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Not every black heart tattoo utilizes the classic ideograph in its depiction of love lost, pain and grief. Many people choose a realistic approach to produce their amazing tattoo idea, and these are some great examples of what is possible with this anatomical style.

The tattooist has created an interesting art effect in several of these pieces by incorporating surreal concepts-an anatomical black heart in a bottle is one example-with realistic depictions.

5. Black Heart Tattoo Ideas Using Simple Outlines

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Not everyone wants intricate details in their tattoos. In fact, many people choose a simple, outline approach for their black heart tattoo design, with some appealing results.

A black heart tattoo is a great choice for this approach thanks to the complex symbolism associated with this simple design. This approach also allows artists to incorporate other design elements like a lemniscate or crescent moon.

6. Small Tattoo Black Heart Idea

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