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45 Jaw-Dropping Leg Sleeve Tattoos That Will Make You Want One
Interview With Artist
A tattoo is an inked symbol on your skin, meant to last forever. Suppose you’re considering getting a leg tattoo. In that case, you might find it interesting that leg tattoos signified social status in ancient Egypt and Rome. In Samoa traditions, however, getting tattooed was a sign of bravery. That’s because those who wanted to get them done had to handle incredible levels of pain. Now, if you go for a leg sleeve tattoo, you must also consider your pain tolerance level.
Tattoo ideas for men have deep historical roots. Sleeve tattoos, known as Horimono, originated as markers of social status and identity. Later, they became widely popular through the Yakuza, Japan’s infamous organized crime syndicate, as a means of self-expression and artistry. Today, many men choose large tattoo designs to represent personal beliefs, while others view a leg sleeve tattoo as a stunning artistic masterpiece.
Now, let’s spill the tea on some tattoo statistics. According to the data, the United States is the third most tattooed country, with 46% of respondents admitting to having at least one tattoo. Italy is the first (48%), and Sweden is the second (47%).
Are you, too, looking to join the inked fam? Would you consider getting your legs inked? If so, what tattoo ideas would work best on the legs? If you are struggling with the answer, we have compiled a list of our favorite leg tattoo ideas to help you!
Scroll down below to check the ideas for yourself, and find an exciting and informative interview with highly respected tattoo artist Sebastian Quick. And once you are done going through the list, let us know what you think about these leg sleeve tattoo designs in the comments!
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#1
Greek Gods & Angels Leg Sleeve Tattoo
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Ballerina Leg Tattoo
#3
Beneath a Pirate Ship Half Leg Sleeve Tattoo for Men
#4
Ancient Egypt-inspired Leg Sleeve Tattoo
Withnail 7 years ago
Growing up, the only tattoos I ever saw were anchors and hearts and teardrops, on leathery old men who look like they've either been in jail or spent a lot of time at sea. The tattoos were also always kinda smudgy and a weird shade of blue. Now we have amazing art like this!
#5
Colored Half Sleeve Tattoo With Cartoons
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Mind-blowing Tattoo Art
#7
Stan Lee Tribute Shin Tattoo
#8
Sweet Poppy in a Half Sleeve Tattoo
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Botanical Garden Shin Tattoos
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Full Sleeve Geometric Art Tattoo
#11
Cosmic Thigh Tattoo
ANDREA SERRANO MORALES 7 years ago
ive always dreamed of a tatto like that. i want one like that in the future
#12
A Black and White Leg Sleeve Tattoo Idea
#13
Blossoming Flower on a Thigh Tattoo
#14
Medieval Art Leg Sleeve Tattoo
#15
A Kraken Half Leg Tattoo
#16
Geometric Illusion Shin Tattoos
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Let’s Map the Leg With a Full Sleeve Tattoo
#18
Artistic Waves Made of Dots
#19
The Rabbit Getting Out of the Woods
#20
Wolves and Owls in a Black Forest Leg Tattoo
#21
No to Colored Tights, Yes to Colored Leg Tattoos for Women
Hello it Smee 7 years ago
Wish we could see these tattoos from the side and back. Love Tim Burton films.
#22
Full Leg Sleeve Tattoo With Black and Gold Colors
"By Matt Curzon Out Of "Empire" in Prahran, Melbourne Victoria, Australia."
Hard 2 Guess 7 years ago
Wow. Beautiful colors. I have never seen these color combination in any tattoo.
#23
Collaboration Full Leg Sleeve Tattoo
Luis Milian 7 years ago
when an artist can create a beautiful colorful tattoo like that, its worth getting one. this one is amazing to me
#24
When Rome Stands Stoic on a Full Leg Sleeve Tattoo
#25
Matchy-matchy Leg Sleeve Tattoos
Sugar Latte 7 years ago
Looks like the leg to the right had something underneath the waves, is that on purpose? Or is it a cover up of an older tattoo?
#26
Wild Animals Leg Sleeve Tattoo
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Owl Leg Sleeve Tattoo
#28
Flowery Planets on Lower Leg Tattoos for Females
#29
Swimming With an Octopus Thigh Tattoo
#30
Fairy Folklore Leg Sleeve
#32
Geometrical Puzzle or Geometric Pattern?
Hello it Smee 7 years ago
A lot of presision, time and patience went into this. Wow, it really stuning.
#33
Jungle-themed Full Sleeve Tattoo
#34
Full Leg Sleeve Tattoo for Daring Females
#35
Full Leg Disney Tattoo
#37
You Need to Stand Still for This One
#39
Tree Of Life Tattoo
#40
Floral Leg Sleeve Tattoo for Women
Markéta Podlešáková 7 years ago
If I would have her legs, I would never covered them with anything, no tattoo, no trousers, no nothing
#41
Bee and Space Thigh Tattoo
#42
Basketball Lover Leg Tattoo
#43
Symmetric Cathedral Shin Tattoo
#44
Abstract Half Sleeve Tattoo
#45
Keep Quiet in a Dark LA Tattoo
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Sarah Luna 7 years ago
Mad respect, this is not a decision for the faint of heart. I have full sleeves and two large back pieces and I stopped short on two leg tattoos. They're done but not as large as planned. Pain level = childbirth (yes, I am a mom). Well done...artists and canvas folks should be proud.
Sarah Luna 7 years ago
Mad respect, this is not a decision for the faint of heart. I have full sleeves and two large back pieces and I stopped short on two leg tattoos. They're done but not as large as planned. Pain level = childbirth (yes, I am a mom). Well done...artists and canvas folks should be proud.
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