Tiny Tattoos: 1,000 Small Inspirational Artworks

by Rebecca Vincent

Overview

A unique sourcebook of 1,000 mini works of art, ranging in myriad styles and subjects, curated by acclaimed tattoo artist Rebecca Vincent, complete with black-and-white illustrations and 50 color photographs throughout.

Tiny tattoos are perennial favorites with both ink enthusiasts and the curious interested in getting their first piece of body art. Going back to the minimal style of the very first tattoos known to humanity—dotted patterns and lines found on mummies—celebrated English tattoo artist Rebecca Vincent brings together 1,000 small yet striking tattoos in this one-of-a-kind guide. 

Tiny Tattoos is the only contemporary source of inspiration for tattoo artists and fans interested in minimal ink designs. It offers advice drawn from Rebecca’s own experience; interviews with artists who specialize in smaller tattoos; a placement guide to show the parts of the body that heal fastest; information on the symbology behind select tattoos, including what they represent within the tattoo world and in other cultures; and pairing guides to show which tiny tattoos look good together.

Whether you prefer classic or trendy, animals or symbols, thought-provoking words and quotes or food, this impressive work has the perfect image to help you express your personal creativity and personal style. 

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780062985330
Publisher:	HarperCollins
Publication date:	05/12/2020
Pages:	192
Sales rank:	1,004,240
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 7.90(h) x 1.00(d)

Table of Contents

About this book 6

Introduction 8

Thinking about getting a tiny tattoo? 10

Where should your tattoo go? 14

The Tattoo Directory 18

1 Nature 20

Feathers 22

Fungi 24

Flowers 26

Leaves 30

Trees 32

Houseplants 34

Shells 36

Coral, seaweed, and waves 38

Tiny tattoo enthusiast Armelle 40

2 Animals 42

Birds 44

Wild animals 47

Cats 48

Dogs 50

Pets 52

Sea creatures 54

Reptiles and amphibians 56

Dinosaurs 58

Insects 60

Animal prints 64

Mythical creatures 66

3 Food 70

Fruit 72

Vegetables 74

Comfort food 76

Sushi 80

Tea time 82

Desserts 84

Drinks 86

Shooting for the stars Ella Bell 88

4 Travel 90

Landmarks 92

Trains, planes, and automobiles 94

Bon voyage 96

Black-and-white impact Elliot Pittam 98

5 Astronomy 100

Stars 102

In space 104

Sun and moon 106

Dark and gray florals Meg Langdale 108

6 Anatomy 110

Skeleton 112

Organs 114

The mouth 116

7 Science 118

Molecules 120

Science experiments 122

Traveling tattoo artist Hannah Pixie Snowdon 124

8 Tools of the Trade 126

Sports 128

Household objects 130

Construction 132

Healthcare 133

Writer 134

Crafter 136

Musician 138

Barber 142

Culinary 144

Keeping it in the family Georgina Hawkes 146

9 Symbols 148

Punctuation 150

Roman numerals 152

Arrows 154

Gender 156

Yoga and chakras 158

Math 160

Alchemy 162

Runes 164

Inspired by colleagues, art, and literature Eszter DAVID 166

10 Patterns and Shapes 170

Basic shapes 172

Geometric 174

11 Spirit World 176

Halloween 178

Good luck charms 183

Crystals 184

Astrology 186

Index 188

Credits 192