Surrounded by dainty jewels on the bottom half, this design employs delicate dot work, light shading, and precise white-colored ink to make this tattoo appear more enchanting. This beautiful thigh ...

you’ll likely have to get these delicate designs touched up at some point. A pearl rests on the half-shell of this tattoo, gleaming with a realistic reflection. It’s shaded with a pointillism ...

"Traditional-style tattoos will always be a staple of tattooing, and I don't see this trend ever fizzling out," Caranfa said. Traditional designs often feature bold lines with dark shading and ...

But simple, she says, doesn't have to mean a lack of detail: Adding dot work or pepper shading can add depth to a design. She says simple tattoos are good options for many reasons. "Simple well ...

The realistic shading and intricate details enhance ... This body art is among the most striking full-arm tattoo designs for those seeking a bold, medieval-inspired look. Choose this stunning ...

Achieving realism also depends on how well an artist blends their shading. Embroidery tattoos are becoming popular ... and diluted inks to ensure the design maintains a natural flow.

This head-turning negative space snake heart features expert ombré shading and ultra ... but prefer more minimalist design overall? Check out this little cutie by tattoo artist Alessandro Melas.

Overall, the tattoo’s shading is on point ... If we’re talking about silly tattoo ideas, we can’t forget one of the community’s favorite NPCs: the turtle. Normally, I’d be against ...