Crow Tattoo

Looking for a cool and beautiful Crow Tattoo?

Since the movie The Crow debuted in 1994, this bird that’s often thought to represent evil, darkness, or death is appearing in more and more creative, artistic tattoo designs.

A popular placement for a crow tattoo is across the upper back and shoulders, especially if the bird is shown in flight, with its wings spread, or swooping down to land.

Other areas of the body where images of crows are often tattooed are the arms, lower back, and legs.

Crows may also be a part of intricate Celtic designs, worked into leg or armbands, although some Europeans and Celts see the crow as a bad omen.

While the image of two crows sitting together in Egypt symbolizes fidelity and monogamy, most Arabic nations also view the crow as a bad omen that is to be avoided.

Crows were once seen by hunters and fishermen as helpful guides, leading them to fertile waters or wildlife.

After the advent of modern agriculture and farming, the crow then had a negative connotation as it was feared they would spoil all of the crops.

Flames of orange, yellow, and red surrounding the crow are great ideas for offsetting the dark, ebony color of the bird.

Detailed designs may incorporate different elements, such as trees or branches, full moons, the sun, or other birds or animals, opening up a wide variety of color choices.

Of course, a crow tattoo doesn’t necessarily have to represent the bird, it may also refer to someone who nags, an older person, or in the saying “to eat crow.”

As with any type of tattoo, the design is open for many different personal interpretations and symbols.