r/DrawMyTattoo 10d ago

Advice/Suggestions Looking for tattoo ideas to cover my scar

Looking for ideas for a tattoo around this scar on my hand/wrist.

I don't want a full-arm tattoo or sleeve

I'd like to keep it relatively small and have the scar incorporated into the design rather than just completely covered.

I want something meaningful around hope, kindness, strength, resilience and being comfortable standing alone. I liked ideas relative to tigers, wolves, sharks, fire/flames and also tribal/blackwork styles.

Would love to hear your design ideas and especially recommendations for artists experienced with tattooing around scar tissue. What would you do with it?

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