Spine tattoos continue to be a tattoo favorite over the years for many. They can be small in size or longer with the tattoo along the entire spine but somehow they always seem to look very delicate. Their is a beauty in getting a tattoo along the spinal column that allows for people to stand tall. It connects the beauty of art to the beauty of our bodies. They can be colorful or all in black but spinal tattoos can make a person gasp in awe over its artistry and simplicity.
Check out these 70 spine tattoos for tattoo inspiration or tattoo jealousy, either way you will love looking at the different variety of spinal tattoos.
1) The Whole System
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 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.