Playful Scarab

This mirrored scarab composition was created across both forearms, allowing the body to complete the image when the arms come together. The project explores the balance between playfulness and structure, combining the interactive nature of the split composition with bold forms and muted color choices that give the piece a strong and mature visual presence. Widely shared throughout European Neo-Traditional tattoo communities at the time of its completion, it remains one of Renan’s favorite smaller projects for both elegant and unique feel. The result is a tattoo that appreciates movement, transforming two separate forearms into a single composition through symmetry, interaction, and design. By Renan Batista.

By Renan Batista at Eden Body Art Studios.

Styles: Illustrative, Neo-Traditional.