Tattoos are a unique art form because of the medium used, and creative tattoo ideas can transform a sketch into a stunning work of art. Tattoos can vary from intricate and colorful designs to simple and monochromatic outlines.
A South Korean-based artist was inspired by people's trade professions when designing tattoos. Oozy took the tools they utilized in their work and turned them into stunning designs. Australian artist Whitney Develle offers discounted tattoos to patrons looking to cover self-harm scars, as part of her Scars Project.
For consumers unsure what kind of design they would like or where to get the tattoo placed, Ink Hunter lets users test out tattoos with augmented reality. The app lets users pick a tattoo design, scan the area they want to see it on and then use augmented reality to test how it would look in real life.
64 Creative Tattoo Ideas
From Free Scar-Covering Tattoos to Occupation-Inspired Tattoos:
Hayley McGlone — Aug 4, 2016 — Art & Design
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Sensual Tattoo Designs
'Silly Jane' Creates Tattoos That Celebrate Human Sexuality
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Elegant Grayscale Tattoos
These Monochromatic Tattoos Feature Detailed Geometric Designs
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Intricate Mandala Tattoos
These Complex Patterned Tattoos are Composed of Thousands of Fine Lines
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Geometric Nature Tattoos
Tattoo Artist Okan Uckun Creates Complex Animals with Fine Lines
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Continuous Line Tattoos
These Artistic Black and White Tattoos are Made from One Single Line
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Artistically Abstract Tattoos
These Black Tattoos Resemble Drawings from an Artist's Sketchpad
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Intense Black Tattoos
The Blackout Tattoo Designs by Chester Lee are Taking the Internet by Storm
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Technicolor Watercolor Tattoos
These Intricate Tattoo Designs Look Like Paintings Done on the Skin
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Double Exposure Tattoos
These Vibrant Tattoos Combine Animals with Nature Scenes
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Tiny Minimalist Tattoos
These Small Tattoos are Timeless and Sophisticated Works or Art
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Minimalistic One Line Tattoos
Berlin-based Mo Ganji Creates Simple Yet Intricate Designs
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Pencil-Sketched Tattoos
This Artist Creates Shaded Tattoos Mimicking Hand-Drawn Pencil Sketches
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Geometric Nature Tattoos
Bicem Sinik Creates Body Ink Based Around Stunning Lines and Dots
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Geometrical Tribal Tattoos
Roxx Uses Thin Lines and Extensive Detail to Rework Tradition
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Elaborate Watercolor Tattoos
This Artist Creates Elegant Tattoos to Resemble Watercolor Paintings
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Exotic Freehand Tattoos
Gakkin Creates Intricate Designs Inspired by Japanese Techniques
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Whimsical Black Tattoos
Caitlin Thomas Creates Body Ink Designs That are Deceptively Simple
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Occupation-Inspired Tattoos
These Tattoos Depict the Tools of Different Trades
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Pixel Glitch Tattoos
A Tattoo Style that Embraces Pixels & Glitches
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Naturalistic Vintage Tattoos
These Nature-Inspired Monochromatic Tattoos Resemble Vintage Etchings
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Small Circular Tattoos
These Small Tattoos Beautifully Display Scenes and Portraits
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Gradient Black Tattoos
These Dotwork Tattoo Designs by Pawel Indulski Blend Into the Skin
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Vein-Inspired Tattoos
Sanne Vaghi Uses the Human Anatomy and Nature as Sources of Inspiration
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Abstract Airbrush Tattoos
These Tattoos Adopt an Intriuginlgly Realistic Abstract Art Style
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Playful Hand-Drawn Tattoos
The Paris Tattoo Club Creates Charming Doodle-Like Designs
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Split-Faced Animal Tattoos
Valentin Hirsch Creates Symmetrical Body Art Inspired by Wildlife
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Mental Illness Tattoos
These Tattoos Represent the Fight of Those Struggling with Mental Illness
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Exquisite Floral Tattoos
Alice Carrier Creates Intricate Botanical Body Ink for Her Clients
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Temporary Rainbow Freckles
Rainbow Freckles are the Latest Multicolored Beauty Fad
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Tattooing Prosthetic Limbs
A French Artist Created a Supremely Precise Prosthetic Tattooing Arm
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Colorful Pop Tattoos
Kim Michey Creates Playful Cartoonish Ink Designs for Youthful Clients
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Elementary Tattoo Art
These Simple Tattoos Were Created with Bold Lines and Block Colors
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Cubist-Inspired Tattoos
These Eye-Catching Tattoos Resemble the Work of Pablo Picasso
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Tattoo Database Technology
The FBI is Working to Accumulate Tattoos for Semiotic Research
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Tattooed Wedding Rings
These Matching Tattoos are an Unconventional Alternative to Rings
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Sunburned Skin Tattoos
These Tattoos are Transferred to Human Skin Through the Use of UV Rays
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Delicate Pointillism Tattoos
This Tattoo Artist Reduces Pain with Hand-Poked Dotted Tattoos
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Disney Tattoo Databases
'Inked Disney' Complies Disney Tattoos for the Inspiration of Fans
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Botanical Stencil Tattoos
Rit Kit Allows Consumers to Transform Foliage into Body Ink Designs
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Scar-Covering Tattoos
Flavia Carvalho Offers Victims of Domestic Abuse Free Tattoos to Cover Scars
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Serpentine Monochromatic Tattoos
These Freehand Snake Tattoo Designs Use White Ink Perfectly
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Realistic Temporary Tattoos
This Service Lets You Try Out Your Own Custom Temporary Tattoos
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Wintery Temporary Tattoos
The Mr. Kate White Nonpermanent Body Decals Replicate the Look of Snow
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Embroidery-Inspired Tattoos
This Cross-Stitch Tattoo Work by Eva Krbdk is Visually Versatile
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Geometric 3D Tattoos
These Body Art Designs are Fashioned Out of Two Outlines in Red and Blue
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Famous Temporary Tattoos
Tattoo You Produces Designs from Recognizable Artists
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Presidential Candidate Tattoos
This Shop is Offering Free Bernie Sanders Tattoos
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Charitable Temporary Tattoos
Tattly's Temporary Tattoos for Good Help NFP Organizations
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Temporary Tattoo Inks
This New Tattoo Ink is Designed to Break Down After a Year
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Charitable Children's Tattoos
This Artist is Inking Sick Children with Temporary Airbrush Tattoos
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Electronic Ink Tattoos
The 'E-ink' Tattoo Puts a Tattoo on Your Skin with a Smartphone App
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Botanical Tattoo Decals
These Vintage Floral Tattoos are Temporary and Easy to Apply
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Previewing Tattoo Platforms
The Ink Hunter Utilizes Digital Augmented Reality to Pre-Test Designs
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Political Tattoo Parlors
This Pop-Up Parlor Helps People Share Their Stance on Brexit in the UK
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Scented Floral Tattoos
Tattly's Temporary Flower Tattoo Collection Gives Off a Fresh Fragrance
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Alcohol-Tracking Tattoos
This Transdermal Alcohol Monitor Tracks Blood Alcohol Levels In Real Time
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Diabetic-Monitoring Tattoos
This Temporary Patch Performs a Blood Sugar Test Without a Needle
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Princessy Carriage Tattoos
This Silhouette Disney Tattoo is Inspired by the Animated Cinderella
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Fruit-Based Tattoo Inks
Temporary Tattoo Ink by Inkbox is Made from an Organic Fruit Formula
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Free Scar-Covering Tattoos
Tattoo Artist Whitney Develle Covers Self-Harm Scars Free of Charge
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Vegan Tattoo Services
Monocle Tattoo in LA Offers Tattoos That Will Not Hurt Any Animals
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Romantic Temporary Tattoo Sets
The Tattly Heart Set is Available in Time for Valentine's Day 2016
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Temporary Biometric Tattoos
Software Design Firm Chaotic Moon Experiments with Temporary Wearables
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