16 Tiny Animal Tattoos: From Cats To Penguins And Dogs
From sleeping cats, to happy penguins and adorable hedgehogs.
Whether it's a portrait of your beloved pet or an image of your spirit animal, tiny animal tattoos are becoming the latest tattoo trend to hit the art world, and we're completely on board.
It's showing a softer side to the tattoo industry which is rapidly growing more popular. Tattoo artist Loz Tattooer at South City Market believes the rising popularity is due to changing opinions. 'I think tattoos in general have become a lot more widely accepted, so, in turn, people are getting more visible tattoos,' says Loz. 'Ten or twenty years ago people with tattoos were still seen as wrong un's ,whereas now I think that attitude has changed'.
The tinier and more detailed, the better. We've rounded up all the cutest mini animal tattoos to inspire you to take the plunge.
Lion & Cub
It may always remind you of that one scene in The Lion King we don't like to think about.
Frenchie
Nothing says I love my pet quite like a portrait of their face.
Pigeon
Could take a walk round Trafalgar Square to see them, could get one tattooed on your arm.
Charlotte Bitmead (she/her) is the Senior Beauty Writer at Cosmopolitan UK. She has over six years experience writing about beauty and has previously written for ELLE and The Sunday Times Style, covering everything from politics to sustainability to inclusivity within the beauty industry. When she’s not writing in-depth features, testing out the newest skincare fad or trying to decide what nail art to get, you can find her overspending in bookshops or shouting at Arsenal matches. Find her on LinkedIn
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