All tattoos are cool, but portrait tattoos are beyond special. They’re mostly very sentimental and meaningful to people who have them.
Some of them are tributes to loved ones, while others are simply a way of honoring a movie star, singer, or even a pet. They’re all about capturing the smallest details like sparkle in the eye, or skin texture, to create a perfect portrait tattoo that looks beyond realistic.
So let me show you some of the best portrait tattoos I’ve stumbled upon!
1. Walter White Portrait Tattoo
This looks like someone glued the picture to the skin! It’s insane how the tattoo artist created even the subtle shadows on the face and light reflection on the forehead!
2. Kids Portrait Tattoo
A portrait tattoo of your kids is a tattoo you can be sure you’ll never regret. Especially if it turns out this good!
3. Scarface Portrait Tattoo
The iconic Scarface – if you’ve seen it, you know this is a perfect depiction of him, and if you haven’t, you should watch it as soon as possible! It’s one of my favorite movies and I must say that the tattoo turned out amazing!
4. Small Kevin Portrait Tattoo
If there’s a movie every person on the planet has seen, it must be Home Alone. I don’t know if I’m more impressed by tiny realistic portraits or the big ones! Either way, this looks incredible!
5. Colorful Eminem Portrait Tattoo
The style of this tattoo is really cool and edgy! Eminem’s portrait is amazing, and I love how colorful it is. Including M&M’s in the tattoo is a funny touch!
6. Small Joker Portrait Tattoo
This is a perfect tattoo for all the Joker fans! It’s also a good choice for those who like smaller tattoos. The amount of details in the design is crazy!
7. Trippy Portrait Tattoo
If you’re not ready to tattoo the face of anyone in particular but would like a portrait tattoo, you can always get something like this. Trippy tattoos are becoming more popular and just must admit they’re pretty cool!
8. Kanye Portrait Tattoo
This tattoo is so realistic that it’s hard to believe this is really ink art on the skin! The tattoo artist is seriously talented beyond limits!
9. Kid Portrait & Handprint Tattoo
Here’s another nice idea if you’re thinking about getting a tattoo of your kid. Tattoo their handprint and then their portrait in the middle of it so you can always remember how small and precious they once were.
10. Dog Portrait Tattoo
If you’re a dog person and don’t want to commit to a portrait tattoo of someone in your life, you can always get a tattoo of your pet! You’ll at least be sure you won’t get tired of your dog in a couple of years (which might be the case with your partner).
11. Realistic Female Portrait Tattoo
This is no doubt the favorite tattoo portrait I’ve seen. How did they manage to even capture the glow of her skin?! Just wow.
12. Family Portrait Tattoo
Family portrait tattoos are also very popular. This is a really nice and sentimental way to express love for your loved ones. Just find a family picture you like and let your tattoo artist take care of everything else.
Which portrait tattoo do you think is the best?