Finger Tattoo

@zourblupokes

Why not try something fresh with your ink in thenew year?

Consider getting finger tattoos, which can be anything from geometric designs to more intricate, tiny details.

Plus, you might always hide them with rings if you oughta.

@girlknewyork

@girlknewyork

Asnake armbandis a great way to add movement and depth to an otherwise pretty stagnant design.

Tiny Elephant Tattoo

Small, minimal tattoos are just as much of a statement as huge designs!

A paper airplane and crisp dot detailing give a whimsical feeling to the otherwise simple globe.

Simple curved shapes tattoo design on middle finger

@zourblupokes

Here, heavy blackwork givesthe butterflyan intense, realistic feel that’s sure to stand out.

Rainbow Circles Tattoo

Sometimes, the simplest designs have the biggest impact.

This design takes a few simple circles and pumps them up inrainbow colors.

Arm tattoo of vase with body inside and sunflowers in place of head

@harperrosetattoo

At the same time, the unclosed and overlapping lines give it a hand-drawn vibe.

This design arranges the flames in an armband, giving even more movement to the wavy fire.

This one relies on crisp line work to make it pop, considering its otherwise fairly simple.

Arm tattoo with paper airplane circling globe

@stephen_doyle_tattoo

Anatomical Heart Tattoo

Like heart tattoos but tired of the same old simple design?

This design also mimics the phases of the moon.

Its simple design makes it easy to replicate and personalize however and wherever you want.

Colorful cherry blossom tattoo on forearm

@fatihodabas

Bow Tattoo

Youre a giftdont let anyone forget it with this bow tattoo.

This one has a wreath of mostly leaves, and the red ink pops against the heavy blackwork.

For extra oomph, color it rainbow like the one pictured here.

Arm tattoo of a pitcher with a peach

@sukilune

This ultra-thin design nestles perfectly into your inner elbow.

Cherub Tattoo

Another popular breakout tattoo design this year was a beautiful little cherub.

This design is all about the blackwork and focuses on the figure to make it feel realistic.

Balanced butterfly tattoo design

@its.meeeeegan

Musical Heart Tattoo

Hearts are always a great design idea because of just how customizable they are.

This hand is done with sketch-like lines, making it feel less cookie-cutter and more personal.

Colorful Wave Tattoo

@inksociety_rennyking

Waves have been popular tattoo choices for centuries.

Tattoo of three pansies on forearm

@sweet.as.a.nut

This design uses heavy blackwork and line work to create a simple but beautiful frame tattoo.

If you want something small but meaningful,behind the earis a great placement ideaits intimate but intriguing.

Here, the shapes vary between having corners and being fluid, giving the design a sense of movement.

Shoulder tattoo with delicate leafy branch

*@green_berg_*

This thin-lined red design stands out thanks to its simplicity, color, and delicate face details.

The placement and the script font of this design give this a delicate feeling.

A small vignette of lovers kissing is an expressive and beautiful way to do just that.

Thin lightning bolt tattoo on forearm

@little.tattoos

Arm tattoo of two people camping in a tent under stars, moon, and Saturn

@honey_im_home_tattoo

Rihanna with scroll-like behind the ear tattoo

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Double sword tattoo on arm

@siobhansbeard

Wave Shoulder Tattoo

@inksociety_rennyking

Framed tattoo with wave splash and dark whale bursting out

*@bongkee_*

Colorful realistic sunflower tattoo behind ear

@minitattoo_studio/@mini_tattooer

Thin-lined waves tattoo on ankle

@illisit

Geometric vortex tattoo on hand

@blackninked

Red crescent moon tattoo with face near wrist

@west4tattoo

Alisha Boe’s semicolon tattoo on outer wrist with gold bangle

@alishaboe

Colorful red cherry tattoo

@heemee.tattoo

outline house tattoo

@roseprophet

Wraparound word tattoo on Shannica Ewart’s shoulder

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two faces tattoo

@can_levi