Clown Tattoo — 83 Ideas

The clown tattoo is considered one of the most mysterious, because this image initially contains ambiguity - some people think clowns are funny, while others find them scary. However, a tattoo with such a character carries a deeper meaning, regardless of the style in which it is made, and this should definitely be taken into account.

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The clown tattoo is considered one of the most mysterious, because this image initially contains ambiguity - some people think clowns are funny, while others find them scary. However, a tattoo with such a character carries a deeper meaning, regardless of the style in which it is made, and this should definitely be taken into account.

Meaning of clown tattoo

The first clowns can be considered court jesters, but it was circus performers who received a romantic aura - they never settled in one place, saw many places and people and seemed to understand this life better than others. This image had a sinister meaning already in the 20th century, when viewers began to learn that behind the makeup and ridiculous clothes of clowns, people with physical disabilities were often hiding - simply put, freaks.

Another reason for the fear of clowns lies in the fact that true emotions cannot be seen behind a thick layer of paint, which is why many scary stories have appeared about them. Although, at the same time, the character of a sad or crying clown also appeared, who personified the feelings experienced by a person who is dissatisfied with his life.

Thus, a clown tattoo can have very different meanings:

• hiding one's true essence from prying eyes;
• a protective barrier from the negativity of others;
• a protest against the outside world - and only the owner of the tattoo will understand what exactly it is;
• a way to hide emotional wounds, disappointment, broken heart, etc.;
• finding the true self.

Of course, one should not exclude the obvious meaning that a kind and cheerfully smiling clown, for example, from a cartoon, carries. Such a tattoo can be obtained by a person with a creative job, who works with children, or who considers himself a child at heart, etc.

Meaning in prison

Usually prisoners choose a “joker” for a tattoo, which conveys that outside the prison they were card sharpers and swindlers, or simply played with their fate. Men prone to open aggression often stuff an evil clown.

Tattoo styles

The most common places for a clown tattoo are the arms, back and chest, and the most current style is Chicano . In this case, the image is drawn in as much detail as possible and left in black and white , which allows you to reflect the play of light and shadows. Chicano tattoos turn out to be very brutal, so previously only men from the criminal world got them, but today there are no restrictions in this regard.

Colorful clown tattoos are performed in the styles of old school , new school , neo-traditional and realism, and the color shades can be absolutely any. At the request of the client, the artist can print an image of a clown with any object that will allow him to convey exactly the message he needs. Clowns are depicted with balloons and musical instruments, as well as dice or bleeding roses.

Another popular subject is clowns from films. Examples of tattoo photos are in the gallery above.

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