Since you have your whole back to work with, getting the Solar System on it is a marvelous idea. In this case, the head acts as the sun and the planets follow. They even added poor old Pluto.

This may seem creepy to some but it is more beautiful than you’d imagine. Not only is the Black Widow so well done, but that mark on the spider’s back is done in pink to honor this girl’s mother who battled breast cancer.

Let’s hope this wasn’t a mix-up of someone coming in and asking for a “spine tattoo” because they will be shocked if they didn’t want a literal spine. Nevertheless, this looks boss.

You can stare at this one for hours and not truly understand every meaning this holds to the person wearing it. The cottage, Vancouver, British Columbia, the dots, the circles. This is a special tattoo.

These beautiful cherry blossoms do a lot of good for this woman’s back. Cherry blossoms, or Sakura, represent new beginnings, the fleeting nature of life, and natural beauty.

This girl wanted the Peter Pan siblings and the young man himself on her upper back. This just goes to show you that spine tattoos don’t have to extend to your tailbone.

There’s nothing like your favorite book to inspire you to beautifully mark your body. Or perhaps, a hundred of your favorite books! The detail on the shoulder brings this one all together.

This pretty little idea can be done in remembrance of a lost canine friend or your best friend you hope stays with you for years to come. Either way, he definitely left his mark on her heart.

Lovers of animals will be fans of this tattoo. A gorgeous stag and bear have amazing detail on one side nad geometric patterns on the other. So beautiful.

Plants are quickly becoming one of the most popular spine tattoos. Their natural shape works well and they have an earthy aura that makes you feel at one with the world.

This abstract pine tree is everything. She wears it so beautifully too! The green and blue watercolors, the dark crevice, and the sharp likes of the lovely pine! It is all a work of art.

This is a little bit of magic and a lot of creativity. The simple wand hold so many stories and so many spells it wishes to share with this woman, and the world she loves.

Foreign language inscriptions are so in and so powerful. Though in this case, this flower is scripted in this woman’s native tongue, done by a Russian tattoo artist.

This is where our love of water color tattoos shall begin. Not the easiest task but it does turn out beautiful. The buds here droop in an emotional way while the deep red blossoms bloom!

There are two meanings to this tree. The evergreen lives forver, and it is our life source, as the life line suggests. But the life line also shows a reflection of the tree, one of nature’s greatest wonders.

Dragonflies are beautiful creatures. They represent change, transformation, adaptability, and self-realization. In the end, it all adds up to a understanding of the deeper meaning of life.

This absract tattoo is one side of a his and hers tattoo where the faces stare at each other. Her back mirrors his and the two are one. Though each of them are a complete pair on their own.

Though there are different trees represented here, they all show growth, how it happens, and how important it is to the seasons, and to our lives. Trees never cease to show us something important.

This Baby’s Breath flower is rightfully named as it is as soft and sweet as the breath of a newborn baby. It is the perfect tiny flower to add to your spine as it gives off an aura of sweetness and serenity.

This is an intense scientific symbol with a spiritual aura to it. The complex neutron wishes for you to dive into the center. This is exactly what should go on a spine.

Obviously, peonies are pretty popular because this tattoo artist tires of doing them. She asks us all to think about all the different plants in the world and try to be unique. But peonies are so pretty!

Ferns are very popular and very pretty. They already look like a spine so it makes sense why people are constantly adding them to their back. This photography is also perfect with real ferns around the work of art.

Is there a more perfect pair than black and pink? The pink color is soft, genuine, and serene while black is deep, meaningful, and hearty. Together, the balance each other out much like a rose and its thorns.

This tattoo has everything. The dot work is absolutely insane and tedious. The lines are perfectly straight. It has an abstract depth that one can’t explain, and the overlapped shading is done so well.

This sweet flower seems to match this woman’s personality and that’s what tattoos are all about. Self-expression! This goes a long way in helping decide which tattoo you want to get.

This might just be the most intricate design that we’ve seen and how can you not fall in love with it? This must have taken so much time and dedication, this artist deserves an award.

Like I said, water colors never cease to amaze! Though this one isn’t a flower or a butterfly, it just means that is its own inspiration. It defines itself just as we do.

This beautiful Japanese Beta fish is about as beautiful as it has ever been on this lady’s back. The stream along with it makes this a struggle, but she will always overcome.

These are words to live by. Life doesn’t need to be full of variety, but simple. If variety is what you want, make it a simple sort. This woman wants simplicity, yet gets a rainbow tattoo. That is a lesson that we all need to learn.

This cornflower represents a, “positive hope for the future, the Cornflower is a humble reminder of nature’s simple beauty and the fullness of life’s cycle.”

Is there anything like a compass to get you itching for adventure? This one points North, and we know what that means! Keep moving forward, and don’t let life get in the way of living it.

We are all a gift, and this bow reminds us of that. Not only is it her gift bow though, but it’s also the most adorable anime bow that we have ever seen! That dimensional art is on point.

This reminds me of the balance Yin and Yang represent. The flower is a whole together, but still so beautiful apart. They need each other, yet when as long as they are touching, they are one.

This brave woman had lower back surgery and that did little to discourag eher from getting the tattoo of the century. She even made sure not to cover her battle scars like the champ she is.

There’s something about the planets on your back that’s super stellar, or perhaps interstellar. This time, the sun is visible and all nine planets are included yet again. Way to go!

There’s barley a drop of color here as the deep purple touches blend it so well with the black. It suits the deep, dark, and meaningful aura of the canvas wearing the tattoo.

This is a fan favorite. It’s both deep and whimsical. Every detail matters and each one makes us smile. From the sweet boy with the scarf to the moon the rose grows on, it’s perfect!

This took quite the concentration. You don’t see many spine tattoos on men so it’s really refreshing to see someone like this take the plunge. It was a good choice and is as unique as can be!

It is important to keep your chakras aligned and she is taking that serious. She tattooed the seven chakras along her spine. Hopefully it will help her chakras stay free and flowing as one.

These numbers mean more to her than you’ll ever understand. And each vine is void of thorns as she’s already picked them all in order to prevent any others from getting pricked.

This simple flower is perfect right down to the end of the stem. Each bud has a purpose and each leaf will turn over. This is another one of those simple yet intricate beauties you will yearn for.

The dot work here is excellent, symmetrical, and intricate. The symbols are simple yet meaningful and truly represent the style of the canvas.

The Yin and Yang Koi fish paired with this dreamcatcher merge two of the most spiritual cultures on earth. The Japanese and Native American. Does it get any more beautiful than that?

In this case, the art becomes the artist. You can imagine this brush drawing whatever you like along this beautiful woman’s spine. It’s all up to you and your imagination.

Game of Thrones fan or simple want to open your mind? This spiritual art shows the coming together of nature. The fire may burn down the tree the water protects, but without it, the water would simply be ice.

This beautiful simple flower is done in black and white, showing us that it isn’t necessary to add color to make a statement. This beauty drips down the spine as perfect as can be.

Cherry Blossoms are the number one flower used in tattoos for women. Their popularity never ceases to rise and we see why. They are a big hit every time.

This sweet daisy is so subtle, that we feel like it whispers the word written with its stem. This is a wonderful piece of inspiration for those who love the sweet whisper a tattoo can bring.

Dandelions are for dreamers. If you don’t like them, you should work a little less and dream a little more. Seize the day and make the most of the life that you have left.

With hair like golden flax, she matched her tatoo to her prettiest features. Not really, she’s a brunette, but that sure is a great idea for a spine tattoo!

This gorgeous spine tattoo shows that a person’s body is already a piece of art. The tattoo of his spinal column is surrounded with nature and animals. We are all one.

Rememeber when those heart tribal tattoos were super in? This soul hopped on that wagon and has now just hopped on the spine tattoo wagon. Boy, are we glad they did or we’d never be able to see this gorgeous creation.

Lavender is still one of the most popular flowers in tattoos and in general. That’s because lavender simply smells good, has a good aura, and is gosh darn pretty!

These Chinese flowers meant something to this beautiful woman and to us, they appreciate their beauty. The way the stem extends all the way down the back is something we need to see more of.

There’s nothing quite like a butterfly to represent change in the best way. A butterfly doesn’t change who she is, but rather she transforms into a better version of herself.

There’s nothing more wholesome than representing your own beliefs in your tattoo. In this one, each symbol connects, showing us this woman’s hope that humanity can one day too.

These aren’t just phases of the moon. If you look closely, you’ll see little worlds on each of these moons. A unique flower on each and every one, letting you know there’s always more than meets the eye.

This is a pretty tattoo! The symbolic sun shines down on all nine planets again, never forgetting our little Pluto. The cresent moons and dreamcatcher outline in the background holds many dreams indeed.

Have we said how much we love watercolor tattoos? It seems impossible to do with a needle but somehow they pull it off every time. Such an accomplishment!

This has to be my favorite. It may be because the picture is so well taken on the beach and it may be because the flowers accentuate everything we love about our backs.

Each of these butterflies has their very own flower to call home and the helix shape of the vine does nothing but soothe the soul. This is defintiely one to keep an eye on.

What’s your favorite animal? Can’t decide? Get them all! And what better way than the origami way? It take skill to create origami out of paper, but what about ink?

This color of blue is more than perfect for her skin tone and in general. This olive branch represents so much and should be cherished just as the line work executed in this design.

You can tell these birds are significant to this woman. They are being released from some planet. And underneath, a symbol that you just can’t ignore. Have you ever met a bird tattoo that you didn’t like?

This flower is one of the best we’ve seen when it comes to single stem creations. Not to mention, Japanese Kanji only makes tattoos more unique and beautiful.

These celestials bodies feel light years away yet they sit right in front of us on this human back. Each and every detail here is gorgeous, and that color was perfectly chosen.

We all love music and there’s a part of each of us that smiles when we see sheet music like this. Especially in such a pure form of art as a tattoo. So well executed too!

If you’re beauty doesn’t leak, you aren’t doing it right. This rose is every bit as beautiful as the next, but it is bleeding love like there’s no tomorrow with so much grace.

This tattoo artist claims that this is a “spine tree” and we think that is about as clever as you can get! This pine follows the same path and is the backbone of not only forests, but our very breath of air.

Some say getting tattoos is a risk, but this woman says that the biggest risk is not getting one at all. You may regret it, you may not get to spread the message you are meant to spread.