We love how the tattoo artist used childlike watercolor to complement this simple pen drawing.

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Afraid of going too big? This tiny doodle makes a darling first tattoo.

Photograph courtesy of Rebel Circus

Bring an instant smile to your face with a handwritten tattoo.

Photograph courtesy of DamnCoyoteChris

This kid clearly has a future artistic career.

Photograph courtesy of Find Your Smile

Lace is another example of a classic, ladylike design that looks gorgeous on women of all ages. Like filigree, you can work lace elements into larger pieces to give your ink a more romantic, vintage feel, or you can mimic the look of fabric by creating a bow, garter belt or bracelet.

Lace tattoos require particularly intricate handiwork; so make sure you find an artist with experience executing fine, detailed lines.