Tiger’s make a fantastic design and can be done in many different styles including Japanese, Chinese, Korean, American traditional, neo traditional, black and grey, photo realism, dotwork, geometric style, and watercolor.

Neo traditional scalp tiger done by Adam Guy Hays at Red Rock Tattoo.

Tiger tattoos can also carry many different meanings. When done in an Asian style a tiger represents strength, courage, long life, and are also meant to ward off evil spirits, bad luck, and even disease. When done in a more Western style such as American traditional, black and grey, realism, etc.. the tiger is tattooed for its beauty, power, and intensity.

Watercolor space tiger done by Adrian Bascur in Chile.

Huge neo traditional three-eyed tiger head by Alex Gotza done at Dirty Roses Tattoo Studio.

Beautiful neo traditional tiger head by Brian Flores in Spain.

Photo realistic tiger head with flowers done by Sandra Daukshta at Home of Tattoos in Latvia.

American traditional tiger fighting a snake done by Mikey Holmes at coast to Coast Tattoo in Charlotte NC.

Another American traditional tiger fighting a snake done by Stefan Johnsson at California Electric Tattoo Parlor in California.

Tigers are one of the biggest predators in the world, and are a solitary creature, so are often seen as symbols of strength and resilience. Tiger tattoos are often done just as a head, but can also be done as a full body. Generally tiger heads are done in a more Western design, with a full body tiger being done in an Asian style, though both can be done in any style.

Korean style blackwork tiger done by Apro Lee in Seoul South Korea.

Japanese tiger done by Eli Ferguson at Ichi Tattoo in Tokyo.

Unfinished Japanese backpiece done by Sean Cushnie at Kapala Tattoo in Winnipeg.

Realistic black and grey tiger head by Jakob Holst Rasmussen done in Aarhus, Denmark.

Geometric dotwork tiger head done by Mark Ostein at Wozen Studio in Lisbon.

Realistic full back piece with skulls done by Matt Jordan at Ship Shape Tattoo in New Zealand.

What is your favorite style for a tiger tattoo?