Cats have interesting personalities, which make them a popular animal theme for simple tattoo designs. Aloof and independent, icy cool, or warmly affectionate, cats have been popular throughout history for their mystical nature and the nine lives they’re said to possess. Whether you’re honoring a beloved pet, the characteristics felines…
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A bear tattoo does more than just show off your animalistic side. They contain a great deal of symbolism in traditional tribal tattoo design. Many ancient cultures have legends that bears were connected to the spiritual world, and they are often tattooed as links to strength, ferocity in battle, healing,…
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Okami is the Japanese word for wolf. In this gallery many of the designs reference the popular and unique Nintendo video game Okami, one of the most interesting classic titles in Japanese gaming. For other collectors, Japanese wolf tattoos are linked to Shinto religion and the spirit world Much like the Kitsune (fox), wolves were…
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A howling wolf tattoo represents strength, free spiritedness, and a connection to being wild, free, and unfettered. The following collection of 70+ howling wolf tattoos demonstrate a fantastic range of depictions for your inspiration, from the simple but tribal designs through nature tattoos with realistic style hunters howling at the moon. 1. Upper Arm Howling Wolf…
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The Vikings had a great respect for the wolves of the forest, with many involved in traditional folklore and tales as violent but strong characters with great ties to the warrior ideals of family, strength, and courage. The most famous of Norse wolves is Fenrir, a tremendous subject for a variety of Norse wolf tattoo designs. The following gallery…
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A roaring lion tattoo need not be large and imposing; they can be equally ferocious when etched in small designs. Lions tattoos are a great animal symbol linked with nobility, strength, and honor, and these characteristics can be adeptly defined in small body art. With many styles suitable for a…
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A turtle tattoo is naturally appealing for many collectors. In small tattoo design, the turtle can be a focal point of many different styles and application, whether in color or black and gray. The turtle often symbolizes patience and tenacity and is a sacred motif in Polynesian and Eastern Asian cultures. …
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Traditionally the owl represents wisdom and knowledge, dating back to Greek Antiquity and Biblical times. Their prodigious, unblinking eyesight, sharp beak, and nocturnal nature helps the owl’s popularity for being brought to life by small tattoo. While sometimes seen as an omen of death, small owl body art runs the gamut from grim darkness, to photo realism, and…
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Animal inspired work is nothing new in the world of tattoos, but these otter tattoo ideas prove that the artistic directions available for these designs don’t stop at the classic, American traditional style. Otters are playful, semi-aquatic creatures that are beloved for their mischievous disposition and cute appearance. They’re also…
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