Answer quickly: is there a bird more friendly and charming than an owl? If your answer was “no”, this post is for you, especially if you are looking for the perfect inspiration for your next tattoo. Well known for representing wisdom, many people started getting owl tattoos out there.
From the little ones in discreet places, to real (and large) works of art marked on the back, arms, legs, or in other more unusual regions of the body: to inspire you when choosing the perfect design, we have selected 100 incredible arts, made in the most diverse techniques and styles. Want to check what they are?
1. A little owl with watercolor shading
2. This realistic art is amazing
3. Emphasis on expressive eyes
4. Along with the dream catcher, loaded with meanings
5. This thigh tattoo was made in a neat size
6. Only with strokes, for a minimalist effect
7. Decorated like a mandala, the owl got a mystical face
8. The same is in a smaller size and made with black ink and dots
9. A powerful tattoo in the abdominal region
10. Here, the proud mother chose to honor her daughter
11. Look how nice this owl is accompanied by cherry blossoms
12. Beautiful eyes and a huge heart
13. The shades of green highlighted the design
14. The effect created by the puzzle pieces added to the charm
15. Delicate and full of flowers
16. The owl is an animal that represents wisdom
17. And also mystery and mysticism
18. But this meaning may vary in each culture
19. In Greek mythology, for example, she represented the goddess Athena
20. In the Aztec culture, the bird was responsible for the passage of souls from life to death
21. In medieval Europe, owls were considered witches in disguise
22. And so they could hear the secrets of kings without being noticed
23. But the truth is that owls are very cute, aren’t they?
24. And regardless of the chosen race
25. Or the format in which it will be represented
26. Including an owl in the tattoo is genius
27. Even if she’s tiny
28. Average
29. Or taking up half the back
30. Sometimes it only takes a few strokes to make a really beautiful art
31. Some people like to collect owls on their own bodies
32. Or take the opportunity to include a very expressive art on the skin
33. Perching on the elbow
34. When the tattoo artist seems to make the skin a canvas
35. The playful design makes the tattoo very cute, right?
36. Tattoo on the forearm is a success for sure
37. Regardless of size
38. But if you’re looking for something more discreet, why not on the wrist?
39. It’s even worth betting on a favorite color
40. Following the natural contour of the body
41. Everyone will see your little owl on the back of your hand
42. Still about small tattoos, they can be full of details
43. With shading and all
44. And colored the way you like
45. Since not every small tattoo needs to be simple
46. And not even dull
47. How not to love an owl highlighted on the ankle?
48. With bandana around the neck enjoying the night of the branch in half moon
49. In this art, some added ornaments left the tattoo delicate
50. Very tiny on the rib
51. In the old school version
52. Look how cute her heart-shaped face is
53. An owl, a branch and that’s it
54. The owl in the colors of a phoenix
55. Geometric shapes make the design very modern and stylish
56. On the wings of a butterfly
57. The snowy owl has smaller eyes and a rounded head
58. All colored on the side of the butt
59. As a lucky pendant
60. A sketch full of personality
61. Protected by love and faith
62. With a little flower on her head
63. As a true protector of the night
64. In dark tones on the calf
65. Full of impressive details
66. Keeping up with other references
67. And this heart lock?
68. A similar version even got a hint of color
69. With arabesques in place of feathers
70. When several elements together form an amazing owl
71. Disheveled and fun
72. Making fun over the knee
73. Protecting your dreams
74. All delicate with necklace and bow on her head
75. A minimalist option
76. With wings spread for a low flight
77. The white shading added a special touch
78. Created as a true work of art
79. Applied on the rib
80. Another minimalist option with strokes and pointillism
81. For lack of one, there are three
82. Sometimes an outline makes perfect sense
83. The owl is definitely an adorable pet, don’t you think?
84. Here, each one represents a different loved one
85. The colors of this tattoo are pretty impressive, don’t you agree?
86. With smoky contours, and a passionate result
87. A little amulet like that, who can resist?
88. The technique used in this tattoo is super in evidence
89. The owl got a garden just for her
90. In the company of a wolf
91. Done in circular strokes
92. One-eyed
93. Very delicate behind the ear
94. And this little owl with irresistible eyes?
95. Representing love
96. This tattoo is perfect to represent mother and daughter, don’t you think?
97. In the form of a mandala
98. Or lotus flower
99. An extraordinary mutation process
100. There are tattoos that we never get tired of looking at
Did you manage to define the design that best represents you, but there are still doubts about where you should get your next tattoo? Take this test and find out.