Owls are labeled as superstitious because most of its types are nocturnal, they only come out only at night. Because of the mystery that embraces its character, it has been a good option for tattoo enthusiasts who would like to express their inexplicableness and reservations. An owl tattoo can be placed on different parts of your body, depending on your pain tolerance and your preferences – whether you’d want other people to see it all the time, or you just want to have it shown during special moments.
Owl Tattoo Meanings
According to Greek Mythology, an owl sat on Athena’s blind side, giving her the capability to see the entire truth, therefore, it has become the symbol of the Goddess of wisdom and strategy. If we will look at Ancient Greece, an owl is the Guardian of Acropolis and symbolizes wisdom. It has also been connected to the moon, therefore, it has deemed to symbolize fertility and femininity, basing on the moon’s cycle of renewal.
But the owl isn’t just about the positives. Since it only comes at night, it has been connected to death. In Europe and America, the owl is typically used to symbolize the omen of death. The Mayans also believed that its howl is a signal of death. With all these owl tattoo meanings, it would be better to ask a tattoo enthusiast why he has decided to have it etched on his skin – is it because of knowledge, wisdom or fertility, or is it because of its mystery and death?
110 Owl Tattoos on Different Parts of the Body of Guys and Gals
Here are some amazing owl tattoos perfect for both men and women:
1. Yellow Owl Tattoo with Hearts
2. Watercolor Owl with Quote Tattoo
3. Watercolor Owl Tattoo
4. Watercolor Owl on Thigh Tattoo
5. Watercolor Owl on Side Tattoo
6. Watercolor Owl and Pink Flower Tattoos
7. Watercolor Midnight Owl Tattoo
8. Watercolor Draft Owl Tattoo
9. Tribal Owl Tattoo
10. Tiny Owls on Branches Tattoos
11. Tiny Owl on Skin Tattoo
12. Spotted Detailed Owl Tattoo
13. Sparkling Owl on Thigh Tattoo
14. Small Owl Tattoo on Foot
15. Small Owl on Ankle Tattoo
16. Simple Owl with Gem Tattoo
17. Simple Owl with Cherry Blossom Tattoo
18. Simple Owl Tattoo on Back of Leg
19. Simple Owl Outline Tattoo
20. Simple Flying Tatoo
21. Shy Owls on Tree Branches Tattoo
22. Scary Watercolor Owl Tattoo
23. Scary Owl, Skull and Diamond Arm Tattoos
24. Scary Flying Owl Tattoo
25. Rose Dream Catcher Owl Tattoo
26. Realistic Owl Tattoo with Red Roses
27. Proverbs Owl Arm Tattoo
28. Pretty Owl Tattoo
29. Pink Magnolia Owl Tattoo
30. Owl with Skull in Front Tattoo
31. Owl with Orange Leaves Tattoo
32. Owl with Offsprings Tattoo
33. Owl with Green Leaves Tattoos
34. Owl with Gems Tattoo on Underbreast
35. Owl with Flower on a Branch Back Tattoo
36. Owl with Dream Catcher Tattoo
37. Owl with Dream Catcher on Arm Tattoo
38. Owl with Black Moon and Rose Tattoo
39. Owl with Heart Tattoo
40. Owl Watercolor Tattoo on Forearm
41. Owl Tattoo with Flower Background
42. Owl Tattoo on Wrist
43. Owl Tattoo for Enthusiasts
44. Owl Skull and Rose Hip Tattoo
45. Owl Shape with Galaxy Print Tattoo
46. Owl Perfect for Side Tattoo
47. Owl on Top of Deer Tattoo
48. Owl on Feather Tattoo
49. Owl on Colorful Geometric Lines Tattoo
50. Owl on Chest Standing on a Skull Tattoo
51. Owl on Cherry Blossom Branch Tattoo
52. Owl on Branch with Flowers Tattoo
53. Owl Hugging a Skull Tattoo
54. Owl Holding Lock and Key Tattoo
55. Owl Holding a Fish Tattoo
56. Owl Holding a Clock Tattoo
57. Owl, Flower and Butterfly Tattoos
58. Owl Face Tattoo
59. Owl, Butterfly, Skull and Clock Tattoo
60. Outstandingly Detailed Owl Tattoo on Arm
61. Ornate Black Owl Tattoo
62. Orange Owl with Red Roses Tattoo
63. Mythological Owl Tattoo Holding a Key
64. Mischief Managed Owl Tattoo
65. Midnight Sky Owl Tattoo
66. Mehendi Owl Tattoo on Thigh
67. Half Sleeve Owl Tattoo Design
68. Half Body of Owl on Arm Tattoo
69. Gorgeous Owl with Gem, Flowers and Butterfly Tattoos
70. Geometric Owl Tattoos on Woman’s Arm
71. Geometric Owl on Branch Tattoo
72. Full Moon and Owl Arm Tattoo
73. Flying Owl on Under Breast Tattoo
74. Flying Brown Owl Tattoos
75. Detailed Serious Owl on Arm Tattoo
76. Detailed Owl Tattoo with Geometric Lines and Gems
77. Detailed Black Owl Tattoo
78. Cute Shy Owl Watercolor Tattoo
79. Cute Owl with Dream Catcher Tattoo
80. Cute Owl Tattoo on Back
81. Cute Old Owl with Dream Catcher Tattoo
82. Cute Blue Owl Tattoo on Chest
83. Cute Blue Owl Tattoo on Arm
84. Cute 3D Owl Tattoo
85. Creatively Detailed Owl Tattoo
86. Couple Owl Tattoo with Lock and Heart
87. Colorsplash Owl Tattoo on a Branch
88. Colorful Owl Tattoo on Back Leg
89. Colorful Owl Tattoo
90. Center Back Colorful Owl Tattoo
91. Brown Baby Owl with Big Eyes Tattoo
92. Blue Owl with Full Moon Tattoo
93. Blue Owl on Hip Tattoo
94. Blue Color Splash Geometric Owl Tattoo
95. Black Owl with Pink Ribbon Tattoo
96. Black Owl Tattoo on Lower Arm
97. Black and White Owl Tattoo
98. Black Ink Celtic Owl Tattoo
99. Beautiful Flowers on Owl Tattoo
100. Beautiful Color Splash Owl Tattoo
101. Baby Owl with Small Moon and Quote Tattoo
102. Baby Owl Sitting on a Branch Foot Tattoo
103. Animal Tribal Owl Tattoo
104. Amazing Owl Tattoo Artwork
105. Amazingly Cute Owl Tattoo
106. 3D Owl Tattoo
107. 3D Flying Owl
108. Owl Sleeve Tattoo
109. Black Angry Owl Stomach Tattoos
110. Owl Always Love You Tattoo
Preparing for your Owl Tattoo
There are a lot of things that you must consider if you plan to have a tattoo. First, you have to assess yourself if you are ready to have something etched on your skin because it will most likely stay with you forever. Although these can be erased, your skin will no longer look flawless as it will really leave a mark. Once you have really come up to a decision, choosing a skilled and talented tattooist should something you should consider next so as to ensure that you won’t be sacrificing your overall wellness and won’t acquire a design that will not look exactly what you are looking forward to receiving. Before the procedure, you have to get ample rest by getting at least 8 hours of sleep, be hydrated by consuming as much as 8 glasses of water, and do not take illegal drugs and blood thinning medications such as ibuprofen, to ensure that you won’t feel too much pain.
We hope we have helped you acquire a good owl tattoo design inspiration. You can also check out our other posts about different designs such as our sugar skull or Polynesian tattoo collection.
Hey readers! I’m Jeffrey and your tattoo artist of the day;) I have been drawing and painting my whole life, and after graduating high school I decided it was time for a bigger challenge and I started drawing on people. I’m so fortunate I got to express my creativity through my body art and even more so to share my passion with my now wife Emilie. She started working with me in my tattoo shop as a piercer and I started writing about and photographing, my creations on this blog. I love to hear from you and hope you enjoy our work together!