83 Attractive Owl Tattoos You Must Try

Tattoos have been popular for ages. It can express your personality and feelings to others. Animals are very popular when it comes to tattoos. The ‘owl tattoos,’ which represent masculinity, are popular among them.

Apart from their meaning and symbolism, they often look adorable with cute small faces and big eyes like babies that melt our hearts. You can check some of the great designs we picked from the internet and mentioned in this post.

Owl tattoo meaning and symbolism

There are a bunch of meanings about owls in many cultures and religions. In the Hindu religion, owls are meant for luck; these are the vehicles of the goddess Laxmi, who was a symbol of wealth and prosperity.

In Chinese and Japanese, owls are known for protection and fortune; tattooing on your skin helps to banish negative energy against you and keeps you motivated.

In Greek mythology, owls are symbols of wisdom and knowledge. In Greek mythology, a goddess named Athens, known as a Goddess of Wisdom, owns an owl.

How many of you are big fans of Hedwig from Harry Potter? How cute it was, right? When I was a child, I loved that character. For all the Harry Potter lovers, we have an owl tattoo in Harry style. You can check this article.

Colorful Owl Tattoos

Cute Colorful owl tattoos on the hand
@panimeldy

If you like colorful tattoos, this one was a great design. With the aesthetic colors of two couple owls, this one was great on your hand. 

Colorful Barn Owl Tattoo
@bitterfruittattoo

Barn Owl And Moon have a similar meaning as they both generally appear at night. You can add colors to give a feel to your design. 

Realistic Colorful Barn Owl Tattoo
@stephanieheffrontattoos

You can incorporate the owl in a feather-like design and add minimal details like dots in it. This tattoo is great for women.

Dark Owl tattoo

Black owl tattoo with blue eyes
@gabsoucie

The owl in the above looks scary, the perfect suit for dark-style tattoos. You can give a special attraction to it by adding an elegant color to the owl. 

dark owl tattoo
@miyucayol.tattoo

Another dark owl tattoo, but now the placement on the thigh. The thigh is another great replacement for hand tattoos. It offers a big space for the tattoos. 

Creative Owl tattoo

You can choose this Owl tattoo with fiery eyes and bold feathers to create dynamic art on your hand. This tattoo was inked on the inner hand, which was rare in the tattoo world. 

colorful owl hand tattoo
@sketchbrooke_

If you like big tattoos, then this tattoo will impress you. The tattoo artist uses minimal colors with white lines that are very attractive. 

realistic owl thigh tattoo
@alice.tattoo

Another example of a creative tattoo is this owl tattoo. The flying image of an owl with various colors and adding flowers to it gives a feminine touch to the art. 

Brush Stroke Owl tattoo

owl tattoo in brush stroke style
@sansa.jr.tattoo

Brush-stroke-style tattoos are more popular these days. They look attractive from far away. 

If you like this style of design, you can check this owl tattoo. These tattoos are best for both men and women. 

Vintage Owl tattoos

vintage red owl and key tattoo
@hosk_rodriguez

This Vintage style owl tattoo is beautiful and also very unique. The artist uses a key and its locker incorporated seamlessly into the owl. You can also try with a color you feel best on your skin and give meaning to your art. 

old style colorful owl tattoo
@robin.kemper.tattoo

Vintage tattoos have become more popular over the years because they give an old-age feel to the art, like this tattoo with dark shades on the owl with flower and moon in it. 

vintage color owl tattoo
@skull_island_tattoo

Owl Back tattoos

back owl tattoo with words
@angel_inkylicious

There are many back tattoos, but not all are meaningful. This tattoo adds meaning to the owl by including a few words that say many things. You can customize it as you like with your own words. 

cute owl tattoo with moon on the back
@_andrea_tattoo_

Back tattoos are not only famous for big tattoos but for tiny ones. The above tattoo in outline style with a Moon in dotted style looks very stunning on the back. 

aesthetic owl tattoo with floral design on the back
@eriitattoo

A tattoo with an Owl in an aesthetic soft touch like this increases the glow on your back and gets a pretty good attraction. 

Neck Owl tattoos

colorful owl neck tattoo
@hawktattooofficial

Owls associated with masculine traits are perfect for men with angry looks like this, which gives a badass look to the art.

Owl chest tattoos

angry red eyes owl chest tattoo
@garethmillertattoo

Owl tattoo on the hand

big colorful owl hand tattoo
@petergranite

Owls have been special in American tradition for ages. They are known for protection. You can try these cute big owl shades in autumn colors to create a stunning look on the hand. 

purple gradient owl tattoo on the hand
@carolynkirimagi_tattoo

You can look into this tattoo with purple shades with a floral touch in it. The hand is best suited for tattoos from years. You can try big art on the hand. 

small flying owl tattoo
@georgina.tattoos

Not only for big sizes, some small single-color tattoos like this also look great on the hand. They look simple, but they grab enough attention from people around you. 

Owl tattoo on the leg

cute geometric style owl tattoo
@patricetattoo

Another great style gaining its popularity is Geometric shapes. You can add an owl seamlessly with sharp lines and curves to make it look more futuristic. 

small and cute owl leg tattoo
@otekitattoo_

You will say how cute this owl looks. The owl face looks similar to babies with big eyes and small faces. You can give it a try on your leg and hand.

Shoulder Owl tattoos

black owl shoulder tattoo
@beachw00f

If you are looking for tattoos on the shoulder part, you can try this one with a bold lines and dots style design that looks stunning on the skin. 

Owl Thigh tattoos

colorful owl thigh tattoo
@jharmony_tatts

Another best placement for tattoos with less pain. You can tattoo the thigh part if you have enough space to design. Try this tattoo with a big, colorful owl face on the thigh with a little floral design on it. 

cute and big owl tattoo on the thigh
@lukasheyntattoos

This is really a beautiful tattoo. With a big owl tattoo on the fire lamp in black and grey shadings and cuts looks very attractive on the thigh. 

Owl tattoo on the Foot 

owl face tattoo
@antoniomoccia.tattooer

Sometimes, simple design looks unique and eye-catching, like the above tattoo. Instead of drawing a full Owl, the artist tried only eyes and nose. Add a soft brush style to make it even more unique to the art. 

Owl Rib tattoos

creative owl rib tattoo
@dh_tattooart

Another big space for body art is rib but you have to consider the pain you will suffer before getting the tattoo. But with the right design, you can justify the pain after a tattoo once placed.

Like the above tattoo, you can see a colorful Owl with a brain, moon, and floral touch, which had a great meaning to the art.

Armband Owl tattoos

owl tattoo in armband style
@natattoostudio

Look into this bold owl face tattoo in Armband style. You can choose a color to give it a more unique style.

Lineart Owl tattoos

owl tattoo in line art style
@aj_tattoo_arts

Line art tattoos are trendy right now and they look very stunning. With a single color, you can design very sharp and striking art. 

Artists must have a talent to showcase the feelings and expressions of the creature in the art. This tattoo is an excellent example. 

cute barn owl hand tattoo
@artbyeemar

The artist showcases the cute and whimsy behavior of the owl beautifully. Also included minimal details like adding a heart-shaped face to the owl.

simple owl tattoo on hand
@vervetattoostudio

Owl tattoo in illustration 

super owl tattoo with illustration
@neeko3eyes

Tattoos with Illustration style are a great attraction to others. The details, shades, and colors are mainly important for the perfect illustration. The above one was the best example, with minimal faded colors and yellowish eyes that feel like the owl has superpowers. 

big illustration owl tattoo
@yorkietats

Another example of a perfect illustration is the one we mentioned. The artist delivered excellent artwork with intricate owls with nightlife, moon, and trees.

Owl tattoo with a Heart

owl tattoo with anatomical heart
@mashav_tattoo

You can style the owl with an anatomical heart that tells us the important meaning of our life. You can also customize it with names and initials you like.

Owl tattoo with Rose

owl tattoo with roses
@goldmarietattoo

Rose is known as a symbol of love and purity. Owl is known for its Masculine traits, whereas Rose is Feminine, adding together form an art similar meaning to Yin and yang. 

cute owl tattoo in outline style with rose
@lucascardua

Barn Owls are popular among others for the cuteness they look. You can also incorporate a beautiful Rose in an outline style that looks very elegant on the body. 

Outline Owl tattoos

outline style owl tattoo with crown
@_art.of.gold

Owl tattoos are not always colorful and bold. Simple outline tattoos like this are eye cliché. You can add simple details to the owl, like the king’s crown and sword, so it looks like he was king of his kingdom. 

cute outline owl tattoo
@katiniai

Another breathtaking design of an owl in outline style. With minimal color and shades, the artist captures the cuteness of the owl. 

small and cute flying owl tattoo
@funky_tattoo_bucuresti

Dot Art Owl Tattoo

owl tattoo in dotart style
@dorotaink

Similar to outline and line art, dot art tattoos are very popular. They look very simple and minimal but are a great way to present eye-catching tattoos like this design. 

dot art owl tattoo with red color
@lucasm_tattoo

How fantastic this design looks. The artist will be very professional to make this beauty. The artist designed a dotted style with minimal lines and shapes; the tattoo captures the intention of the owl. 

Generally, the eyes are dark in color, but here, he uses white, which looks very cool, and he also shaded red, which is perfect for owls. 

cute sleeping owl tattoo
@zong_theblackpeacock

The same tattoo style we mention in Illustration style, this tattoo is covered with nature and night. The dot art looks very clear and also captures that owl was sleeping. 

Minimalistic Owl tattoo

minimalistic owl tattoo with leaves
@jharris.art

If you are a big fan of minimalistic tattoos, this one will impress you. Instead of using big, bold colors, use simple lines and dots to create an eye-popping design on your skin. 

cute owl tattoo in the circle
@titiinink

Another cute Owl tattoo, but this time with little shades and shapes. The owl looks very stunning in the circle. 

Matching Owl tattoos

small matching owl tattoos
@libbytattoos

Why only compromise the owl tattoo for you. Instead, you can encourage your family members with designs and styles that look very pretty on them. 

cute face matching owl tattoos
@creetink

Another baby owl with cute colored eyes and a little floral design creates stunning art on the skin. 

Big Owl tattoo

big owl arm tattoo
@ingridcampelo_

If you like big Owl tattoos, this one will be an inspiration. You can try this tattoo with a single color in outline style and styling it with a moon, star and some floral design.

old style colorful big owl tattoo
@mcdavistattoos

Another big sleeve tattoo this time with bold and autumn colors and leaves to it.

Neo-traditional Owl tattoo

neo traditional owl hand tattoo
@robin.kemper.tattoo

This type of tattoo showcases the traditional design with new styles. In Neo Traditional tattoos, the design incorporates modern style in colors, shades, and blends of other elements. 

The above one was the best example of an owl with outstanding shades using black and orange gradients.

colorful neo traditional owl tattoo
@parkerhollietattoo

One more terrific owl tattoo with multiple colors and a little dot effect on the design. You can include this tattoo on your hand or leg. 

Cute Owl tattoos

adorable owl tattoo on the hand
@dannietattoos

If you do not include a cute tattoo design, it will not satisfy owl tattoos in this article.

We have one on the above with a combination of pink, yellow, and green colors and minimal shading that looks amazing.

black owl tattoo with hat and rose
@eleyyyy_

One more example now with black shades and a hat and rose to the owl looks adorable. 

big eyes owl tattoo on the chest
@bossman_tattoos

What a cute and minimalistic tattoo on the chest. Adding a small baby Owl with big eyes, the same as babies, and the tricolors in the design adds a touch of whimsy.

Owl tattoo with Cherry blossom

funny owl tattoo with cherry blossoms
@tnttattooco

If you want a simple yet elegant design, consider an owl hanging upside down on the branch with your birth flower – the cherry blossom. 

owl tattoo with cherry blossoms
@sami.beetattooed

Another adorable Owl with a beautiful Cherry Blossom looks awesome on the arm.

Owl tattoo with words

owl tattoo with words
@llaura_ttoo

If you like a simple Outline tattoo of an owl on the tree, consider this design. You can also add words you like, names, initials, and quotes. 

simple owl tattoo with quotes
@lynx_tattoos

How cute this tattoo looks! With simple line art of an Owl with words looking stunning on the arm.

owl face tattoo with words
@vivislm

Watercolor Owl Tattoo

watercolor owl tattoo on the leg
@tattoome_stacy

Watercolor tattoos are so eye-catching you can blend multiple colors seamlessly. This owl tattoo is a great example of it.

lineart owl tattoo with watercolor design
@natkatattoo

A sharp line art Owl tattoo with Watercolor in the background also looks very on the skin. Consider a color to the owl’s eye to seem special. 

creative watercolor owl tattoo
@chelseaspeirs_tattoo

One of the best tattoos in this article. This owl tattoo incorporates a clock and adds a pink and blue gradient. Watercolor looks superb on the hand. 

Owl tattoos for women

queen owl tattoo for women
@eleonora_urbani_tattoo

Queen Owl with adding moon and flower is the best tattoo idea for women. The tattoo artist did a great job by putting white dots to look shiny. 

colorful owl tattoo on the shoulder
@natairytattoos

Another big owl faces tattoo on shoulder blade tattoo idea for women looks very awesome on the skin. 

simple and cute owl tattoo
@lex.petroff

Owl tattoo in Harry Potter style

owl tattoo in harry potter character
@sivan.ashkenazi_tatto

How Many of you are big fans of Harry Potter and Harry like me? And also his cute little owl ‘Hedwig.’ This tattoo is dedicated to your fanism toward the Wizarding Worlds. 

You can incorporate the Owl with Harry styling eyeglasses and scarf. You can absorb that cute little detail, the scar on the head of the owl, which Harry got from the Voldemort. 

Owl in the Knife tattoo

owl tattoo inside knife
@colin_okeefe

You don’t need to design the whole owl instead of highlighting the cute little face for the knife that looks stunning like the one above. 

Sun And Moon

owl tattoo with sun and moon
@phillyeddiestattoo

If you are interested in old-style tattoos, this may be one. With a bunch of colors and elements like the sun and moon give a powerful statement from the weaver.

Lion and Owl

owl tattoo with lion
@ink.me_magazine

The best way to represent your Masculinity is by integrating a tattoo featuring a Royal Lion with an owl in a black Geometric style. 

Mother Owl tattoo

mother owl tattoo with children
@inkbycristina

Whether it’s humans or animals, the mother’s love and affection remain the same. The artist delivered an excellent job by showcasing the love towards the Mother owl with her children in the art. 

colorful mom and children owl tattoo
@erinstormink

Such a fun looking family with different colors for others looks very adorable and timeless art.

Geometric Owl tattoo 

geometric owl tattoo on the leg
@ronsugano

Geometric tattoos are so engaging that they also tell your artistic skills on the skin. You can try an Owl in Geometric line shapes that sit on the branch of a tree and include both legs to create a visual contrast. 

black owl tattoo with orange eyes
@hadytattoo

Not only can the whole tattoo be in Geometric style, but you can also glorify your art by adding Geometric shapes in the background of your design. 

super owl tattoo in geometric line
@olis.ink

Owl in a Frame tattoo

owl tattoo with frame design
@inktotalart

While some owl tattoos are designed in lines and bold colors, this one was very special because of the seamlessly blended frame shape.

The soft gray frame around the owl helps to attract others when they see the tattoo. 

owl tattoo in court style
@matt_pettis_tattoo

Another Realistic owl tattoo that believes in Law and order is in the two-lined black outline frame.

Owl tattoo with Floral Design

cute owl tattoo with blue flowers
@elliedanby_tattoos

While other owl tattoos look very bold and dynamic, this owl with sky-blue flowers looks very soft and subtle. 

This tattoo adds a touch of femininity, which is perfect for women.

owl tattoo with floral touch
@buntwerktattoo
black owl tattoo with floral touch
@huck_ink

Owl tattoos with Skelton

owl tattoo with skull
@leonwalkertattoo
realistic owl tattoo with skull
@thetattoocompanywilmslow

Dream Catcher

owl tattoo in dream catcher style
@lora.ink

Dream Catcher is spiritually known as protection, which has a similar meaning to owl. 

Not only that, you can incorporate Dream Catcher with big owl faces that look very awesome, for example, the one we mentioned. 

black owl tattoo with dream catcher
@nancy.amhaz.tattoos

Dream Catcher is often popular because it fights against bad dreams and negative energy and acts as a protection shield. 

colorful owl tattoo with dream catcher
@arnaz_disaster

If you like this spiritual tattoo, then you must visit our article on spiritual tattoos, where we mention some breathtaking tattoos for you. 

Conclusion

If you have been impressed with any of the designs in this article, share and save it on your Pinterest as a reminder, and it might impress others on the platform. Also, do not forget to visit the other article where we discussed many tattoo ideas for you.

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