Small signature tattoo

My favorite little tattoo, in honor of my late grandmother. It's her signature from a postcard I found in her things—read about it in my feature over on A Cup of Jo. Link in profile.

If you're thinking about getting a body part tattooed, you'll love these ideas to inspire you. Strengthen your family bond with a different style.

Can you feel it? It’s that time of the year again. The time when you realize you absolutely need another tattoo. It’s addictive, we know. But what if this time you want something a little more intimate, even secret, something that is not immediately visible? We know exactly what you need! Behind-the-ear tattoos!

There is nothing more important than family, whether that means blood (aka the saying, blood is thicker than water) or not (because sometimes the bonds we make outside of biological family are stronger). Whatever family…

Traditional tattoos, with their bright colors and solid black outlines, have been the norm among tattoo artists in the US for years. But like any other art form, tattooing has evolved too. Tired of those imposing standards, contemporary designers decided to break the mold and started experimenting with new styles and techniques. This is how watercolor tattoos were born!

No other tattoo designs convey a message as clear as word tattoos. Yeah, you’re right; it’s because the message is literally written on your skin! No cryptic symbols or surreal images for people (and most importantly, yourself) to wonder what your ink means. And although you might think that these are very simple tattoos, just wait until you see the examples we’ve rounded up in our list. They’re often very far from simple and definitely inspiring!

Fine line tattoo, tiny tattoo, small tattoo, script tattoo, cursive tattoo