It Tattoo Designs (2024)

FAQs

What is a good quote for a tattoo? ›

“Live, Laugh, Love” – A simple yet widely embraced mantra. “To thine own self be true” – A quote from William Shakespeare's Hamlet. “Not all who wander are lost” – A line from J.R.R. Tolkien's poem “All that is gold does not glitter.” “Love conquers all” – A sentiment emphasizing the power of love.

Micro-realism tattoos take the difficulty of realistic tattoos but makes them miniature, highly detailed designs. Tattoo artists have to work with really fine lines and shading to create these intricate images on a smaller scale. And the result is always amazing!

Delicate lines and minimalist motifs will continue to be all the rage in 2024. Stars such as Rita Ora and Kendall Jenner are already big fans of subtle fine-line tattoos. The technique makes it easy to achieve abstract motifs as well as exact depictions of animals or flowers.

The most popular verses used in tattoo designs include John 3:16 ("For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son"), Philippians 4:13 ("I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me"), Proverbs 3:5-6 ("Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding"), and Isaiah 41:10 ("Fear ...

Outlines are typically starting points for tattoos. Script or cursive tattoos are also among the best ideas for first tattoos. They are typically meaningful to those who get them and are a great way to start your tattoo journey.

The types of tattoos people regret most are lettering/script (19%), symbols (16%), names (12%), animal designs (10%) and tribal tattoos (9%).

Tiny tattoos are small and have lots of detail in one concentrated space. These intricate details will be lost with time as your skin changes. In contrast, larger tattoos have lots of room to move around which means it will be easy to tell what the tattoo is for years to come.

You'll have noticed the usual culprits—bulldogs, roses, soccer team logos, people who get their own names tattooed on their forearms in bad calligraphy being unveiled every time the sun comes out, but most of these are pretty dated at this point.

Timeless means the subject matter and/or style will last well (not go out of fashion). You can't really go wrong with a traditional tattoo as the subject matter tends to be themes that never lose their meaning and the style itself has been around so long because it actually works as a tattoo.

What tattoos look like with age? ›

The main signs of tattoo aging include the ink's pigment breaking down, causing your tattoo to appear blurry, stretched, wrinkled or less vibrant than it once was.

1. Blackwork tattoos. Blackwork tattoos are a bold and dramatic tattoo trend that is gaining popularity among tattoo enthusiasts. These tattoos use solid black lines and shading to create intricate and eye-catching designs, often with a strong geometric or tribal influence.

Don't negotiate the price. Tattoo artists will always quote you beforehand based on their time and the size of the tattoo.