Japanese Lock Tattoo — Japanese Linework tattoo design for the Ribs

Japanese Lock Tattoo

StyleJapanese LineworkSubjectLock
PlacementRibs

Design notes

Flowing line and negative space around a single readable silhouette. Interior pattern is what usually gets simplified. If you are considering the ribs, ask the artist what to keep open so the lock still reads at the final size.

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Edit if you want, then paste it to a licensed artist with two to four references. Not a booking form.

AI-created inspiration only. A licensed artist should redraw this for your skin, placement, and size. Not a photo of a real tattoo and not a price quote.

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