Tattoo Tool: 2010-08-08

Clown Tattoos

Looking for a tattoo that will make you sad, cheer you up and strike fear in the eyes of anyone who sees it? Then clown tattoos are perfect for you!

Clown tattoos generally consist of three different styles, the traditional happy clown with an ear to ear smile, the classic old school sad clown which is often portrayed in retro artwork, and of course the evil looking satanic clown who scares children wearing raincoats.

Enjoy this great photo gallery of tattoos and discover some design ideas.

Evil clown tattoos often have morbid characteristics and exaggerated features.

The most popular area for a clown tattoo seems to be the upper arm and lower leg.

Naturally these type of tattoo designs are very colorful with mixtures of red, blue, white and hints of yellow under certain circumstances, plus they are sometimes accessorized with bow ties and hats.

Clown Tattoos

Evil clown tattoos often have morbid characteristics and exaggerated features.

The most popular area for a clown tattoo seems to be the upper arm and lower leg.

Clown Tattoos

Evil clown tattoos often have morbid characteristics and exaggerated features.

The most popular area for a clown tattoo seems to be the upper arm and lower leg.

Clown Tattoos

Evil clown tattoos often have morbid characteristics and exaggerated features.

The most popular area for a clown tattoo seems to be the upper arm and lower leg.

One of our readers, Linda, e-mailed me this photo of one of her tattoos back in March and we have been patiently waiting to share it here until today, August 14, which is an integral part of the tattoo.

I'll let Linda do most of the talking:

"This is a tattoo that has an extreme amount of meaning to me. It is in remembrance of my grandmother, and as far as I'm concerned is a work in progress. The heart reads "I will never forget the way I felt that day," reminding me of the day, and the way I found out [about] my grandmother's passing who, along with my mother and my grandfather, was one of the most important people in my life, and still is. "Memento Mori" is a Latin a phrase which was said to Roman generals who would parade through the city after a battle to remind them that tomorrow is another battle, they may have been victorious today, but must remember they are only mortal. August 14 is the day that she died...

...The first installment of this tattoo was done on my birthday in June [2009] and the second part, the date, I saved to be done on August 14, 2009, the 10-year anniversary of her death. This tattoo is on my back between my shoulder blades..."

The artist who inked this is Curtis Richter, and he co-owns and manages Art N Soul Studios in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

Thanks to Linda for sending this our way, and waiting patiently for us to post it. We here at Tattoosday are wishing you strength as you recall the anniversary of your grandmother's passing.

Clover Tattoos

Thinking about getting a tattoo that represents good fortune? Well your in luck my friend, because this picture gallery holds some of the best looking clover tattoos around.

Clover tattoos, often with four leafs and called shamrocks are perhaps the most internationally well known symbol of good luck and overall prosperity.

Probably the single most popular Celtic tattoo in the book, clover tattoos are sometimes combined with other lucky objects such as dice, horseshoes, playing cards and the number 13, which is also considered to be an unlucky number by many.