30 Awesome Moon Phases Tattoo Ideas for Men & Women in 2024

I really like how realistic this one looks, almost as if it came straight out of a space magazine. This fantastic design is from our proud studio @panumart_tattoo in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Give our page a peek; I promise you won’t be disappointed!

IG: panumart_tattoo

We kick off the list with an awesome design from artist IG: @handitrip. I really like the addition of geometric elements that gives the whole piece such a modern touch. The small size of the tattoo is a pretty interesting decision, too. Very subtle, but definitely eye-catching!

IG: handitrip

There’s something spiritual, almost sacred about this piece. Perhaps because it seems like these are the hands of a higher being, who commands the movements of the moon and the sun! The white highlight is such a nice touch, giving an almost jewel-like appearance to the images.

IG: foxx.teeth_

What a magnificent work of art! I really like the texture of the crab’s body, with shading bringing details and texture to life with 3D. The bold outlines work really well, too, giving all of the details a very refined look! This tattoo might not look like the more typical blackwork ones we’ve seen, but it too uses only black ink.

IG: briannabelong

The first thing that catches my attention is the letting “22:22”, the angel number. This makes me imagine that above the text is an angel’s eye, watching over the movement of the moon. What an interesting piece of art!

IG: souljah.d

This unique piece caught my eye right away because of its impressive combination of linework and dotwork. The symmetric arrangement of the moon shapes is also really visually pleasing. Marvelous work done by artist IG: @madameluw.tattoo!

IG: madameluw.tattoo

The idea behind this design is so creative! I really like how the positions and sizes of the flowers determine the shapes of the moon. The whip shading looks really good, too, adding so much texture and dimension to all the details of the piece. I adore the stippled effect it creates.

IG: kayseeshuster

I absolutely adore this piece! It’ll take you a while to recognize where the moon’s circle is, but when you do, you’ll be delightfully amused. The artist also has impressive skills as she manages to make the moth look so natural, lively, and realistic. Hats off for such an awesome design!

IG: kayseeshuster

This is just a cool place to have your tattoo! I love how the design runs along this client’s foot like a beautiful piece of body ornament. The dotwork also looks amazing, bringing out such a dreamy, mystical vibe.

IG: madameluw.tattoo

We can’t possibly forget to include something with watercolor, can we? I love the effect of the colorful palette, making the design an immediate standout! For me the splashes of watercolor are a metaphor for the moon’s awesome power, which can’t be contained “within the lines”. For more wonderful watercolor pieces, definitely check out the artist’s profile at IG: @anita_olivetti

IG: anita_olivetti

Now, here’s a design for all of you gentle ladies out there. I absolutely love the look of fineline pieces, because they’re always so delicate and classy. The flower and leaves add such a nice botanical touch, too.

IG: pele_ink

I like that this one only depicts three phases of the moon, much less compared to the others that we’ve seen. But the rich and realistic textures on the surface of the moon really set the whole design apart. I also like that it’s placed on the inner arm, which is not so visible. It’s a little mystery, just like the moon itself!

IG: bo2_ta2

I’m extremely impressed by how small this design is yet how detailed the artist manages to make it. The dotwork is exceptional, making the tattoo so fascinating! This is just the kind of ink piece that surprises you the longer you stare at it. Also, it’s no easy feat creating perfectly symmetrical circles which this artist obviously does – all while using a small single needle.

IG: alice_adore_ink

I really like how this design incorporates lots of different details, but they’re all somehow interconnected and in sync. The artist makes use of a lot of circles, but in different ways: some with thick or thin lines, dotwork or incorporation of negative or uninked space. This makes the tattoo really hypnotizing and fascinating to look at!

IG: noma_tattooer

I really like the linework in this piece. It’s not only neatly done, but it also forms such interesting and eye-catching patterns around the moon phases. The addition of the sword looks fascinating, adding such an expected detail to the composition!

IG: jadyntattooer

What a gorgeous piece! I think that the blue ink that’s used, gives the design such a dashing, high-class look. The clouds in the background are also nicely done – you can almost feel their fluffiness just by looking at them, right?

IG: tattooist_danha

If you like something covering a long linear space, but oozes simplicity too, this design is definitely for you. I like how it’s really minimalistic and very clean-looking. For more excellent blackwork pieces, definitely check out the artist’s page at IG: @alien_ink_

IG: alien_ink_