With that said, let’s begin.

Have you ever heard of a fox being mistaken for a large cat? Well this pretty one certainly could. The color palette is beautiful with the pinks and greens of the florals nicely contrasting with the orange coat of the fox. White ink as well as black are then added for additional contrast and depth. Here Kitty Kitty!

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As you can see, the artist of this impressive tattoo is @johnosoriofineart. We agree with his choice of Instagram handle as this tattoo truly looks like fine art. The colors, inking, shading and contrast are all superb. The artist is even able to capture light glimmering off the fox’s eye. If you’re ever in Costa Rica be sure to check out this talented artist.

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Your body is like a canvas or a blank page waiting to be painted or sketched on. This tattoo proves that point. It gives an interesting look to your body with the additional sketch lines added to what is already a beautiful watercolor fox tattoo.It reminds me of the time I used to use Watercolors on everything I sketched. But obviously this one is a thousand times better!

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A Sketch tattoo is a fairly new contemporary type of tattoo. The uniqueness of Sketch style is that there’s always room to add detailing in the future. Of course leaving it just “as is” is perfect too. As seen here the design looks like the artist took pen to paper to sketch it. We love the sweep of the fox’s big bushy tail along the calf.

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They say “cunning as a fox” and the expression on this fox’s face says it all. Brought to you with the beauty of Watercolor style, it’s important to know that this style is very difficult to execute. If this is a style you’re interested in, be sure to check out your artist’s portfolio first to assure she has the requisite skill and experience.

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This list wouldn’t be complete without a cute Watercolor piece! The Watercolors are applied here in both a precise manner as well as in splashes of color. The faintest bit of white ink is added to those “puppy dog” eyes making them glitter and making your heart…Melt

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Various styles are successfully employed in this custom piece. A realistic rendering is achieved in both Black and Gray as well as in color by careful attention to proportions, asymmetry and the reproduction of light sources. The split nature of this design is highlighted by the angled streak of negative space dissecting the face. We find that the black circles at the bottom make a bold statement; one that may influence your next inking.

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The Kitsune or fox mask has traditionally been worn by the Japanese at special festivals. It’s cleverly incorporated into this design with the red ribbon literally and figuratively connecting the fox and the mask. The curves of the ribbon as well as its intense red color are so aesthetically pleasing that it’s hard to look away. And when you do look again, it’s hard not to be impressed by the awesome Whip Shading. Props to the Artist IG:@karinamadz.tattoo from Moscow, Russia

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Holy moly this piece is so unique! How could someone ever come up with something quite as good as this? Definitely the work of a skilled artist, this unique design and interesting style of shading are immediately apparent. And of course you can’t miss those eyes that seem to be looking right through you. Props to Artist IG:@leods21 from Sao Paulo, Brazil

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This cute fox looks like he’s literally taped onto the thigh. It’s amazing how real it looks; band-aide and all. But what gets us is the expression on this little guy’s face. It’s as if he’s saying, “Pull me off, I’m stuck.” It doesn’t matter who you are, this will definitely look good on everyone!

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At first glance you immediately notice three things about this tattoo. 1) The shading is done in a unique style having a salt and pepper, stippled-like appearance. This is the specialized technique known as Whip Shading. 2) The Geometric elements are not only interesting but serve to create a focal point. 3) This fox definitely has a very serious expression. Wonder What He’s Thinking.

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Florals are often inked over the sensuous curves of the collarbone. It’s an area that typically allows for only a partial view making it all the more alluring. This design has the florals but has a much more playful mood. It even reminds us of the cow jumping over the moon. Guess we shouldn’t be surprised as foxes are known for their playfulness.

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You gotta love Neo Traditional tattoos where we find animals decked out with the finest jewels, baubles and beads. Of course their portraits are always accented with beautiful florals. Even with Neo Traditional’s muted color palette this is how you, or a fox, gets noticed.

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This piece definitely screams for attention although not everyone will be lucky enough to see it. With just a glance, this tattoo will definitely take your mind off of whatever you were doing before. This client rocks this tattoo; a perfect location we’d say. And of course, the artwork is pretty good too!

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Go ahead; start tracing the outline of this tattoo. Yes it’s incredibly one single line. That’s pretty amazing considering the detail in this design complete with not one but two foxes and even a heart. The single line tattoo is appropriate for someone who values simplicity in life. While some tattoos can be bold and in-your-face, you’ll never be accused of wanting to draw attention if you stick to simple lines.

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This is New School style: heavy outlines, a vivid color palette and exaggerated depictions most often of animals. If you think it’s inspired by street art or graffiti you’d be right. If it’s good enough for public murals, it definitely will work as a tattoo for you.

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