Poker Tattoo

The artist uses cross-hatching and precise line work to give the design the appearance of a hand-cut lithograph. This design also seems to give a nod to the ancient Tarot card tradition which predates and is the inspiration for, modern playing cards.

Here is an example of a tattoo that uses interesting composition and clean execution to enhance a fairly simple design. The black is well saturated and helps add contrast and give an added level of definition, keeping this tattoo from looking washed out.

This tattoo uses black and gray shading to create an excellent, photo-realistic piece. Everything on this tattoo works: the shading is expert, the line work is consistent and the use of negative space for highlights helps the piece to pop.

The overall design is well balanced and the composition incorporates the different elements perfectly; however, it is the small details that make this an impressive piece.

The shape of the dice is perfect; while this may not seem important, that is only because here it is so well executed. This large, illustrative piece is another example of how classic, playing card art can be incorporated into a tattoo.

Here, the king of diamonds and queen of hearts are the focus and the artist seems to have used images from Bicycle playing cards as inspiration for their design.

The line work in this piece is consistent and the composition is well planned, allowing the figures to overlap without feeling bunched. This is an incredible black and gray design that incorporates several elements to create a stunning tattoo.

The way that the hair flows up and around the cards and is intertwined with roses works perfectly to tie this piece in with other existing tattoos and improves the overall composition.

This tattoo is a testament to the skill of the artist as well as to the dedication of the wearer and is one of the more exciting designs that make use of playing cards.

This piece uses bold line work and vibrant colors to create an American traditional piece. The composition is well balanced with well-executed scrollwork and the artist uses clean, classic script for a common phrase that applies not only in the world of gambling but to life in general.

The line work is precise and consistent—a primary characteristic in this style—and the color is well saturated. Once again, the angles on the dice are exact and the flames add a fluidity that contrasts nicely with the straight lines of the cards and dice.

Games of chance are as old as humanity itself and are played around the world in just about every culture on the planet.

Seeing that—for whatever reason—humans seem to be instinctively drawn to the risk inherent in these games, it is no wonder that they would make their way into the world of tattoos.

Sometimes, simplicity is the best. You can illustrate the main poker symbols just as one this photo. You can adjust the sizes according to your preferences, though.

Well, love is not a crime. Some people tattoo the names of their life partners and some can tattoo the poker cards. What luck it is to find someone with the same interests as you have.

And if that interest is poker you can go for poker tattoos for couples! So, you can be her king and she will be your queen… Or the other way round, whatever is comfortable for you both.

Ultimate romance. Again, one of the most important and maybe weird rules of playing poker — have your poker face on. But this guy seems to have taken this phrase too literally.

Well, at least it will distract other players and give a competitive advantage to you if you do the same. There are still many ideas for poker tattoos all over the internet.

So, if you need some more inspiration and ideas for poker-themed tattoos, you can find some below. Try playing the best poker variants at Bet Poker!

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