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So, this is it: you have finally made up your mind to get your first tattoo. But there are still some hesitations roaming in your mind. What if you don’t like it when it’s finished? What if it doesn’t suit you? What if it hurts way too much in the process? All these concerns are very understandable, but they also have a great solution. What you need to put your worries to rest is a minimalist tattoo.

See for yourself: due to the nature of minimal design, they take less time to get (i.e., less pain to endure); they are not as loud as psychedelic artsy tattoos, which means they are easier on the eye; and also, they really suit everyone, while still providing room for meaningful tattoo ideas. 

Or maybe it’s not your first or even second tattoo, but you are currently looking for simple tattoo ideas because that’s what feels right for your next inking session. If you are into small tattoos in general, minimalist designs are a great choice for you. Minimalist tattoos don’t necessarily have to be small, but most of the time, they are. It would also seem that it is easier to get matching tattoos with a significant person in your life if you opt for a minimalist design, especially if your tastes differ a lot. 

Below you will find a huge collection of aesthetic tattoo ideas. We hope they will inspire you in your search for minimalist tattoo ideas. Which one do you like the most? Show us your own minimalist tattoos in the comments!

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Small Dragon Tattoo

Small Dragon Tattoo

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

Oh yeah, would have to have a few others like in How to Train Your Dragon, flying in formation...lol

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My First Tattoo! A Minimalist Shaft Of Wheat. Done By Claire S. At Spirited Tattoo Coalition In Philadelphia

My First Tattoo! A Minimalist Shaft Of Wheat. Done By Claire S. At Spirited Tattoo Coalition In Philadelphia

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Ghost Tattoo

Ghost Tattoo

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

Been wanting something like this with "if we aren't dead yet then let's not live as ghosts" around it.

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My New Minimalistic Cat Tattoo Done By Cal At Phoenix Rising In Ludington, MI

My New Minimalistic Cat Tattoo Done By Cal At Phoenix Rising In Ludington, MI

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

It looks like a man in simpsons Style with the arms up and a Little stomach :D

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Sparkle Tattoo

Sparkle Tattoo

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Rocket Tattoo

Rocket Tattoo

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Minimalist Childhood Portrait

Minimalist Childhood Portrait

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

I feel like I'd be making faces with washable markers depending on my mood.

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Minimalist Solar System Tattoo. Art By Me, Inked By Brett Pundt, Live Free Tattoo, Atlanta

Minimalist Solar System Tattoo. Art By Me, Inked By Brett Pundt, Live Free Tattoo, Atlanta

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Best Friends Tattoo

Best Friends Tattoo

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

✨Plus, if you're the person with the hand on the right and you're alone, it looks like a snake bit you!✨

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Cute Ghost In A Book

Cute Ghost In A Book

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Circuit Tattoo

Circuit Tattoo

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JonaLou2U
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is beautiful, but I always wonder why you would get a tattoo in a place that is covered with body hair. If they have to shave it.... why do it?

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Minimalistic Wolf Tattoo

Minimalistic Wolf Tattoo

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Geometric Dragonfly

Geometric Dragonfly

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Lightning Tattoo

Lightning Tattoo

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I Have Wanted A Minimalist Hogwarts Tattoo For A Long Time ️

I Have Wanted A Minimalist Hogwarts Tattoo For A Long Time ️

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

Sorry - a nope for me. Too detailed for a minimalistic tattoo. And so it needs shading or colour, or whatever. Now it is like a children's colouring book. All the thick lines just don't work for me.

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Tiny Boat Tattoo

Tiny Boat Tattoo

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

I could get one such a cute boat to sail on my hip bone

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Harry Potter Tattoo

Harry Potter Tattoo

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Wild Horse Tattoo

Wild Horse Tattoo

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My Brand New Minimalist SF Tattoo! I Wanted To Carry The City With Me On My Arm. So Happy With It

My Brand New Minimalist SF Tattoo! I Wanted To Carry The City With Me On My Arm. So Happy With It

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Flower Tattoo

Flower Tattoo

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My Minimalist Simpsons Tattoo. By Jake At Harry Flashmans, Essex UK

My Minimalist Simpsons Tattoo. By Jake At Harry Flashmans, Essex UK

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Teeny Tiny Ones For Eda This Evening, First Works Of 2023!

Teeny Tiny Ones For Eda This Evening, First Works Of 2023!

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Minimalistic Carnation & Quote By Mary D At The Empire Tattoo Co In Foley, AL

Minimalistic Carnation & Quote By Mary D At The Empire Tattoo Co In Foley, AL

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Minimalist Meditation Tattoo I Got In Goa, India

Minimalist Meditation Tattoo I Got In Goa, India

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Matching Tattoos

Matching Tattoos

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Snake Tattoo

Snake Tattoo

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Blue Fish Tattoo

Blue Fish Tattoo

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Rocket Tattoo

Rocket Tattoo

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Japanese Kanji Symbol Tattoo

Japanese Kanji Symbol Tattoo

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

Japanese uses Chinese characters too, they just pronounce them differently … it means love

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Disco Tattoo

Disco Tattoo

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Finger Pokes For My Lovely Client

Finger Pokes For My Lovely Client

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Little Peach

Little Peach

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Cowboy Boot Tattoo

Cowboy Boot Tattoo

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Got My Bioshock Tattoo Today

Got My Bioshock Tattoo Today

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

I remember that I drew these on my wrists in Sharpie while I was playing BioShock XD

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Minimalist Twin Peaks Semi Permanent Tattoo!

Minimalist Twin Peaks Semi Permanent Tattoo!

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My Minimalistic Solar System Design. Done By Kieran Tyrrell Of Cyco City Tattoo, Melbourne, Australia

My Minimalistic Solar System Design. Done By Kieran Tyrrell Of Cyco City Tattoo, Melbourne, Australia

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Brain Tattoo

Brain Tattoo

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Minimalist Houseplant

Minimalist Houseplant

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Avocado Tattoo

Avocado Tattoo

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Maple Seed Tattoo

Maple Seed Tattoo

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Pointe Shoes Tattoo

Pointe Shoes Tattoo

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Bunny Mask Tattoo

Bunny Mask Tattoo

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Minimalist Synth Tattoo I Got Yesterday

Minimalist Synth Tattoo I Got Yesterday

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Soccer Tattoo

Soccer Tattoo

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Surf Board Tattoo

Surf Board Tattoo

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Bee Tattoo

Bee Tattoo

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

Needs bright, bright yellow on the bees body & the head on a flower for the Bee to pollinate. ATM he's got nothing.

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Minimalist "Magic: The Gathering" Tattoo

Minimalist "Magic: The Gathering" Tattoo

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Minimalist Jackalope By Ly Horisoda At Lady Bond's Temple Of Tattoo In Vancouver, Washington

Minimalist Jackalope By Ly Horisoda At Lady Bond's Temple Of Tattoo In Vancouver, Washington

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Got A Minimalistic Mac Miller Tribute

Got A Minimalistic Mac Miller Tribute

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Minimalist Skull Done By Derrick Hooper At Gold Club Electric Tattoo, Nashville

Minimalist Skull Done By Derrick Hooper At Gold Club Electric Tattoo, Nashville

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I Got A Rather Minimalist Bojack Tattoo A Couple Months Ago, That I Thought I'd Share With You Guys

I Got A Rather Minimalist Bojack Tattoo A Couple Months Ago, That I Thought I'd Share With You Guys

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