• Skip to content
  • Skip to secondary menu
  • Skip to primary sidebar

tattoos-and-art.com

Star Tattoos, Tribal, Cross, Butterfly, Angel Tattoos & more!

  • Home
  • Tattoo Designs

Vampire Tattoos

Last updated on October 20, 2010 By David Leave a Comment

Vampires tend to symbolize unearthly power, sensuality and all of the unknown qualities of life. However, vampire tattoos are one of the more uncommon pieces. Due to their enduring appeal, though, it is possible that they may one day take the lead in the horror tattoo genre.

Many vampire tattoos feature one of the most recognizable characters in history: Dracula! There are a variety of ways to depict Dracula; a debonair gentleman with slicked back hair, tailored suit, cape and fangs. The image of Nosferatu is also a popular depiction. This vampire, unlike its stylish counterpart, has a more preternatural appeal. He is dressed in a dowdy sheath and has a bat-like appearance, with long, pointed ears, nails and front teeth, dark lined eyes and a bald head. Both of these depictions can be shown alone, in a portrait or in a scene. For instance, there are a plethora of scenes showing the vampire, his face hovering longingly near the neck of a lovely, sleeping woman; the character transforming into a bat, or wolf; or even being obliterated by the sharp, bright rays of the sun. One unique idea would be to use the outline of Nosferatu, giving the appearance of his shadow moving independently of him.

Vampire tattoos do not necessarily have to depict the vampire all unto itself. It is not unusual for people to use things such as bleeding bite marks, a fanged bat, a vampire skull, or even a hand slowly lifting the lid of an elaborate coffin. One interesting idea would be to show the image of a vampire peering into a mirror that tells nothing of his reflection. You might also try creating a female vampire. Most of these designs are similar to a more gothic rendition of a pin up tattoo; however, you can also create a Victorian lady, either with a firm corset and heavy skirt, or in one of the more billowy night dresses of the time. She may be blatantly vampiric — with large exposed fangs, dark rings around her eyes, and claws for fingers — or it may be more obscure. One example of this would be to show a feminine, pale and fair haired lady daintily wiping a drop of blood from her lips.

You may see yourself in some of the strange and enticing qualities of these characters, or you may simply be fascinated by their lore. Either way, vampire tattoos are a great expression of all of these interesting qualities.


Related >> Alien Tattoos, Angel Devil Tattoos, Death Tattoos, Demon Tattoos, Devil Tattoos, Fantasy Tattoos, Gargoyle Tattoos, Gothic Tattoos, Grim Reaper Tattoos, Horror Tattoos, Leprechaun Tattoos, Skull Tattoos, Wolf Tattoos, Zombie Tattoos

001_large.jpg
002_large.jpg
1296578187_3ce0d841a2.jpg
131746797_48cdaa5071.jpg
2009271658_large.jpg
532-1854l.jpg
back3_large.jpg
bloody-vampire-tattoo.jpg
cimg6662_large.jpg
cimg6707in_copy_large.jpg
OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA
OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA
OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA
SAMSUNG DIGITAL CAMERA
dsc00925_large
dsc02278_large
dscf0491_large.jpg
female-portrait-vampire-tattoo.jpg
Tattoo Show
female-vampire-tattoo2
gallerynate-beavers-nosferatu.jpg
goodtat2_large.jpg
image022_large.jpg
img_2095_large.jpg
img_2568_large.jpg
img_2580_large.jpg
jenna-jameson-vampire-tattoo.jpg
john_sweeney_63in_large.jpg
kts_leg_large.jpg
l_688549d29888576716bf44f6b156945b_large.jpg
12►

Tagged With: vampire tattoo designs, vampire tattoos

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. nicko says

    October 16, 2010 at 3:18 am

    ha lads ,after some pictures of vampire hands with long finger nails .if can help would be mean.cheers

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Primary Sidebar

Recently Added

11_0.jpg 6184-22806l_0.jpg portrait-tattoo_0.jpg portrait-tattoos-10_0.jpg OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA portrait-tattoos-14_0.jpg

Popular Tattoo Designs

  • Anchor
  • Angel
  • Angel Wing
  • Armband
  • Astrology
  • Aztec
  • Bible Verse
  • Biomechanical
  • Butterfly
  • Celtic Cross
  • Cherry Blossom
  • Cross
  • Daisy
  • Devil
  • Dolphin
  • Dove
  • Dragon
  • Dragonfly
  • Fantasy
  • Firefighter
  • Flower
  • Four Leaf Clover
  • Grim Reaper
  • Hawaiian Flower
  • Heart
  • Hummingbird
  • In Loving Memory
  • Joker
  • Koi Fish
  • Ladybug
  • Leprechaun
  • Lotus
  • Mermaid
  • Moon
  • Nautical Star
  • Phoenix
  • Pin Up Girl
  • Polynesian
  • Praying Hands
  • Rebel Flag
  • Rose
  • Samurai
  • Shooting Star
  • Skull
  • Snake
  • Sparrow
  • Star
  • Swallow
  • Tribal
  • Vampire
  • Virgin Mary
  • Wizard
  • See More

Copyright © 2018 ยท tattoos-and-art.com