The animal tattoos are very frequent because each animal has certain qualities and has been related throughout history with feelings, becoming authentic symbols. In the case of the raven, we find one of the most mysterious animals there is, which has been used in literature and in the cinema to relate it to concepts such as death.
The main tone of the raven is black, although it is possible to add a touch of color. If you think that you identify with the raven or you simply like this majestic bird, we show you some ideas in crows tattoos for your skin.
Meaning of the raven
El crow is a powerful and protective animal. His presence always denotes elegance and strength. It is an animal that is related to death and also to change and transition. Its color is black, which is the tone of emptiness and darkness, out of nowhere. These crows are related to the world of mysteries and the afterlife. For this reason we find raven tattoos that have a certain Gothic touch, relating them to death and ghosts or tales from the afterlife.
Old school tattoos
The Old school tattoos are the ones that are inspired by this technique of the first classic tattoos. Its sharp lines and shapes are really popular. In this case we see drawings of crows in which there is not only black color. Crow tattoos are generally black in color but here they define each of the feathers, to give an old school touch to the drawing, in which the lines of the drawing are always clearly marked. This style also usually has a lot of color, so it is the tattoos in which we can find some color. In these tattoos we see black combined with red, with beautiful flowers that are very typical of old school tattoos.
Tattoos in modern key
These raven tattoos are rarely found on those that they have more modern style. However, there are those who jump with them. In this case it seems that they have mixed both styles, a realistic tattoo and a more modern one with geometric shapes. It is certainly difficult to create a raven with just geometric shapes. In this tattoo we see how both things merge in a simple way, with black tones.
Small raven tattoos
Although it is not easy to capture, it is possible create a crow tattoo in a small format. These tattoos are a true example of this idea. Small tattoos for the ankle or hand. The problem with the raven is that it has a lot of black color and therefore it can be difficult to make a small tattoo, since it can look like a real ink stain if it is not done well.
Crows with trees tattoos
These Crow tattoos are made with tree branches. These are the typical tattoos in a Gothic key, with elements that give the crows a mysterious touch. These trees create a certain atmosphere in the tattoo and give the raven context.
Tattoos of crows with skulls
All the skulls are also used to symbolize death, something crows are really familiar with. These examples show us two ways to capture them, with an old school tattoo and a gothic and realistic one, both with touches of red.
Crows tattoos in ink style
This is a very original tattoo. It is inspired by the style of watercolor tattoos but with black color. The result is a tattoo that looks like an ink drawing. It is really creative, although it may have areas that fade over time, so it would need a touch-up.
Raven tattoos on the back
We finish with a very beautiful tattoo of a crow in which blank areas are left to show a tree. Trees are related to life and crows to death, so it is a very interesting mix. Do you like crow tattoos?