White Tattoos

White Tattoos

White tattoos are a niche tattoo type that are solely made from white ink. Visually they have a very surreal appearance, and almost look as though they are part of your skin.

They can be absolutely stunning given that they are done properly, in the right location and the right subject. They are perfect for people who want to get a tattoo but want to so in a discreet and subtle fashion.

White ink tattoos are only suitable for individuals with light skin, as it is light skin that really shows off a white ink tattoo. On other skin tones it can be done but the whole idea of the tattoo being part of the skin will be lost, and that is the main appeal of white tattoos.

There are some tattoo subjects which are perfect for white tattoos.

Tribal Or Floral Designs As White Tattoos

Many white ink tattoos take the form a sprawling tribal or floral design across vast areas of skin. I really like this idea of getting white tattoos which do not have a definite form and instead are random and unorganized. Because in this way they do not look as though they are tattoos at all, instead just raised skin like somehow someone has manage to engrave your skin, and because the tattoo is not of a particular shape this idea becomes even more realistic.

Moon And Stars As White Tattoos

White Tattoos

Moon and stars are another fantastic choice for white tattoos. Traditional tattoo moon and stars are done inks such as black, but that is not the color of these prominent night figures. They are meant to represent light and brightness, so inking them in their natural color white makes complete sense.

A moon done in white ink really draws you to it and stars done in white ink make you see them for what they truly are, a symbol of brightness, hope and energy. When you see white tattoos of moon and stars you might just wonder, how can anyone get them inked in any other color!

White Feathers, Doves, Roses, Lotuses As White Tattoos

Creatures, objects or flowers that are naturally white again make sense when done in white ink, as there true representation will come forth. For example a white dove or a white swan, are meant to represent love and purity and the color we relate to purity is white. Even white tattoo feathers appear all the more fluffier, lighter and softer when inked in white. White flowers such as a white rose, and the lotus throughout history are known to symbolize innocence and spirituality, again there is no other color that pertains to innocence and spirituality the way white does. White tattoos of these subjects give more weight and meaning to what they already symbolize.

Inspirational Words And Quotes

Many people get words or quotes inked and sometimes words which have a, uplifting, spiritual and holy meaning will become instantly more valuable when done in white ink. For example imagine the words, ‘Hope’, ‘Faith’, ‘Believe’ in black ink as opposed to white ink. When done in white ink Hope’s freshness comes forth in white ink, Faith’s holinesses becomes even more holy and the word strength behind the word Believe becomes more powerful in white ink.