Rebecca Sugar’s Steven Universe animated television series is proving to be a popular inspiration for contemporary tattoo art.

The variety of memorable characters, LGBTQ+ themes, and the show’s cool animation make for some excellent Steven Universe tattoo designs.

Sugar, who left as an Adventure Time writer and storyboard artist to create Steven Universe, based the lead character on her younger brother Steven. The series main themes are applicable to tattoo designs and include love, family, and the importance of healthy relationships.

Steven Universe tattoos relate directly to the characters of the series such as the Gems (alien warriors who project female forms from magical gemstones) and Steven himself, a half-human half-Gem.

The following collection of 46 Steven Universe tattoos depicts a range of themes and application styles to provide you with ideas for your own Steven Universe tatt.

1. Black and Gray Steven Universe Tattoo Art

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2. Steven Universe Arm Tattoo Ideas

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4. Garnet Tattoo Ideas

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5. Innovative Steven Universe Tattoos

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6. Pearl Tattoo Ideas

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