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TikTomato

AI tattoo generator

Style: Compass forearm

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No photo needed. Change the subject in the first sentence; reference images are optional.

Write what you want inked, pick a style and get a design concept to take to your tattoo artist. No photo needed.

The people in these examples are AI-generated; no real family was photographed.

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    Pick a style

    Fine-line for delicate black linework, Japanese for bold color, or a forearm preview to see it on skin.

  2. 02

    Describe your tattoo

    Replace the subject in the first sentence, for example "a fox curled up in ferns" or "a lighthouse in a storm".

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    Take it to your artist

    Download the design and use it as a reference. Your tattoo artist will redraw the stencil to fit your body.

Tattoo design ideas

Each example was generated from its editable prompt. Explore botanical, animal, Japanese-inspired designs and forearm previews.

Fine-line koi fish and peony tattoo concept on white paper
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Fine-line tattoo

Thin black linework on white paper, ready to show your tattoo artist.

Japanese-inspired colorful koi fish and peony tattoo design
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Japanese tattoo

Japanese traditional style: bold outlines, saturated color, waves and wind bars.

Black-and-gray koi fish tattoo on a fictional adult forearm
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Forearm preview

See the design as a healed black-and-grey tattoo on a forearm.

Fine-line tattoo design: a curved olive branch with three small lavender flowers
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Botanical sprig

An olive branch with lavender in thin black lines, small enough for a wrist or ankle.

Fine-line tattoo design: a sleeping fox curled inside an arch of fern fronds
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Fox and ferns

A sleeping fox in an arch of ferns, drawn in fine black lines.

Fine-line tattoo design: a single butterfly beneath a crescent moon with three tiny stars
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Butterfly and moon

A butterfly under a crescent moon and stars, delicate and minimal.

Fine-line tattoo design: three mountain peaks above a small lake with a rising sun
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Mountain sunrise

Mountain peaks, a lake and a rising sun in a few clean lines.

Japanese traditional tattoo design: a red-crowned crane spreading its wings above curling waves
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Crane and waves

A crane over curling waves in bold Japanese traditional color.

Japanese traditional tattoo design: a long serpentine dragon weaving through clouds and maple leaves
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Dragon and clouds

A long dragon weaving through clouds and maple leaves, made for a half sleeve.

Japanese traditional tattoo design: a crouching tiger framed by bamboo stems and leaves
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Tiger and bamboo

A crouching tiger framed by bamboo, with bold outlines and saturated color.

Japanese traditional tattoo design: a phoenix with sweeping tail feathers surrounded by two peonies
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Phoenix and peonies

A phoenix with sweeping tail feathers among peonies, in Japanese traditional style.

Forearm tattoo preview: a compass rose surrounded by ocean waves and a small sailing ship
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Compass forearm

A compass rose with waves and a sailing ship, previewed as a healed forearm tattoo.

Forearm tattoo preview: a slender snake curling around a blooming rose
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Snake and rose

A slender snake around a rose, shown in black and grey on a forearm.

Forearm tattoo preview: a wolf head above a silhouette of pine trees and a crescent moon
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Wolf and forest

A wolf head over pine trees and a crescent moon, previewed on a forearm.

Forearm tattoo preview: a symmetrical luna moth with botanical ornament beneath its wings
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Moth forearm

A symmetrical luna moth with botanical ornament, shown on a forearm.

How to describe a tattoo

The model draws what you write, so a precise first sentence gets a better design.

  • Name one main subject and one or two supporting elements. "A koi fish curling around a peony" works better than a list of six things.
  • Say where it will go. A long, narrow design suits a forearm or calf; a round one suits a shoulder or the back of a hand. Add it to the prompt, for example "sized for an inner wrist".
  • Leave room for detail. Fine lines can spread over the years, so ask your artist how small a fine-line design can safely be.
  • Lettering is turned off in these prompts because generated letters are often misspelled. Ask your artist to add any words.

Tattoo generator questions

Can I take the design straight to a tattoo artist?

Use it as a reference. Artists redraw designs into a stencil and adjust line weight, size and placement for your skin and body, so expect some changes.

Do I need to upload a photo?

No. These styles work from your description alone. The forearm preview shows the design on a generic arm, not on yours.

Why are there no words in the design?

The prompts ask for no lettering because generated text is often misspelled. For a script tattoo, have your artist draw the words.

Can I change the style?

Yes. The whole prompt is editable: change "black ink" to "dotwork", add "with a small crescent moon", or change the placement. "Reset to the original prompt" brings back the version behind the example.

How much does it cost?

Each design uses credits, and new accounts receive free credits. The cost is shown on the button before you generate.

Want to write your own version? Open the image generator, paste a prompt and optionally add a reference image.