Bailey Sarian’s collection moves from script and repeated lipstick shapes to colourful illustrative work on her arms and legs. In an Inked interview, she explained two parts of it; photos show the other designs and where they sit, but she hasn’t confirmed a meaning for every piece.
Bailey Sarian’s Beauty Is Art Tattoo
Sarian told Inked she got “Beauty is art” at about 20. The phrase is set in loose lettering, without a frame or added decoration. Inked presents it as a nod to her love of beauty and makeup; Sarian hasn’t offered a more detailed explanation.
The Lipstick Tattoos Are Her Repeating Motif
In the same interview, Sarian said she had lipstick tattoos “like Waldos” on her arms and legs. She hadn’t noticed how many had accumulated until she looked at them together. The repeated shape links parts of the collection without making every version identical.
Her Arms Mix Bold Color With Fine Detail
Photos show both arms covered with a mix of bright colour, black outlines, faces, flowers, lettering and smaller designs. Red, blue, yellow and black recur across the pieces, with some skin left between the larger shapes. The photographs show colour and line, with open skin between the larger pieces.
The Leg Tattoos Carry The Same Playful Energy
Official photos show colourful illustrative tattoos across Sarian’s thighs and lower legs. The lipstick designs appear there too, linking the leg pieces with the tattoos on her arms.
Editorial Photos Show Her Hand Tattoos Clearly
The LA Weekly cover photo shows Sarian’s hand and forearm tattoos, with lighter pieces visible through her sheer blouse. It’s an editorial portrait rather than a close-up, so you can see how the ink sits with her hair, makeup and clothes, but not every design in detail. Hand tattoos also appear in everyday gestures, where they’re harder to keep out of view.
Planning A Sleeve With Different Tattoo Styles
The mirror photo shows Sarian’s arms and legs together. Different images and styles sit across the limbs, while the repeated colours and lipstick designs give the collection a few common threads.
If you’re planning a sleeve, choose the larger pieces first and leave room around them for later work. Check the stencil with your arm bent as well as relaxed; spacing can look different once the body moves. For small lettering or lipstick designs, ask the artist what size will keep the details readable after healing.