The vertical orientation works in this placement's favor since it follows the natural line of the neck, but the thin scratchy linework is vulnerable here. Fine textured lines on the neck spread faster than clean single strokes, and the detail around the orb and vine sections will be the first areas to lose definition. Plan for a touch-up within the first couple of years, and find an artist whose portfolio shows healed examples of this style specifically, not just fresh work.
Dagger & Crescent Moon Neck Tattoo
A dagger runs vertically down the side of the neck with a crescent moon and circular orb intersecting the blade at its midpoint, the whole composition stacked in a narrow vertical column from just below the ear to the collar. The linework has a scratchy, textured quality with small detail marks and dots scattered around the main elements, giving the piece an occult or celestial feel. Thin thorned vines wrap the lower half of the blade, adding texture without widening the footprint of the design.
Dagger & Crescent Moon Neck Tattoo
A dagger runs vertically down the side of the neck with a crescent moon and circular orb intersecting the blade at its midpoint, the whole composition stacked in a narrow vertical column from just below the ear to the collar. The linework has a scratchy, textured quality with small detail marks and dots scattered around the main elements, giving the piece an occult or celestial feel. Thin thorned vines wrap the lower half of the blade, adding texture without widening the footprint of the design.
The vertical orientation works in this placement's favor since it follows the natural line of the neck, but the thin scratchy linework is vulnerable here. Fine textured lines on the neck spread faster than clean single strokes, and the detail around the orb and vine sections will be the first areas to lose definition. Plan for a touch-up within the first couple of years, and find an artist whose portfolio shows healed examples of this style specifically, not just fresh work.