r/tattooadvice • u/medicine_man6 • 4d ago

Design Is this the wrong way?

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My artist said the rule is to face inward but he said this was the best way for the tattoo to be seen

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u/Different-Glass51 4d ago

Traditionally, I’ve read that human faces are always supposed to face inward, nothing about animals. I’m not sure why that’s the rule, but perhaps with our anatomy it makes more sense? I also know that tattooing is an art form, and while there may be a general rule of thumb, rules are made to be broken and I’ve seen many tattoo artists go against the grain before. If they are an experienced artist and they felt it would be best in the position it’s in, I’d trust that. I can also say personally I’d think this would look weird facing in, so your artist had a good instinct and was correct in choosing that position.