Dinosaurs have always captured our imagination. giant reptiles that were kings of our world, until they mysteriously disappeared in the blink of a cosmic eye. now, all we have are their fossils combined with our imagination as tools to paint a picture of what dinosaurs might have looked like and acted like.
That’s why we put together our list of the top 10 dinosaur tattoo ideas, a list of tattoos to honor the kings and queens of the Cretaceous. this list will prove that even though humans and dinosaurs are millions of years apart, these gory beasts are right at home in our warm flesh.
so book your flight to the archipelago of deaths, don’t forget your satellite phone and enjoy this list of tattoos that took 65 million years to make… welcome to “Jurassic art”!
#10: Stegosaurus Dinosaur Tattoo
Built for battle, the Stegosaurus was the tank of the late Jurassic period. though they look fierce in their armor and spiked tail, the stegosaurus was a lover, not a fighter. making them perfect for someone who has a tough outer shell, but is very sweet on the inside.
tattoo done by cambria
#9: Sauropod Dinosaur Tattoo
The genital sauropod has always held a place in our hearts. we can imagine riding them across the plains, sliding down their long necks, or using them as dinosaur elevators to carry us above the trees. From littlefoot to herds of sauropods in Jurassic Park, these ancient giraffes have always put a smile on our faces, making them perfect for tattoos.
tattoo done by devon
#8: Triceratops Dinosaur Tattoo
Another iconic dinosaur tattoo, the triceratops is one of the most recognizable dinosaurs of all time. triceratops literally translates to “three-horned face,” which means even its name gets right to the “point.”
tattoo done by cambria
#7: t-rex dinosaur tattoo on the arm
Even the fiercest of dinosaurs can be sad sometimes. This tattoo shows a heartbreaking scene, when a single t-rex tries to decorate his tree for the holidays. he starts out fine, but can’t place the star due to his tiny tyrannosaurus rex arms.
tattoo done by devon
#6: Raptor Claw Dinosaur Tattoo
lucky rabbits paws are for suckers, the only real lucky charm is the paw of a raptor. the only problem is getting a genuine raptor paw, luckily here is your guide: find a dig site, find a good team to help, get a billionaire to fund your dig, find the raptor claw, keep the raptor claw, and connect it to a fancy rope, boom done. Or you can skip all that and get an amazing raptor foot tattoo like the one below.
tattoo done by devon
#5: t-rex skull dinosaur tattoo
When dinosaur fossils were found in medieval times, they were thought to be the remains of the dragons of myth. and their bones still fascinate us today, which is why a t-rex skull tattoo is an amazing idea for a dinosaur tattoo.
tattoo done by eddie
#4: triceratops dinosaur tattoo
Triceratops are big, dinosaurs in general are big, except compsognathus, they’re small, but big by today’s lizard standards, unless you compare them to komodo dragons, you know what… to be. The point is that a good way to get a dinosaur tattoo is to get the bust, just like the triceratops tattoo below. Not only that, but framed bust tattoos like the one below make the dinosaur look very distinguished, like a philosopher or professor. calling the dino doctor!
tattoo done by cambria
#3: t-rex seahorse dinosaur tattoo
the legendary sea-rex, the t-horse, whatever you call this hybrid monstrosity. Dinosaur combo tattoos are a great idea for those looking to get something original and mix their love of dinosaurs with other things they like. the possibilities are endless….
tattoo done by ryan
#2: crystallized tyrannosaurus rex skull tattoo
step aside dr. jones, this is the crystal skull archaeologists really want to get their hands on. The double miracle of nature in this dinosaur tattoo, this preserved t-rex skull has developed bright and colorful crystals like a crown fit for the king of dinosaurs.
tattoo done by cambria
#1: velociraptor dinosaur tattoo
They weren’t the biggest, they weren’t the fastest, but they were the smartest. if they hadn’t been destroyed 65 million years ago, they might be at the top of the food chain today. We can only speculate, but what is not up for debate is how amazing this velociraptor tattoo looks. when you look into his eyes, you can almost see him looking at you… plotting.
tattoo done by steve
We hope you’ve enjoyed our list of the top 10 dinosaur tattoos. what were some of your favorite dinosaur tattoos? Were there any dinosaur tattoo ideas that weren’t on the list that you would have liked to see? let us know in the comments below.
Has this list of dinosaur tattoos made you want a prehistoric tattoo of your own? then be sure to reserve your tattoo at mr. inkwells tattoo shop, where one of our amazing artists can give you a truly dino-mite dinosaur tattoo.
See you soon!
