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Next Luxury • Tattoo Ideas • Top 65 Best Maleficent Tattoo Ideas – [2022 Inspiration Guide]

Top 65 Best Maleficent Tattoo Ideas – [2022 Inspiration Guide]

Top 65 Best Maleficent Tattoo Ideas – [2022 Inspiration Guide]

  • by — Jono Elderton

Movie Tattoos

The darkest of Disney Films, Maleficent put a new twist on the tale of Sleeping Beauty by telling the story of Princess Aurora from the perspective of Maleficent, and since then has become an iconic tattoo design.

Maleficent casts a spell in Princess Aurora but is shown to be a deeper and more sympathetic character than the simple ‘evil fairy godmother,’ which appeals to a different subset of Disney film tattoo fans.

Maleficent was brilliantly embodied by Angelina Jolie. Her evil turn is based on her love for the creatures in the forest and her desire to protect the natural lands and to keep humans out, but makes the mistake of cursing an innocent princess. 

Many of the 65 brilliant tattoo designs in this gallery depict Jolie in the art, while others feature Maleficent as the fairy godmother from the Disney Sleeping Beauty cartoon.

1. Upper Arm Maleficent Tattoos

Arm Sleeve Maleficent Tattoos Heretictattoostudio

Source: @heretictattoostudio via Instagram

Arm Sleeve Maleficent Tattoos Inkmortaltattooinst

Source: @inkmortaltattooinst via Instagram

Arm Sleeve Maleficent Tattoos J Le Strange

Source: @j_le_strange via Instagram

Arm Sleeve Maleficent Tattoos Janita Mikaela

Source: @janita_mikaela via Instagram

Arm Sleeve Maleficent Tattoos Judilda

Source: @judilda via Instagram

Arm Sleeve Maleficent Tattoos Linaperssonburman

Source: @linaperssonburman via Instagram

Arm Sleeve Maleficent Tattoos Miriamxbb

Source: @miriamxbb via Instagram

Arm Sleeve Maleficent Tattoos Piercing.babyy

Source: @piercing.babyy via Instagram

2. Maleficent Back Tattoo Ideas

Back Maleficent Tattoos Danaink.tattoo

Source: @danaink.tattoo via Instagram

Back Maleficent Tattoos Diggy Lupitatattoo

Source: @diggy_lupitatattoo via Instagram

Back Maleficent Tattoos Ivyrock80

Source: @ivyrock80 via Instagram

3. Black and Gray Maleficent Designs

Minimalist Maleficent Tattoos Inkromantix

Source: @inkromantix via Instagram

Blackwork Maleficent Tattoos Brunander

Source: @brunander via Instagram

Blackwork Maleficent Tattoos Lithtattooco

Source: @lithtattooco via Instagram

Blackwork Maleficent Tattoos Ma.storck

Source: @ma.storck via Instagram

Blackwork Maleficent Tattoos Sinsandneedleshalifax

Source: @sinsandneedleshalifax via Instagram

Blackwork Maleficent Tattoos Tattoo.jordiart

Source: @tattoo.jordiart via Instagram

Blackwork Maleficent Tattoos Woodzytattoos

Source: @woodzytattoos via Instagram

4. Maleficent Chest Body Art

Chest Maleficent Tattoos Brighter Shade Tattoo

Source: @brighter_shade_tattoo via Instagram

Minimalist Maleficent Tattoos Metamorphosistattoos

Source: @metamorphosistattoos via Instagram

5. Maleficent Dragon Tattoo Idea

Watercolor Colored Maleficent Tattoos Madalchemisttattoo

Source: @madalchemisttattoo via Instagram

Dragon Maleficent Tattoos Justdeadlytattoo

Source: @justdeadlytattoo via Instagram

Dragon Maleficent Tattoos Sam Hgtc

Source: @sam_hgtc via Instagram

Dragon Maleficent Tattoos Tattoosbyjamo

Source: @tattoosbyjamo via Instagram

Watercolor Colored Maleficent Tattoos R Tru D2

Source: @r_tru_d2 via Instagram

Dragon Maleficent Tattoos Wildracu

Source: @wildracu via Instagram

6. Maleficent Forearm Body Art

Simple Maleficent Tattoos Diegomezsalguero

Source: @diegomezsalguero via Instagram

Forearm Maleficent Tattoos Mirko Gafa

Source: @mirko_gafa via Instagram

Forearm Maleficent Tattoos Sjestattoo

Source: @sjestattoo via Instagram

Forearm Maleficent Tattoos Thinktattoosofia

Source: @thinktattoosofia via Instagram

7. Wrist and Hand Maleficent Tattoo Idea

Wrist Maleficent Tattoos Art.andink

Source: @art.andink via Instagram

Hand Maleficent Tattoos Johnislandink

Source: @johnislandink via Instagram

8. Leg Maleficent Tattoo Designs

Simple Maleficent Tattoos End8 Tattoo

Source: @end8_tattoo via Instagram

Thigh Maleficent Tattoos Megipixels

Source: @megipixels via Instagram

Calf Maleficent Tattoos Katieetattooist

Source: @katieetattooist via Instagram

Leg Maleficent Tattoos Henriquemattos Tattoo

Source: @henriquemattos_tattoo via Instagram

Leg Maleficent Tattoos Innsideink

Source: @innsideink via Instagram

Blackwork Maleficent Tattoos Carlosgo.8811

Source: @carlosgo.8811 via Instagram

9. Realistic Maleficent Tattoos 

Realistic Maleficent Tattoos Klodidoda Tattooist

Source: @klodidoda_tattooist via Instagram

Realistic Maleficent Tattoos Red And Black Tattoo Zagreb

Source: @red_and_black_tattoo_zagreb via Instagram

Realistic Maleficent Tattoos Toxic30

Source: @toxic30 via Instagram

Simple Maleficent Tattoos Disney Tattoos26

Source: @disney_tattoos26 via Instagram

Simple Maleficent Tattoos Jeffinktwtatto

Source: @jeffinktwtatto via Instagram

Simple Maleficent Tattoos Kaymezz.artistry

Source: @kaymezz.artistry via Instagram

Simple Maleficent Tattoos Markotasevski Tattoo

Source: @markotasevski_tattoo via Instagram

10. New Wave Maleficent Tattoo Concepts

Watercolor Colored Maleficent Tattoos Lovaszvera

Source: @lovaszvera via Instagram

Watercolor Colored Maleficent Tattoos Fernandacherry

Source: @fernandacherry_ via Instagram

Thigh Maleficent Tattoos Pollyplankton

Source: @pollyplankton via Instagram

Watercolor Colored Maleficent Tattoos Missaciddoll

Source: @missaciddoll via Instagram

11. Cartoon Style Maleficent Tattoo 

Simple Maleficent Tattoos Atlanticantattoo

Source: @atlanticantattoo via Instagram

Watercolor Colored Maleficent Tattoos Cyarika06

Source: @cyarika06 via Instagram

Simple Maleficent Tattoos Ster.tattoo

Source: @ster.tattoo via Instagram

Watercolor Colored Maleficent Tattoos Ilianasoleart

Source: @ilianasoleart via Instagram

Watercolor Colored Maleficent Tattoos Letatuarti Tattoostudio

Source: @letatuarti_tattoostudio via Instagram

Watercolor Colored Maleficent Tattoos Lucid.illusions

Source: @lucid.illusions via Instagram

Watercolor Colored Maleficent Tattoos Megan.mcnamara.tattoo

Source: @megan.mcnamara.tattoo via Instagram

 
Watercolor Colored Maleficent Tattoos Sanae Kawaii

Source: @sanae_kawaii via Instagram

Watercolor Colored Maleficent Tattoos Sofiaspiral

Source: @sofiaspiral via Instagram

Watercolor Colored Maleficent Tattoos Thelexfiles Tattoos

Source: @thelexfiles_tattoos via Instagram

12. Maleficent Watercolor Designs

Watercolor Colored Maleficent Tattoos Dannyscotttattooartist

Source: @dannyscotttattooartist via Instagram

Watercolor Colored Maleficent Tattoos Osbadher

Source: @osbadher via Instagram

Watercolor Colored Maleficent Tattoos Fifiloutattoo

Source: @fifiloutattoo via Instagram

watercolor colored maleficent tattoos carolla_deville

Source: @carolla_deville via Instagram

Maleficent Tattoo FAQs

What does a Maleficent tattoo symbolize? 

Maleficent is a great design idea for tattoo lovers who understand that the difference between good and evil can come by small margins and the shaping of life’s events. 

Maleficent began as a good fairy before taking the Darth Vader route – gradually turning to the dark as events shaped her personality – and succumbing to evil.  

She casts a spell on Aurora and turns her into Sleeping Beauty to fully embrace being the evil fairy godmother. 

Why make Maleficent tattoos using Angeline Jolie? 

Many fans of Maleficent opt for tattoos depicting Jolie in the role due to her striking beauty and the brilliance of her costumes from the film. 

It’s one of her most iconic film roles, with the evil fairy now fully entwined with her nuanced and sympathetic portrayal. 

Maleficent is played with strength and conviction by Jolie in the Maleficent films. There has since been a sequel and plans are in place for a third film. 

Why choose Maleficent tattoos rather than Sleeping Beauty? 

A rich and fully fleshed out character such as Maleficent – with all the graded aspects of personality good through evil – really makes for an appealing body art choice. 

Sleeping beauty tattoo designs are also popular, but they live fully in the realm of Disney fairy tale. Maleficent appeals greatly to those people who wouldn’t usually choose a Disney themed design but are drawn to Maleficent’s complexity. 

Where should I put my Maleficent tattoo? 

The elements of Maleficent’s flowing dress and crown – which are essentially huge black horns – means tattoos in narrow areas work excellently. 

Places such as the upper arm, inner forearm, and the calf or thigh work really well as the contours of skin and muscle work with the tattoo designs, natural shape. 

For those wishing a more substantial design that incorporates more than just a profile of Maleficent, a full thigh, shoulder blade tattoo or central back design works well. 

Did you enjoy the Maleficent tattoo gallery? Click on the links below for more Disney themes body art designs and ideas: 

  • Top 73 Best Alice in Wonderland Tattoos 
  • Top 77 Peter Pan Tattoo Designs 
  • Top 100 Beauty and the Beast Tattoos 
  • Top 65 Stitch Tattoos 
  • Top 63 Little Mermaid Tattoo Ideas 
  • Top 87 Simba Tattoos

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Jono Elderton

Writer

Jono writes about booze and tattoos for Next Luxury, having spent nearly two decades experiencing both in a variety of situations around the globe.

He holds a Bachelor of Arts (Creative Writing) from the University of Canberra and a Graduate Diploma of Professional Writing from Deakin University.

Jono writes about booze and tattoos for Next Luxury, having spent nearly two decades experiencing both in a variety of situations around the globe.

He holds a Bachelor of Arts (Creative Writing) from the University of Canberra and a Graduate Diploma of Professional Writing from Deakin University.

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