15 Tattoo Artists Who Specialize in Pretty (But Minimal) Ink

Intimidated by the commitment of a tattoo? More dainty tattoos may be in your future. These all-star artists (and their amazing Instagram feeds) just might be able to sway your thoughts on the matter, thanks to their expertise in miniature, cool, and downright beautiful ink. From the man behind Cara Delevingne's tongue-in-cheek body art to the cult-fave L.A.-based artist who creates the most intricate diminutive sketches we've ever seen, consider this the ultimate in minimalist tattoo inspiration.

Keep scrolling for some serious design inspo from the best tattoo artists.

Dr. Woo

Home Base: Hideaway at Suite X, Los Angeles

Instagram: @dr_woo_ssc

It girls like Zoë Kravitz, Miley Cyrus, and Emily Weiss love Dr. Woo for his impossibly delicate designs, which range from hyper-realistic renderings of animals to teeny-tiny letters. His incredibly detailed hand and lifelike designs are a major source of inspo if you're stuck on what to get.

Victor J. Webster

Home Base: Brooklyn (formerly of Auckland, New Zealand)

Instagram: @victorjwebstertattoo

Take one look at Webster's Instagram feed and you'll instantly see the fusion between ink and nature. Her tattoos make a good alternative to jewelry—think arm wraps and delicate shoulder cuffs in geometric patterns and nature-inspired designs. 

Stanislava Pinchuk

Home Base: Tokyo and Melbourne

Instagram: @stanislava__pinchuk

Stanislava Pinchuk specializes in teeny-tiny minimalist designs—which she learned by practicing on herself and her friends. Just one look at her feed makes us want to adorn our wrists, fingers, and collarbone with unexpected (but incredibly pretty) little symbols.

Sven Rayen

Home Base: Studio Palermo, Antwerp, Belgium

Instagram: @svenrayen

Even though Europe-based Rayen might be half a world away for a lot of us, we definitely have our eye on his unique aesthetic: using geometric shapes to create the illusion of dimension. You'll even find lifelike custom designs of animals, characters, and objects scattered on his feed.

Scott Campbell

Home Base: Scott Campbell Studio, New York

Instagram: @scottcampbell

If an arm tattoo is what you're after, Campbell is your go-to artist. He's inked plenty of A-listers (Courtney Love, Marc Jacobs, Orlando Bloom). His highly realistic illustrations (on skin and paper) have earned him major acclaim throughout his career.

Minka Sicklinger

Home Base: Daredevil Tattoo, New York

Instagram: @minkasicklinger

Obsessed with mysticism, or looking to capture the essence of your astrological sign? Sicklinger's gorgeous, symbol-laden designs just might be what you're looking for. Her designs are so good, you'll wish you could hang them up on your wall.

Lisa Orth

Home Base: Alleged Arts, Los Angeles

Instagram: @lisaorth

We love Orth's illustrative aesthetic, which is made using a detailed, linework style of tattooing. Much of her work centers around scenes (think: a sunset hovering over mountains or a desert laden with cacti).

JonBoy

Home Base: JonBoy Tattoo, Moxy Times Square

Instagram: @jonboytattoo

When Kendall Jenner wanted to get a nearly indiscernible white dot on the inside of her finger, she enlisted the help of JonBoy. Thanks to Jenner (and A-list friends like Hailey Bieber), the artist's small and simple designs are quickly becoming cult favorites among celebrities and everyday ink lovers alike.

East Iz

Home Base: Shamrock Social Club, Los Angeles

Instagram: @east_01

East (as well as many other artists on this list) specializes in a single-needle technique, hence that lighter-than-air line. He's your guy for whisper-thin cursive or outlines, as well as pointillist-style shading. (And those BFF palm trees? SO cute!)

Bang Bang

Home Base: Bang Bang, New York City

Instagram: @bangbangnyc

The go-to guy of Rihanna and Cara Delevingne (he's the man who inked "Bacon" and "Made in England" onto the bottoms of the model's feet), Bang Bang is great at tongue-in-cheek designs. That being said, his small and incredibly realistic art is also fantastic (like the lion on Delevingne's finger). If you have plans to be in the city, booking an appointment with Bang Bang himself will require more than a bit of a wait—but we definitely recommend checking out his incredibly talented team of artists too. 

Joanna Roman

Home Base: Ontario

Instagram: @joannamroman

If you're looking to dip your toes (err, should we say fingers) into the world of tattoos, Roman is your girl. And while we love her delicately designed hand tattoos that consist of dots, symbols, and stars, don't sleep on her script tattoos that bring words to life.

Mira Mariah

Home Base: New York

Instagram: @girlknewyork

A former fashion designer turned tattoo artist to some of music's most iconic legends (Ariana Grande, we're looking at you), Mariah's feed is chock-full of ink-spiration. Her clients are attracted to her abstract designs—as are we—which feature everything from female subjects to whimsical animals.

Lauren Winzer

Home Base: Hunter and Fox Tattoo, Sydney

Instagram: @laurenwinzer

Winzer has inked up familiar favorites, from Post Malone to Miley Cyrus, and has a range of styles that she's perfected including rainbow-colored quirky designs, script, lifelike animals, and impressively detailed daintier tattoos.

Daniel Winter

Home Base: Los Angeles

Instagram: @winterstone

Winter has inked up everyone from Bella Thorne to Mandy Moore—and we can see why he's a vetted artist in the industry. Whether it's a geometric blend or script with meaning, his delicate outlines are all designed with intention and purpose.

Curt Montgomery

Home Base: Toronto

Instagram: @curtmontgomerytattoos

If Halsey is your ink inspo, her tattoo artist Curt Montgomery is the one to thank. Though many of his designs are abstract, everything on his feed feels like it's about to come to life.