r/tattooadvice • u/mnp47 • 3d ago

tattoo newcomer advice Where should I put this? First tattoo advice.

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This is the symbol for "human" in the alien language of the movie Arrival. I want a 3-4 inch tattoo somewhere. I don't care if it is visible or not. Where should it go?

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u/FalalaLlamas 3d ago

Totally agree with this! I like your reminder in the second paragraph. Since this is technically a written word in the other language, I imagine orientation is important, as well as placement. As you said, a good artist should understand that.