An octopus inked on the arm serves as a reminder of the

monstrous, majestic, and totally freaking awesome power of nature. There is something about these animals that simply cannot be duplicated by another creature in the world.

The octopus can still remind a person that there is magic in the world and that there are giants in the deepest parts of the ocean.

A octopus tattoo will provide a glimpse of the majestic monster. It also symbolizes that you are big and able to take on the troubles of the world better than others.

You have enough arms to take life by the guts and squeeze if you need to. You are telling the world that you are not afraid of darkness because you are brave enough to conquer it.

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Octopus Tattoo Ideas

This unique octopus tattoo uses a variety of cool abstract techniques to deliver quality body art. The brilliant color palette of purple suckers and orange base works effectively in creating a vivid, eye catching art work, while the detail chiseled into the suckers makes it seem like they could grip anything and not be pried loose. Also like the small detail work along the animal’s tentacles making a different colored bubble effect on the skin.  

A classical black and gray delivery for this Octopus. He looks like he’s pressed right up against the glass of an aquarium, with the suckers laid out and fully engaged. The realism of this piece is somewhat subverted by the complete weirdness of the tattoo’s aspect, which makes it work from an innovation standpoint.

Suckers are a key component in the creation of a top quality octopus tattoos. If they aren’t done to a base level effectiveness it’s impossible to deliver a quality tattoo. This part of the subject’s upper arm sleeve exemplifies the attractive technical aspects of suckers. It incorporates interesting shape and flow, good counterbalance between white and black ink highlights that draw out realism, plus an iconic layer of contrast to the rest of the Octopus’ anatomy.