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Meaning of Wing Tattoos & Wing Tattoo Pictures

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By jaymz


by Phil, Bleeding Art, Huddersfield
by Phil, Bleeding Art, Huddersfield

Angel Wing Tattoos

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by Steve, Pushing Ink, Atherton Manchester Uk
by Steve, Pushing Ink, Atherton Manchester Uk

Meaning of a Wing Tattoo

Wing tattoos are actually very popular. They can appear in different forms and mean different things. The true meaning of any tattoo will be different upon each wearer. Wing tattoo designs can often have inspirational or spiritual symbolism. In many myths, wings often have to be earned.

Wings are commonly associated with:

  • Birds
  • Butterflies
  • Dragonflies
  • Fairies
  • Mythological winged creatures

Wing tattoos can represent:

  • Speed
  • Elevation
  • Freedom
  • Aspiration

Those who choose a wing tattoo tend to opt to have it placed on their back, as that is where the angels where them. Most traditional feathered wings will take up the width of the shoulders. Aside from those pictured here, I have seen wings tattooed on napes and hips, as well as arms and backs.


Fairy Tattoos

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by Miss Annie - Pro-Studio Tatouese, Mont de Marsan, France
by Miss Annie - Pro-Studio Tatouese, Mont de Marsan, France

Tribal Wing Tattoos

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Flickr image: [Karola.Pineda+]; "[Black And White]
Flickr image: [Karola.Pineda+]; "[Black And White]

Angel Wings

The traditional feathered style angel wing is probably the more popular wing tattoo design. They tend to be soley black ink and tattooed on the back of the recipient.

Wings that are commonly associated with angels, tend to symobolize:

  • A spiritual mean
  • Enlightenment
  • Guidance
  • Protection (to be taken under the wing of...)
  • Inspirational

Sometimes angle wing tattoos incorporate other symbols into the design. This tends to just add a little something to the set of wings. Usually this is done on lower back tattoos and between the shoulder blades.

Mythological Creatures

Mythological creatures that are commonly notated with wings include:

  • Fairies
  • Dragons
  • Pegasus
  • Griffons

Wings that depict a mythological creature can symbolize:

  • Alchemy
  • Magic
  • Transfomation
  • The elements (earth, sky, wind, and fire)

Tribal Wings

Tribal tattoos are very popular in today's and yesterday's society. The typical black tattoos with simplistic designs can be replicated in a wing form.

Pictures of Wing Tattoos

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by Shawn Ink
by Shawn Ink

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Raven King  says:
2 years ago

The tatoo are real living art. The photos are beautiful.

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starrkissed  says:
16 months ago

i'm glad i came across this hub. i've been thinking of getting wings for my big tattoo on my back.. but have been unsure. great pictures!

sad eyes   says:
14 months ago

i love the pic i really want 2 get a tattoo but i dont know if i shoiuld get angelwings or stars

malachi  says:
8 months ago

i am thinking about getting a tattoo on my leg of wings but i cant find any pics where the bottom of the wings are overlapping any suggestions on where i should look?

fifi  says:
5 months ago

i have a tat..a cross tat..and im planning to have a wings tat. connected to my cross.

Mike Stevens  says:
2 months ago

Another great hub. I spent ages searching for my second tattoo. Found some really good tattoo design resources here http://www.wing-tattoos.com for anyone interested

Empress Viaa  says:
2 months ago

I am actually thinking of getting a tattoo of a wing on my left hand (between wrist and elbow) - my b/f is gonna put the same on his right hand - so it looks like we each have a wing on opposite hands.

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