Fine Line Tattoos in Bristol
Every fine line tattoo on this page was drawn and tattooed by Eli Inking, a tattoo artist in Easton, Bristol. Fine line is one of the ways I work, alongside bolder blackwork, patchwork and folk-style pieces, and it's always my own drawings: sun faces, moons, dancing figures and odd little animals.
Fine line, my way
Lots of fine line artists will tattoo any design you bring them. I work a bit differently: everything I tattoo is drawn by me. You can choose from thousands of pre-drawn options on the artwork page, or ask for something new in my style.
My lines aren't always the thinnest. I like a line with a bit of character: a little wobble, some dotted shading, a spot of colour. It keeps the work feeling hand-drawn.
Sizes and placements
Fine line works beautifully small, on a wrist, an ankle or the back of an arm, but it suits big pieces too: a back, a thigh, a whole forearm. The finer the line, the more room it needs, so I'll suggest a size that keeps every detail clear as the tattoo settles over the years.
There's always time in your appointment to try different sizes and placements.
Getting tattooed in Bristol
I tattoo at Nice and Good Studio in Easton, Bristol. It's appointment only, so everything goes through the booking page rather than walking in. Plenty of people travel in from further afield, and I tour other cities through the year.
Make it your own
Every design is original, and I'm always happy to make one yours: a different animal, a word underneath, a spot of colour. If one of these is for you, book a tattoo.
Want more ideas? Have a look at fine line sun tattoos, or small tattoo ideas.
Nineteen fine line tattoos I've done
Suns, moons, stars, fish and little figures, from tiny pieces behind the ear to a whole shoulder.
1. Snail woman under the moon
A woman with a snail shell, holding a sprig up to a tiny moon, across the shoulder.
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2. Woman reaching to the moon
A woman stretching up towards a small moon, with a vine at her side, on the upper arm.
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3. Sun with spiky rays
A sun face with thin, spiky rays, on the upper arm.
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4. Two women dancing
Two women dancing inside a tall frame, on the upper arm.
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5. Face and a flower
A calm face beside a tall hand holding up a flower, on the upper arm.
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6. Stars behind the ear
A trail of little stars from behind the ear down the neck.
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7. Red dancers
Little red figures dancing across the shoulder and upper back.
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8. Swimming fish
A single fish swimming down the forearm.
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9. Sunflower in a frame
A sunflower with a face, growing inside a tall frame, on the upper arm.
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10. Leafy sprig
A single leafy sprig beside the belly button.
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11. Crescent moon
A crescent moon with a face and little rays, on the upper back.
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12. Two fish in a box
Two fish side by side in a square frame, on the forearm.
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13. Face in a ring of hands
A sleeping face held in a ring of hands, on the chest.
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14. Tall flower stem
One long, thin flower stem running down the upper arm.
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15. Little sun
A small sun with a face, on the back of the shoulder.
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16. Bird and flowers on a line
A little bird and two flowers standing on one line, on the upper arm.
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17. Sun in a dotted arch
A little sun and figure inside a dotted arch, on the calf.
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18. Sparkle stars
Two small sparkle stars on the arm.
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19. Matching suns
Two friends with the same small sun, one on each hip.
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Fine line designs, ready to be tattooed
All drawn already, all available. There are plenty more on the artwork page.
FAQS
Are you a fine line tattoo artist?
Fine line is a big part of what I do, but not all of it. I also tattoo bold blackwork, patchwork pieces and folk-style designs, and often mix them. Whatever the style, it's always my own drawing.
Will you tattoo a fine line design I've found?
I only tattoo my own drawings. There are thousands of pre-drawn options on the artwork page, all available to tattoo, so it's worth a look first. If nothing's quite right, tell me your idea and I can draw something new in my style.
Does fine line last?
Yes, when it's done at the right size. Lines soften a little over the years, which is why I leave enough room between them for the design to stay clear. Looking after it while it heals matters too: my aftercare guide covers everything.
Is fine line a good first tattoo?
Yes, a small fine line piece is a lovely place to start. If you're nervous, have a read of my first tattoo advice, which covers what to expect on the day.
How much does a fine line tattoo cost?
Tattoos start at £130 and go up from there with size and detail, and I'm always happy to give a quote. A deposit (usually £55) secures your appointment.
Where are you based?
I tattoo at Nice and Good Studio, 8 St Gabriel's Business Park, Easton, Bristol BS5 0RT.
It's appointment only and I'm not there every day, so everything goes through the booking form rather than dropping in.
Want a fine line tattoo?
Tattoos start at £130 and go up from there with size and detail. I'm always happy to give a quote.
Before you book, have a read of my useful information for people looking to book.
