Looking for a little ink-spiration? Why not try a one-line tattoo, created with a single, unbroken line? Iranian-born artist Mo Ganji is a genius in the one-line tattoo arena, and here are a few of his pieces to provide a little illumination and inspiration.
1. Black Bear
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I'm not sure what kind of bear this is, but since the ink is black, I'm calling it a black bear.
2. Bird in Flight
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This is just so graceful!
3. A Whale
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This is just incredibly realistic!
4. Skull with Antlers
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That quote is pretty great, too.
5. Wolf
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How can this be so expressive, with just one line?
6. The Bull
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Ideal for all of us Tauruses, no?
7. Sisyphos
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The struggle is real... and very realistic.
8. A Trio
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Are these faces, or masks?
9. Goat
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So much detail with just one. single. LINE!
10. Lotus Flower
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A few dots for shading, but really still just one line.
11. Three Trees
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The thicker part of the line makes this one really unique.
12. Chewbacca
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For all you Star Wars fans out there...
13. Iceberg
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I like what this means: that there's so much more under the surface.
14. A Rose
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Again, just a few dots to make the leaves, but the rest is just one long, unbroken line.
15. The Lion & the Fox
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Oh, wow, this one is cool!
16. Penguin
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This one makes me smile... it's so cute!
17. Owl
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Not the typical cute or wise owl... this one's completely bad-ass!
18. Bird of Prey
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Is this an eagle or a hawk? It's just incredible!
19. Elephant
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Just unreal... one line! This is just one line!
20. Steppenwolf
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A tribute to Herman Hesse.
21. Bird
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This one makes me so happy... look at the details, like the beak!
22. Fox
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I love this little guy's posture/pose.
23. Pinecone
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Aren't pinecones a symbol of enlightenment and illumination?
24. Poppies
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At least, I think these are poppies. Now I want one!
25. Kitty!
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No list of anything is complete without at least one kitty.
To see more of Ganji's work, follow him on Instagram at @moganji.