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September 10th, 2020

40 Rockin’ ‘Steven Universe’ Tattoos

Who's your favorite gem: Garnet, Amethyst, Pearl, Rose Quartz, Lapis Lazuli or Peridot?

Since the jump, “Steven Universe” has been a groundbreaking series. After working as a writer and storyboard artist for “Adventure Time,” Rebecca Sugar came up with the idea for a show of her own and with 2013’s “Steven Universe,” became the first woman to independently create a show for Cartoon Network. It’s since gone on to become on of the most inclusive, diverse and intersectional animated shows of all time. The series follows Steven Universe, a half-human and half-gem boy who lives with Crystal Gems Garnet, Amethyst and Pearl in Beach City. Crystal Gems are aliens who take on the forms of gemstones and fight crimes on Earth. Throughout the five seasons, Universe learns to use his gem abilities and discovers the truth about his mother Rose Quartz’s role in the powerful Gem Empire.

While the plot of the show is certainly an impressive fantasy story, fans have clung onto this series for its depiction of queer characters. In the first season finale, we learned that Garnet was a fusion of two gems, Ruby and Sapphire. These two gems fell in love and fused to be together forever. Other queer characters in the show include Pearl, Rose Quartz and Stevonnie. Stevonnie is the fusion of Universe and his human BFF Connie, with Stevonnie identifying as non-binary and using they/them pronouns. The show has also been praised for its racial diversity, as the bulk of the voice cast are women of color. The series won a number of awards for their intersectionality, including a GLAAD Media Award for “Outstanding Kids & Family Program,” a Peabody Award for “Children’s & Youth Programming” and five Emmy Award nominations.

In honor of the wildly wonderful animated series that is “Steven Universe,” take a peek at some off our favorite tattoos inspired by the colorful and creative television show.

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Lion for Aimee samtysontattoos@gmail.com

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Garnet is my fav Steven Universe character

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#tbt Self-love Steven Universe that I did on Julian in January this year! I’m super late to the party and just finished Steven Universe Future this morning. This season and the movie were certainly my favorites to watch through teary-eyes lol I’d be really excited to do any SU tattoos once the quarantine is over! . _________________________________ #lasvegastattooartist . Please visit my website at lealigottattoos.com to shop for merch, book an appointment, and read though my FAQ! Email directly to inquire at ligot.lea@gmail.com! ⭐️ Booking is postponed until the end of the quarantine is announced! . . . #stevenuniverse #stevenuniversetattoo #stevenuniversefuture #selflove #tattoo #kawaiitattoo

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Is there anything that’s worth more than peace and love on the planet earth. The crystal temple for lovely Jade. What a sitting! Thanks to you and Holly both being troopers this weekend to finish two rather large day sits. I don’t get to do much scenery so what better than some lovely steven universe artwork Ps. We chose to do it facing this way for design accuracy plus Jades other arm is already taken! (If you’re wondering why they’re facing outwards ) Studios@tokyotattoo.co.uk #tattoo #tattoos #tattooed #tattooer #tattooist #tattooart #tattooflash #tattooartist #stevenuniverse #stevenuniversefanart #stevenuniversetattoo #rebeccasugar #crystalgems #wearethecrystalgems #crystaltemple #equality #gemtemple #cartoonnetwork #cartoon #cartoontattoo #crystals #kawaiitattoo #kawaii #worldfamousink #fusionink #colourwork #colourtattoo #birminghamtattoo #birmingham

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“I could show you how to be strong in the real way” Steven Universe inspired piece for the awesome Idris I would love to do more cool concepts like this so hit me up with your ideas ✌️ Done using @rotaryworks @nelson_nrts_machines @workhorseirons @pantheraink @worldfamousink and @yayofamilia butter and tattoo guard. #stevenuniverse #stevenuniversetattoos #stevenuniversefanart #crystalgems #nerdytattoos #cartoontattoos #nerdyart #anime #cartoontattoo #popculturetattoos #colourtattoo #scripttattoo #uktattoo #ladytattooers #juniortattooartist #kawaii #kawaiitattoo #coalville #leicester #eastmidlands #leicestertattoo #pinkworkers #punk #tattoosleeve #newschooltattoo #midlandstattoo #eastmidlandstattoo #loughborough #ashbydelazouch

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