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As with any art form, tattoo design offers a lot of variety. Tattoo styles can be very simplistic or highly elaborate, monochrome or full of color, and can be executed with various techniques. But is there one tattoo style that combines many different types? Oh yes, there is. Let us introduce you to simple fine-line tattoos.
Imagine a drawing made with one swoop of a pencil across a piece of paper. It’s intriguing, chic, and stylish without going overboard. That’s precisely how a single-line tattoo looks. Linework tattoos are just like other forms of art.
Like you have realistic tattoo designs or detailed, abstract, and watercolor pieces, you can choose how you want the thin line tattoos to be. Even when it comes to size, line art tattoos are very versatile. They can range from a small wrist drawing to a design that covers your entire thigh. They are a perfect way to make a statement without being overly loud.
Finding a good tattoo artist if you choose any line art tattoo design is also essential. Despite looking pretty simple, it takes a lot of skill, so a good specialist is necessary if you want to be happy with the result.
Check out the designs below if you want inspiration for fine-line tattoo ideas. What’s your picture of a perfect tattoo? Let us know in the comments.
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Single Line Baby Bear And Mama
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Travel Themed Tattoo
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O-oh, no New Zealand? 🙂
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Doggo Portrait Single Line Style
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Single Line Owl
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OWL
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Sunset Or Sunrise?
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I see a planet with a ring around it
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Single Line Astronauts
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Awesome!
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I’m Really Enjoying The Single Line Tattoo Requests Coming In At The Moment
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I love this one!
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Little Prince - All Is Not What It Seems
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It's not what it seems? So is it an owl? The suspense is killing me.
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Sun And Moon Tattoo
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It looks like thread was used to make it. Incredible!
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Single Line Emotions
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I’m sorry, but I see a sneeze.
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Single Line Hand
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Meaning?
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Single Line Plague Doctor
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Line art tattoos are designs made with a single line in one ink color. This body art is precise and takes a lot of skill. It is also called fine-line tattoo, minimalist tattoo art, single-line tattoo, or line design. Thanks to the minimalist line style, the design is simple and subtle. If you are looking for a beautiful tattoo idea with perfect execution, you should opt for a unique tattoo like this.What Are Line Art Tattoo Designs Called?
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How Many Faces Do You See?
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How many are there really?
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Woman And Wolf
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COOL
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Doggie
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Cute
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Single Line Brontosaurus
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It's clearly a Coatis! 😀 https://youtu.be/Xr-4fyXfSa0
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Single Line Bee
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My favorite!
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Little Corgi
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Awwwww
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Single Line Face
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Filigree Single Line Tattoo
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Nightmare fuel, tank full.
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Single Line Cat
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Single Line Cat
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Single Line Guitar
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Good artwork
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Face Tattoo
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This is clearly two lines, still cute.
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Regardless of what type of body art you get or how much ink is used, tattoos are meant to be painful. Line art tattoo designs are simple, yet they can still be painful. The pain level depends on the individual, tattoo placement, and the tattoo artist’s skill. You can research your artist beforehand and look out for professionals with a light hand and a lot of experience. This will make the tattoo session more manageable for you. Here’s what can happen if you don’t research your tattoo artist, though.How Painful Is a Fine Line Tattoo Design?
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Line Drawing
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I really like this one.
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Infinity Heart Tattoo
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Owl Single Line Tattoo
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The Harry Potter Owl.
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Kiki On Her Broom
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Kiki!
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Single Line Deer
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That must have costed a buck...
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Single Line Dog
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Rose And Face Single Line
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Single Line Cat
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Single Line Bear Skulls
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Singline Line Tattoo
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Wonder
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You mean, Wonder-ful?
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Single Line Tattoo Of A Kiss By Jane Cho
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Your fine-line tattoo ideas might be small and straightforward, but that doesn’t mean they’ll come cheap. A simple fine-line tattoo can cost anywhere between $50–200. This depends on the level of detail and the rates of the tattoo artist. Some tiny tattoos can also end up costing $500 because there are a lot of skills and expertise required to create these pieces. That’s why classical art tattoos, abstract line designs, and silhouettes often cost more than geometric designs.How Much Does a Minimalist Single-Line Tattoo Cost?
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Leaves Single Line Tatto
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Single Line Kiss
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Single Line 2 Faces
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Dinosaur Single Line Tattoo
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Single Line Buterflies
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This is beautiful.
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Watercolor Whale
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Matching Single Line Tattoo
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Hearts
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Some Fine Line
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Personalized Line Tattoo
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Butterfly Kiss
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This one is so clever! Love it
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Origami
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Line tattoos tend to fade faster than regular tattoos. Linework tattoos are made with thin needles to create those beautiful, delicate lines. You must touch up your line art tattoo designs after a few years. You can still take precautions to protect the tattoo by: However, don’t let the idea of your tattoo fading stop you from getting your next piece. A fine-line tattoo is a great way to showcase your adventurous spirit. Tattoos stand as a symbol of transformation, and they are a way to represent who you are. Alan Powdrill captured this in his photo series, ‘Covered,’ which shows what was under tattooed peoples’ everyday clothes.Do Line Art Tattoos Age Well?
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Single Line Flowers
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Plenty Of Pups
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NICE
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Darth Vader
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Single Line Bird
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A Mermaid
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Line Chaos
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One Line Faces
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Abstract Line
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Single Line Tattoo
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Single Line Rose
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Flowers
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Single Line Dog Tattoo
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Yes, fine art tattoos are often more expensive than traditional tattoos. This is because of two reasons. One is that line tattoo designs require much effort and expertise to produce well. The second reason is that the tattoo studio has to use more expensive needles to create tattoos like this. When speaking to your tattoo artist, you can get an estimate for your design. Meanwhile, you can also look for ways to improve your fine-line tattoo piece. You can add to it by asking the artist to try out a sketch-style tattoo.Are Single-Line Tattoos More Expensive?
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Single Line Sailor Moon
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SAILOR MOON!!
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Single Line Night Walker
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Fighting Evil By Moonlight
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Single Line Medusa
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Single Line Floral Lady
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Single Line Motorbike
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Single Line Elephant
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Forehead Kiss
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Single Line Piano Tattoo
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Single Line Kiss Tattoo
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Hands Single Line Tattoo
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Single Line Tattoo
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When you get a simple tattoo like this, there are many benefits you will start to notice: Single-line tattoos are extremely creative options for anyone looking to get a tattoo. Along with this exciting tattoo style, you can also check out these 3D tattoo sticker designs that are equally incredible. Whichever type you choose, remember that your tattoo reflects who you are, so make a wise choice! ADVERTISEMENTWhat Are the Pros of One-Line Minimalist Tattoos?
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Portrait From A Single Line
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Single Line Technique Angel
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Single Line Style Dog
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Single Line Stuff
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Horse
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Minimalist Ketchup Bottle
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Yoga Pose
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Two Couples Received A Sculpture
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Single Line Elephant
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Single Line
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Well, yes. Literally an example of one line art, and yet not quite what I expected. I do kinda like it though. Looks like a seam or a zipper, and kind of nice in an extremely minimalist way.
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Elephant
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OMG, it's Eli the elephant!
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Surfer
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Line tattoo designs are beautiful and exciting, but there are certain drawbacks that you need to be aware of: Line art tattoos are an eye-catching piece of art on your skin. But if you can’t afford these tattoos or worry about them fading, you can check out other creative tattoo styles. Watercolor tattoos are a superb option that lets you be highly expressive, bright, and loud with your design. ADVERTISEMENTWhat Are the Cons of Line Art Tattoos?
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Camera
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Single Line Budha
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Single Line Moka
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Single Line Shark
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Mickey Single Line
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Single Line Tattoo
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Single Line Tattoo
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Line Work
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Single Line Rooster
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Single Line Face Design
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Drawn On Dream Lines
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Mini Heart
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With 100-line tattoo designs at your disposal, you’re spoilt for choice. Each option is a creative way to express yourself. Try and pick one that connects to a memory or experience, or simply find one that blows your mind. Let us know which one caught your eye. Apart from single-line tattoos, there are other tattoo art styles you’ve probably never encountered. Check out these vintage-design flora and fauna tattoos that appear to have popped out of a scientific manual.Which Fine-Line Tattoo Ideas Caught Your Eye?
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Hi! I'm the visual editor at Bored Panda, spicing up articles on Gardening, Home & Design. Guess what I daydream about? A future home with a huge garden, filled with all kinds of veggies and flowers. Sounds like the perfect match, doesn't it?
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I knew I wanted to be a storyteller ever since I learned to read and write. Fulfilled this dream when I became a content creator and a filmmaker. Also got a degree in English language and literature because grammar is important!Good coffee and good music make everything better. When I’m not telling stories, you’ll find me studying foreign languages (currently, Korean), fangirling over my guinea pig Pepperboy, watching TV shows, and learning to play the drums.
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I knew I wanted to be a storyteller ever since I learned to read and write. Fulfilled this dream when I became a content creator and a filmmaker. Also got a degree in English language and literature because grammar is important!Good coffee and good music make everything better. When I’m not telling stories, you’ll find me studying foreign languages (currently, Korean), fangirling over my guinea pig Pepperboy, watching TV shows, and learning to play the drums.
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You can call me Bev! I'm a world-class reader, a quirky writer, and a gardener who paints. If you’re looking for information about tattoos, Bulbasaur, and books, then I'm the NPC you must approach.
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