34 Continuous Line Tattoos That Are as Beautiful as They Are Simple

Whether your skin is ink-free or covered in tattoos, there is one style we're convinced will be your next: the continuous line tattoo. Also known as the "one line" tattoo, the design simply involves a singular line in a fluid, illustrative shape. Popular uses often feature profiles of faces, wildlife, and flowers — and the result is stunning, to say the least.

The timeless hand-drawn style also lends itself to all kinds of placements: from the forearm and back to the ribs and ankles. From large feature ink to discreet tiny tattoos, read on for the permanent illustrations that will likely shape the next design you take to the parlor.