Elbows and kneecaps are perhaps the most challenging (and painful) body parts to tattoo. People seldom opt to tattoo over joints because those tattoos fade faster as they are in constant motion and don’t have the same time to heal. Hence, instead of tattooing over the joints, many opt to tattoo around them. Although this comes with its own challenges, it’s a pretty ‘grateful’ location for some funky and creative designs that ink-lovers are often drawn to.
This is where ‘moving tattoos’ come in place. Moving tattoos are those that transform as the person moves. The design and placement are rather tricky because the artist must ensure that the design follows and flows along the lines and contours of the body when it’s moving. It’s easier shown than explained, so take a look at some quirky and original tattoo designs that reveal their essence when the canvas moves.
#1 We’re Twerkin’ Our Way Into 2022
Image source: idlehandstattoonola
#2 See How This Baby Folds Up
Image source: skylerryantattoos
#3 Trapeze Artists
Image source: charlieking2000
#4 Sad Elbow Wrinkle
Image source: kldst.tattoo
#5 Lapin
Image source: veksvanhilliktattoo
#6 Humpback Whale Diving With The Arm
Image source: petitescarabee
#7 Animated Giraffe, Eating Some Flowers. This Was A Fun One
Image source: rino.tattooing
#8 Siamese Fish
Image source: veksvanhilliktattoo, veksvanhilliktattoo
#9 Freehand Done At Home
Image source: veksvanhilliktattoo
#10 Got To Finish This Super Fun Beetle Today
Image source: somoslobos
#11 Almost Fully Healed
Image source: veksvanhilliktattoo
#12 Bendy Ladder
Image source: raketenwacholder
#13 Butterfly Eyes
Image source: veksvanhilliktattoo
#14 Elephant
Image source: niki23gtr
#15 Funny Tattoo
Image source: tattooartemis
#16 The Oyster Is Possessive Of The Pearl. But It Is The Artisan Who Makes Her Feel Like A Jewel
Image source: sergioricardotattoo
#17 Metamorphosis
Image source: rooshi.berlin
#18 Donnie Darko
Image source: veksvanhilliktattoo
#19 Moving Dinosaur Tattoo
Image source: thetackleboxtattoo
#20 Heart
Image source: veksvanhilliktattoo
#21 Freehand Done At Home
Image source: veksvanhilliktattoo
#22 Another Cool Knee Tattoo. Ribbit Ribbit When It Moves
Image source: mikel_bug
#23 Thanks Guy, Cool Session
Image source: veksvanhilliktattoo
#24 Very Cute Beetle
Image source: jblat.tattoos
#25 Beautiful Moving Tattoo
Image source: veksvanhilliktattoo
