The films directed by Tim Burton have a characteristic and very particular aesthetic, which makes them easily recognizable. Partly because of his obsession with illustrations and horror stories, he followed a path until he managed to produce the first film with his face, The Ghosts Have Fun.
Since then, he has been getting more and more fans and collecting successful films, mainly because of his partnership with actor Johnny Depp. His fans love to share on their social networks the beautiful tattoos they make honoring the universes created under Burton’s vision.
That’s why the awesome.club gathered photos of the best tattoos shared by netizens portraying memorable characters from Tim Burton’s films.
1. The affection between Edward and Kim, in Edward Scissorhands, 1990
2. The two phases of a tattoo depicting Johnny Depp as Edward Scissorhands and a pea
3. Another Edward, this one with some snowflakes to remember the beautiful ice sculptures he made in the movie
4. Victor and Emily, from Corpse Bride, as if it were an unfinished illustration
5. Another passionate couple from beyond, Jack Skellington and Sally, from Twilight Zone of Jack
6. The couples in these two animations mix romanticism with a touch of morbidity, due to their cadaverous appearance.
7. Corpse Bride Emily, for example, is perfect proof that love exists even in the afterlife.
8. In this tattoo we have three Tim Burton animated puppies: the ghost in the background is Zero from Jack’s Strange World, the skeleton is Scraps from Corpse Bride and the one on the right is Sparky from Frankenweenie
9. This girl also wanted to pay homage to more than one Tim Burton animation: The Strange World of Jack and Frankenweenie
10. Many don’t remember, but the first two Batman movies were directed by Tim Burton
11. The first was 1989’s Batman and the second was 1992’s Batman: Returns, both with Michael Keaton in the role of the hero
12. Johnny Depp is a recurring actor in Tim Burton films and this tattoo is an amalgamation of two characters played by the actor: Edward and the Mad Hatter
13. And what do you think of this tattoo that looks like Tim Burton themed socks?
14. For people who like cuter art, there’s this one, with female characters
15. Here we have a watercolor tattoo of the Cat of Chesire, from the movie Alice in Wonderland
16. And once again the melancholy Edward, who seems to be the tattooed favorite
17. Edward was a romantic goth
18. This is a double homage, with Corpse Bride on one side and Lydia from Ghosts Have Fun, but in the cartoon version.
19. Looks like Jack wants to compete with Edward for the tattooed favorite
20. It would be an injustice to forget Willy Wonka, the controversial chocolate maker from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Many are big fans of Tim Burton’s work, so much so that he has even had an exhibition in Brazil. What we’re curious to know is your favorite film by the director and if you’d have the courage to get a tattoo. Or do you already have one?
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