look around you, you will discover sacred geometry in more than just churches, temples and monuments. it’s everywhere, from pineapples to diamonds to snowflakes and more.
It is, after all, the synchronicity of the universe with mathematical constants, not to mention the plane of nature.
From ancient Egypt to Greece and India, mathematical and geometric constraints have long been in the spotlight. During that time, sacred geometry was more than just a bunch of quirky patterns and fascinating codes; it was believed to be education for the soul.
In other words, sacred geometry symbolizes consciousness and our profound mystery of consciousness. these senses are linked to our own inner kingdom, acting as stable structures of order within our lives in the midst of chaos.
However, that is just one meaning of many when it comes to sacred geometry symbols. For other ancient scientists, these energy patterns were what unified all things as one. they were a representation of the beauty of creation and the universe itself.
Regardless of how you try to crack the code, one thing is certain: sacred geometry can be found in the molecules of our own DNA. perhaps that is why we are so fascinated by these timeless geometric shapes and codes. what stories do they contain, assuming we can unlock them? for now, all we can do is stare deeply into the universe lines in awe and contemplate their deeper meaning.
That said, I’d like to share with you the top 100 sacred geometry tattoo designs for men below, from the hexagonal cells produced by modern day bees to proportions and figures once displayed in architectural stone by the Egyptians. , Indians, Greeks and Romans. you’re sure to be inspired by the amazing ideas and talented line work.
sacred geometry tattoo ideas
here is an effective 3d geometric tattoo that alternates colors and shades from a base honeycomb pattern. The key to this cool tattoo design lies in the changes in technique; some of them are in black and gray with diffuse highlights of alternate shade, while the rest hold a flower tattoo nearby with a blue wash over the honeycomb. it’s an eclectic piece of patchwork body art.
A beautifully executed mix of geometric patterns forms a stunning sleeve tattoo. There is a wide breadth in the technical mix of the tattoo artist. the lower half of the tattoo is a pure 3d line divided by a clean black line. This divider transforms into a black and dark gray ink pentagonal base design; is split between two cleverly different cube-based motifs. around this is a clever maze that alternates negative space for the passages and grayscale for the walls. It’s a tremendously fun arm tattoo that shows fantastic attention to detail.
This leg tattoo is a geometric hodgepodge that fits together almost by sheer force of will. the central design is a mosaic flower pattern with cube hues inked in black and gray – it swallows previous tattoos and takes them for a ride. the second part of the pattern is a long line of sharply rendered hollow cubes alternating a shiny granite effect into a darker grey. snuggles up nice and close to the tile. the connective tissue of the artwork is negative space, running through each element in a skillfully executed way.
A flowing geometric tattoo on the chest and upper arm. I like the use of a thick black border on each section. flowing negative space gap work creates separate and interesting shapes rather than one solid image. Within each section are various technical elements such as tribal arrowhead dots, mandala-based patterns, and mosaic effects. these flow through each part of the tattoo or are kept in one area. is a clever display of tattoos.
This stunning wolf tattoo combines geometric shapes with non-traditional shading effects and realism to create a beautiful piece. The tattoo artist has beautifully overlaid the image of the wolf with elegant shapes and designs. technical engraving (employing different styles of lines, dotwork, and hybrid fills) allows the dazzling beast to dominate through contrasting shadows and patterns rather than heavy line imagery and traditional shading.
The custom geometric tattoo on the nape and neck is rare, but the flat haircut is sadly not. the subject has opted for boldness in line and pattern and for an almost conflictual placement of his art. there is a single needle black mandala that becomes negative space mosaic in grey, joined by a thick black line ending in a big, thick, fuzzy triangle. Surrounding this triangle on the neck is an effective mosaic done purely in black lines that extends from the middle of the back to the parting line just below the ears.
A fantastically crafted buddha sleeve tattoo that combines sacred geometry, religion, mandala, and mosaic design elements. the artist has done an amazing amount of detailed work. each element is painstaking in its precise delivery and chosen patterns – there is no soft fill color or broad hue whatsoever.
The mandala that radiates from the central om tattoo is uniquely constructed through line, shadow, and negative space. Above is Metatron’s Cube, a sacred geometry symbol. the buddha is cool, usually it is, however the coolest element of this work may be the dazzling single line fine black spiers forms that overlay the deity. they’re so clear and crisp that incorporating each one into the cover was more important than fitting into the overall theme.
This is an interesting and very popular mix of geometric design and the bizarre. the mandala is a clever combination of line, point and negative space shadow. from there, it quickly gets weird with the massive, realistic heart. it is well etched (note the network of capillaries of black lines) and is extremely striking, but strange when placed next to the symbolically harmonious mandala.
This upper arm tattoo has modern geometry and clever design. the technical aspects of the previous work (hybrid dotted shading in fine blue/black ink) created an opportunity for the new support work to be built on. the larger scale hexagons go from pure dot work to a blue/black line (it’s an amazing tech effect) and then use an alternate triangular fill image. given the unfinished part near the armpit and the skin irritated by a shading gun, a little more shading ink is likely to be done in one finishing session.
This is a classy upper arm tattoo. the use of sections separated by negative space is effective, allowing the artist to play with a variety of patterns. there is a masterful display of technique in different hashes, dots and color transitions showing the tattooist’s eye for detail. I particularly enjoy the look of pressed metal in the motif closest to the subject. creates an effect like that found on sports stadium steps and 4wd step panels that help make sure you don’t trip when the metal is wet.
wow. This epic is a nearly flawless combination of grayscale arm sleeve and chest. it is difficult to find another tattoo design so vivid in shades of gray and black. the keys to this brilliant ink are the pattern, placement and unique style of the greyscale shading technique.
the color and texture created are reminiscent of granite but blend with the beauty of marble sensibilities. the placement of each mandala radiates outward in crisp, clear circles supported by eclectic design pattern fills. Just for fun, the artist tops off near the shoulder with perfectly outlined clouds of gray shadow for an artistic ink mic drop.
a totally spectacular set of geometric twin sleeves. the subject can be imagined walking into the studio with a sample of different mosaic designs under his arm and saying to the artist, “I want them all, in blue/black and grey.” all mosaic patterns are very different in direction, shape or filling technique. the tattooist perfectly placed each tile where it can be most effective in contrast to the other styles on display, then manipulated the shape and scale to make them stand out even more. it’s brilliant conceptually and in application.
This tattoo looks like alternating 3d jenga towers that form a central negative space star. once you grasp the intricacies of geometry and scale, the art becomes a fascinating inner forearm tattoo. the towers are excellently conceived; each has the same style, but alternates between a crisp black fill and heavy dot work. it’s an almost magical display of balance and scale.
This mandala for the chest and upper arm could be completely finished, it certainly looks great right now, but it could also be waiting for the finishing touches of black line highlighting. There’s quite a bit already, particularly through the arm section, but the criss-cross shape over the tile-patterned chest seems to need more. there’s a good chance you can finish the line with fine black needles, but it also helps other elements come off the skin.
now this is the definition of badass geometric design. an almost complete upper body piece that combines all technical tattoo styles (seriously, you can run a checklist: 3d, greyscale, dotwork, negative space, fine needle black line, mosaic pattern, mandala, etc) into an accurate display of amazing body art.
is a dazzling and impressive example of quality tattoos and artwork where the high price doesn’t really matter when completed. conceptually, there is also no weakness; it’s symmetrically balanced and fits in with the subject’s other impressive body art.
The geometric pattern on this chest piece is epic: matching pieces of fine black ink dots turning into mandala tattoos. it’s only the outlined animal’s head that bothers me, which looks like a cross between a wolf and a tasmanian devil with a magical symbol on its head.
I’m not sure what the intention of the subject is from here, but the piece could do with keeping the dotwork sharp and increasing the shadow and filling in the mandala. the animal could be developed in the traditional black and gray or in a very bright neo-traditional style to finish off the piece. I’m not sure it can be left as a contour work only.
Okay, this is a fascinating, memorable and unique geometric tattoo. the central image of a woman capturing her inner eye(s) is an exceptionally well executed realistic sketch style tattoo. There is also a fascinating gelatinous-looking strand of DNA that runs horizontally through the piece.
It would be interesting to discover the thoughts, motivation and source of inspiration of the subject and fully develop the originality of the concept. but that’s not all the ink! This full chest tattoo has been filled with a beautiful intense dot mosaic design. the pattern is hypnotic but manages to help show the main sketch work in contrast. It’s certainly different from the simple blurry black background fill.
This hexagon inspired leg tattoo lacks the precise quality of others on this list. it lacks the uniformity in pattern needed for the most successful geometric tattoos and therefore looks a bit messy and unkempt. there is a freehand quality to the black lines and shapes. however, the hint of a mandala in the dotted shading is a nice concept that requires more effective delivery to really stand out.
This is a fun sacred geometry chest design, utilizing variety technique and compound application. The Metatron’s Cube in the center is exceptional for drawing attention – it’s like the core of Iron Man but created with fine black line ink. Black and gray shaded bracket patterns are clearly etched and contrast sharply with the negative space/dot block pair on either side of the chest. this is a fantastically balanced tattoo.
This is a cool thin black line tattoo in artful patterns of stars and diamonds. one could argue that it is not straight across the top of the sleeve and flows down the chest. however, this is just a byproduct of the way the subject is holding his arm in the photo (I checked!). this ink can stand alone or go bolder and add pockets of bright color to enhance bold images.
such an epic 3d concept piece. the various elements are linked to each other but begin within the tunic of the seated figure placed in the center of the belly. the technical delivery of this piece is first class, displaying tremendous balance in placement through the center of the subject as it moves from the gut to below the throat. It has it all: a variety of different shading techniques, a frenetic mandala of fine detailed dots, a classic black outline, and cleverly applied negative space. It’s an abstract tattoo of a golden star.
The modern design of black lines within each hexagon is the highlight of this half sleeve arm tattoo. each one is unique in the way they are engraved, which gives them a fingerprint vibe. the thin black lines all work together perfectly, then come together in the elegant honeycomb outlined by the negative space of the honeycomb. The outer (lower) forearm portion of the tattoo is also well done and features a triangular based mandala held together by intense flower-like mosaic patterns.
an eye of providence, symbolizing god watching over humanity, sits atop this tattoo before splitting into a mandala and geometric tetris. it’s a classy tattoo; however, the three elements do not seem to coincide much with the concept. the eye within the triangle is a nice piece of ink nicely augmented by the crescent’s clever use of negative space and spare sunrays. traditionally, in an eye of providential design, the rays shoot out of the triangle in multitudes.
This is a boss level geometric tattoo that extends across the subject’s entire upper body. there is so much work and time put into these artworks (mandala, mosaics, flowers, circles) that you can get lost looking at the depth inside each element. is a spectacular example of going with a concept and creating beautiful, elaborate tattoo art that could hang in any museum.
The negative space aspect of this metatron’s cube symbol “reverse” lines tattoo style is great. there are alternate details in line and pattern that create a cool sense of each shape within the design. but apart from this, the piece is technically disappointing. thin black outlines lack sharpness and clarity: they look washed out and too rushed when they could look bold and strong. this can be easily fixed.
The other area that needs improvement is the shading. it’s a pretty dirty gray that isn’t heavy enough to help the negative space stand out and is too inconsistent in application. there are two ways to do this: intensify the gray tone (or use a solid gray ink) and add more contrast, or shine a vivid alternate fill color against negative space to send it down a new wave path.
This is another cool sacred geometry design. The pattern at the top shows a flower of life symbol surrounded by lines that look like a bored but highly accurate school boy gone crazy with a geometric ruler in the back of trigonometry class. it’s an impressive shape created with painstaking line work (any mistake and it’s game over when making straight lines like this). I also like the negative space lined cubes that stand out against the dark germ of life tiles – a simple contrast but pops well.
You wouldn’t think there are too many death’s head moth elephant skull tattoos, let alone the big guy who still has his ears on and looks like butterfly wings. this is a strange work of art. some elements are precisely etched (the wing sets and background shading), while other parts that should be precise, like the moth’s body and the central triangular eye, look sloppy and freehand. It will be interesting to see if the subject opts to use more black and gray tones, color, or leaves it as it is.
