12 Minimalist Line Tattoos That Show Less Is More

Wendelle Co
Apr 17, 2016

From watercolor tattoos to galaxy tattoos that are truly out of this world, there’s no denying that when it comes to getting inked, we’re all a little obsessed. And whether it’s your first real tat or you’re polishing off a full sleeve, adding permanent body art is *always* a big decision. So while you’re tentatively scouring the net for some elaborate tats, why not also keep something sleek and minimalist in mind? Enter the sheer simplicity of the line tattoo (aka a tattoo consisting of just one line, duh!), proving that sometimes less can be so much more. Scroll on for these 12 modern line tattoos, and find your next ink that pretty much goes with everything.

1. Pulse: Dance to the beat of your own heart. Mark your pulse with this super sweet heartbeat tattoo and never cease to find your own natural rhythm. (via tattooist_of)

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Tehio! Ohxas! ..... Either way it's super cute. Done by @pmacdonaldtattoo ! #luckysnoho #northampton #texas #ohio #statetattoo

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2. State Love: Not gonna lie, we’re well aware this is actually a two-line tattoo. Show your old (and new) state love with this clean and simple home state design. (via @luckysnoho)

3. Star: Bring things back to basics with this tiny star tattoo. This tat reminds us of our lazy school days, gazing out the window and scribbling simple little stars in our composition notebooks. (via yktattoo1)

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. 귀요미 선인장 :) . 재미는 작업~ . 유쾌한 작업할수있게 해주셔서!! . 감사합니다👍🏻 . 완젼 귀여워용 ㅋㅋ .

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4. Cactus: Show off your prickly side! Wear your line tat on trend with this desert-inspired cactus tattoo. (via @tattooist_noa)

5. Saturn: Even if you’re not rocking a galaxy tattoo, you can sport a tat that’s out of this world. Bring on the interstellar vibes with this double-ringed planet tattoo. (via @yktattoo1)

6. Kissing: Get a little abstract with your next romantic tat. This one-line work of art is great for rocking a steamy ink… on the DL. (via @ilwolhongdam)

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From last year, a favorite of mine. @luckysnoho

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7. Bracelet: For jewelry that’ll never go out of style, rock this super delicate permanent bracelet. This tat is also a perfect way to mark your bestie love with a friendship bracelet that will truly last forever. (via @pmacdonaldtattoo)

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손님 탄생화 치자나무 꽃이에요 저에게 네번째 받는 타투인데 라인타투가 없어서 이번엔 명함없이 라인으로만 작업했어요~ . #birthflower #flower #flowertattoo ##linetattoo #탄생화타투 #꽃타투 #여성타투 #미니타투 #라인타투 #타투 #문신 #다인타투 #드로잉 #멋글씨 #손글씨 #일산 #일산타투 #타투도안 #패션타투 #감성타투 #tattoo #drawing #tattoodesign #tatuaje #ink #art #illust #タトゥー

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8. Florals: This is a look that stays sweet 24/7. Capture the essence of spring with these dainty floral line tats that are as romantic as hand-picked wildflowers. (via @daintattoo)

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. . 다이아몬드. . #tattoo #tattoos #art #design #illustration #linetattoo #tattooist #일러스트 #tattooworkers #tattooer #drawing #korea #타투 #홍대 #아트 #플레이그라운드타투 #다이아몬드타투 #손목타투 #playgroundtattoo

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9. Diamond: Shine bright like a diamond. Add some long-lasting bling to your ink collection with this faux sparkly rock tattoo. (via @playground_tat2)

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10. Wire Hanger: Who knew a hanger could be chock full of meaning? Whether you’re an organization freak (in a good way of course) or purely a fashion junkie, symbolize your obsession with this trendy little wire hanger tattoo. (via @redpoppies)

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. 여인님께서 가져오신 돌고래로... . 살살 작업완료!! . 안 아프죠??ㅋㅋ . 고생하셨습니다👍🏻 .

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11. Dolphin: Show off your dolphin love (which never dies… along with your passion for My Little Pony) with this looped and playful marine tattoo. (via @tattooist_noa)

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12. Blossom: Whether your career is flourishing or you’re making great personal strides, celebrate a life that’s in full bloom with this large and in-charge floral tat. (via @moganji)

What minimalist tattoo do you have your eye on? Follow us on Pinterest for more colorful + fun tattoo inspo.

Matcha Lovers, Beware: A "Global Matcha Shortage” Is On The Way

Leaders in the matcha industry are predicting a matcha shortage this spring. Sparked by a huge surge in demand, it’s possible that your go-to drink could be affected.

Here’s everything you need to know about this season’s matcha shortage.

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Per The Japan Times, increased demand for matcha powder put an “unprecedented strain” on the tea industry last year, and the same effect is predicted to take place in 2025.

According to the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Japan saw a 185% increase in matcha production from 2010 to 2023 in order to keep up with demand from cafes and home baristas around the world, The Japan Timesreports.

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Seeing that over half of Japan’s matcha is exported internationally, matcha lovers are looking toward the country for their green tea fix. Search interest for matcha has nearly quadrupled over the past 5 years, and it shows no sign of slowing down.

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This year, mostly organic matcha strains will be affected by the shortage, though lower-grade varieties could face the same issues if consumers begin reaching for them in favor of organic offerings. While top-tier, organic strains like ceremonial-grade matcha are known for being sweeter and smoother, the lower-grade kinds like culinary-grade matcha are noticeably more bitter and don't have the same vibrant color.

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Matcha can only be harvested in the springtime, so though a shortage may be happening now, there’s hope for increased supply in the near future. This year’s harvest will start in April.

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Even though production will ramp up, Jason Eng of Kametani Tea in Japan, a company that produces matcha for beverage companies around the world, says: “This year will be an interesting one. We haven’t hit a point yet where we’re going to run out, but it’s going to be really tight this autumn – not just for us but for everybody. The demand is off the charts.”

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Everything You Need To Know About The '1923' Season Finale After THAT Death

We're over halfway through 1923 season 2 and there is so much to talk about — like Cara getting attacked by a wolf in the middle of the night, Spencer getting roped into a plot to uncover a whiskey operation, and Alexandra getting stalked and attacked multiple times in her journey. Wow. There's one more episode before the 1923 finale on April 6, 2025.

Here's everything you need to know about how and when to watch the 1923 season 2 finale, airing on Paramount+ April 6, 2025.

Where can I watch the 1923 finale?

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The 1923 season finale will air on April 6, 2025 on Paramount+. New episodes of 1923 season 2 air on Paramount+ Sunday at 12 AM EST, which means if you live on the west coast, you get new episodes on Saturday nights!

How many episodes of 1923 are there?

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1923 season 2 premiered on February 23, 2025, and it's going to have 7 episodes total:

  • Season 2, Episode 1 "The Killing Season" premiered February 23, 2025
  • Season 2, Episode 2 "The Rapist Is Winter" premiered March 2, 2025
  • Season 2, Episode 3 "Wrap Thee in Terror" premiered March 9, 2025
  • Season 2, Episode 4 "Journey the Rivers of Iron" premiered March 16, 2025
  • Season 2, Episode 5 "Only Gunshots to Guide Us" premiered March 23, 2025
  • Season 2, Episode 6 "The Mountain Teeth of Monsters" premiered March 30, 2025
  • Season 2, Episode 7 "A Dream and a Memory" premieres April 6, 2025

Who's in the 1923 season 2 cast?

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There's a good chance you're familiar with Helen Mirren and Harrison Ford, but the whole 1923 cast in incredible!

  • Harrison Ford as Jacob Dutton: Dutton patriarch and a protector of the Yellowstone ranch.
  • Helen Mirren as Cara Dutton: a hardworking and kind woman who's Jacob's wife.
  • Brandon Sklenar as Spencer Dutton: Jacob and Cara's nephew who's making his way back to the ranch.
  • Julia Schlaepfer as Alex Dutton: Spencer's new wife, and a spunky and resourceful woman making her way to America on her own from England.
  • Michelle Randolph as Elizabeth Dutton: a kind yet determined young woman who's married to Jack.
  • Darren Mann as Jack Dutton: Jacob and Cara's great-nephew who lives with them on the Yellowstone ranch.
  • Aminah Nieves as Teonna Rainwater: an Indigenous young woman who's on the run after escaping a Catholic assimilation school.
  • Jennifer Carpenter as Marshal Mamie Fossett: a U.S. Marshal who crosses paths with Spencer on his journey.
  • Jerome Flynn as Banner Creighton: one of Jacob's sworn enemies dead set on taking the Duttons down.
  • Timothy Dalton as Donald Whitfield: a snaky businessman who has Jacob and the Duttons under his thumb.
  • Isabel May as Elsa Dutton: Spencer's sister from 1883 who serves as narrator.

What happened to Jack Dutton in 1923?

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To everyone's shock, Jack Dutton died in 1923 season 2, episode 6, "The Mountain Teeth of Monsters." While Jacob and a couple men set off to meet Spencer at the train station, Jack was instructed to stay at the Yellowstone ranch to defend the house, as well as Cara and Elizabeth.

But when he chose to leave anyway, Jack was met with two of Whitfield's men, who shot and killed him. Actor Darren Mann admitted the death made him "angry, sad and frustrated," telling People that "There must've been four or five people who went down just right there in that one episode. Death everywhere."

Where did 1923 season 2 film?

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1923 season 2 filmed around Texas in 2024, and began filming in Austin on July 17 according to My San Antonio. Filming locations also included Lockhart and Bartlett, Texas.

How does 1923 connect to Yellowstone?

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1923 is a Yellowstone prequel series from creator Taylor Sheridan (so is 1883!). The Duttons we see in 1923 are the ancestors of John Dutton III, Beth Dutton, Jamie Dutton, and Kayce Dutton.

Check Brit + Co for the latest TV news and subscribe to see our new podcast Yap City ahead of the 1923 season finale — you won't want to miss our 1923 season 2 ending explainer!

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Everyone's Convinced 'The White Lotus' Told Us The Killer In The Very First Episode

We're only one week away from The White Lotus finale — and finally answering the biggest question of all: who dies in The White Lotus season 3? Here's your official reminder that Mike White never passes up the opportunity for a death to be accidental & ironic (not to mention the character's fault), meaning we probably don't need to be looking for a murderer. And there's one White Lotus theory that suggests the killer's been in front of our faces the whole time: the poisonous pong pong fruit.

Here's a truly genius White Lotus theory about the season 3 finale, Saxon, and that poisonous fruit.

'The White Lotus' season 3 death will probably be another egomaniacal accident.

Theories are running rampant around who dies in The White Lotus season 3 finale — and who's responsible. But @popcultureari points out that, "In previous seasons we've seen how Mike White builds a ridiculous amount of tension between all the characters only to have the loose ends tied up with some ironic twist. And the main deaths aren't about killers lurking in the shadows, they're about people tripping over their own egos."

Remember when Tanya tripped in her heels, hit her head, and then drowned? "So in season 3, the body won't be from some shocking murder, it'll be from another self sabotage masterpiece," she continues. And the leading suspect? That poisonous fruit introduced in the first episode.

And it could cost the Ratliff family Saxon, Harper, and Lochlan.

More than one fan is wondering whether Jason Isaac's Timothy Ratliff will make a smoothie with the poisonous fruit to end his own life (since he doesn't have the gun anymore), and someone else will accidentally drink it. "There's a reason why they specifically mentioned the poison fruit so early on," one user says in the comments, while another points out how the camera always zooms into the blender.

But the most devastating take on this theory to me? That "I also do believe there will be 3 deaths because Chelsea keeps bringing up that bad things happen in 3s," another comment says. "3 siblings, 3 Russians, 3 friends."

More comments applaud @popcultureari for coming up with "such a good theory," but if Timothy makes the smoothie in The White Lotus season 3 finale, and then all three kids somehow end up dead, y'all will need to check on me!

What do you think about this White Lotus theory? Are you excited for the finale? Read up on The Most "Batsh—t" Yellowjackets Theory: "Everything Came Together" before the finale airs.

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