Abstract tattoos are like vibrant bursts of self-expression inked on the body. They are the rebellious siblings of traditional tattoo designs, that defy conventions and embrace a world of creativity. So, today we’ll give you inspiration for some abstract tattoo designs for your next tattoo.
They vary from geometric shape tattoos to nature-inspired watercolor pieces and edgy trash polkas. Each abstract art tattoo has an enigmatic shape, bold colors, and imaginative form, creating a captivating visual narrative that’ll speak volumes about your individuality and personality. There are no strict rules or predefined patterns behind these tattoos. It’s a free-for-all for creativity, where the artist can let their imagination run wild, and you can sport a design that resonates with your unique story. It’s a collaboration between art and identity.
There are even abstract tattoos with meaning. For instance, an abstract butterfly tattoo symbolizes change and transformation. You can make them obscure, asymmetrical, with unusual patterns and shapes. Another great feature of abstract butterfly tattoos is they can be created in vivid watercolors. You can even opt for moodier black or gray styles.
If you are looking for something subtle, you can choose minimalist abstract tattoos. It could be a minimalist animal outline, a single geometric shape, or a delicate wave. These understated beauties will make a powerful statement.
The options are as vast as your imagination. Whether you’re drawn to minimalist black ink designs or crave the explosion of colors in a watercolor masterpiece, we’ve got plenty of options for everyone. You will definitely find something on this list that suits your style and taste.
Take a look at the unique designs below. Which ones are your favorites? Let us know in the comments.
#1 Abstract Blackwork Tattoo
“By Leon Lam, Alchemink Hong Kong/Lyon.”
Image source: Pinionedspiral
#2 Abstract Watercolor Tattoo
“Designed by Darren Babbit at Burly Fish Tattoo in Flagstaff AZ.”
Image source: ACohenBrother
#3 Abstract Tattoos
Image source: kudutattoo
#4 Abstract Tattoo
Image source: kristiana.s.lines
#5 Abstract Raven And Vegvisir Tattoo
“Done by Ollie Tye at Cosmic Monsters Incorporated, Bromsgrove, UK.”
Image source: freshatom
#6 Abstract Tattoo
Image source: agataris
#7 The Truman Show Abstract Tattoo
Image source: bwtattooartd
#8 Abstract Space Tattoo
Image source: Butters_Professor
#9 Cathedral Collage Tattoo
Image source: comma_ttt
#10 Abstract Neck Tattoo
Image source: blackcelebrationttt
#11 Abstract Tattoo
Image source: cali.tattoos
#12 Abstract Chest Tattoo
Image source: inker_land
#13 Floral Abstraction Tattoo
“By me, Logan Bramlett – Wanderlust Tattoo Society, Akron, Ohio.”
Image source: loganbram
#14 Abstract, Mixed Media Floral Tattoo
“By Diana Lin at Liquid Amber Tattoo in Vancouver, BC.”
Image source: sarahpids
#15 Abstract Cheshire Cat Tattoo
“Done by Dan at Integrity Tattoo Lounge (UK).”
Image source: Lostalunatic
#16 Abstract Tree Rings Tattoo
“By Monah at Arkade Ink, South Africa.”
Image source: banana_berrie_
#17 Abstract Face Tattoo
Image source: GonzyGonzGonzGonz
#18 Abstract Demon Shoulder Tattoo
“By Sinsa From Seoul, South Korea.”
Image source: thexkfedist
#19 Abstract Calf Tattoo
Image source: VintagePizza
#20 Abstract Tattoo
Image source: u.adams_
#21 Abstract Tattoo
Image source: noa.tat
#22 Abstract Tattoo
Image source: tattooist_basil
#23 Abstract Thigh Eye Tattoo
Image source: surrealismtattoo
#24 Abstract Family Crest Sleeve Tattoo
“Done by Johnny Mac at Tinta Cantina in Albuquerque, NM.”
Image source: Why_is_you_lyon
#25 Abstract Blackwork Tattoo
“Done by Tyler Nguyen (Me) out of my Little Needle Tattoos, Plymouth, MI.”
Image source: ttn_art
#26 Abstract Tattoo
“Watercolor abstract elephant and molecular structures.”
Image source: Breiter971
#27 Abstract Tattoo
Image source: chickenbriar
#28 Cover Up Abstract Tattoo
Image source: karen_tattoo
#29 Abstract Arm Tattoo
Image source: ghost.akaink
#30 Abstract Tattoo For Kira
Image source: free.flow.line
#31 Abstract Tattoo
Image source: toothfairytats
#32 Abstract Tattoo
Image source: sonia_tessari
#33 Abstract Tattoo
Image source: faiza.tattoo
#34 Geometric Blackwork Abstraction Of Film Projector Tattoo
“By Ben Volt at Form8 Tattoo in San Francisco, CA.”
Image source: LinoleumJay
#35 Abstract Bird Tattoo
“Done by Shanti Cameron at Cat Tattoo in Addison, TX.”
Image source: swampsparrow
#36 An Abstract Face Tattoo
“By Sophie at AKA, Berlin Germany.”
Image source: reddit.com
#37 Abstract Ravens And Ouroboros Tattoo
“By Thomas at Renegade tattoos NL.”
Image source: Takkehdrums
#38 Abstract Tattoo
Image source: defsyink
#39 Abstract Tattoo
Image source: pesto.tattoos
#40 Abstract Arm Tattoo
Image source: energysquish
#41 Abstract Marbles Tattoo
Image source: irislamht
#42 Abstract Flower Tattoo
Image source: zusam.ttt
#43 Abstract Circle Of Life Tattoo
“By Joshua Hibbard at No Hope, No Fear in Portland, OR.”
Image source: aeon_irl
#44 Abstract Panther Tattoo
“By Joey Cassina, Ocean Ave Tattoo San Francisco.”
Image source: Hugsarebadmmkay
#45 Abstract Face Tattoo
Image source: Are_you_a_motorboat
#46 Abstract Linework Tattoo
Image source: therealtompetty
#47 Abstract Figures Tattoo
Image source: stickyx3stick
#48 Abstract Watercolor Lotus Tattoo
Image source: Chris153
#49 Abstract Tattoos
“My client had the good idea to do a guessing game to find out which square corresponds to the empty square.”
Image source: nowh.r
#50 Abstract Cover-Up Tattoo
“Drawn on abstract cover-Up for Mir, who wanted to represent a poem she loves. It’s about being a parent who provides a safe place for their kid to land in life, so we wanted to represent that place of peace surrounded by the chaos and unknowns in life.”
Image source: daryakalantari
#51 Abstract Tattoo
Image source: anomaria_
#52 Abstract Pattern Tattoo
Image source: rydelreib_tattoo
#53 Abstract Arm Tattoo
Image source: niramittattoostudio
#54 Sleeve Abstract Tattoo
Image source: inkubus_tattoo
#55 Smilely Face Abstract Tattoo
Image source: keenetattoo
#56 Blue Abstract Tattoo
Image source: inkvisition_
#57 Abstract Tattoo
Image source: robb.tattoo
#58 Abstract Tattoo
Image source: wilwang_tatt
#59 Abstract Tattoo
Image source: teektura_tattoo
#60 Abstract Tattoo
“Thank you Tori for letting me put this funkalicious thing on you.”
Image source: lecszi
#61 Abstract Gap Filler
Image source: paiko.pokes
#62 Abstract Composition
Image source: chroma.tatt
#63 Abstract Arm Tattoo
Image source: blocktatt
#64 Abstract Tattoo
Image source: kaiyootattoo
#65 Abstract Tattoo
Image source: solsticetropical
#66 Colorful Abstract Tattoo
Image source: bebop_ink
#67 Melted Camera Abstract Tattoo
Image source: Instagram
#68 Abstract Tattoo
Image source: lembotattoo
#69 Good And Destroyed Abstract Tattoo
Image source: muilllmul
#70 Geometric Abstraction Tattoo
“Done by Scott Waters at Main St. Tattoo in Palmy, New Zealand.”
Image source: xRelyx
#71 Abstract Geometric Tattoo
Image source: gangsta_panda_
#72 Abstract Tattoo
“‘Human’ from ‘Arrivals’ and an abstract line down the spine.”
Image source: Rorech
#73 Abstract Fox Tattoo
“By Christopher Malice at Gaslight Gallery in Houston, TX”
Image source: em_uh_lee
#74 Abstract Flower Tattoo
Image source: i_am_harry
#75 Abstract Rose Girl Tattoo
Image source: dabbing_pilot
#76 Abstract Tattoo
Image source: wekid_impastotattoo
#77 Zima Blue Abstract Tattoo
Image source: newtattoo_demi
#78 Abstract Tattoo
Image source: voldblk
#79 Flower Abstract Tattoo
Image source: delicatesquash
#80 Abstract Tattoo
Image source: noey.head.tattoo
#81 Abstract Tattoo
Image source: i__tatt
#82 The Queen Of Hearts Abstract Tattoo
Image source: onlyphans.tattoo
#83 Abstract Tattoo
Image source: energysquish
#84 Abstract Tattoo
Image source: skunkhoney
#85 Abstract Tattoo
Image source: water.yoursoul
#86 Abstract Tattoo
Image source: goodgear.tattoo
#87 Abstract Tattoo
Image source: mausendim
#88 Abstracts Hands Tattoo
Image source: voldblk
#89 Abstract Tattoo
Image source: noir_tattooer
#90 Abstract Arm Tattoo
Image source: nelly_ink
#91 Memories With Her Grandma Abstract Tattoo
Image source: tattooist_basil
#92 Abstract Tattoo
Image source: amns.art
#93 Abstract Tattoo
“Finished off L’s arm with some veiny branches, inspired by her go-to overwatch character Moira.”
Image source: yugentear
#94 Abstract Black Tattoo
Image source: hairyary
#95 Abstract Tattoo On The Ribs
Image source: mattyfatty1
#96 Abstract Floral Forearm Tattoo
“By Mowgli at Third Eye in London.”
Image source: katarinawinemixer
#97 Abstract Tattoo
“For archaeologists in Tainan.”
Image source: ma.ma.hao
#98 Magic Whale Abstract Tattoo
Image source: lucysalay
#99 Abstract Tattoo
Image source: ninja_ink
#100 Abstract Tattoo
Image source: who_is_ryu
#101 Abstract Tattoo
Image source: _ahndal2_tattoo
#102 Minimalistic Abstract Tattoos
Image source: ghislain______
#103 Abstract/Geometric Watercolor Sleeve Tattoo
Image source: mintyxlovetech
#104 Abstract Work
Image source: marcoencre
#105 Abstract Tattoo
Image source: ekellytattoos
#106 Custom Abstract Tattoo
Image source: petiteplage.tattoo
#107 Abstract Tattoo
Image source: git__b
#108 Abstract Crow Tattoo
Image source: EvilDragonX
#109 Abstract Yin Yang Tattoo
“By Cesar at La Manuela Tattoo, Madrid.”
Image source: HappyHippyToo
#110 Abstract Wolf Lady Tattoo
“Skull Art Tattoo – Ananda Ayral, Leer (Germany).”
Image source: Mosheesh
#111 Abstract Tattoo
Image source: edi.fougere_ttt
#112 The Blood Seal Abstract Tattoo
Image source: ozlemkiziltepe_
#113 Abstract Flower Tattoo
“Some believe that it represents the unity of all life and the interconnectedness of all beings.”
Image source: psydala
#114 Abstract Tattoo
Image source: mario_millisterfer
#115 Abstract Arm Tattoo
Image source: leah.hannaford
#116 Abstract Tattoo
Image source: karen_tattoo
#117 Abstract Tattoo
Image source: yenworld0.0
#118 Abstract Tattoo
Image source: inktalian
#119 Abstract Tattoo
Image source: another.tatt
#120 Abstract Tattoo
Image source: loveseat.tattoos
#121 Abstract Tattoo To Fill Negative Space
Image source: molebulle
#122 Abstract Leg Tattoo
Image source: trevosotattoo
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