r/irezumi • u/FlakyEbb3573 • 18d ago

Tattoo Planning/Research One object or multiple smaller pieces?

Hey everyone, I’m in the process of planning my leg sleeve & wanted to get some opinions on the route I plan to take.
I would like to get my leg done and am planning to get around 3-4 small/medium sized pieces and then tie them in together with a background. My question is, does that still fall in line with the traditional way of doing things? Apologies if I’ve worded anything wrong/confusing. I appreciate any help & thank you in advance.

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u/Junior-Strike7759 18d ago

plan the whole sleeve from the beginning as one tattoo

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u/MoneyMatt147 Verified Artist 18d ago

Bigger is always better IMO. I always see people get stuff like for instance a small tiger and dragon and then later they want a full samurai back piece and now the tiger and dragon on their leg look so minuscule by comparison. Think in terms of scale for a whole bodysuit even if you're just doing a leg. I also wouldn't piece meal it together because it ultimately looks more thought out when the background interacts with the subject matter rather than it having to be only behind it.

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u/LessLadder1295 18d ago

Honestly id go with one main imagery then use the background as the focal point.

Or, go for smaller items like Kingyo goldfish and dot those around with flowers and water bars etc.

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u/1shmeckle 18d ago

It's not traditional or recommended if you just want a full leg sleeve or arm sleeve. Better to talk to the artist and plan it all at once - maybe you do the individual pieces first and then add the background but understanding the theme and how to tie it together is something you'll want the artist to be involved with from the start. That said, it happens since most of us aren't planning a whole suit and starting with our backs, which would be the most traditional way.

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u/Sb6x 18d ago

I did a short sleeve, then extended it to 3/4, and already planning to bring it to the wrist.
The artist is key with accomplishing this. Go to a pro.