I thought I’d seen everything until I started researching squirrel tattoo ideas. 

If you are looking for an animal motif that expresses industrious good cheer, playfulness, and creativity, a squirrel is a modern tattoo concept that is guaranteed to rock out.

While tattoos of the past would have overlooked the squirrel in favor of more traditional concepts, modern tattoo lovers are getting awesome ink dedicated to the furry little legend.

Squirrel designs range from simply shaded black and gray tattoo art to more exciting neo-traditional and avant-garde pieces etched with bright color and exceptional linework.

The following collection of the best squirrel tattoo ideas demonstrate the range of technical applications found when inking the curious animal. This list will help you choose a style and size that most fits your squirrel tattoo idea.

1. Squirrel Tattoos for the Arm

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2. Classical Black and Gray Squirrel Tattoos

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3. Cute and Cartoon Squirrel Tattoo Ideas

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4. Squirrel Tattoo Designs for the Leg

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5. Realism Squirrel Tattoo Ideas

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