowe

Tribal

Forearm Tattoo Guide

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Pain Level

The outer forearm is one of the more comfortable placements. The inner forearm near the wrist is slightly more sensitive.

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Healing & Aftercare

Forearm tattoos heal well due to good blood flow. Expect 2-3 weeks, and avoid direct sun exposure during healing.

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Sizing & Design

Forearm pieces range from small wrist-adjacent designs to full forearm panels. Your artist will size the design to complement your arm's shape.

Artists for Forearm Tattoos

18 artists with forearm tattoo experience

Mike Shapiro

13 forearm pieces

Ian

5 forearm pieces

Charlie

5 forearm pieces

Micah

1 forearm piece

Spade

36 forearm pieces

Bam

5 forearm pieces

Brit Haynes

3 forearm pieces

Gabi Lowe

26 forearm pieces

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Our Waikiki artists specialize in forearm tattoos of all styles. Book a free consultation to discuss placement, sizing, and design.

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