MrToast Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 Hi all, Ok yep I'm a super skinny guy, never been able to put weight on and never will, I'm pretty happy with that, after all it's the way I am and I accept that I have been considering getting my forearm done, quarter sleeve, I'm just wondering what people's opinions are of skinny guys with sleeves? Would a good artist be able to make a sleeve look good on such a small canvas? Thanks Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/7666-forearm-tattoo-on-super-skinny-guy/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottyg Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 @MrToast Dude, I don't think anyone has opinions about skinny guys with tattoos other than if you rock it it'll look great. You sound really self conscious, but the tattoo will be empowering. Yes, I think part of being a good tattooer is bringing out the strengths of the canvas. Good Luck. MrToast and oboogie 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/7666-forearm-tattoo-on-super-skinny-guy/#findComment-134704 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrToast Posted June 5, 2017 Author Share Posted June 5, 2017 [mention=26790]MrToast[/mention] Dude, I don't think anyone has opinions about skinny guys with tattoos other than if you rock it it'll look great. You sound really self conscious, but the tattoo will be empowering. Yes, I think part of being a good tattooer is bringing out the strengths of the canvas. Good Luck.Thanks, I have already had a consultation and am booked in for AugustSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk scottyg and thyes 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/7666-forearm-tattoo-on-super-skinny-guy/#findComment-134705 Share on other sites More sharing options...
oboogie Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 Not really any such thing as a "quarter sleeve." It's just a tattoo. ;-) No one minds if you are skinny or fat. Just get a tattoo and enjoy it. Hogrider and scottyg 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/7666-forearm-tattoo-on-super-skinny-guy/#findComment-134706 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SStu Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 who's your artist going to be? Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/7666-forearm-tattoo-on-super-skinny-guy/#findComment-134710 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrToast Posted June 5, 2017 Author Share Posted June 5, 2017 who's your artist going to be?A guy at a local studio in the UKSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/7666-forearm-tattoo-on-super-skinny-guy/#findComment-134711 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gingerninja Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 Yep, like others have said get the tattoo! oboogie 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/7666-forearm-tattoo-on-super-skinny-guy/#findComment-134735 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilNorton Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 It is only tattoo)You will like it! Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/7666-forearm-tattoo-on-super-skinny-guy/#findComment-135253 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pxander Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 It doesnt matter whether you are skinny or shredded. Tattoos are the most empowering/interesting art form there ever was and will ever be. Go for it and post a pic when you get it man! good luck Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/7666-forearm-tattoo-on-super-skinny-guy/#findComment-135294 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 thyes, Devious6, oboogie and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/7666-forearm-tattoo-on-super-skinny-guy/#findComment-135295 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tobi Dragow Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 On 14.07.2017 at 1:00 AM, Pxander said: It doesnt matter whether you are skinny or shredded. Tattoos are the most empowering/interesting art form there ever was and will ever be. Go for it and post a pic when you get it man! good luck Exactly! And yeah, post a pic, other skinny guys shoud see, tattoos are great for everyone! Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/7666-forearm-tattoo-on-super-skinny-guy/#findComment-135853 Share on other sites More sharing options...
thyes Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 Alot of people are saying tattoos can be empowering, and I can vouch for that. 2 days ago I got almost my whole inner forearm done, and I absolutely love the tattoo. I have been somewhat insecure my whole life, worse when I was a kid than now, but it's still lurking in the back of my head from time to time. And I'm already feeling the effect of this piece. I don't necessarily enjoy being the center of attention, but 3-4 times complete strangers have stopped me on the street and complementing me on the tattoo. Which honestly I have to admit, it feels great! Tattoos are a great way to express yourself, but think about the design for a while before you get it inked. Good luck! Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/7666-forearm-tattoo-on-super-skinny-guy/#findComment-135854 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hel7 Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 I can't wait to see it! :) I think that tattoos fit almost everyone in every part. And I never had or seen anyone who had bad opinions on big tattoos on skinny people! Most importantly, the tattoo artist has to manage to make the best out of the designs and your skin. I'm 80kg and 1m80 and my legs aren't really skinny but my tattoo artist (who's only 19!) managed to make my right leg awesome in proportions sizes colors and such! While I'm way skinnier on the above, and on my arms we had (with two different artists) to be careful but everything turned out to be perfect and proportioned in size shape and color. I really think that it's only a matter of the artist and you, anyone can be beautifully tattooed in every part of his body and no one will have bad opinions about this! Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/7666-forearm-tattoo-on-super-skinny-guy/#findComment-135922 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colored Guy Posted December 10, 2017 Share Posted December 10, 2017 I have big arms so my tattoos are more expensive! One guy I know has a sleeve done on one arm, definitely a skinny guy and it looks great on him. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/7666-forearm-tattoo-on-super-skinny-guy/#findComment-137450 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsam Posted October 8, 2018 Share Posted October 8, 2018 I have pretty skinny arms and was worried about whether I'd end up with massively wrapping designs that wouldn't read well but just chose an artist I trusted, let her do her thing with the design and all came out great. As others have said, the key is just in going to someone who you can trust and going for it. Good luck! Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/7666-forearm-tattoo-on-super-skinny-guy/#findComment-140472 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluebullets Posted January 5, 2019 Share Posted January 5, 2019 People are answering this question in ENTIRELY the wrong way.. It is not about how insecure the OP is.. the OP wants to know if his tattoo will look good on a small canvas, and nobody answered the question. I actually have the same question.. I have a disabled arm with 0 fat and 0 muscle that I intend to get sleeved, and I would like to know if designs will get overly wrapped, and know that small surface areas can result in great tattoos as much as larger areas. But, in response to OP: I have a half-sleeve(ish) on my other arm and I'm a very skinny guy... it looks fine. my dragon looks fully sized, so does the wolf.. though, my bicep is a lot bigger than a wrist is. But, discuss it with your artist. If you don't like the sketch, don't get it. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/7666-forearm-tattoo-on-super-skinny-guy/#findComment-141212 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1251am Posted March 8, 2019 Share Posted March 8, 2019 Tattoos will take away from your skinny forearm, trust me, I have really skinny forearms and they don't look as skinny now Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/7666-forearm-tattoo-on-super-skinny-guy/#findComment-141813 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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