12 Pixelated Tattoo Ideas for a ’90s Twist on Your Next Ink
Jen Hussein
Jen Hussein
Jen is the poster child of a style & beauty junkie — from the latest eyeshadow palette launch to the wildest moments from NYFW, she's one of the first to know about it. As a proud public school graduate from SUNY New Paltz, her work has been featured in top publications such as PAPER Magazine, INSIDER, and COOLS. When she's not swatching the latest highlighters and lipsticks, she's busy being a cat mom, sipping on rosé, and binge-watching Netflix cooking shows.
Our '90s nostalgia is in full swing with jelly nail art, candy button-inspired beauty supplements, and now... pixelated tattoos? Yep, you read that right: Many are ditching crisp, clean lines in favor of the blurred graphics of yesteryear. Want to jump on the ‘90s bandwagon? Ahead you’ll find 12 pixelated ink designs to consider for your next body art.
Coming Up Roses: This pixel rose is fitting for the gamer girl with a delicate side. (via @annatat_md)
Shoot for the Stars: Reach to galaxies far, far away with this comic ink. (via @lura_elizabeth_art)
Heart Eyed: Skip the elbow and wear your heart on your neck. (via @annie_michelle__)
Galaxies Away: Why follow one tattoo trend when you can fuse two together? A pixelated approach to intergalactic watercolor creates a mesmerizing work of permanent art. (via @mesneed)
Sweet as a Peach: Show your love for the legendary Princess Peach with this retro animation portrait. (via @hhtattoolasvegas)
Skull Candy: Give the classic skull tattoo a much-needed upgrade with a pixel touch. (via @philthy_habits_tattoo)
Mario Hearts: Looking for something subtle? These pixelated hearts reminiscent of the life-trackers in Super Mario Bros. will do just the trick. (via @bunny_tattoo)
Sharp as a Knife: This tiny little dagger is given a playful vibe through its pixelated edges. (via @macias_sosa)
Across the Universe: Create a world in pixelated colors with this unique spin on the traditional map tattoo. (via @iristattooart)
Game On: This homage to everyone's favorite Nintendo game will "1-up" your nostalgic ink. (via @tat2b)
Waka Waka: Just one glance at this old-school gamer tat and we can instantly hear PAC-MAN's signature munch. (via @rupintart_com)
Colors of the Wind: This watercolor take on rugged pixels creates an ethereal look, especially when paired with a delicate lotus flower. (via @deadredbird)
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Jen Hussein
Jen is the poster child of a style & beauty junkie — from the latest eyeshadow palette launch to the wildest moments from NYFW, she's one of the first to know about it. As a proud public school graduate from SUNY New Paltz, her work has been featured in top publications such as PAPER Magazine, INSIDER, and COOLS. When she's not swatching the latest highlighters and lipsticks, she's busy being a cat mom, sipping on rosé, and binge-watching Netflix cooking shows.
Jen Hussein
Jen Hussein
Jen is the poster child of a style & beauty junkie — from the latest eyeshadow palette launch to the wildest moments from NYFW, she's one of the first to know about it. As a proud public school graduate from SUNY New Paltz, her work has been featured in top publications such as PAPER Magazine, INSIDER, and COOLS. When she's not swatching the latest highlighters and lipsticks, she's busy being a cat mom, sipping on rosé, and binge-watching Netflix cooking shows.