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

colorful oni mask forearm tattoo with cherry blossoms and traditional japanese elements

by Mike Shapiro

Japanese Traditional, Neotraditional, Illustrative

Black and grey realistic woman and bird tattoo on forearm

by Spade

Realism, Illustrative

forearm tattoo with old english lettering and bullet design

by Blake Biggers

Lettering, Blackwork

tribal sun design with lettering on forearm

by Telly

Tribal, Lettering

colorful japanese chrysanthemum forearm tattoo with lotus accent

by Mike Shapiro

Japanese Traditional, Botanical, Illustrative

by Blake Biggers

Blackwork

Black and grey cartoon ghost tattoo on forearm

by Turtle

Illustrative, Fine Line

Colorful traditional heart and dagger tattoo with flowers on forearm

by Charlie

Traditional, Lettering

Black and grey illustrative cartoon and script tattoo on forearm

by Telly

Illustrative, Script

traditional pin-up girl tattoo on a forearm

by Blake Biggers

Traditional, Blackwork

by Kaina

Tribal, Geometric

by Gabi Lowe

Tribal

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

by Mike Shapiro

Japanese Traditional, Illustrative

by Bam

Geometric

Black and grey illustrative shark with palm trees tattoo on forearm

by Isabel

Illustrative, Fine Line

Black and grey Eye of Horus tattoo with hieroglyphs on forearm.

by Spade

Illustrative

corgi dog portrait tattoo with blue flowers on forearm

by Ryan Murphy

Microrealism, Illustrative

by Blake Biggers

Botanical, Illustrative

Tribal

Tribal

Illustrative

Realism, Dotwork, Illustrative

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

by Mike Shapiro

Traditional, Illustrative

by Telly

Botanical, Fine Line, Blackwork

Black and grey realistic rose tattoo on forearm

by Brit Haynes

Realism, Botanical

geometric tattoo with red and black patterns on forearm

by Blake Biggers

Geometric, Minimalist

by Spade

Illustrative

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

by Mike Shapiro

Fine Line, Botanical

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

by Kaina

Tribal, Realism, Blackwork

Tribal

Realism

Tribal

Illustrative

Botanical, Fine Line

Illustrative, Fine Line

by Turtle

Traditional, Illustrative

Colorful cherry blossom tattoo on forearm with fine line script

Botanical, Fine Line

Botanical, Fine Line

Tribal

Japanese Traditional, Traditional

Tribal

Illustrative

Minimalist

Illustrative, Fine Line

by Brit Haynes

Illustrative

by Ryan Murphy

Realism, Illustrative

Colorful anime character tattoo on forearm

by Micah

Illustrative, Neotraditional

by Stephanny Campos

Geometric, Dotwork

japanese dragon forearm tattoo with flames and sword

by Ryan Murphy

Japanese Traditional, Black and Grey, Illustrative

by Blake Biggers

Blackwork, Illustrative

small black and grey palm tree tattoo on forearm

Minimalist

Illustrative

Japanese Traditional

Illustrative

Realism

Botanical, Neotraditional, Illustrative

black and grey valkyrie forearm tattoo with winged helmet

by Ryan Murphy

Realism, Illustrative, Dotwork

Black and grey realistic open mouth tattoo on forearm

by Spade

Realism

traditional american style hula girl playing ukulele on forearm

by Mike Shapiro

American Traditional, Illustrative

Black and grey biomechanical skeleton tattoo on forearm

by Spade

Illustrative

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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