This collection of 30 portrait tattoo style prompts depict famous people in breathtaking tattoos. These prompts feature a combination of core descriptions and additional modifiers that cover various genres, styles, techniques, color settings, and lighting. The three most suitable artists are also listed for each prompt. From realistic black and grey tattoos to colorful and complex ones, this collection offers a wide range of creative and artistic options for anyone looking to get a portrait tattoo. Get ready to be inspired by these stunning and award-winning artworks.

30 Mind-blowing Text-to-image Portrait Tattoo Style Prompts

1. A Portrait Tattoo Style tattoo of Freddie Mercury featuring his iconic microphone stand and flamboyant stage presence; Realism, Pop Art; Oil Paint, Digital; Bright, Stage Lighting; Multicolored with shades of red and gold; by David LaChapelle, Andy Warhol, and Frida Kahlo; Unreal Engine 5
2. A Portrait Tattoo Style tattoo of Audrey Hepburn portraying her famous Breakfast at Tiffany’s role; Realism, Art Deco; Charcoal, Ink; Black and White, High Contrast; Dramatic, Shadowy Lighting; by Pablo Picasso, Tamara de Lempicka, and Erté; Unreal Engine 5
3. A Portrait Tattoo Style tattoo of Marilyn Monroe with her signature blonde hair and red lips; Realism, Pop Art; Watercolor, Digital; Vibrant, Retro Lighting; Multicolored with shades of pink and red; by Roy Lichtenstein, Andy Warhol, and Frida Kahlo; Unreal Engine 5
4. A Portrait Tattoo Style tattoo of Albert Einstein with a chalkboard filled with scientific equations in the background; Realism, Surrealism; Pencil, Digital; Cool, Blue Lighting; Monochromatic with shades of blue; by Salvador Dali, René Magritte, and M.C. Escher; Unreal Engine 5
5. A Portrait Tattoo Style tattoo of Kobe Bryant mid-dunk with the Laker’s purple and gold color scheme in the background; Realism, Sports Art; Ink, Digital; Warm, Golden Lighting; Multicolored with shades of purple and gold; by LeRoy Neiman, Robert Rauschenberg, and Kehinde Wiley; Unreal Engine 5
6. A Portrait Tattoo Style tattoo of Freddie Mercury, the lead vocalist of the band Queen, with his iconic mustache and flamboyant outfit; Realism, Pop Art; Watercolor, Ink; Bright stage lighting; Colorful, with shades of red and yellow; by Salvador Dali, Andy Warhol, and David Hockney; Unreal engine 5
7. A Portrait Tattoo Style tattoo of the famous actress Audrey Hepburn, with her signature elegant hairstyle and pearl necklace; Realism, Black and Grey; Charcoal, Pencil; Soft, diffused lighting; Monochromatic with shades of grey; by Pablo Picasso, Leonardo da Vinci, and Rembrandt van Rijn; Unreal engine 5
8. A Portrait Tattoo Style tattoo of the iconic singer Elvis Presley, with his pompadour hairstyle and signature jumpsuit; Realism, Neo-Traditional; Oil, Watercolor; Bright stage lighting; Colorful, with shades of blue and red; by Johannes Vermeer, Gustav Klimt, and Frida Kahlo; Unreal engine 5
9. A Portrait Tattoo Style tattoo of the former US President Barack Obama, with his charismatic smile and signature suit; Realism, Black and Grey; Ink, Charcoal; Soft, diffused lighting; Monochromatic with shades of grey; by Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, and Rembrandt van Rijn; Unreal engine 5
10. A Portrait Tattoo Style tattoo of the legendary actor Marlon Brando, with his iconic role in The Godfather and his rugged features; Realism, Neo-Traditional; Oil, Watercolor; Bright stage lighting; Colorful, with shades of brown and grey; by Pablo Picasso, Johannes Vermeer, and Rembrandt van Rijn; Unreal engine 5
11. A Portrait Tattoo Style tattoo of Audrey Hepburn with a delicate beauty mark above her upper lip; Realism, Neo-traditional, Black and grey; Charcoal, Graphite, and Ink; Dramatic contrast of light and shadow; Black and grey with a touch of pink; by Nikko Hurtado, Mike DeVries, and Paul Acker; Unreal engine 5
12. A Portrait Tattoo Style tattoo of Muhammad Ali with boxing gloves; Realism, Neo-traditional, Color; Oil paint, Airbrush, and Colored pencils; Bright and intense lighting; Warm tones of yellow and orange; by David Corden, Ryan Smith, and Tony Ciavarro; Unreal engine 5
13. A Portrait Tattoo Style tattoo of William Shakespeare holding a quill pen with a dramatic pose; Realism, Black and grey, Neo-traditional; Pencil, Charcoal, and Ink; Dark and moody lighting with high contrast; Black and grey with a touch of red; by Rich Pineda, Sam Barber, and Jime Litwalk; Unreal engine 5
14. A Portrait Tattoo Style tattoo of Salvador Dali with his iconic mustache and melting clock; Surrealism, Realism, Color; Watercolor, Oil paint, and Airbrush; Soft and dreamy lighting; Pastel colors with a pop of yellow; by Dmitriy Samohin, Rob Richardson, and Deano Cook; Unreal engine 5
15. A Portrait Tattoo Style tattoo of Marilyn Monroe with her signature beauty mark; Realism, Neo-traditional, Black and grey; Ink, Charcoal, and Watercolor; Soft and diffused lighting; Black and grey with a touch of red; by Steve Butcher, Bob Tyrrell, and Luka Lajoie; Unreal engine 5
16. A Portrait Tattoo Style tattoo of Lady Gaga with her iconic meat dress; Realism, Pop Art; Oil painting, Digital painting; Bright, flashy lighting; Colorful with shades of pink, red and white; by Gustav Klimt, Andy Warhol, and David Hockney; Unreal engine 5
17. A Portrait Tattoo Style tattoo of Salvador Dali with his melting clock; Surrealism, Abstract; Oil painting, Watercolor; Dark, dramatic lighting; Monochromatic with shades of gray; by René Magritte, Yves Tanguy, and Max Ernst; Unreal engine 5
18. A Portrait Tattoo Style tattoo of Prince with his purple guitar; Realism, Pop Art; Colored Pencil, Ink; Bright, vibrant lighting; Colorful with shades of purple, blue and pink; by Pablo Picasso, Andy Warhol, and Keith Haring; Unreal engine 5
19. A Portrait Tattoo Style tattoo of Audrey Hepburn with her iconic pearl necklace and black dress; Realism, Impressionism; Oil painting, Digital painting; Soft, diffused lighting; Monochromatic with shades of black and white; by Edgar Degas, Claude Monet, and Henri Matisse; Unreal engine 5
20. A Portrait Tattoo Style tattoo of Freddie Mercury with his microphone; Realism, Pop Art; Charcoal, Pen and Ink; Bright, flashy lighting; Colorful with shades of yellow and black; by Gustav Klimt, Andy Warhol, and Keith Haring; Unreal engine 5
21. A Portrait Tattoo Style tattoo of Audrey Hepburn with her iconic black dress, pearl necklace, and cigarette holder; Pop art, Realism; Oil painting, Ink; Natural lighting with high contrast; Monochromatic with shades of black and white; by Andy Warhol, Salvador Dali, and Frida Kahlo; Unreal engine 5.
22. A Portrait Tattoo Style tattoo of David Bowie with his iconic lightning bolt makeup and a red mullet; Pop art, Surrealism; Digital art, Charcoal drawing; Stage lighting with strong shadows; Multicolored with shades of red, blue, and yellow; by Keith Haring, MC Escher, and Pablo Picasso; Unreal engine 5.
23. A Portrait Tattoo Style tattoo of Albert Einstein with his signature wild hair and a thought-provoking quote; Realism, Minimalism; Watercolor, Pencil sketch; Soft lighting with a touch of blue; Monochromatic with shades of grey; by Leonardo da Vinci, Claude Monet, and Banksy; Unreal engine 5.
24. A Portrait Tattoo Style tattoo of Marilyn Monroe with her iconic white dress and red lips; Pop art, Realism; Acrylic, Digital art; Bright studio lighting with a simple background; Multicolored with shades of red, white, and black; by Roy Lichtenstein, Gustav Klimt, and Edward Hopper; Unreal engine 5.
25. A Portrait Tattoo Style tattoo of Bruce Lee in his famous fighting pose with a dragon in the background; Pop art, Realism; Ink, Oil painting; Dramatic lighting with shadows; Multicolored with shades of black, red, and orange; by Jackson Pollock, Michelangelo, and Hokusai; Unreal engine 5.
26. A Portrait Tattoo Style tattoo of Frida Kahlo, depicting her in her traditional Mexican attire with flowers in her hair; Contemporary, Expressionism, Surrealism; Oil painting, Ink drawing; Strong, directional lighting; Bright and bold colors; by Diego Rivera, David Alfaro Siqueiros, and Leonora Carrington; Unreal engine 5.
27. A Portrait Tattoo Style tattoo of Marilyn Monroe, capturing her iconic beauty and glamour; Realism, Pop Art; Charcoal, Colored pencil; Soft, diffused lighting; Monochromatic with shades of red; by Andy Warhol, Richard Avedon, and Francesco Vezzoli; Unreal engine 5.
28. A Portrait Tattoo Style tattoo of Jimi Hendrix, featuring him playing his guitar in his signature psychedelic style; Pop Art, Expressionism; Airbrush, Watercolor; Vibrant, colorful lighting; Bright and bold colors; by Peter Max, Patrick Nagel, and David Bowie; Unreal engine 5.
29. A Portrait Tattoo Style tattoo of Bruce Lee, showcasing his martial arts skills and his iconic yellow jumpsuit from “Game of Death”; Realism, Graphic Novel; Pen and Ink, Digital painting; Strong, directional lighting; Monochromatic with shades of black and yellow; by Frank Frazetta, Neal Adams, and Jim Lee; Unreal engine 5.
30. A Portrait Tattoo Style tattoo of Freddie Mercury, depicting him in his famous pose from Live Aid; Realism, Pop Art; Oil painting, Digital painting; Soft, diffused lighting; Vibrant and bold colors; by Andy Warhol, David LaChapelle, and Alberto Vargas; Unreal engine 5.