Tattoo ideas

49,007 photos and flash · 24% Fine line, 17% Lettering · Forearm most common

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Black and grey realism tattoo of an open-mouthed dragon head with bared teeth and spiked horns, on the forearm.
Realistic dragon head on forearm
Black and grey blackwork tattoo of a magpie with spread wings on the forearm and upper arm, shown on a person wearing a black top.
Two magpies with spread wings on both arms
Black and grey realism tattoo of a curling wave with spray and clouds on the inner forearm, resting on a black leather surface.
Curling wave on a forearm
Black and grey shaded rose tattoo with leaves on the outer forearm, near the elbow, of a person in a dark top against a wooden wall.
Shaded rose on a forearm
Black and grey realism tattoo of seven moon phases in a diagonal row along a forearm, with a person in a red shirt standing on grass behind.
Seven moon phases down a forearm
Black and grey realism tattoo of a woman holding a cigarette, set within a nested diamond frame on the forearm.
Woman smoking in a diamond frame on a forearm
Realistic colour tattoo of a Star Wars space battle covering a man's back, with the Death Star, Millennium Falcon, X-wings and TIE fighters, plus a roses and skull sleeve on his arm.
Star Wars space battle across a full back piece
Three photographs of a black and grey wing tattoo with shaded feathers on the inside of a forearm, shown against a black background.
Wing tattoos on three forearms
Black and grey realism tattoo on a forearm of two adult elephants raising their trunks to form a heart, with a small calf standing between them.
Two elephants and a calf on a forearm
Realistic full arm tattoo of red muscle fibres and tendons, shaded in dark tones, running from the forearm up to the upper arm.
Muscle anatomy sleeve on a forearm and upper arm
Black and grey realism tattoo of a lion's head with a full mane, sitting on the forearm.
Realistic lion head on forearm
Two forearms show matching black and grey realistic roses with a faceted red heart gem tattoo, placed on the inner forearm area.
Realistic roses and red gem heart on forearms
Realistic colour tattoo of a pink peony and two buds with green leaves, running along a forearm.
Peony and buds on a forearm
Black and grey realism tattoo of a lion head across a forearm, resting on a pale table.
Realistic lion head on a forearm
Full arm sleeve of colourful roses, peonies and small blossoms with green leaves, tattooed on an upper arm and forearm.
Full floral sleeve on an arm
Black and grey realism tattoo of an eye with long lashes and fur-like texture on the forearm.
Realistic eye tattoo on a forearm
Black and grey realism sleeve tattoo of a crowned skull and a compass over a map, across a forearm and upper arm.
Crowned skull and compass sleeve on an arm
Black and grey realism tattoo of a pocket compass with N, E, S and W markings on the forearm.
Pocket compass on a forearm
Realistic colour tattoo of a blue classic Mini car with white stripes and a number plate reading PMJ 1968, on the forearm.
Blue Mini car on forearm
Forearm tattoo of a stormtrooper helmet in a geometric realism style, with a pink visor and black and grey shading.
Stormtrooper helmet on a forearm
Black and grey realistic rose tattoo with shaded petals and leaves running up the inner forearm of a hand resting on a steering wheel.
Black and grey rose on a forearm
Black and grey realism tattoo of gears, a chain and engine parts wrapping the forearm.
Mechanical gears and chain on a forearm
Black and grey realism style tattoo of a small spotted fawn standing side on, on the inner forearm of a pale-skinned person wearing a white lace top.
Fawn tattoo on the inner arm
Realistic tattoo of three pale flowers with teal leaves and a closed bud, shaded in grey and white, on the forearm.
Pale blooms and teal leaves on a forearm
Black and grey realism tattoo of two roses and a pocket watch with Roman numerals on the forearm.
Roses and pocket watch on a forearm
Black and white photo of a greyscale realistic moon tattoo on the upper arm, with a line of fine script on the forearm.
Moon tattoo on upper arm
Black and grey realistic tattoo of a guitar neck and body appearing to tear through skin on the forearm.
Guitar neck tearing through a forearm
Black and grey shaded rose tattoo with leaves on the forearm of a person wearing a lace crop top and denim shorts.
Shaded rose on a forearm
Black and grey realism tattoo of a waving flag with stars, shaded in soft greys, on a person's forearm.
Waving flag with stars on a forearm
Black and grey realism tattoo across a man's back showing a crucifixion scene with angels and an INRI inscription, with sleeve tattoos on both upper arms.
Crucifixion back piece with angels and sleeves
Realistic colour tattoo of an owl with red eyes and a soft teal and orange wash, with a clock face below it, on a forearm.
Owl and clock on a forearm
Black and grey realism tattoo of an ornate pocket watch with a shaded dial and swirling smoke on the forearm.
Pocket watch on a forearm
Realistic red bow tattoo with white polka dots and grey shading on the inner forearm.
Red polka dot bow on a forearm
Colour realism tattoo of a burning campfire with orange flames and dark logs on the forearm, shading up into smoky dark tones.
Campfire realism tattoo on the forearm
Realistic colour tattoo of a peacock's head and blue-green feathers with a trailing eyed feather across the forearm.
Peacock and feather on a forearm
Colour tattoo of a blue-ringed octopus with orange eye and tentacles curling beside pink roses and green leaves, on the forearm.
Blue-ringed octopus and roses on a forearm
Three side-by-side photos of a realistic colour lion head tattoo with a full mane and whiskers on a forearm.
Realistic lion head on a forearm
Full colour realism sleeve tattoo on an upper arm showing a tabby cat in a bow tie and top hat, a second cat with orange eyes, and butterflies.
Cat and butterfly sleeve on an arm
Colour realism tattoo of a staring owl with bright green eyes and a blue beak, placed on the forearm.
Realistic owl portrait on a forearm
Realism sleeve tattoo on a forearm showing a compass rose, a cracked clock face with Roman numerals and an ornate key, shaded in greys with warm brown tones.
Compass and cracked clock sleeve on forearm
Realistic colour tattoo of a lit red candle in a dark holder on the forearm, set against an orange glow.
Lit candle on a forearm
Black and grey dotwork tattoo of the solar system, with planets including Jupiter and ringed Saturn in a vertical line on the inner forearm.
Solar system planets down an arm
Two forearms: a red heart with a keyhole and small lettering on the left, and a shaded grey ornate key with lettering on the right, both in a realism and neo-traditional style.
Heart with keyhole and ornate key on forearms
Black and grey full sleeve tattoo on an arm, shown from three angles, with roses, a pocket watch, a crown, playing cards and a skull on the upper arm and forearm.
Black and grey full sleeve with roses and pocket watch
Colourful Star Wars forearm sleeve in a realistic style with a galaxy background, Darth Maul, a stormtrooper and Darth Vader on the forearm.
Star Wars galaxy sleeve on forearm
Black and grey realism rose with leaves, buds and scrollwork across a forearm tattoo.
Black and grey rose and scrollwork on forearm
Realistic biomechanical tattoo sleeve in grey and red covering an arm, shoulder and part of the chest, with a mechanical dial on the shoulder.
Biomechanical sleeve with red wires on arm and chest
Black and grey realism sleeve on an upper arm and forearm showing a city skyline, a bridge-like grid and dense trees.
City skyline and forest arm sleeve

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