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I don’t know what to get

1000+ Curated Tattoo References to Inspire You. Tattoos are more than just artwork; they’re reminders of who we are and what we believe in. With so many images out there and so little time to search for references, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. The real challenge is finding options that truly resonate and help shape your vision. That’s why we created a carefully curated gallery of over a thousand ideas, organized strategically to simplify your search and bring you closer to the style you really want. New York City - Copenhagen, 2025



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Small Tattoo Ideas


Do you like tattoos and need references?


It is necessary to go beyond an image. You need to define the style, body placement, the meaning, and the visuals you’ll share with your artist. Good notes and strong images are essential.


  1. Collect references with intention: save photos, sketches, and mood boards.

  2. Think about the meaning: the personal significance is what makes a tattoo truly yours.

  3. Define your vibe: build a mood board with ideas you’d still love twenty years from now, whether small or large, minimalist or bold, realistic or abstract.

  4. Finally the placement: tattoos on the arms are designed differently from those on the legs.



Medium Tattoo Ideas


Today, new possibilities have opened up that allow artists to expand the limits of what’s imaginable. Everything begins with visualizing the concept, as this makes the connection between what we imagine and what the artist interprets more direct. Every tattoo requires confident decisions and clear choices; that’s why references provide structure, clarity, and direction. They also allow the collector to actively participate in the design of their tattoo, giving them more options and creative control.



Extra Large Tattoo Ideas


Conclusion: Not sure what to choose? These references will clarify your taste, enhance your ideas, and help you find a design that truly represents you.


TATTOO ARTIST: Apz | TATTOO STYLE: Classic Realism |  LOCATIONS:  • United States: Manhattan, New York City — Noble Art Tattoo • Denmark: Vesterbrogade, Copenhagen — Dropout Tattoo • Also tattooing in: Dubai, UAE | NEW TATTOO DESIGNS AND IDEAS: ApzTattoo.com/designs |  INSPIRATION: Modern black and white tattooing, Renaissance art, history, mythology, world religions, Christian and Catholic themes, Buddhism, Islam, ancient Egypt, Greek and Roman history, astrology, zodiac signs, realism tattoos, black and white tattoos, black and grey tattoos, micro-realism tattoos.



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