Swallow tattoo ideas

650 photos and flash · 46% Traditional, 20% Fine line · Forearm most common

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Two solid black silhouette swallows in flight on a forearm, with soft, slightly feathered edges.
Two swallows in flight on the arm
Colour tattoo of a blue swallow with a pink blossom and green leaves on a person's upper chest, near the shoulder.
Blue swallow and blossom on upper chest
Black outline tattoo of two swallows in flight on the inner forearm near the wrist, in a traditional style.
Two swallows on a wrist
Black and grey traditional style tattoo of two swallows in flight on the upper back, near the shoulder blade.
Two swallows on the upper back
Neo-traditional colour tattoo of a grey cartoon creature with big eyes and blue patterned markings, framed by pink flowers and green leaves on a calf.
Cartoon creature with flowers on a calf
Two black swallows in flight over a teal watercolour-style wash on the side of an ankle.
Two swallows and teal wash on ankle
Black and grey dotwork swallow tattoo in flight across the upper chest.
Swallow in flight on the chest
Black and grey photograph of a small solid black swallow silhouette tattoo on the upper back, near the nape, of a woman with her hair in a bun.
Small swallow tattoo on upper back
Small swallow tattoo in brown and grey with a red throat, placed on the upper chest near the collarbone and shoulder.
Swallow on the upper chest
Colour traditional tattoo of a swallow with orange and red swirls and a banner on the back of a hand, with a partly visible red and green design above it.
Traditional swallow with swirls on a hand
Black and grey hatched drawing of a swallow in flight with swept wings and forked tail, shown as a tattoo design on a white background.
Swallow in flight, engraved line drawing
Black and grey photo of a small solid black swallow tattoo at the base of the neck, with the wearer's hair tied up and their back turned to the camera.
Small swallow tattoo at the nape
Close photo of a small black bird tattoo on a woman's forearm as her hand rests in the pocket of pale blue jeans.
Small bird tattoo on a forearm
Painted design of a swallow in flight with a purple starry body, white dots and a red throat, drawn on textured paper, shown as a tattoo flash design.
Purple galaxy swallow in flight
Black flash design of two swallows in flight above the words we only part to meet again, set in black lettering on white.
Two swallows above a quote
Black and grey traditional flash drawing of a swallow in flight holding a small ornate key in its beak.
Swallow with a key in its beak
Traditional style sleeve on a man's left arm, showing a swallow, a ribbon banner and a ship, with a script tattoo partly visible on his chest.
Traditional sleeve with swallow and ship on left arm
Realistic colour tattoo on a side torso made to look like torn skin, revealing a blue sky with clouds and black swallows in flight across the ribs.
Torn skin revealing sky and swallows on ribs
Colour traditional tattoo of two swallows on a woman's upper back, seen from behind as she stands by a waterfront.
Two swallows on the upper back
Black and grey traditional tattoo of an ornate birdcage with a bird inside and a swallow flying out, above a banner of text on the upper arm.
Birdcage and swallow on an upper arm
Black and grey traditional tattoo of roses, a swallow and a banner reading TIME HEALS NOTHING on the outer thigh, with a small tattoo near the ankle.
Roses and banner on a thigh
Black and grey ornamental lotus tattoo on the upper back, with a swallow and a script quote below it on the lower back.
Lotus and swallow on a back
Shaded swallow tattoo in flight on an upper arm, mostly grey with a rust-coloured throat, set against pale skin and a white top.
Swallow in flight on an upper arm
Black and grey realism tattoo of swallows on wires, an open pocket watch, pearl beads and handwritten script across the upper arm and shoulder.
Swallows and pocket watch on upper arm
Black and grey tattoo of three swallows in flight on the inner wrist, shown in a black and white photograph.
Three swallows on a wrist
Small black and grey swallow tattoo in flight on a person's ribs, seen through the open armhole of a dark sleeveless top.
Swallow in flight on the ribs
Neo-traditional style flash design of a long-haired blonde princess with two swallows, roses and a banner, shown printed on a phone case.
Princess with swallows and roses design
Black and grey ornamental swallow tattoo with dotwork detailing on the upper arm, in traditional style.
Ornamental swallow on an upper arm
Two legs raised against a pale wall, covered in traditional tattoos of daggers, a rose, an eye, a pocket watch and a whale, with a black and grey flower on one knee.
Full traditional leg sleeves with white high-tops
Three small black swallows in flight tattooed on the back of a neck, in a fine line style, partly framed by hair.
Three swallows on the nape of the neck
Black swallow tattoo with a red throat on the upper back of a person with dark hair tied in a ponytail, wearing a floral top.
Swallow tattoo on upper back
Neo-traditional drawing of a swallow perched on a pale ribbon, with rust-orange leaves and teal-black plumage, shown as a tattoo design rather than on skin.
Swallow perched on a ribbon with autumn leaves
Pen drawing in blue ink of a swallow above a globe, compass, roses and hanging chains with an anchor and a paw print locket, a botanical tattoo design.
Swallow, globe and roses design sketch
Colour traditional tattoo of two swallows, a yellow measuring tape and a black needle and thread on the upper thigh.
Swallows and measuring tape on a thigh
Black linework tattoo of a bird in flight with outstretched wings on the inner forearm, in a fine line style.
Bird in flight on a forearm
Small black fine line tattoo of a swallow in flight on the upper arm, below a rolled white shirt sleeve.
Swallow in flight on upper arm
Traditional style flash sheet showing swallow, rose, padlock heart, anchor, cupcake and diamond designs with stars on a beige background.
Traditional flash sheet with swallows, roses and hearts
Seated person on grass with botanical tattoos on the legs, including a swallow on the knee, a pink rose on the shin and a lily with leaves on the thigh.
Swallow, rose and lily tattoos on legs
Black and grey traditional swallow tattoo on the back of a hand, with a small treble clef on a finger, beside a black wristwatch.
Swallow and treble clef on a hand
Flash sheet of metallic gold and silver temporary tattoo designs, including feathers, a swallow, a crescent moon with stars, a diamond and arrows.
Metallic gold and silver temporary tattoo flash sheet
Sheet of gold metallic temporary tattoo designs on a white background, including arrows, swallows, a dreamcatcher, feathers, an infinity symbol and crossed arrows.
Gold arrow, swallow and feather flash sheet
Colour and black-and-grey tattoo on a person's back showing a swallow in flight between three red poppies, with birds and ink splashes above.
Swallow and red poppies down a back
Traditional style tattoo of a swallow in flight in front of a red heart and anchor, framed by rope and grey flowers, on a calf.
Swallow and anchor on a calf
Hand-drawn tattoo design in red pen on lined paper, showing the words let it be in flowing script with three small birds beside it, with no body placement shown.
Let it be script with three red birds
Black handwritten script reading she laughs without fear of the future, with a small swallow silhouette, drawn as a tattoo design on a cream background.
Script quote with a swallow design
Close-up of a colour traditional tattoo of red roses with green leaves on a woman's shoulder, with a small swallow in flight below them.
Red roses and swallow on a shoulder
Traditional-style flash design of two swallows, a red rose, a red heart, a blue flower and a pocket watch, with a banner of lettering across the centre.
Swallows, heart and banner with pocket watch
Black and grey photo of a woman's bare back with a small swallow tattoo near the neck and fine script across the lower back.
Swallow and script on upper back