Dragon tattoos are among the most popular animal tattoos in the world of body art, as they have distinctive designs and rich symbolism. These mythical creatures are believed to represent strength, grace, and intelligence.
Dragons are revered in several cultures. In the West, dragons embody heroic struggles, and these awe-inspiring creatures often appear in fantasy literature and pop culture. On the other side of the globe, in East Asia, dragons are sacred. They symbolize good fortune.
Prehistoric Asian civilizations revered dragons as deities and demigods. Especially in Chinese history, dragons are considered the companions of the emperor and are revered as guides and protectors. Red dragon tattoos from Chinese mythology represent courage and bravery. The color red itself carries strong connotations of passion, energy, and intensity, which are amplified when associated with dragons.
Then there are Japanese dragon tattoos as well. These dragon tattoo designs are easily recognizable as they are often depicted alongside waves or water elements.
No two dragon tattoos are alike. Each tattoo blends ancient folklore with modern artistic techniques. So, as you look through these best dragon tattoo ideas, it is essential to approach them with cultural sensitivity. Find an artist who understands the sacred symbols associated with the dragon for each culture.
Respect and understanding are important when embracing the imagery of these mythical creatures. Take your time to grasp the cultural perspectives before deciding which of these dragon tattoo ideas to pick.
Get ready to unleash the fire within and make a striking visual statement with these inspirations.
#1 Blue Ink Dragon Sleeve Tattoo
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#2 Crimson Red Dragon
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#3 Black And Blue Ink Water Dragon
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#4 Black Ink Dragon With Cherry Blossoms Tattoo
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#5 Black Ink Dragon On Shoulder Brushstroke Style Tattoo
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#6 Porcelain Hand With Dragon And Flower Pattern Tattoo
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#7 “Starry Night” Dragon Tattoo
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#8 Dragon Warrior
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#9 Black Ink Dragon Back Tattoo
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#10 Ascension Of The Sword Bearing Dragon
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#11 Dragon Tattoo With Lavender Colored Flowers
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#12 Dragon Tattoo On Core
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#13 Haku Dragon Tattoo Done
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#14 Blue Ink Dragon Neck Tattoo
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#15 Black Ink Dragon Tattoo With Floral Designs On The Back
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#16 Brushstroke Black Ink Dragon With Pink Flowers
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#17 Red Dragon With Lavenders Tattoo
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#18 Realistic Blue And Golden Colored Dragon Tattoo
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#19 Haku, Tattoo By Oozy Tattoo
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#20 Dragon And A Katana Tattoo
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#21 Full Length Sleeve Tattoo Of A Dragon
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#22 Brushstroke Black Ink Shoulder Dragon Tattoo
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#23 Water Dragon Tattoo
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#24 Full Body Colored Dragon Tattoo
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#25 My New Haku Tattoo By Mitchell Keanu
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#26 Moon And Dragon Tattoo
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#27 Blue Ink Dragon Tattoo Sleeve
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#28 Brushstroke Style Black Ink Dragon On Bicep
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#29 Dragon On Obliques Tattoo
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#30 Black Ink Dragon Tattoo On Forearm
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#31 Water And Fire Dragon Surrounding Both Arms
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#32 A Dragon With A Trident Tattoo
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#33 Dragon With Flowers Tattoo
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#34 Black Ink Dragon Forearm
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#35 Black And White Ink Dragon Tattoo
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#36 Brushstroke Style Black Ink Haku
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#37 Dragon And A Tiger Full Back Tattoo
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#38 Black Ink Dragon Neck Tattoo
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#39 Black Haku With Floral Designs
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#40 Dragon Tattoo With Floral Designs
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#41 Dragon And A Skull Tattoo
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#42 Black Ink Dragon On Thigh
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#43 Black Ink Dragon Full-Leg Tattoo
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#44 Simple Multi-Color Dragon Tattoo On Shoulder
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#45 Brushstroke Dragon Full Circle Tattoo
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#46 Dragon And Peonies
First tattoo – Dragon and Peonies by Olivia Tattoos HK (Formerly of Tattoo Temple Hong Kong)
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#47 Dragon In The Clouds Artist Iris, China Zone Tattoos, Melbourne
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#48 Dragon Done By Rares From Old Bastards Tattoo Bucharest, Romania
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#49 Dragon Arm Sleeve Tattoo
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#50 Back Tattoo Of A Dragon
This is the ongoing construction of Yongho Sangbak in Busan
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#51 Black Ink Chinese Dragon Tattoo
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#52 Black Ink Dragon Sleeve
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#53 Shoulder To Chest Black Ink Dragon
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#54 Dragon And Koi For Andy
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#55 Dragon And Peonies Sleeve Tattoo
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#56 Dragon And Flowers
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#57 Black Ink Dragon Sleeve
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#58 Dragon With Taeguk Mark
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#59 Black Ink Dragon Full Shoulder
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#60 Dragon Sleeves With Japanese Kanji
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#61 Black Ink Dragon With Red Flowers Tattoo
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#62 A Dragon Embracing The Moon
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#63 Dragons Of Life And Death
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#64 Intat’s Original Dragon Series
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#65 Realistic Full Back Dragon Tattoo
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#66 Dragon Head Tattoo
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#67 Black Ink Dragon Full Back Tattoo
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#68 Black And Red Dragon Tattoo
Dragon tattoo by Gabriele Cardosi at Cloak and Dagger Tattoo London U.K
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#69 Chinese Dragon Tattoo
Chinese dragon tattoo. Done by Nico Bassill at Among The Willows in Los Angeles, CA
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#70 Realistic Black Ink Dragon
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#71 Dragon On Back
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#72 Black Ink Dragon Pair On Back
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#73 Brushstroke Circle Dragon Tattoo
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#74 Black Ink Haku With Flowers
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#75 Black Ink Dragon With Sword Tattoo
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#76 Black Ink Dragon Tattoo On Shin
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#77 Black Ink Dragon On Bicep
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#78 Crimson Belly Dragon Tattoo
My Dragon tattoo got it three weeks ago during my (first) trip to Tokyo! 12h Session.
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#79 Dragon Spine Tattoo
Dragon tattoo by Zigm at Classic Ink in Iwakuni, Japan.
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#80 Chinese Dragon, Done By Raine Knight, Second City Tattoo In Birmingham
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#81 Red Dragon Arm Sleeve Tattoo
Dragon arm by Adam Sky, Morningstar Tattoo Parlor, Belmont, Bay Area, California
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#82 Dragon On Bicep
My completed Dragon tattoo by Lauren Goldstein at Art Machine Productions in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania!
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#83 Brush Stroke Dragon Koi By Wang At Friday’s Tattoo, Hong Kong
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#84 Blackwork Abstract Dragon Tattoo
Blackwork abstract Dragon done by Tyler Nguyen, out of My Little Needle Tattoos, Plymouth, MI
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#85 Japanese Dragon On The Side
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#86 Magma Dragon Back Tattoo
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#87 Black Ink Dragon With Red Moon
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#88 Multi-Color Dragon Tattoo
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#89 Black Ink Dragon And Waves
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#90 Chinese Dragon
Chinese Dragon, by Ben Naiser in Louisville KY. Iove how it turned out! My new favorite tattoo ️
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#91 Chest Tattoo Of A Dragon
The best picture I could take of my new Dragon, done by Dung Black of Bob Tattoo in Saigon, Vietnam
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#92 Dragon And Blade
Dragon and Blade by Adrian at The Darling Parlour, Sydney
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#93 Dragon Haku Done By Garden State Tattoos In New Jersey
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#94 A Closeup Of My Shenron Tattoo
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#95 Traditional Dragon Tattoo On Back
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#96 Chinese Black Ink Dragon On Calves
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#97 Fierce Dragon With Red Face Tattoo
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#98 Aztec Dragon Tattoo
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#99 Oriental Dragon Tattoo
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#100 Dragon Forearm Sleeve Tattoo
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