Fall has so many things worth celebrating. Gorgeous leaves decorate our sidewalks and the crisp fall air leaves summer's brutal heat behind. Cozy sweaters, trips to farms — there's almost nothing better! But perhaps the best — and arguably the most iconic — part of fall? Pumpkins. Not only is this gourd a delicious and staple fall flavor, it represents the season itself. After all, we use them for decoration and to celebrate Halloween — the pumpkin is pretty much fall summed up in one fruit. That's why for autumn lovers, the pumpkin is the perfect source of inspiration for a fall tattoo.Â
Pumpkins may seem simple, but there are a variety of ways to design a pumpkin to tell the right story on one's skin. Their bright, vibrant hues can make for a truly stunning piece of artwork, but their relation to a chillier time of the year make a black-and-white design totally believable. Pumpkins are also perfect as any size tattoo: They can be used as a gorgeous landscape or a teeny tiny fall tribute. And they are infinitely compatible with other fall elements, where one wants to go full seasonal or strictly Halloween style with it.Â
Here, we pulled together 20 gorgeous pumpkin tattoos that truly speak to fall's vibe. There are gorgeous watercolor designs mixed in with dark and spooky Halloween renditions. Whether a person is ready to display their pumpkin pride loud and proud or small and subtle, there's a tattoo for them. We hope everyone will fall in love with these pumpkin designs as much as we have.
Glowing Jack-o-Lantern Pumpkin Tattoo
The coloring on this pumpkin tattoo is so vivid! Despite the cartoonish nature of the design, it takes on a realistic feel because it looks like the skin is actually glowing
Simple Sketched Pumpkin Tattoo
This simplistic style makes this tattoo really work any time of the year. The classic illustration style is super natural looking, and the placement is totally perfect.
'Spooky' Pumpkin Tattoo
Halloween fans can totally get behind this pumpkin patch tattoo. The crusty crescent moon makes for a perfect border, and the pumpkins' carved faces make them just the right level of menacing.
Crooked Smile Pumpkin Tattoo
A cute (albeit somewhat creepy) pumpkin kicks off this quirky Halloween sleeve. His sinister smile is almost endearing.
Floral Pumpkin Tattoo
A Halloween pumpkin gets a friendly makeover with a sweet smile and cutesy floral arrangement. The black and white coloring make it look super stylish.
Shaded Sweet Pumpkin Tattoo
This tattoo is such a trip to look at. With the style of hand poke but the precise look of a machine, the shading on this sweet little gourd is so stunning.
Red Panda Pumpkin Tattoo
Anyone who has ever seen the video of a red panda freaking out over a pumpkin absolutely understands this tattoo. The colors in this pierce are absolutely gorgeous.
Pumpkin Pie Tattoo
This sweet treat makes for an adorable little caricature. The colors are super rich, just adding to its overall cuteness.
Halloween Scene Pumpkin Tattoo
What a "spritely" piece! These creepy and cute sprites make for a perfect pairing for this Halloween pumpkin.
Witchy Pumpkin Tattoo
Witches and pumpkins are the peanut butter and jelly of Halloween. We couldn't think of a more perfect pair! The deep black give the whole artwork a fierceness one doesn't typically see every day in tattoo artistry.
Graveyard Pumpkin Tattoo
This geometric, black-and-white Halloween ink showcases some pretty sweet little jack-o-lanterns. The framing really gives the design adorable dimension.
Trick-or-Treat Pumpkin Tattoo
For anyone who lives for Halloween, this tattoo is perfect. It's so adorable and the range really pops against the gray and black outlining.
Juicy Pumpkin Tattoo
Harry Potter fans, rejoice! This bottled beauty is the cutest interpretation of the popular Potter drink, and we love the use of a rich purple for the bottle's label. It really makes the orange pumpkin pop.
Raven Pumpkin Tattoo
This design definitely has strong Halloween vibes, but that intricate and gorgeous raven really gives it a bit of seasonal diversity.
Autumnal Pumpkin Tattoo
Abstract and autumnal, this is a really creative way to honor a love of all things fall. Make sure to give this one a few passes — it feels like every time we look at it we notice another interesting detail.
Magical Pumpkin Tattoo
Believing in magic is easy once you get a look at this pumpkin piece. We love the classic witch representation and use of bright colors in this one.
Octapumpkin Tattoo
No one can say this isn't super creative! This adorable pumpkin tattoo is super unusual and yet, kind of obviously perfect.
'The Nightmare Before Christmas' Pumpkin Tattoo
Fans of The Nightmare Before Christmas will totally appreciate this obscure tattoo reference. Those jack-o-lanterns make a brief appearance in the intro, and coincidentally serve as the perfect quirky pumpkin tattoo inspiration.
Watercolor Pumpkin Tattoo
Don't be afraid to think about coloring outside the lines. Clearly it creates a gorgeous watercolor effect.
Seasonal Pumpkin Tattoo
Who says fall is the only time for pumpkins? This vintage tattoo design totally proves pumpkins are perfect any time of the year!
