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Top 50 Best Tattoo Ideas (2017)

Check out our list of the 50 very best tattoos of 2017! From striking blackwork designs to intricate watercolor pieces, these tattoos showcase the best in tattoo artistry and creativity. Browse through our gallery and find inspiration for your next tattoo, or just admire the stunning artistry of these talented tattoo artists.

Dragon eye by Stefano Alcantara #realism #dragon #eye #blackandgrey
Dragon eye by Stefano Alcantara #realism #dragon #eye #blackandgrey
#aimeecornwell
#aimeecornwell
The Fountain Balazs Bercsenyi #bangbangnyc #balazsbercsenyi #blackwork #blackandgrey #geometric #tree #nature #human #dotwork #tattoooftheday
The Fountain Balazs Bercsenyi #bangbangnyc #balazsbercsenyi #blackwork #blackandgrey #geometric #tree #nature #human #dotwork #tattoooftheday
Roses and watches by Ross Nagle #RossNagle #blackandgrey #realism #realistic #roses #leaves #watches #stopwatch #text #names #script #time #nature #floral #tattoooftheday
Roses and watches by Ross Nagle #RossNagle #blackandgrey #realism #realistic #roses #leaves #watches #stopwatch #text #names #script #time #nature #floral #tattoooftheday
Split landscapes by Hoon Unco #HoonUnco #blackwork #linework #dotwork #abstract #realism #realistic #hyperrealism #boat #ship #ocean #clouds #castle #moon #sun #sky #landscape #tattoooftheday
Split landscapes by Hoon Unco #HoonUnco #blackwork #linework #dotwork #abstract #realism #realistic #hyperrealism #boat #ship #ocean #clouds #castle #moon #sun #sky #landscape #tattoooftheday
Vision of a black cat by Deborah Genchi #DeborahGenchi #deborart #debrartist #blackwork #watercolor #splatter #paint #cat #petportrait #tattoooftheday
Vision of a black cat by Deborah Genchi #DeborahGenchi #deborart #debrartist #blackwork #watercolor #splatter #paint #cat #petportrait #tattoooftheday
Abduction by Mr. K #MrK #linework #minimal #small #tinytattoo #alien #UFO #spaceship #alienabduction #abduction #whiteink #realistic #scifi #tattoooftheday
Abduction by Mr. K #MrK #linework #minimal #small #tinytattoo #alien #UFO #spaceship #alienabduction #abduction #whiteink #realistic #scifi #tattoooftheday
The shapes of rhythm by Coen Mitchell #CoenMitchell #blackwork #geometric #dotwork #linework #music #note #pattern #mandala #tribal #tattoooftheday
The shapes of rhythm by Coen Mitchell #CoenMitchell #blackwork #geometric #dotwork #linework #music #note #pattern #mandala #tribal #tattoooftheday
Dragon and chrysanthemum 3/4th sleeve #chrysanthemum #dragon #irezumi #japanese #flower #tattoodo #wearesorrymom
Dragon and chrysanthemum 3/4th sleeve #chrysanthemum #dragon #irezumi #japanese #flower #tattoodo #wearesorrymom
Death moth, by Jacob Rivera (via IG—blackbearwhiskey) #JacobRivera #TilDeathDenver #Colorado #Traditional #Blackwork #Dotwork #stipple
Death moth, by Jacob Rivera (via IG—blackbearwhiskey) #JacobRivera #TilDeathDenver #Colorado #Traditional #Blackwork #Dotwork #stipple
A fearsome grizzly bear mashed up with its natural environment by Benji "Roketlauncha" Ortega. #BenjiRoketlaunchaOrtega #bear #blackandgrey #dark #forest #realism #surrealism
A fearsome grizzly bear mashed up with its natural environment by Benji "Roketlauncha" Ortega. #BenjiRoketlaunchaOrtega #bear #blackandgrey #dark #forest #realism #surrealism
Tree of life by Filipe Pacheco #FelipePacheco #tree #roots #blackandgrey #blackwork #geometric #nature #circle #sun #moon #minimal #tattoooftheday
Tree of life by Filipe Pacheco #FelipePacheco #tree #roots #blackandgrey #blackwork #geometric #nature #circle #sun #moon #minimal #tattoooftheday
Sistine Chapel reference with flowers, by Kyle Stacher. (via IG—thiefhands) #blacktattooing #dotwork #kylestacher
Sistine Chapel reference with flowers, by Kyle Stacher. (via IG—thiefhands) #blacktattooing #dotwork #kylestacher
Lone wolf by Goldy Z #GoldyZ #blackandgrey #realism #realistic #hyperrealism #linework #shapes #dotwork #moon #mooncycles #wolf #wolves #nature #animal #forest #tattoooftheday
Lone wolf by Goldy Z #GoldyZ #blackandgrey #realism #realistic #hyperrealism #linework #shapes #dotwork #moon #mooncycles #wolf #wolves #nature #animal #forest #tattoooftheday
Catrina by Tommy Montoya #TommyMontoya #blackandgrey #catrina #rose #tattoooftheday
Catrina by Tommy Montoya #TommyMontoya #blackandgrey #catrina #rose #tattoooftheday
Splatter cat by Deborah Genchi #DeborahGenchi #debrartist #black #cat #splatter #ink #watercolor #cute #micro #tattoooftheday
Splatter cat by Deborah Genchi #DeborahGenchi #debrartist #black #cat #splatter #ink #watercolor #cute #micro #tattoooftheday
Where doves fly by Lil B #LilB #realistic #illustrative #linework #rose #flower #leaves #dove #bird #wings #feathers #clappers #Jesus #prayer #praying #religious #clouds #sun #blackandgrey #tattoooftheday
Where doves fly by Lil B #LilB #realistic #illustrative #linework #rose #flower #leaves #dove #bird #wings #feathers #clappers #Jesus #prayer #praying #religious #clouds #sun #blackandgrey #tattoooftheday
Dont f*** with us by Thomas Derm Hospital Tattoo #DermhospitalThomas #Thomas #blackandgrey #realism #realistic #hyperrealism #gun #lady #chicano #lowrider #bandana #babes #gangster #tattoooftheday
Dont f*** with us by Thomas Derm Hospital Tattoo #DermhospitalThomas #Thomas #blackandgrey #realism #realistic #hyperrealism #gun #lady #chicano #lowrider #bandana #babes #gangster #tattoooftheday
Realistic tiger by Matias Noble #MatiasNoble #blackandgrey #realism #realistic #hyperrealism #tiger #plants #junglecat #cat #tattoooftheday
Realistic tiger by Matias Noble #MatiasNoble #blackandgrey #realism #realistic #hyperrealism #tiger #plants #junglecat #cat #tattoooftheday
Warrior Visions by Mumia #Mumia #blackandgrey #realism #realistic #hyperrealism #aztec #mayan #wolf #sculpture #warrior #stairs #architecture #tribal #building #vision #light #tattoooftheday
Warrior Visions by Mumia #Mumia #blackandgrey #realism #realistic #hyperrealism #aztec #mayan #wolf #sculpture #warrior #stairs #architecture #tribal #building #vision #light #tattoooftheday
Skull by Mikey Holmes #MikeyHolmes #traditional #skull #abduction #alien #ufo #color #tattoooftheday
Skull by Mikey Holmes #MikeyHolmes #traditional #skull #abduction #alien #ufo #color #tattoooftheday
Mermaid by Eve #Evedoestattoos #Eve #linework #minmalist #mermaid #oceanlife #ocean #fin #hair #beauty #lady #scales #fish #pinup #tattoooftheday
Mermaid by Eve #Evedoestattoos #Eve #linework #minmalist #mermaid #oceanlife #ocean #fin #hair #beauty #lady #scales #fish #pinup #tattoooftheday
Moon over the mountains by Evgenymel #EvgenyAgnisvet #evgenymel #realistic #newtraditional #dotwork #color #mountains #forest #trees #moon #sky #stars #nature #landscape #tattoooftheday
Moon over the mountains by Evgenymel #EvgenyAgnisvet #evgenymel #realistic #newtraditional #dotwork #color #mountains #forest #trees #moon #sky #stars #nature #landscape #tattoooftheday
Baby tiger by Minnie #Minnie #minimalist #small #tiger #kitten #cub #blackandgrey #linework #dotwork #cat #junglecat #tattoooftheday
Baby tiger by Minnie #Minnie #minimalist #small #tiger #kitten #cub #blackandgrey #linework #dotwork #cat #junglecat #tattoooftheday
Tribal pattern by Jeroen Franken #JeroenFranken #blackwork #tribal #pattern #tattoooftheday
Tribal pattern by Jeroen Franken #JeroenFranken #blackwork #tribal #pattern #tattoooftheday
Yokai by Ooqza #ooqza #blackwork #blackandgrey #newtraditional #neotraditional #anime #hands #yokai #hannya #geisha #demon #monster #fan #opiumpipe #pattern #kimono #hair #horns #tattoooftheday
Yokai by Ooqza #ooqza #blackwork #blackandgrey #newtraditional #neotraditional #anime #hands #yokai #hannya #geisha #demon #monster #fan #opiumpipe #pattern #kimono #hair #horns #tattoooftheday
Minimal rose by Mirkosata #Mirkosata #linework #whiteink #rose #flower #leaves #thorns #nature #minimal #tattoooftheday
Minimal rose by Mirkosata #Mirkosata #linework #whiteink #rose #flower #leaves #thorns #nature #minimal #tattoooftheday
Little ones by Mr. K #micro #blackandgrey #rose #dagger #tattoooftheday
Little ones by Mr. K #micro #blackandgrey #rose #dagger #tattoooftheday
Star gazing by Doctor Woo #DoctorWoo #blackandgrey #simple #minimalist #minimal #small #linework #dotwork #moon #planet #stars #saturn #galaxy #solarsystem #sky #universe #tattoooftheday
Star gazing by Doctor Woo #DoctorWoo #blackandgrey #simple #minimalist #minimal #small #linework #dotwork #moon #planet #stars #saturn #galaxy #solarsystem #sky #universe #tattoooftheday
Cherry blossom by Trudy #Trudy #cherryblossom #flower #color #minimalistic #tattoooftheday
Cherry blossom by Trudy #Trudy #cherryblossom #flower #color #minimalistic #tattoooftheday
Hypnotizing mandala and waves by Nissaco #Nissaco #mandala #waves #ocean #pattern #geometric #sacredgeometry #linework #dotwork #blackwork #blackandgrey #tattoooftheday
Hypnotizing mandala and waves by Nissaco #Nissaco #mandala #waves #ocean #pattern #geometric #sacredgeometry #linework #dotwork #blackwork #blackandgrey #tattoooftheday
Loving fox family by Susanne Suflanda König #suflanda #fox #foxes #heart #animals #fineline #blackwork #dotwork #linework #blackandgrey #tattoooftheday
Loving fox family by Susanne Suflanda König #suflanda #fox #foxes #heart #animals #fineline #blackwork #dotwork #linework #blackandgrey #tattoooftheday
Geometric space tattoo by Fedor Nozdrin #FedorNozdrin #geometric #linework #dotwork #space #moon #sun #planet #mountain #tattoooftheday
Geometric space tattoo by Fedor Nozdrin #FedorNozdrin #geometric #linework #dotwork #space #moon #sun #planet #mountain #tattoooftheday
Skull by Marla Moon #MarlaMoon #linework #dotwork #skull #minimalistic #tattoooftheday
Skull by Marla Moon #MarlaMoon #linework #dotwork #skull #minimalistic #tattoooftheday
#rose
#rose
Planets by Fedor Nozdrin #FedorNozdrin #blackwork #linework #dotwork #mountains #planets #shapes #triangle #saturn #sun #stars #galaxy #solarsystem #small #tattoooftheday
Planets by Fedor Nozdrin #FedorNozdrin #blackwork #linework #dotwork #mountains #planets #shapes #triangle #saturn #sun #stars #galaxy #solarsystem #small #tattoooftheday
#liontattoo #spirt #strength #lion #blackandgrey #heart #courage
#liontattoo #spirt #strength #lion #blackandgrey #heart #courage
Lady of love by Welfare Dentist #WelfareDentist #blackwork #linework #minimal #ladyhead #lady #rose #flower #tear #teardrop #pink #tattoooftheday
Lady of love by Welfare Dentist #WelfareDentist #blackwork #linework #minimal #ladyhead #lady #rose #flower #tear #teardrop #pink #tattoooftheday
In space by Masa #Masa #fineline #minimalist #linework #small #simpe #galaxy #space #moon #girl #stars #shootingstar #planet #saturn #travel #flower #tattoooftheday
In space by Masa #Masa #fineline #minimalist #linework #small #simpe #galaxy #space #moon #girl #stars #shootingstar #planet #saturn #travel #flower #tattoooftheday
Sean Williams shows how life is the biggest nightmare of all (IG—seanfromtexas). #blackwork #ignorant #nihilist #SeanWilliams #SeanfromTexas
Sean Williams shows how life is the biggest nightmare of all (IG—seanfromtexas). #blackwork #ignorant #nihilist #SeanWilliams #SeanfromTexas
Elephant by David Kafri #DavidKafri #elephant #mandala #ornamental #tattoooftheday
Elephant by David Kafri #DavidKafri #elephant #mandala #ornamental #tattoooftheday
Payasa by Lamper Edgar #lamperedgar #realism #realistic #hyperrealism #blackandgrey #chicano #payasa #lady #portrait #rose #hands #lips #eyes #makeup #clown #tattoooftheday
Payasa by Lamper Edgar #lamperedgar #realism #realistic #hyperrealism #blackandgrey #chicano #payasa #lady #portrait #rose #hands #lips #eyes #makeup #clown #tattoooftheday
Native American feels by Kristi Walls #KristiWalls #realistic #realism #blackandgrey #linework #moon #pattern #wolf #animal #forest #nature #dreamcatcher #feather #tattoooftheday
Native American feels by Kristi Walls #KristiWalls #realistic #realism #blackandgrey #linework #moon #pattern #wolf #animal #forest #nature #dreamcatcher #feather #tattoooftheday
By RO. Robert Pavez • Tree of Life II • Studio Nice Tattoo • Stockholm - Sweden 2017 • #engraving #dotwork #etching #dot #linework #geometric #ro #blackwork #blackworktattoo #blackandgrey #black #tattoo #fineline #treeoflife
By RO. Robert Pavez • Tree of Life II • Studio Nice Tattoo • Stockholm - Sweden 2017 • #engraving #dotwork #etching #dot #linework #geometric #ro #blackwork #blackworktattoo #blackandgrey #black #tattoo #fineline #treeoflife
Geometric bodysuit by Nissaco #Nissaco #bodysuit #blackandgrey #blackwork #linework #dotwork #geometry #sacredgeometry #geometric #pattern #shapes #abstract #tattoooftheday
Geometric bodysuit by Nissaco #Nissaco #bodysuit #blackandgrey #blackwork #linework #dotwork #geometry #sacredgeometry #geometric #pattern #shapes #abstract #tattoooftheday
Sacred heart by Samuele Briganti #samuelebriganti #blackwork #traditional #linework #dotwork #heart #sacredheart #fire #rose #pattern #light #tattoooftheday
Sacred heart by Samuele Briganti #samuelebriganti #blackwork #traditional #linework #dotwork #heart #sacredheart #fire #rose #pattern #light #tattoooftheday
Sparkly Landscape by Patrick Whiting #PatrickWhiting #blackandgrey #neotraditional #landscape #sky #clouds #sun #moon #sparkle #mountains #forest #lake #water #nature #waterfall #tattoooftheday
Sparkly Landscape by Patrick Whiting #PatrickWhiting #blackandgrey #neotraditional #landscape #sky #clouds #sun #moon #sparkle #mountains #forest #lake #water #nature #waterfall #tattoooftheday
Medusa from Amanda @amandarinertattoo #slavetotheneedle #seattletattoo #tattoos
Medusa from Amanda @amandarinertattoo #slavetotheneedle #seattletattoo #tattoos
By RO. Robert Pavez • Night Lords • Studio Nice Tattoo • Stockholm - Sweden 2017 • #engraving #dotwork #etching #dot #linework #geometric #ro #blackwork #blackworktattoo #blackandgrey #black #tattoo #fineline #owltattoo #wolftattoo
By RO. Robert Pavez • Night Lords • Studio Nice Tattoo • Stockholm - Sweden 2017 • #engraving #dotwork #etching #dot #linework #geometric #ro #blackwork #blackworktattoo #blackandgrey #black #tattoo #fineline #owltattoo #wolftattoo
Deaths flower by Gianluca Fusco #GianlucaFusco #traditional #blackandgrey #blackwork #rose #skull #death #leaf #flower #tattoooftheday
Deaths flower by Gianluca Fusco #GianlucaFusco #traditional #blackandgrey #blackwork #rose #skull #death #leaf #flower #tattoooftheday