Turtles are one of the longest living creatures on earth, and this could be a symbolism, which attracts enthusiasts to get a turtle tattoo. Basic designs may vary between land turtles and sea turtles. Either ways a turtle piece can be quite a treat to sport for its cute and adorable appeal.
Turtle tattoos have no dearth of variety and it can be inked in many creative styles. Tribal or Polynesians turtle designs are popular and look great. However, people also love small and green turtle tattoos in realistic or cartoonist style if they want it look edgy.
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Dani Turtle Tattoo
Lovely custom designed turtle tattoo with tribal-inspired pattern.
Oval Turtle With Different Pattern On Shoulder
Innovative oval turtle with unique symmetrical pattern for a chic look.
Oval Turtle With Different Pattern On Shoulder
Green Ghost Turtle
Adorable turtle ghost in green and black inked on foot.
Turtapelli
It’s a nice tribal turtle design, a fun piece to sport.
Crazy Turtle Tattoo
A funny turtle who was earlier sitting on her back alone until she got some flowers and waves with it.
Greenish Blue Turtle On Foot
Angry green turtle in its swimming posture inked on foot.
Turtle On Shoulder
It’s a mythological turtle design sporting a Celtic pattern on its top.
Green Cute Turtle Tattoo
A cute turtle with bandages on its hand to represent the wearer’s health problems.
Brown Turtle On Back
The underneath of turtle in black and brown shade inked on ribcage with a lettering and a blue flower.
Turtle With Compass Rose
Unique turtle tattoo with a compass, nautical star and leaves on it.
Sea Turtle Tattoo
Colorful sea turtle tattoo inked on the inner arm.
Black Turtle With Circular Pattern
Cute tribal tattoo in bold black circular pattern.
Black Turtle With Circular Pattern
Green Turtle With Cross
Awesome turtle piece inked on back shoulder as a memorial piece with blue sea waves, a date, name and a Cross.
Turtle On Knee Cap
A turtle tattoo on knee cap designed with hippy colors.
Hibiscus Turtle
Creative combination of a turtle with dynamic hibiscus flower on its top.
Turtle With Pink Leaves
Very nicely executed design of a turtle with pink ribbon.
Turtle On Arm
Cool tattoo with nice details of a tattoo with an octopus piece sitting on top of it.
Cutie Green Turtle Tattoo
Cute turtle with a smiling face and sweet vibrant color shades on arm.
Blue Turtle On Chest
Exotic chest piece of a turtle designed with loads of colors and effects to reflect the sea.
Sea Turtle With Big Head
A cute little baby reptile with an unusually big head.
S Type Turtle On Wrist
Creative bright green turtle symbol designed with Celtic knot pattern.
Live Turtle And Turtle Skeleton
A pair of turtles on foot, one which is vibrant and alive, and the other one is a turtle skeleton.
Live Turtle And Turtle Skeleton
Sea Turtle On The Wrist
Cool black turtle print tattoo inked as a tiny tattoo on wrist.
Turtle And Pink Flower
Beautiful turtle with perfect feminine effect paired with a lovely pink rose.
Tribal turtle
Very fine work displayed here on this lovely tribal tattoo.
Turtle With Skull
Another pair of little weird turtles, where one has a skull face and the other one is hollow.
Sea Turtle On Waist
Sexy sea turtle ribs tattoo with sky blue waves on the background.
Black Turtle
A complete black turtle on foot that appears like climbing there.
Color Splashed Turtle
A tribal turtle tattoo with a splash of several lovely colors.
Rushing Turtle Off Shoulder
Japanese shoulder piece that includes lovely details, a koi and a turtle too.
OH wow I have never seen Oval Turtle With Different Pattern On Shoulder tattoo design its cool and the design is very new and unique.
I’m sorry, but 10 of these tattoos were horribly done. Poor line work and shading.