Each area offers something different.

While the thigh is large, it does give way to more movement.

On the other hand, the calf is much more rigidbut also much smaller in terms of width.

ankle tattoo

@tattoo.pride

Place it high enough that it can be covered by pants if thats something youre worried about.

Stick with one line thickness and minimal detailing to draw attention to your body instead of away from it.

This delicate line drawling is so beautiful, though, that you might want to showcase it more often.

Ankle tattoo of a face made of leaves

@tattoo.pride

Berry Branch Leg Tattoo

Wrapping floral doesnt just have to be leaves!

Use a berry-based design as an excuse to play upbright colorswith minimal, thin black lines.

Slightly Matching Leg Tattoos

Why not add a bit of whimsy by gettingmatching tattooson each leg?

Rainbow dots tattoo on leg

@humblebeetattoo

This unique, one-off landscape design is kept extremely minimal with its medium-thick black lines and simple shapes.

Keep the tattoo otherwise very simple to give it a minimal vibe.

Use simple, clean shapes to emphasize the no-frills design.

Vine tattoo wrapped around lower leg

@humblebeetattoo

Add more minimal detail to the ink by having the two flowers intertwine, otherwise keeping the lines simple.

Use thin lines and numbers to make the tattoo feel extremely light.

Use thin lines and strokes that seem to overlap for a sketched, artistic look.

Upper thigh tattoo of large flowers

@veronicalilu

Line Art Leg Tattoo

For an aesthetic twist on the typicalfloral arrangement,try a line-art design.

The seemingly never-ending, overlapping lines feel modern and minimal at the same time.

Opt for designs that arent exact copies to increase the originality and customization.

Delicate strip tattoo on back of calf

@tattooist_eq

Because gravity pulls toward that spot, a circular design will look like its inversely bursting out and radiating.

Although they overlap, keep the lines as crisp as possible so the ink doesnt seem muddled.

The imperfect lines and wonky sizing of the elements make the tattoo feel hand-drawn.

Small ankle tattoo of figures holding hands in heart shape

@magatattoo16

When its warm, your ink will be on full display; when its cold, its yours alone.

Add a small pop of color, like this red heart, to offset any thick outlines.

The more your artist can master these aesthetic values, the more realistic your tattoo will look.

mandala thigh tattoo

@veronicalilu

Keep it as simple as possible to play that up even more; any extra detailing can feel heavy.

However, the soft lines and light detailing keep it feeling dainty rather than heavy.

two flower tattoos on back of calves

@veronicalilu

lower calf tattoo of branches with negative space leaves and blooms

@britttelz

single line tattoo of a landscape

@yard_n_gnome

Interlocking crown tattoo on ankle

@awua0

roller skates thigh tattoo

@girlknewyork

ornate pattern ankle tattoo

@devine.tatts/@necro_noir

small rose hip tattoo

@tiny.tatts

sun and moon thigh tattoo

@mashroomink

ankle tattoo of ornate eye

@tiny.tatts

Large leaf and bud thigh tattoo

@veronicalilu

quote tattoo on side of thigh

@veronicalilu

tv tattoo on hip

@noranseck

thick multi-diamond and star tattoo design on lower legs and feet

@kandacelayne

calf tattoo of intertwined black and red rose

@tealbarnestattoo

numeric “2010” tattoo on inner ankle

@clarapierrotti.tattoo

branch tattoo on ankle

@tealbarnestattoo

Clouds and abstract nude angel leg tattoo

@girlknewyork

Flower and leaves lower leg tattoos

@tattoosbycake

delicate sun and moon tattoo on back of thigh

@miss.lostgirl_tattoos

Leaf bouquet leg tattoo

@humblebeetattoo

Leafy branch tattoo on shin below knee

@tealbarnestattoo

Small outline daisy tattoo on calf

@tealbarnestattoo

abstract face tattoo on lower leg

@sanyutattoo

Henna band thigh tattoo

@vivian_henna_ink

Moon and star leg tattoo

@ghost_inkzone