Stomach tattoo ideas are bold, powerful, and often individual. The stomach gives you a large, flat area, which is very good for large tattoos or wide designs. People choose stomach tattoos to represent their strength, beauty, or some meaningful aspect of their core.
Whether it is some symmetrical like the mandala, a fierce animal like a lion, or a script that wraps around the stomach button, the stomach tattoo. They can also be designed to hide scars or stretch marks beautifully. The options are endless, from small, minimal tattoos to full abdominal pieces near the ribs. Popular options include flowers, skulls, snakes, birds, the sun, and abstract patterns.
Stomach Tattoo Ideas
- Floral mandala across the belly
- Snake wrapping around the belly button
- Quote under the ribcage
- Butterfly spreading wings across the stomach
- Skull with roses
- Full belly dragon tattoo
- Crescent moon over the navel
- Sun rays around the belly button
- Heart with flames
- Angel wings spreading from the sides
- Wolf howling at the center
- A panther is crawling across the stomach
- A lotus flower blooming on the abdomen
- Tiger face in the center
- Koi fish swimming upward
- Dagger through a heart
- Phoenix rising from the waist
- Barbed wire across the lower belly
- Quote in cursive script
- Hummingbird near the ribs
- Lion with a crown
- Lightning bolts
- Tribal spiral pattern
- Vines and ivy across the sides
- Peacock feathers
- Sun and moon combo
- The eye is in the center of the stomach
- Compass with arrows
- Egyptian scarab
- Hourglass with sand
- Cherry blossoms blowing in the wind
- Sugar skull
- Anchor near the hip
- Mermaid tail across the stomach
- Bat wings under the ribs
- Crown above the belly button
- Infinity symbol
- Stars constellation
- Gothic-style lettering
- Scorpion with curled tail
- A diamond with sparkles
- Snake eating its tail (Ouroboros)
- Sacred geometry pattern
- Clock face over stomach
- Roses wrapping from hip to hip
- A feather falling downward
- Skull with clock eyes
- Spider crawling down
- Chakra alignment symbols
- Minimal heartbeat line
- Wings wrapping the ribs
- Fire and water yin-yang
- Skeleton hands reaching out
- Zodiac sign with constellation
- Cross with rays
- Minimal mountain range
- Crescent moon phases
- Portrait of a loved one
- Crystal cluster
- Bat and moon
- Gothic cathedral arch
- A ship sailing through waves
- Warrior helmet
- Lace pattern near the hips
- Tribal phoenix
- Snake and skull combo
- Dreamcatcher
- Eye of Horus
- Rose and dagger
- Astronaut floating
- Hands in prayer
- Music notes flowing
- Bats flying outward
- “Fearless” in bold text
- Floral wreath
- Torn skin illusion
- Galaxy swirling from the belly
- Angel and demon split design
- Black cat under moonlight
- Japanese wave art
- Torn paper with a message
- Medusa head
- Wings of a moth
- DNA strand
- Clock melting
- Crescent moon with crystals
- Baroque design
- Cherry stems crossing
- Grim reaper
- Lace corset illusion
Contents
1. Floral mandala across the abdomen

- A large, circular mandala design sketch focused on the abdomen.
- Add floral details such as petals, vines, or leaves inside each layer.
- Extend the pattern outwards towards the ribs and hips.
- Use clean lines or dotwork for a surprising, symmetrical effect.

- Draw your body around the navel.
- Keep the head or tail emerging above or below the abdomen.
- Add scales and fork tongue for expansion.
- Give it a shadow for realism or make it bold and graphic.
3. Quotes under ribcage

- Choose a small, meaningful quotation or phrase.
- Choose a font that matches your personality (elegant, bold, gothic, etc.).
- Place it only in a curved or straight line under the ribbacks.
- If desired, add decorations like hearts, dots, or stars.
4. Butterfly spreading wings across the stomach

- Attract the butterfly focused on top or slightly above the navel.
- Spread the wings outwards towards both sides of the abdomen.
- Add colored or black-and-gray expansion to the wings.
- Include patterns such as dots, flowers, or iSpots.
5. Skull with roses

- Sketch a wide skull or slightly off-center in the center of the abdomen.
- Siege the skull with bloom roses or petals.
- Add cinematography to give a realistic, 3D look.
- Use a mixture of dark tones and bright roses for the contrast

Welcome to StylishTattooIdeas.com! I’m Brittany Lauzon — a passionate tattoo artist based in sunny Florida with a deep love for the art of self-expression through ink.
With years of experience designing and creating meaningful tattoos for clients of all backgrounds, I’ve learned that every tattoo has a story. That’s why I created this blog — to share detailed, stylish, and creative tattoo ideas that help you find inspiration, clarity, and confidence before getting inked.
Whether you’re thinking about your very first tattoo or you’re planning your next masterpiece, I offer carefully curated ideas, style guides, placement tips, and symbolic meanings for all types of tattoos — big or small, bold or delicate.