Compass tattoo ideas

775 photos and flash · 29% Geometric, 22% Fine line · Forearm most common

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Black and grey tattoo of a compass-style symbol inside a ring of runic characters, shaded to look like weathered stone, on the forearm.
Compass symbol inside a runic ring on a forearm
Realistic colour tattoo of a brass compass and coiled rope over a black-lined world map on an upper arm and shoulder.
Compass and rope on upper arm
Two versions of a tattoo design showing a pocket watch, compass, roses and chain, with a ribbon reading not all those who wander are lost, one in line work and one shaded.
Pocket watch, compass and roses tattoo design
Black and grey realism tattoo of three roses, a compass and a script quote on the outer thigh.
Roses and compass on a thigh
Realism tattoo on the upper arm of a pocket watch with a gold movement, a feather, music staff lines and a compass rose, in black and grey with gold accents.
Pocket watch, feather and compass on upper arm
Greyscale pencil drawing of a tattoo design showing a rose, a compass, rosary beads and a cross, with the word Survive on a banner, in a realistic style.
Rose, compass and rosary with Survive banner
Black and grey realism skull tattoo on an upper arm, framed by outlined roses, a compass star and a pocket watch.
Skull, rose and compass on upper arm
Black and grey tattoo of an X-wing starfighter over a compass rose with compass points, shaded realistically on the forearm.
X-wing starfighter over a compass rose
Black and grey realism tattoo of three roses and a compass with script on a upper thigh.
Roses and compass with script on a thigh
Black and grey realism tattoo of a compass with flowers, a beaded chain and a ribbon reading TAKE ME HOME, on the outer thigh.
Compass and banner on a thigh
Black and grey realism tattoo of a pocket compass, quill, coins and a map on an upper arm.
Realistic compass and map sleeve piece
Black and grey realism tattoo of roses, a compass and a pocket watch covering the upper arm of a woman with blonde hair.
Roses and compass on an upper arm
Collage of three tattoos: a shaded clock face with gears on a shoulder, an outlined key with colour splashes on the ribs, and a compass with a feather on the upper arm.
Clock, key and compass tattoos in mixed styles
Black and grey realism tattoo of a compass wrapped in a swirling ribbon with stars, on the shoulder and upper arm.
Compass and stars on shoulder and upper arm
Two forearms show matching black and grey compass and rose tattoos with script running alongside them.
Matching compass and rose forearm tattoos
Black and grey realism tattoo of an astronomical clock face and two flying birds on the shoulder, with script lettering below.
Astronomical clock and birds on a shoulder
Black and grey realism tattoo of a pocket watch, compass rose and world map on a forearm.
Pocket watch, compass and map on forearm
Black and grey realism roses and a compass on a leg, with fine script lettering on the thigh, shown in a bath.
Roses, compass and script on legs
Black and grey realism tattoo of a compass over a world map on a forearm, with map labels visible around it.
Compass over a world map on a forearm
Black and grey dotwork compass rose with a world map behind it, tattooed across the top of both feet.
Compass rose and world map on both feet
Black and grey realism tattoo of three roses, a compass and script on the outer thigh.
Roses and compass on a thigh
Black and grey realism tattoo of a sailing ship, compass and banner reading she adjusted her sails, covering the upper arm.
Sailing ship and compass sleeve
Full back tattoo in a realist portrait style, showing a woman's face with gears, butterflies, a compass and a red fingerprint across the back.
Full back portrait with gears and compass
Two black and grey realism tattoos: an open pocket compass on a forearm, and an anatomical heart beneath a light bulb with radiating lines.
Compass and anatomical heart with light bulb
Black and grey realism tattoo of a pocket compass with a compass rose and needle on the inner forearm.
Compass tattoo on the forearm
Black and grey realism style compass rose tattoo with shaded points, a fleur-de-lis at north and N, E, S and W lettering, on the lower leg near the ankle.
Compass rose on the lower leg
Realistic colour tattoo of a silver compass with pink roses and a rosebud on the outer thigh.
Compass and roses on a thigh
Black and grey realism tattoo of an eagle head, a rose and a compass and pocket watch on an upper arm.
Eagle, rose and compass sleeve on upper arm
A man in a black t-shirt and joggers walks along a street, showing a black and grey realism sleeve tattoo with a clock, roses and compass on his arm.
Grey sleeve with clock and roses
Black and grey realism tattoo of a round compass with a dotted border and a feather above it, on the centre of a torso below the bust.
Compass and feather on the chest
Black and grey drawing of a shaded skull with feathered wings, butterflies and a compass, sketched on tracing paper beside a pen.
Winged skull with butterflies design
Black and grey realism tattoo of a compass rose and a pocket watch with gears and Roman numerals on a lower leg.
Compass and pocket watch on a calf
Realistic tattoo across a shoulder and upper back showing torn skin that reveals an old sepia map, a blue ship's wheel compass rose and a blue fleur-de-lis.
Torn skin revealing a compass and old map
Four-panel photo of a black and grey full arm sleeve with clouds, sunburst rays, doves, a pocket watch, an anchor and a compass rose, on the upper arm and forearm.
Black and grey cloud sleeve with doves and anchor
Black and grey realism tattoo of an open compass with the words Go confidently in the direction of your dreams, surrounded by daisy, bell-shaped and holly flowers, on the side of the torso.
Compass, flowers and quote in grey realism
Black and grey compass rose tattoo with a shaded globe at the centre, N and S letters and tribal swirls, on the inner forearm.
Compass rose and globe on a forearm
Black and grey realistic tattoo of an open pocket compass with a compass rose, over a faded map design on a forearm.
Realistic compass tattoo on a forearm
Black and grey realism tattoo of an antique sundial and Roman numeral clock face wrapping around a forearm.
Realistic sundial and clock face on a forearm
Black and grey realism tattoo of three roses, a compass and fine script on the outer thigh of a person in black shorts.
Roses and compass on a thigh
Black and grey realism tattoo of a pocket watch with chain, set into cracked skin on the upper arm.
Pocket watch and chain in torn skin on upper arm
Grey shaded backpack tattoo with a compass star and the word Wanderlust on a man's upper back, photographed from behind beside a rocky lake.
Backpack and compass tattoo on upper back
Black and grey realism tattoo of three roses and a compass with script lettering on the outer thigh.
Roses and compass on a thigh
Black and grey realism tattoo of an eye with long lashes and a large letter N, with the words Never Look Back running down the side, on a person's upper back and shoulder blade.
Realistic eye and compass on upper back
Black and grey realism tattoo of an anchor with a compass and a small key on the ribs.
Anchor, compass and key on the ribs
Black and grey realism tattoo of a pocket compass and compass rose over an old map background, running along the forearm.
Compass and map on a forearm
Black and grey realism tattoo of roses, a compass and an hourglass running down the upper arm.
Roses, compass and hourglass on an upper arm
Black and grey realism tattoo of a compass over a map grid with clouds, a hand holding a scroll and cursive script, on the thigh.
Compass and map tattoo on a thigh
Black and grey realism full sleeve tattoo on an upper arm and forearm, showing roses, a pocket watch with Roman numerals and a compass.
Black and grey roses and pocket watch sleeve