Sketch style tattoos mimic pencil drawings with an artistic, unfinished look.
Sketch Style Tattoo Ideas
Discover the best sketch style tattoo ideas. Explore 500+ pencil-drawn, rough line tattoos mimicking unfinished artwork. Find your perfect sketch style tattoo.
Pain Level: Low to Medium
Duration: 2-5 hours
From $200-450
Style Characteristics
- • Intentionally unfinished appearance
- • Pencil sketch aesthetic
- • Crosshatching and loose lines
- • Artistic and creative approach
Popular Placements
Forearm Upper arm Thigh Back Shoulder
Price Range
Small (2-5cm) $200-450
Medium (6-15cm) $450-900
Large (16cm+) $900-1800
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Sketch Style Tattoo Tips & Aftercare
Before Getting Your Tattoo
- • Research artists specializing in sketch style style
- • Bring reference images and discuss your vision
- • Stay hydrated and get plenty of sleep beforehand
- • Avoid alcohol 24 hours before your appointment
- • Eat a good meal before your session
Aftercare Instructions
- • Standard healing, loose lines require careful aftercare, avoid scratching
- • Apply thin layer of healing ointment 2-3 times daily
- • Avoid swimming, soaking, and direct sunlight
- • Don't pick or scratch at scabs or peeling skin
- • Contact your artist if you notice signs of infection
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