Linework tattoo ideas

173 photos and flash · 36% Fine line, 32% Geometric · Forearm most common

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Black ink linework symbol with two spirals and a central loop, tattooed on the inner wrist of a light-skinned arm.
Spiral and loop symbol on a wrist
Black linework tattoo of overlapping concentric circles, dots and arcs across the forearm, in a geometric style.
Interlocking circles on a forearm
Colour tattoo of a diving kingfisher with watercolour splashes in pink, purple and blue and black linework on the forearm, in a realistic watercolour style.
Kingfisher and watercolour splashes on a forearm
Two matching black linework tattoos of a swirl and open heart on the inner forearms of two people, with a small pink accent in one of the hearts.
Matching swirl and heart forearm tattoos
Sketch-style elephant head tattoo with red and teal watercolour washes and a compass rose on the inner forearm, above a line of dots.
Elephant head and compass on a forearm
Close photo of a fine line black tattoo on the inner wrist and forearm, showing a dot, a thin line, stacked loops and a curled spiral at the bottom.
Fine line dot, loops and spiral on forearm
Abstract elephant head tattoo with red and teal splashes and black linework on the inner forearm, with a small pink star near the wrist.
Elephant head with splashes on a forearm
Black and grey tattoo of a shaded feather with small birds and fine linework swirls on a forearm.
Feather with birds and swirls on a forearm
Full arm sleeve tattoo in a watercolour style with blue, purple and orange washes and black splatter across the shoulder, upper arm and forearm.
Watercolour splatter sleeve on arm
Black linework tattoo of overlapping circles with Gallifreyan-style script and dots, running down the inside of a forearm.
Gallifreyan circles on a forearm
Angular geometric linework tattoo on a forearm, with faceted triangular shapes in pale pink tones and a glossy ointment sheen on the skin.
Geometric linework design on a forearm
Collage of four photographs showing watercolour and fine linework tattoos, including a floral sleeve, a splatter sleeve, a rib piece with a heart outline and a hummingbird on a forearm.
Watercolour and linework tattoos on arms and ribs