This collection of 30 text-to-image AI prompts is designed to inspire the creation of stunning cartoon tattoos. With a focus on the Cartoon tattoo style, each prompt provides a detailed description of the subject to be drawn, along with additional modifiers such as art genres, styles, mediums and techniques, lighting settings, and color settings. The three most suitable artists for each prompt are also listed, providing further inspiration and guidance for creating award-winning artwork. With these prompts, anyone can unleash their inner child and create breathtaking cartoon tattoos that are sure to impress.

30-text-to-image prompts for cartoon tattoo style tattoons

1. A cartoon tattoo style of a fierce dragon breathing fire while perched on top of a castle turret; Fantasy, Mythology; Anime, Pop Art; Ink, Watercolor; Strong, dramatic lighting; Colorful with shades of red, orange and yellow; by Akira Toriyama, Todd McFarlane, and Hokusai; Unreal engine 5
2. A cartoon tattoo style of a mermaid sitting on a rock with the moon in the background; Fantasy, Mythology; Surrealism, Pop Art; Watercolor, Ink; Soft, mystical lighting; Monochromatic with shades of blue; by Walt Disney, Salvador Dali, and Gustav Klimt; Unreal engine 5
3. A cartoon tattoo style of a cute, chubby panda holding a bamboo stalk; Animals, Nature; Kawaii, Minimalism; Ink, Acrylic; Soft, diffused lighting; Monochromatic with shades of black and white; by Takashi Murakami, Katsushika Hokusai, and Henri Rousseau; Unreal engine 5
4. A cartoon tattoo style of a smiling sun with sunglasses and a mustache; Pop Art, Minimalism; Graffiti, Digital Art; Digital painting, Spray paint; Bright, vibrant lighting; Colorful with shades of yellow, orange and pink; by Roy Lichtenstein, Banksy, and Keith Haring; Unreal engine 5
5. A cartoon tattoo style of a majestic eagle soaring through the sky with its wings spread wide; Animals, Nature; Realism, Impressionism; Oil, Watercolor; Strong, natural lighting; Monochromatic with shades of brown and gray; by John James Audubon, Albrecht Dürer, and Winslow Homer; Unreal engine 5
6. A cartoon tattoo style of a mischievous raccoon with a can of soda in one hand and a bag of chips in the other, wearing a backwards cap and a sly grin on its face; Animals; Cartoon, Realistic; Digital, Watercolor; Bright, sunny lighting; Brown and green color scheme; by Tex Avery, Chuck Jones, and Tom and Jerry animators; Unreal engine 5
7. A cartoon tattoo style of a fierce dragon soaring through a cloudy sky, its scales shimmering in the sunlight; Fantasy; Anime, Impressionistic; Ink, Oil; Bright, intense lighting; Colorful with shades of red and orange; by Hokusai, Yoshitoshi, and Gustave Moreau; Unreal engine 5
8. A cartoon tattoo style of a playful mermaid lounging on a rock in the ocean, holding a seashell to her ear and gazing at the stars above; Fantasy, Nature; Cartoon, Realistic; Acrylic, Digital; Soft, moonlit lighting; Blue and green color scheme; by Disney, Hayao Miyazaki, and John William Waterhouse; Unreal engine 5
9. A cartoon tattoo style of a wise old owl perched on a tree branch, with a book in its talons and glasses perched on its beak; Animals; Cartoon, Realistic; Pencil, Digital; Soft, diffused lighting; Monochromatic with shades of brown; by Beatrix Potter, Arnold Lobel, and Ernest H. Shepard; Unreal engine 5
10. A cartoon tattoo style of a sleek black panther stalking through a jungle, its piercing green eyes locked on its prey; Animals, Nature; Realistic, Minimalist; Watercolor, Ink; Dark, shadowy lighting; Black and green color scheme; by Albrecht Dürer, Henri Rousseau, and Charley Harper; Unreal engine 5
11. A cartoon tattoo style image of a mischievous cat playing with a ball of yarn; Animals, Humor; Modern, Pop Art; Digital Painting, Illustration; Bright, Bold Lighting; Vibrant Color Palette with Reds and Oranges; by Roy Lichtenstein, Keith Haring, and Banksy; Unreal Engine 5
12. A cartoon tattoo style image of a fierce dragon breathing fire; Fantasy, Mythology; Japanese Ukiyo-e, Graphic Design; Ink and Watercolor, Digital Painting; Dark, Dramatic Lighting; Monochromatic with Reds and Blacks; by Katsushika Hokusai, William Morris, and Hayao Miyazaki; Unreal Engine 5
13. A cartoon tattoo style image of a majestic eagle in flight; Animals, Nature; Realism, Impressionism; Oil Painting, Digital Painting; Natural, Warm Lighting; Monochromatic with Shades of Brown and Gold; by John James Audubon, Claude Monet, and Georgia O’Keeffe; Unreal Engine 5
14. A cartoon tattoo style image of a whimsical mermaid lounging on a rock; Fantasy, Mythology; Art Nouveau, Surrealism; Watercolor, Digital Painting; Ethereal, Dreamy Lighting; Monochromatic with Shades of Blue and Green; by Alphonse Mucha, Salvador Dali, and Gustav Klimt; Unreal Engine 5
15. A cartoon tattoo style image of a creepy skull with roses; Horror, Nature; Realism, Neo-Traditional; Ink and Watercolor, Digital Painting; Moody, Low Lighting; Monochromatic with Shades of Black and Red; by Francisco Goya, Salvador Dali, and David Choe; Unreal Engine 5
16. A cartoon tattoo style depiction of a fierce lion with a crown on its head, standing on a rocky terrain; Wildlife, Royalty; Illustration, Realism; Ink, Watercolor; Bright sunlight from above; Monochromatic with shades of brown and gold; by Albrecht Dürer, Henri Rousseau, and Paul Cézanne; Unreal engine 5
17. A cartoon tattoo style tattoo of a mermaid sitting on a rock, holding a pearl; Fantasy, Mythology; Cartoon, Illustration; Oil, Acrylic; Sunset lighting from the horizon; Monochromatic with shades of blue and green; by Norman Rockwell, Mary Blair, and Hayao Miyazaki; Unreal engine 5
18. A cartoon tattoo style drawing of a cute panda wearing a black bow tie and holding a bamboo shoot in its paws; Wildlife, Fashion; Cartoon, Illustration; Charcoal, Gouache; Soft lighting from the front; Monochromatic with shades of black and white; by Beatrix Potter, Walt Disney, and Takashi Murakami; Unreal engine 5
19. A cartoon tattoo style tattoo of a roaring dragon with large wings and scales, standing on a cliff; Fantasy, Mythology; Cartoon, Realism; Digital, Watercolor; Moonlight from above; Monochromatic with shades of red and black; by J. R. R. Tolkien, H. P. Lovecraft, and George R. R. Martin; Unreal engine 5
20. A cartoon tattoo style drawing of a magical unicorn with a rainbow mane and golden horn, standing in a field of flowers; Fantasy, Nature; Cartoon, Illustration; Pencil, Watercolor; Soft sunlight from the side; Multicolored with shades of pastel; by Lewis Carroll, J. K. Rowling, and Neil Gaiman; Unreal engine 5
21. A cartoon tattoo style of a cute panda holding a bamboo branch; Animals, Nature; Stylized, Cartoonish; Ink, Watercolor; Bright and colorful lighting; Black and white with green accents; by Walt Disney, Chuck Jones, and Bill Watterson; Unreal engine 5
22. A cartoon tattoo style of a menacing dragon breathing fire; Mythical Creatures, Fantasy; Detailed, Realistic; Airbrush, Oil; Dark and dramatic lighting; Monochromatic with shades of red and orange; by J.R.R. Tolkien, J.K. Rowling, and George R.R. Martin; Unreal engine 5
23. A cartoon tattoo style of a playful mermaid swimming underwater; Mythical Creatures, Nature; Whimsical, Surreal; Digital, Watercolor; Soft and dreamy lighting; Pastel colors with shades of blue and green; by Hayao Miyazaki, Walt Disney, and Hans Christian Andersen; Unreal engine 5
24. A cartoon tattoo style of a spooky haunted house on a hill; Horror, Architecture; Dark, Gothic; Pencil, Charcoal; Dim and eerie lighting; Monochromatic with shades of gray and black; by Edgar Allan Poe, H.P. Lovecraft, and Stephen King; Unreal engine 5
25. A cartoon tattoo style of a majestic unicorn running in a field of flowers; Animals, Fantasy; Ethereal, Dreamy; Acrylic, Watercolor; Soft and glowing lighting; Monochromatic with shades of pink and purple; by J.K. Rowling, C.S. Lewis, and Peter S. Beagle; Unreal engine 5
26. A cartoon tattoo style of a mythical creature, the Phoenix, bursting into flames with vibrant colors and a dramatic pose; Fantasy, Mythology; Bold, Dynamic; Watercolor, Ink; Bright, intense lighting; Colorful with shades of red, orange, and yellow; by Jack Kirby, Jim Lee, and Todd McFarlane; Unreal engine 5.
27. A cartoon tattoo style of a menacing skull with a top hat and cane, surrounded by dark, mysterious smoke; Gothic, Horror; Black and White, Crosshatching; Charcoal, Pen and Ink; Low-key, dramatic lighting; Monochromatic with shades of black and gray; by Frank Frazetta, H.R. Giger, and Mike Mignola; Unreal engine 5.
28. A cartoon tattoo style of a majestic tiger with piercing eyes and a fierce stance, surrounded by jungle foliage; Wildlife, Nature; Realism, Illustration; Acrylic, Oil; Warm, natural lighting; Colorful with shades of orange, black, and green; by John James Audubon, Henri Rousseau, and Albrecht Dürer; Unreal engine 5.
29. A cartoon tattoo style of a playful mermaid sitting on a rock in the middle of the ocean, surrounded by sea creatures and waves; Fantasy, Mythology; Whimsical, Lively; Watercolor, Colored Pencil; Soft, diffused lighting; Colorful with shades of blue, green, and pink; by Walt Disney, Hayao Miyazaki, and Arthur Rackham; Unreal engine 5.
30. A cartoon tattoo style of a cute and cuddly unicorn with rainbow-colored hair and a friendly smile, surrounded by stars and sparkles; Fantasy, Whimsical; Simplistic, Cute; Digital, Cell-shading; Bright, glowing lighting; Colorful with shades of pink, blue, and purple; by Lisa Frank, Tokidoki, and Sanrio; Unreal engine 5.