I’m such a sucker for a great tattoo. There are so many different styles and techniques that people gravitate toward these days, it’s hard to pick just one favorite style.
So I thought I’d round up a bunch of cool tattoo designs to give you a better idea of what’s out there. Check these out and let me know which one you like best.
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These Masks
Wow, what a rad idea for a tattoo, huh? I’ve always liked drama masks, but these are even better than I could have imagined. I love the way the artist used color here. This tattoo packs a punch.
This Bird Tattoo
Oh my goodness, this bird looks like it just landed on this lady’s arm. I like how much it resembles a real bird. Whoever did this tattoo is really talented. I love everything about this tattoo idea here.
This Egyptian Tattoo
I don’t know if I told you, but I’m completely obsessed with everything Egyptian. I would love to get an Egyptian-inspired tattoo some day. This one is so beautiful. The leg is the perfect canvas for it.
This Blackout Tattoo
A unique tattoo like this requires a special kind of commitment. Am I right? It isn’t for the faint of heart. You will also need to find a very talented artist to pull this off. It is like a body of art.
This Owl Tattoo
Photo realism is one of my favorite tattoo techniques. What I like about it is the fact that the tattoo resembles the subject so closely. Don’t you feel like this owl is watching you? Wow, this is stunning.
This Pop Culture Tattoo
Who here is a fan of pop culture tattoos? I think they’re so fun. Here’s a fantastic example of a movie that’s so well known and beloved by many. I really dig this style of tattooing.
This Embroidery Tattoo
I can’t get over how realistic this embroidery tattoo looks on the skin. It’s like I’m looking at an actual piece of stitched fabric here. I don’t know how these talented tattoo artists do it, but I’m so impressed.
This Monstera Leaf Tattoo
How cool is this tattoo? I love their use of color here. The transition between all the shades is so flawless here. I would definitely consider getting something like this done on my skin. What do you think?
This Bio-mechanical Tattoo
Even though the bio-mechanical style of tattoo isn’t exactly my cup of tea, I can appreciate all the hard work that went into making something like this. When the artist is a perfectionist like this one, it looks super cool.
This Nature Tattoo
I recently wrote about this cool lady who’s got the most unusual way of tattooing her subjects. She uses flowers and plants to create her stencil, and the tattoos come out looking so realistic, it’s pretty mind-blowing.
This Whimsical Tattoo
I’m such a huge fan of Ayhan Karadağ from Turkey whose whimsical tattoos take me back to my childhood. His unique style of tattooing is so spectacular it will bring out the child inside of you too.
This Snake Tattoo
I don’t know about you, but I love a great black and white tattoo design. This one is so intricate and very well done. I also recently found out that black ink has the least chemicals involved, so that’s good to know.
These Marriage Tattoos
How cool is this idea of matching marriage tattoos? Wouldn’t that be so amazing for a loving couple? I think so too. I would consider getting something like this to commemorate my union with my fiancé.
This Sword Tattoo
I have to admit I’m not exactly a fan of sword tattoos. Having said that, I really like how pretty and feminine this design looks here. I think it’s absolutely gorgeous. There isn’t anything I don’t dig about this idea.
This Compass
There is something so cool about a compass, especially one that looks like this. I don’t know about you, but I’ve had a fascination with compasses for a long time now. This tattoo does my obsession justice here.
This Seahorse
There’s another thing I’m very fascinated by, and that’s seahorses. If you can believe it, I have a tattoo of one on my calf. I find these sea creatures so unique and almost out of this world.
This Realistic Tattoo
Wow, what a cool idea for a tattoo, huh? Doesn’t this piece look just like a picture? If an artist can pull off a realistic tattoo like this, you’re definitely in good hands. I’m so impressed with this.
This Back Piece
I find the back of a person’s body such a good area for a tattoo. What about you? It’s a perfect canvas to showcase somebody’s great work. This tattoo is such a great example of that.
These Dragons
Who says a tattoo has to be big to be effective? Nobody, that’s who, ha, ha. I love the idea of these flying dragons at the back of somebody’s ear. In fact, I would get something like this myself.
This Neck Tattoo
OMG, if you’re looking to make a bold statement with your tattoo, look no further than this. Doesn’t this neck piece pack a mean punch or what? Not only is it exceptionally well done, but I love the color scheme here.
This Scar Cover-Up
People with visible scars sometimes get tattoos that turn those marks into a cool design. This welding design is definitely unique!
This Clever Placement
How cool is this optical illusion tattoo? It looks like it’s coming right out of this person’s knuckle. Would you ever consider a design like this?
I’ve only scratched the surface of showing you gorgeous tattoo designs.
As I mentioned earlier, there are so many awesome styles and techniques out there. I’m a big fan of many of them. Which tattoo style do you find the most fascinating?
