19 Negative-Space Tattoo Ideas That'll Take Your New Piece of Ink to the Next Level

Coming up with a personal tattoo idea isn't easy. You want to pick something that's both meaningful and something that no one else will have (although no one ever said it's completely mandatory for your new ink to have a super-deep meaning). Still, if you're looking for ideas for your next tattoo but you want to go beyond the scope of inspirational quotes and animal designs, you can always think more outside of the box with a negative-space tattoo.

Negative space tattoos are one of the more popular tattoo trends of the summer. They use your skin to make shapes or other images, the concept behind them is definitely easier to understand when you can actually get a visual of them rather than a mere description. To see what we mean, check out a few of our favorite examples of negative space tattoos ahead, and don't be afraid to combine this concept with something you love.