What are the midjourney prompt keywords for tattoo？

If you’re creating tattoo-inspired artwork in MidJourney, the right keywords can help you achieve visually stunning and stylistically accurate designs. Below is a detailed guide with keywords and examples of prompts for tattoo designs, including styles, elements, and composition ideas.

 

1. Popular Tattoo Styles Keywords

Use these keywords to define the style of the tattoo:

  • Traditional: old-school tattoo, bold lines, bright colors, classic American style.
  • Neo-Traditional: detailed linework, muted colors, realistic yet bold.
  • Minimalist: fine linework, simple shapes, monochromatic, elegant and clean.
  • Realism: hyper-realistic, 3D tattoo, lifelike portraits, intricate shading.
  • Watercolor: brushstroke effect, vibrant splashes, abstract elements, flowing colors.
  • Blackwork: bold black ink, geometric patterns, tribal, solid fills.
  • Geometric: sacred geometry, intricate patterns, mathematical symmetry.
  • Japanese Irezumi: traditional Japanese tattoo, koi fish, cherry blossoms, dragons, samurai.
  • Surrealism: dreamy and abstract tattoos, melting forms, imaginative details.
  • Trash Polka: chaotic black and red ink, abstract grunge elements, modern style.
  • Dotwork: stippling technique, shading with dots, intricate textures.
  • Line Art: clean outlines, no fills, abstract linework.
  • Biomechanical: futuristic, robotic elements, gears and wires blending with organic forms.

2. Tattoo Subjects & Elements Keywords

Combine subjects with styles for unique designs:

Nature-Inspired

  • Animals: wolf, tiger, lion, snake, fox, butterfly, raven, eagle.
  • Plants & Flowers: rose, lotus, sunflower, cherry blossoms, vines, leaves.
  • Mythical Creatures: dragon, phoenix, unicorn, griffin, kraken.
  • Landscapes: mountains, forest, sea waves, desert.
  • Sky Elements: moon, stars, clouds, sun, constellations.

Symbolic Designs

  • Skulls: human skull, animal skulls, cracked skull, flaming skull.
  • Hearts: anatomical heart, sacred heart, broken heart.
  • Spiritual Symbols: mandalas, chakras, yin-yang, celestial bodies.
  • Arrows & Feathers: minimalist arrows, dreamcatchers, delicate feathers.
  • Geometric Shapes: triangles, hexagons, fractals, symmetry.

Fantasy & Mythology

  • Demons & Angels: dark angel, cherubim, devil horns, demon wings.
  • Deities: Greek gods (Zeus, Athena), Norse gods (Odin, Thor).
  • Mythical Landscapes: underwater worlds, enchanted forests, gothic castles.

Modern Abstract

  • Abstract Faces: Picasso-inspired, fragmented portraits.
  • Optical Illusions: mind-bending patterns, surreal visual tricks.
  • Typography: calligraphy tattoos, Roman numerals, gothic letters.

3. Tattoo Placement Keywords

Mention tattoo placement for a more detailed description:

  • Arm tattoo, sleeve tattoo, half-sleeve.
  • Chest tattoo, backpiece, shoulder tattoo.
  • Forearm tattoo, hand tattoo, wrist tattoo.
  • Thigh tattoo, leg tattoo, calf tattoo.
  • Neck tattoo, face tattoo, behind the ear.

4. Composition and Details Keywords

Refine the artwork by adding details and composition keywords:

  • Linework: clean lines, fine details, intricate outlines.
  • Shading: heavy shading, light shading, gradient.
  • Textures: rough textures, smooth finish, stippled effect.
  • Color Palette: monochromatic, vibrant colors, pastel shades.
  • Backgrounds: solid background, transparent background, decorative.

5. Example Prompts for Tattoo Designs

Here are 10 detailed MidJourney prompts to generate tattoo designs:

  1. “A minimalist tattoo design of a wolf howling at the moon, fine line art, black and white, intricate details, simple and elegant –ar 4:5”
  2. “A full sleeve tattoo design featuring Japanese dragons, cherry blossoms, and koi fish, traditional Irezumi style, bold outlines, vibrant colors –ar 16:9”
  3. “A watercolor tattoo design of a phoenix rising from flames, abstract brushstroke effects, vibrant orange and red tones, flowing composition –ar 3:4”
  4. “A geometric tattoo design of a lion, sacred geometry patterns, sharp lines, intricate symmetry, black ink with subtle shading –ar 1:1”
  5. “A surrealist tattoo design of an eye with melting clock elements, inspired by Salvador Dali, hyper-detailed, dreamlike composition –ar 9:16”
  6. “A blackwork tattoo design of a raven sitting on a skull, heavy shading, bold outlines, gothic and eerie atmosphere –ar 4:5”
  7. “A mandala tattoo with intricate dotwork, symmetrical patterns, spiritual and calming design, black and gray ink –ar 1:1”
  8. “A neo-traditional tattoo design of an anatomical heart surrounded by roses, muted colors, detailed linework, artistic and emotional –ar 4:5”
  9. “A biomechanical tattoo design of robotic gears blending with human veins, hyper-realistic, dark futuristic style, intricate details –ar 3:4”
  10. “A trash polka tattoo design featuring a skull with chaotic red splashes, abstract grunge elements, and bold black ink –ar 2:3”

 

With these keywords and example prompts, you can create detailed and stylistically accurate tattoo designs in MidJourney. Let me know if you need further refinements or prompts for specific styles!