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There is an opinion that your tattoos — especially if you’re still fairly new to this game — should only be located on the upper part of your body, and you can resort to leg tattoos after every other possibility on your upper body has been covered. Well, let me tell you this: your body, your rules. So even if it is your very first encounter with ink, you may very well start with your calves if you like this idea. 

One very convenient thing with calf tattoos is that they can be of any size. Unlike ear tattoos or wrist tattoos, you have a much bigger space on your calves. This means that whether you are leaning toward small leg tattoos or want to get a full calf sleeve tattoo, both are possible, and you’ll still have your other calf to try something different. The best tattoos are always the ones that make you happy and express your individuality, and that’s probably the only thing you should be considering. Well, that and finding a good, experienced artist.

If you are looking for some inspiration, we have got tons of calf tattoo designs in this article, so scroll down and let your eyes feast. Share them with your other tattoo enthusiast friends, and if you already have cool tattoos on your calf, show them to us in the comments.   

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Grace’s Doggo With Some Delft Patterns

Grace’s Doggo With Some Delft Patterns

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Love this. Then again, I love anything that portrays the Pit in a positive light 🥰

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His First Tattoo; A Rising Phoenix, Complete With A Tad Of Norwegian

His First Tattoo; A Rising Phoenix, Complete With A Tad Of Norwegian

Big tattoo all in one session and Christian is a tall guy. He also never complained once. Color me really, really impressed!

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Cubone Tattoo

Cubone Tattoo

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Jean Michel Basquiat Art Tattoo

Jean Michel Basquiat Art Tattoo

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Personal Project For Vanessa, Edelweiss And Snowflakes

Personal Project For Vanessa, Edelweiss And Snowflakes

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Richard Low
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12 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Nicest flower on earth the edelweiss, hardy mountain climber like myself 👍 also a good looking specimen 😁

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One Of The Most Challenging And Important Pieces I’ve Done

One Of The Most Challenging And Important Pieces I’ve Done

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Calf Tattoo

Calf Tattoo

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Lee Lamar
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11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's always this in a white person. These are important tattoos. Our culture is not your skin sticker.

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We Have 999 Happy Haunts Here, But There's Room For A Thousand. Any Volunteers?

We Have 999 Happy Haunts Here, But There's Room For A Thousand. Any Volunteers?

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Sparkling Magnolia For Alexa

Sparkling Magnolia For Alexa

Celebrate in the image this soul overflowing with life which deposits under its steps smiles and magic.

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A New Zealand Fantail Bird & Protea For The Lovely Katie. Thanks You For Such A Fun Day & Congratulations On Your First Tattoo

A New Zealand Fantail Bird & Protea For The Lovely Katie. Thanks You For Such A Fun Day & Congratulations On Your First Tattoo

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Lydia
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't know. Feel that the tail somehow does not belong to the bird. And it farted out rainbow colours or so. I don't hate it though.

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"We All Have Secrets: The Ones We Keep And The Ones That Are Kept From Us."- Peter Parker

"We All Have Secrets: The Ones We Keep And The Ones That Are Kept From Us."- Peter Parker

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12 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh a super hero. Very unique nowadays.. Never seen it ever.. 🙄

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Flower Calf Tattoo

Flower Calf Tattoo

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Look Up At The Stars. The Perseids Showers Are Happening And Its A Great Chance To See A Shooting Star And Make A Wish

Look Up At The Stars. The Perseids Showers Are Happening And Its A Great Chance To See A Shooting Star And Make A Wish

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Star Wars

Star Wars

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Darko Or Yoda

Darko Or Yoda

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12 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh an other Yoda tattoo... "oh so uniqe" 😆 It is nice at least by the way.

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Spiral Staircase With A Guard Dog For Brie

Spiral Staircase With A Guard Dog For Brie

When I was a kid I slept walked down a spiral staircase and have been obsessed ever since.

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Lion And Flowers

Lion And Flowers

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Final Closeup Shot Of Freehanded Feather Done For My Friend Leah

Final Closeup Shot Of Freehanded Feather Done For My Friend Leah

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Sunflowers And Butterflies, More To Add Soon

Sunflowers And Butterflies, More To Add Soon

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Tiger Tattoo

Tiger Tattoo

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Plant Calf Tattoo

Plant Calf Tattoo

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Music Inspired Sleeve In The Works

Music Inspired Sleeve In The Works

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#45

The Dotwork Looks So Delicate And Pretty!

The Dotwork Looks So Delicate And Pretty!

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Devil In I. Five Days Healed. Design Is Also Made By Me

Devil In I. Five Days Healed. Design Is Also Made By Me

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Super Fun Calf Piece From Today For Allison! Thank You

Super Fun Calf Piece From Today For Allison! Thank You

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Umbreon, Espeon And Shiny Eevee For Bryn

Umbreon, Espeon And Shiny Eevee For Bryn

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Calf Tattoo

Calf Tattoo

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Guilt

Guilt

From a drawing I did in 2019. Love doing darker or spooky images. Thank you, Kelly.

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Tattoos On Both Calfs

Tattoos On Both Calfs

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First One Back After A Couple Months Off, It’s Lovely To Get Back Into The Swing Of Things

First One Back After A Couple Months Off, It’s Lovely To Get Back Into The Swing Of Things

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Flowers Calf Tattoo

Flowers Calf Tattoo

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Flash For Émeline, The Key To Paradise

Flash For Émeline, The Key To Paradise

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Liquid Luck

Liquid Luck

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Please, Send Me Chair Designs, I Love Chair Tattoos

Please, Send Me Chair Designs, I Love Chair Tattoos

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The Warrior Princess. Thank You So Much From Flying Down To Sevilla My Friend

The Warrior Princess. Thank You So Much From Flying Down To Sevilla My Friend

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Lydia
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12 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What is with the cheeks? Seashells or leaves on it?

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Custom Potion Bottle And Floral Piece I Got To Do From My Custom Flash!

Custom Potion Bottle And Floral Piece I Got To Do From My Custom Flash!

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Thank You As Always For Getting My Flash

Thank You As Always For Getting My Flash

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Had The Pleasure Of Tattooing Button Eyed Bowie

Had The Pleasure Of Tattooing Button Eyed Bowie

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We Finished His Shakey Graves Portrait And Added A ‘Sunnyside Up’ Paulo

We Finished His Shakey Graves Portrait And Added A ‘Sunnyside Up’ Paulo

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Jessica Rabbit Calf Tattoo

Jessica Rabbit Calf Tattoo

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Calf Tattoo

Calf Tattoo

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Zuko’s Blue Spirit Mask Has Been Colored!!! Sweet Piece I Got To Be Apart Of

Zuko’s Blue Spirit Mask Has Been Colored!!! Sweet Piece I Got To Be Apart Of

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One Fresh Mac Miller Tattoo

One Fresh Mac Miller Tattoo

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Who Knows This Little Guy?

Who Knows This Little Guy?

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It’s the eye of agamoto and the cape that Doctor Strange uses

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Thank You For Sitting So Well For A Piece This Size Perry

Thank You For Sitting So Well For A Piece This Size Perry

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Rose Calf Tattoo

Rose Calf Tattoo

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Skull Cowboy Tattoo

Skull Cowboy Tattoo

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Rose And Dagger Done For Troy

Rose And Dagger Done For Troy

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Flower Calf Tattoo

Flower Calf Tattoo

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Tiger Calf Tattoo

Tiger Calf Tattoo

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That looks like a thunder cats tat? Anyone else (old enough to know) see it or am I mistaken?

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Babylonian Sea Dragon Tiamat Holding The Tree Of Life

Babylonian Sea Dragon Tiamat Holding The Tree Of Life

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Black Calf Tattoo

Black Calf Tattoo

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Friend Got King Of The Hill Calf Tattoos

Friend Got King Of The Hill Calf Tattoos

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My New Calf Tattoo

My New Calf Tattoo

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Calf Tattoo

Calf Tattoo

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Something Light Today, Sweet Start To This Batman Who Laughs

Something Light Today, Sweet Start To This Batman Who Laughs

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My Depeche Mode “Walking In My Shoes” Calf Tattoo

My Depeche Mode “Walking In My Shoes” Calf Tattoo

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Sea Life Calf Tattoo By Dave!

Sea Life Calf Tattoo By Dave!

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Anchor Calf Tattoo

Anchor Calf Tattoo

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Dancing Lady

Dancing Lady

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Bulldog Calf Tattoo

Bulldog Calf Tattoo

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BatPhace
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh no! Like l get it's a cartoonish style, but those jowls are all wrong man ☹️

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Custom Creamy Taco Sheriff Tattoo

Custom Creamy Taco Sheriff Tattoo

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Styled Bear Calf Tattoo

Styled Bear Calf Tattoo

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Is There Anyone Here Who Supports Corinthians?

Is There Anyone Here Who Supports Corinthians?

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Made A Great Start On This Full Calf Pin Up Today

Made A Great Start On This Full Calf Pin Up Today

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