Surreal nature tattoo

Getting a tattoo is a permanent commitment, an inseparable part of your identity. So, before getting inked, ask yourself what kind of tattoo reflects your authentic self. Luckily, plenty of tattoo designs defy time and passing trends. If you are looking for something bold, why not try old-school tattoos? We’ve got a bunch of traditional American tattoo ideas to inspire you.

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!

Illustration, Fine Arts, Drawing, drawing pen, Paper, Pencil

abager created a custom tattoo on 99designs. They got dozens of unique ideas from professional designers and picked their favorite.

This print was inspired by Aurora and her song “The Seed” after the Cree Nation Proverb: “When the last tree has fallen, the last fish caught, the last river poisoned, only then will we realize we cannot eat money.” The original pen and ink drawing has been recreated in a high-quality digital print format. There are two sizes available to fit every decor and budget. These prints are based on my original artwork. All of my prints are museum quality; they are professionally-produced and…