Currently, the hottest tattoo designs among men are half sleeve tattoos for men. There are several reasons for this which we will be discussing below but the main reason is the fact that they can be covered up if needed but also look great at the right time as well.
Half sleeved tattoos look amazingly attractive and it is no longer the tattoo of choice for rockers or bikers only. Instead, a lot of different men out there from all walks of life are getting half sleeve tattoos. There are many different styles and patterns that you can choose from when it comes to getting a half sleeve tattoo. However, you have to be very careful about choosing the design that is right for you, because half sleeve tattoos are pretty big and they will be with you for the rest of your life.
Half sleeve tattoos are one of those types of body arts that can make you turn heads and look very stylish. If you have strong and muscular biceps, you should certainly consider getting a half sleeve tattoo. You can choose from a wide variety of designs including tribal tattoo designs, Japanese mythology inspired designs, koi fish, phoenix tattoo patterns, sea beasts, etc. Combine the design with text on your muscles for an added dimension to the tattoo. If you think you are ready to get one, have a look at the list below.
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Japanese Half Sleeve Tattoo Demon
Awesome strokes, great shade work and a killer theme of a Japanese demon.
Japanese Half Sleeve Tattoo Demon
Graffiti Tag Doves
Custom-designed half sleeve featuring a graffiti tag, doves and several other elements.
Graffiti Tag Doves
Black Tiger Roaming
A black tiger in attacking mode designed with fantastic taste.
Black Tiger Roaming
Maori Half Sleeve
Lovely design and shade work on this sleeve inspired from Maori tribal design.
Maori Half Sleeve
Black Fish With Blue Lotus
Exotic Japanese Koi fish tattoo in black and blue details.
Black Fish With Blue Lotus
Blue Sea Beast
Fascinating sea beast rendered in light blue shade with black pattern in the background.
Blue Sea Beast
Turtle Half Sleeve
A turtle back with sea background shown with blue waves.
Turtle Half Sleeve
Clock With Message
Time, life and death philosophy displayed with cool clock and scroll lettering.
Clock With Message
Flaming Basketball
The sleeve is an extension to a basketball-themed back piece with yet another flaming basket ball with a name flag, number and red/yellow flames.
Flaming Basketball
Phoenix Tattoo
Terrific phoenix with intricate details, background and superb color treatment.
Phoenix Tattoo
Buddha
Amazing sacred sleeve based on sleeping Buddha, sitting on lotus.
Buddha
Lady With Poppies
Gothic girl with fear and blood in her eyes and red lilies in the background for contrast.
Lady With Poppies
Bluebird Nest
Bluebirds and a nest tattoo to express everlasting happiness.
Bluebird Nest
Stylish Hot Tattoo
A spade symbol with initials in the centre and autumn leaves surrounding it.
Stylish Hot Tattoo
Green Tiger In Woods
Awesome green tiger in the woods reminds of the Jungle book.
Green Tiger In Woods
Dog With A Quote
Set in dark shaded backdrop, its an amazing dog tattoo with a warning quote.
Dog With A Quote
Japanese Blue Fish
Another Japanese sleeve with amazing color and theme.
Japanese Blue Fish
Golden Koi Half Sleeve Dallas Texas
Truly exotic Koi designed with fabulous color and details.
Golden Koi Half Sleeve Dallas Texas
Japanese Dragon
Popular Japanese dragon design modified with dark shades, maple leaves and fuming flame.
Japanese Dragon
Fish And Lotus Half Sleeve
Beautiful floating lotus and the under-water scene of fishes swimming below.
Fish And Lotus Half Sleeve
Angel With Peacock
Fantasy-inspired piece that includes a beautiful angel wearing a feather on her hair, sitting with bird, owl and flowers.
Angel With Peacock
Owl And Octopus
Innovative design of an owl and an octopus designed upside down.
Owl And Octopus
Sacred Heart Flowers Music
Sacred heart with flame and flowers and black shade strokes in the background.
Sacred Heart Flowers Music
Stars In Blue Sky
Twinkling stars with turquoise colored background and Kanji in one of the stars on top.
Stars In Blue Sky
Tribal Half Sleeve
Stylish tribal half-sleeve design with colors and variations of patterns.
Tribal Half Sleeve
Mermaid Tattoo
Vibrant colors, pretty mermaid and nice details of the under-sea scene.
Mermaid Tattoo
Staceys Sleeve
Beautiful would be an understatement to describe this striking design.
Staceys Sleeve
Red Fish
A Japanese piece extended from chest to half-sleeve featuring flowers and bright red Koi.
Red Fish
Phoenix In Flames
Spectacular phoenix in flames with peacock feathers.
Phoenix In Flames
Black Design Tribal Tattoo
Great looking tribal swirls and twirls putting up an attractive half-sleeve piece.
Black Design Tribal Tattoo
The above designs should give you an idea of what looks good when it comes to getting a half sleeve tattoo. Therefore, this list probably helped you out quite a bit if youre considering getting a tattoo. Always talk with a tattoo artist before settling on a design. There may be problems with the design you chose and your artist will help you get around those problems.
If you like this article, you might be interested in some of our other articles on Old School Tattoos, Gun Tattoos, Crazy Tattoos and Knuckle Tattoos
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