Tattoos are found on various parts of the body. Arms, legs, and backs are popular areas to tattoo. But as tattoos become more mainstream, the search for creative ideas and placements, grow.

Today, it’s become much more common to get the ear tattooed. Although it isn’t as common as the areas listed above, there are some unique ideas floating around that make the ear placement intriguing.

Flowers, constellations, and even animals have made their way onto the ears of many tattoo enthusiasts and first-timers alike.

Take a look at some of these cool and creative tattoo designs!

1) Over the Moon

The tattoo of the rose follows the curve of her ear making it elegant and pleasing to the eye. The moon hidden inside the ear really completes this ensemble!

2) Constellations

She’s always connected to the universe with these subtle tattoos.

3) Pink Flowers

The detail of this tattoo is incredible for such a narrow area!

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4) Smile

This clever tattoo is bound to brighten anyone’s day. Look at the little fella!

5) Pride

She wears her support loud and proud!

6) Purple Feather

You could miss this tattoo due to its placement but its vivid colors are sure to catch your eye.

7) Roses

This rose looks even cooler with the earrings surrounding it. Again, the detail is amazing!

8) Snakes

This is wicked! Or creepy if you’re afraid of snakes. I would definitely have to do a double-take every morning when looking in the mirror.

9) Bright Unison

You might just miss this tattoo if you don’t look close enough. Look at these colors!

10) Fish n’ Bones

This fish looks comfortably nestled in the cuff of this person’s ear.

11) Rose Petals

These flowers look to be in full bloom in and around this ear.

12) Seahorse Kisses

Who wouldn’t want to be kissed by a seahorse everyday?

13) Skulls

Who says skulls were boring? The placement of this tattoo is quite clever.

14) Angel in the Earfield

Not all angels play the harp or even baseball. Some prefer… ears.

15) Stripes

This tattoo looks as if it’s a part of this guy’s skin. Talk about earning your stripes.

16) Cobwebs

There is a cobweb literally hanging fom her ear. How cool is that?

17) Flowers on the Vine

These flowers look like they’re growing along a vine. The artist really knew how to work on this canvas.

18) Daggers

Ouch! This blood dagger looks like another piercing.

19) Hand Poked

So simple, yet so interesting. These dots were hand poked by the artist!

20) Emerald Pearls

This emerald flower looks so elegant with the pearls hanging from it.

21) Dark Skull

This spooky skull looks like it’s trying to escape this person’s ear.

22) Colorful Feather

What a dope idea to have the feather hanging from behind the ear like that! Not to mention the eye-catching colors!

23) Tinker Bell!

Tinker Bell always leaves a trail.

24) Music

This tattoo is on the cusp of something great! Get it?

25) Something Subtle

An artsy piece that is subtle and fleeting.

26) Seahorse with the Diamond Eye

This seahorse sees all. Unless the eye is removed. Then it’s just a blind seahorse.

27) Music to My Ears

Don’t bother asking what this person’s hobbies are… they probably wouldn’t be able to hear you anyway.

28) These Are My Wings

Check out the details of these wings!

29) Sparkle

The rose that glows! Love these tattoos with earrings in them.

30) Butterfly Whisperer

Everyone knows the whispering sound butterflies make when they pass near your ear. This person will never escape it…

31) Awesomely Outlandish

This insane tattoo takes the cake for creativity and courage! Just look at this thing!

32) Ferns on Ferns

Check out these ferns!

33) Two Leaves

This subtle and tasteful ear piece fits the ear perfectly.

34) Punk

This tattoo reminds me of a very, very loud concert.

35) Diving for Dinner

This dragon looks like it’s about to devour the ear wax out of this ear.

36) Black Cat

This black cat is up to no good. Just look at it.

37) Narrow

Wow! The patience this tattoo must have required! This idea is bound to be a favorite.

38) Two Parts

The continuation of the stem from the cartilage to the outer ear is pretty neat.

39) Wrap Around

This leaf isn’t going to fall off anytime soon!

40) Royalty

A royal crown for an ear cartilage never hurt anybody…

41) i love you

I wonder how many strangers smiled upon seeinf this tattoo. It’s bpund to brighten your day!

42) Wave-y

This kinda looks like a tiger clawed the side of her head and she just barely escaped. It’s dope.

43) Crowded

The artist was able to fit a decent amount of work in such a small space. What a design!

44) Skinny Palms

This is a cool and detailed piece. The artist was able to create a complete and full design on such a tiny canvas.

45) Devil in the Ear

We all have that voice in our ear that tries to persuade us into doing something we know we shouldn’t. This person won’t be able to escape it.

46) Lines and Dots

A subtle and cool pattern.

47) Charlotte

It would be great if this spider was named Charlotte. Just sayin’.

48) Eclipse

What a creative idea to use the ear as part of the design!

49) Flower Girl

This ear piece is reminscent of a flower girl’s crown design.

50) Snowflake

It’s a literal snowflake with all of the tiny, hand-poked dots coming together to make one amazing snowflake.

51) Lightening

This guy knows what it’s like to be struck by lightening!

52) ‘Sup Santa

Santa’s always going to know if they are naughty or nice. Bummer.

There you have it, folks! Some pretty cool tattoo ear designs!

What will be your next piece?