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Itty Bitty Ink: Inspiration for Your Next Tiny Tattoo
A mini tattoo mood board in a book—plus, two sheets of temporary tats in the back to try ’em out before you commit!
Illustrated by tattoo artist McKenna Lah (@pokingyou.softly), Itty Bitty Ink is your sign to get that teensy tattoo you've always wanted. Full of sweet, charming illustrations—from bunnies in bows and fresh farmer's market vegetables to delightful mini cowboy boots and beautiful blooming roses—this little book is bursting with inspiration.
Plus, there are two sheets of temporary tattoos at the back, perfect whether you're looking to get a real tattoo and want to take a design for a test drive, or aren't quite ready to take the leap and just want to have some fun. Take a peek! Something in here is sure to make you smile.
ON Tiny tattoos are all the rage! Seen on icons like Zoë Kravitz and Hailey Bieber, there's something so beautifully chic about a little tattoo. Use this book for inspiration!
MULTIPURPOSE ART Whether you're looking for a real tattoo or want a little coffee table candy, this book is it!
ADORABLE Not only are the illustrations insanely cute, but with a padded case and sprayed edges, this book is irresistible for browsing or displaying in your home, office, or dorm room.
TEMPORARY TATTOO The back of the book contains two temporary tattoo sheets that bring these designs to life.
Perfect
Tattoo lovers and dreamers
Tattoo artists
Anyone who likes cute, mini things
Fans of tiny tattoo style icons like Rihanna and Sabrina Carpenter
Gift-giving for birthday, graduation, bachelorette party, Galentine’s Day, or any special occasion
Illustrated by tattoo artist McKenna Lah (@pokingyou.softly), Itty Bitty Ink is your sign to get that teensy tattoo you've always wanted. Full of sweet, charming illustrations—from bunnies in bows and fresh farmer's market vegetables to delightful mini cowboy boots and beautiful blooming roses—this little book is bursting with inspiration.
Plus, there are two sheets of temporary tattoos at the back, perfect whether you're looking to get a real tattoo and want to take a design for a test drive, or aren't quite ready to take the leap and just want to have some fun. Take a peek! Something in here is sure to make you smile.
ON Tiny tattoos are all the rage! Seen on icons like Zoë Kravitz and Hailey Bieber, there's something so beautifully chic about a little tattoo. Use this book for inspiration!
MULTIPURPOSE ART Whether you're looking for a real tattoo or want a little coffee table candy, this book is it!
ADORABLE Not only are the illustrations insanely cute, but with a padded case and sprayed edges, this book is irresistible for browsing or displaying in your home, office, or dorm room.
TEMPORARY TATTOO The back of the book contains two temporary tattoo sheets that bring these designs to life.
Perfect
Tattoo lovers and dreamers
Tattoo artists
Anyone who likes cute, mini things
Fans of tiny tattoo style icons like Rihanna and Sabrina Carpenter
Gift-giving for birthday, graduation, bachelorette party, Galentine’s Day, or any special occasion
136 pages, Hardcover
Published March 3, 2026
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November 25, 2025
*Thank you NetGalley and Chronicle Books for the ARC*
The book is chocked full of adorable illustrations and inspiration for your next tattoo design! My favorite sections to browse were the furry friends and the jewelry box.
The artist is very talented and I love that they compiled their work into a book. I loved that there were tips on the placements of each tattoo and they were broken up into themed sections.
The book is chocked full of adorable illustrations and inspiration for your next tattoo design! My favorite sections to browse were the furry friends and the jewelry box.
The artist is very talented and I love that they compiled their work into a book. I loved that there were tips on the placements of each tattoo and they were broken up into themed sections.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Done by a tattoo artists who specializes in mini designs, There are so many ideas to choose from and is organized in a way that makes a lot of sense. Fun.
4 stars
4 stars
December 5, 2025
A whimsical collection of flash to inspire those tiny tattoos that you might just need when the needle calls. I would have liked a little more word content - background...thoughts about each topic...something. It would also been beneficial to see photos her art tattooed. Those touches could allow the reader to connect with the artist more.
Thank you NetGalley, Chronicle Books, and artist McKenna Lah for the eARC in exchange for my honest review. "Itty Bitty Ink" is expected to be published March 3, 2026!
Thank you NetGalley, Chronicle Books, and artist McKenna Lah for the eARC in exchange for my honest review. "Itty Bitty Ink" is expected to be published March 3, 2026!
December 9, 2025
As someone who loves tattoos and enjoys getting tattoos, I was elated at the chance to receive an advance copy of this book by McKenna Lah.
Her fine-line designs are absolutely stunning, and I can see this inspiring many people to go out and find their own forever art. Some of them are extremely simple, while others are detailed in a way I would not have expected from a fine-line design. Every turn of the page had me looking from drawing to drawing, wondering “Would I ever get something like this?”
A lot of the time, I will admit, the answer was no. Most of the artwork didn’t resonate with me in a way that would have me placing it on my skin for the reason of my life. However, that doesn’t mean others wouldn’t. There are so many great, first time tattoos ideas in here or even ideas if you’re looking for a flash/impulsive tattoo.
My only real issue with this book is that some of the designs were a little more revealing than I would personally ever get. This being said, I’m well aware that a lot of people enjoy those sorts of designs, and there is nothing wrong with that. So, whether you love tattoos, are looking for inspiration, or just want to appreciate some fine art, then this is a book I would recommend you checking out. One thing is absolutely clear to me with this, McKeena is a talented artist and I would trust her with a forever art design.
Thank you NetGalley and Chronicle Books for giving me an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Her fine-line designs are absolutely stunning, and I can see this inspiring many people to go out and find their own forever art. Some of them are extremely simple, while others are detailed in a way I would not have expected from a fine-line design. Every turn of the page had me looking from drawing to drawing, wondering “Would I ever get something like this?”
A lot of the time, I will admit, the answer was no. Most of the artwork didn’t resonate with me in a way that would have me placing it on my skin for the reason of my life. However, that doesn’t mean others wouldn’t. There are so many great, first time tattoos ideas in here or even ideas if you’re looking for a flash/impulsive tattoo.
My only real issue with this book is that some of the designs were a little more revealing than I would personally ever get. This being said, I’m well aware that a lot of people enjoy those sorts of designs, and there is nothing wrong with that. So, whether you love tattoos, are looking for inspiration, or just want to appreciate some fine art, then this is a book I would recommend you checking out. One thing is absolutely clear to me with this, McKeena is a talented artist and I would trust her with a forever art design.
Thank you NetGalley and Chronicle Books for giving me an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
December 8, 2025
I enjoyed flipping through the tattoo designs in this book—it’s clear they were created by an actual tattoo artist. The bold outlines and thoughtful shading give each piece a professional, finished look. All of the designs are in black and white, though I’m sure they could easily be adapted with color.
There’s also a really sweet acknowledgement from the author to her family and friends, which I thought added a nice personal touch.
I will say that I initially hoped the book might include a release form so a reader could take a design directly to a tattoo artist and say, “This is what I want.” It doesn’t. And if you look a little more closely than I did at first, you’ll notice the author makes it clear that these designs are meant to be inspirational—as in, “I hope these spark ideas for you, but please don’t copy my work outright.” I believe that was the author’s intent, and it’s worth keeping in mind.
If you can find this at a library, it’s a fun source of inspiration. I’m not sure I’d buy it solely for personal use (unless you just want the included temporary tattoos), but the artwork itself is very nice. There’s a wide variety of motifs: country-style elements, animals, food-themed art, and celestial designs. The range is something I definitely appreciated.
Give it a look if you’re a tattoo fanatic—you’ll likely find something that sparks your imagination.
There’s also a really sweet acknowledgement from the author to her family and friends, which I thought added a nice personal touch.
I will say that I initially hoped the book might include a release form so a reader could take a design directly to a tattoo artist and say, “This is what I want.” It doesn’t. And if you look a little more closely than I did at first, you’ll notice the author makes it clear that these designs are meant to be inspirational—as in, “I hope these spark ideas for you, but please don’t copy my work outright.” I believe that was the author’s intent, and it’s worth keeping in mind.
If you can find this at a library, it’s a fun source of inspiration. I’m not sure I’d buy it solely for personal use (unless you just want the included temporary tattoos), but the artwork itself is very nice. There’s a wide variety of motifs: country-style elements, animals, food-themed art, and celestial designs. The range is something I definitely appreciated.
Give it a look if you’re a tattoo fanatic—you’ll likely find something that sparks your imagination.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
I received this digital arc from NetGalley and Chronicle Books in exchange for an honest review. I wish I could see the two sheets of temporary tattoos that come with the print version, but I guess I'll have to wait until it comes out in print!
This book is charming and full of ideas for your next/first tattoo. The designs definitely lean toward femme, although I've seen plenty of male chefs sporting tattoos that can be found in the Farmer's Market section of this book. I was looking for one idea and now I have a hundred. If I lived in LA, I would take up all of the author's time. There is very little text in the book, which might be bothersome to some folks, but it was more about finding something that resonates with you and not necessarily the author.
The books says that the drawings are "inspiration", but it is not clearly stated. I'm guessing that the artist doesn't want her work to be copied outright, so proceed with caution and make the designs your own! I'm off to make an appointment with my tattoo artist.
This book is charming and full of ideas for your next/first tattoo. The designs definitely lean toward femme, although I've seen plenty of male chefs sporting tattoos that can be found in the Farmer's Market section of this book. I was looking for one idea and now I have a hundred. If I lived in LA, I would take up all of the author's time. There is very little text in the book, which might be bothersome to some folks, but it was more about finding something that resonates with you and not necessarily the author.
The books says that the drawings are "inspiration", but it is not clearly stated. I'm guessing that the artist doesn't want her work to be copied outright, so proceed with caution and make the designs your own! I'm off to make an appointment with my tattoo artist.
November 24, 2025
As someone who doesn't really get tattoos often and can be pretty picky about what they are, while I'll admit that this book is filled with some absolutely beautiful small artwork, I'd probably look elsewhere for something that I'd want. I think this has more to do with the fact that I'm in a place in my life where, if I were to get another tattoo, I'd want it to be exceptionally meaningful. What I will say is that this book might have been perfect for me in my college days. Back then, I was very spontaneous about tattoos.
I also really appreciate the piece of having a variety of temporary tattoos included at the end. This, I think, really allows someone to determine what it might look like if they were to get one of this artists' specific tattoos. Though they're not ones I would get, I do think that they're incredibly beautiful and I hope this book helps various undecided tattoo lovers.
I received a copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
I also really appreciate the piece of having a variety of temporary tattoos included at the end. This, I think, really allows someone to determine what it might look like if they were to get one of this artists' specific tattoos. Though they're not ones I would get, I do think that they're incredibly beautiful and I hope this book helps various undecided tattoo lovers.
I received a copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
This is a cute little selection of tiny black and white drawings for tattoos. They felt a little generic and young, and some sections really had me wondering who would want some of these tattoos forever inked on their body— two cats holding hands and carrying briefcases, sets of dangling earrings, a carton of milk, etc. The expected ones like cupids, hearts and roses were very generic though.
This could be fun for inspiration but it doesn’t feel like real, personal, creative ideas. That said, if you’re dying for a tattoo of a can of soup, a cutesy heart or a hairbrush, this has got you covered. And I don’t mean that as rudely as it sounds— this has lots of images if your aesthetic is cutesy, either traditional stuff or oddities.
I read a temporary online copy of this book for review.
This could be fun for inspiration but it doesn’t feel like real, personal, creative ideas. That said, if you’re dying for a tattoo of a can of soup, a cutesy heart or a hairbrush, this has got you covered. And I don’t mean that as rudely as it sounds— this has lots of images if your aesthetic is cutesy, either traditional stuff or oddities.
I read a temporary online copy of this book for review.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Disclaimer: This is a review of an advanced readers copy that I received from NetGalley in exchange for writing an honest review.
Although, this book is intended to be a resource for adults, it is very family friendly. This would be a great book to share with children.
This book is filled with cute, fun, and funny tattoo designs. I especially liked the designs of different animals.
I would like to mention that this is a book of many pictures and few words. The designs are left to speak for themselves and it works well.
If you are looking for explanations and history for each design, you won't find that here.
There also aren't any photos of actual tattoos. It is all illustrated designs.
Although, this book is intended to be a resource for adults, it is very family friendly. This would be a great book to share with children.
This book is filled with cute, fun, and funny tattoo designs. I especially liked the designs of different animals.
I would like to mention that this is a book of many pictures and few words. The designs are left to speak for themselves and it works well.
If you are looking for explanations and history for each design, you won't find that here.
There also aren't any photos of actual tattoos. It is all illustrated designs.
November 20, 2025
**Thank you to NetGalley and the author for a digital ARC in exchange for my honest review.**
This book was in a word “precious”.
It’s a collection of “cute little illustrations to inspire your next tattoo” and it did exactly that. I will definitely be getting the physical copy of this (and I’ll just bring the whole book to my next tattoo appointment).
I think this would be a great coffee table book or gift for your tatted friend (if their aesthetic is girlie pop).
I love how the author broke it up into categories & added her little tips for placement.
This book was in a word “precious”.
It’s a collection of “cute little illustrations to inspire your next tattoo” and it did exactly that. I will definitely be getting the physical copy of this (and I’ll just bring the whole book to my next tattoo appointment).
I think this would be a great coffee table book or gift for your tatted friend (if their aesthetic is girlie pop).
I love how the author broke it up into categories & added her little tips for placement.
November 19, 2025
⭐ Design
Thank you to Chronicle Books for this ARC in exchange for my honest review!
Itty Bitty Ink is a small collection of grayscale illustrations intended to spark inspiration for tiny tattoo ideas. The book includes a range of motifs, from furry little creatures to fruits, veggies, desserts, and garden-themed designs.
While the collection is ok, none of the designs particularly stood out to me as unique or especially memorable.
Thank you to Chronicle Books for this ARC in exchange for my honest review!
Itty Bitty Ink is a small collection of grayscale illustrations intended to spark inspiration for tiny tattoo ideas. The book includes a range of motifs, from furry little creatures to fruits, veggies, desserts, and garden-themed designs.
While the collection is ok, none of the designs particularly stood out to me as unique or especially memorable.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC.
The tattoos are cute enough, but nothing special, and I genuinely wonder if all of them are actually tattoo-able without looking weird. The shadowing looks like it might look odd and harsh when actually tattooed, from my experience, which would just completely ruin the tattoo. It'd have been great to see the designs actually tattooed, to get a better idea of what they look like on actual human skin.
The tattoos are cute enough, but nothing special, and I genuinely wonder if all of them are actually tattoo-able without looking weird. The shadowing looks like it might look odd and harsh when actually tattooed, from my experience, which would just completely ruin the tattoo. It'd have been great to see the designs actually tattooed, to get a better idea of what they look like on actual human skin.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
This book was cute! I'm not exactly sure how you would use it because I feel like most tattoo artists like to use their own designs but I would certainly take a tattoo from this book. At the very least, the pictures are pretty and the idea of temporary tattoos is cute, too. Also, honestly, a cute book with some illustrations that can serve as illustraiton for your own drawings, if not your own tattoos.
November 27, 2025
Thank you to NetGalley for allowing me to have an ARC to check out!!
This was exactly what I hoped it would be, I saw so many fantastic tattoo ideas, it would be really simple to switch up small details to personalize many of them as well, so even if you got the idea from this book, it can still be unique to you.
There were quite a few that I would definitely get tattooed right away if I could!!
This was exactly what I hoped it would be, I saw so many fantastic tattoo ideas, it would be really simple to switch up small details to personalize many of them as well, so even if you got the idea from this book, it can still be unique to you.
There were quite a few that I would definitely get tattooed right away if I could!!
November 26, 2025
Brb going to get an adorable tiny tattoo. These were so cute! A book filled with wonderful illustrated ideas for tiny tattoos. Worth the read especially if you’re stuck.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for making this one available :)
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for making this one available :)
November 30, 2025
I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own. (via Netgalley)
4.25 stars
This was really cute! I loved all the artwork and tbh if she wasn't on the opposite coast from me I'd probably have a full sleeve of her animal designs.
4.25 stars
This was really cute! I loved all the artwork and tbh if she wasn't on the opposite coast from me I'd probably have a full sleeve of her animal designs.
December 1, 2025
Cute book of drawings for tiny tattoo inspiration. I loved all of the artwork. I think this would be a great book for someone thinking about their first tattoo. I also think this would be a cute book to keep around for guests to glance through.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
If you love minimalist tattoos, this is a delight. Every page is filled with super cute, delicate designs that feel both stylish and whimsical. Perfect for coffee table eye candy or a quick source of tattoo inspiration.
If you love minimalist tattoos, this is a delight. Every page is filled with super cute, delicate designs that feel both stylish and whimsical. Perfect for coffee table eye candy or a quick source of tattoo inspiration.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Thank you to NetGalley and Chronicle Books for the eARC in exchange for my honest review.
A cute collection of small tattoos. I got a few ideas for my next tattoo. While there were some cute ideas, I was expecting more from this book with more unique designs.
A cute collection of small tattoos. I got a few ideas for my next tattoo. While there were some cute ideas, I was expecting more from this book with more unique designs.
November 30, 2025
*Thank you to NetGalley and the author for a digital ARC in exchange for my honest review *
Had some cute small tattoo ideas that I would definitely consider getting myself.
Had some cute small tattoo ideas that I would definitely consider getting myself.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
The author’s tattoo drawings are in black and white which makes them a blank slate for the reader to customize with their own color preferences.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
The author of this book is a tattoo artist. This book featured tiny tattoo designs by the author, for placing on the hands, ankle, behind the ears and other small places on the body.
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