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Quick question from a tattoo artist here. Client wants a super detailed anatomical heart piece and keeps asking if I’m drawing the arteries and veins correctly. I know the visual difference but can’t really explain WHY they look different or what makes them distinct. What are the actual differences I should know? Want to sound professional when discussing the design!
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Oh man, I feel you on this! Had a similar situation when doing a biomech piece last year. Basically arteries have thicker, more muscular walls because they handle high pressure blood pumping FROM the heart. That’s why you’d draw them with more defined edges. Veins are thinner-walled and carry blood back TO the heart at lower pressure, plus they have those little valves inside. For your anatomical heart piece, arteries should look more robust and veins slightly flatter. I actually found this breakdown super helpful when I was researching for my client: compare veins and arteries . It’s got visual comparisons that made it click for me. Now I can actually explain the design choices instead of just winging it!
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