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If you are a fan of lantern tattoos and want to learn more about the history of them, then the list below should certainly be of interest to you. In addition to filling this post with the most creative lantern designs we could find online, we also wrote a little about how lantern tattoos came to be, and why so many people enjoy getting them. So, whether you’re looking to get one of these designs yourself, or wanting to further educate yourself before doing so, you are certainly in the right place!

The history of the lantern tattoo dates back many, many years and is widely recognized as one of the oldest designs known to man. Meant to symbolize a vessel of light being used to guides one’s way, the lantern tattoo can be found on many people who feel lost, or who are looking to find their path. However, some people choose to get lantern tattoos solely based of how appealing they tend to be, and how common they are. Fortunately, these tattoos can be done in a multitude of different styles, including traditional and sailor jerry’s (two very popular choices and favorites to many people). Therefore, no matter what look you are going for when picking out your lantern tattoo, it is bound to look great.

Though many people all over the world have lantern tattoos inked onto them, the designs are actually very easy to customize. In fact, due to the overall simplicity of a lantern, an almost endless amount of improvisations can be made in order to add uniqueness, creativity, and originality to the tattoo, including different colors, wording, dates, or quotes. As you will see when scrolling through the images below, placement and sizing are great ways of making sure your lantern design stands out as well.

1. “Hope For The Hopeless – A Light In The Darkness”

Not only did this one come out great, but it has a very inspiring message as well. Since lanterns (as you now know after reading through the intro) are often used to symbolize guides, the message “hope for the hopeless” is actually very well thought out, and falls directly in line with what the tattoo stands for.

2. A Very Nicely Done Victorian Lantern Forearm Tattoo

Though this victorian lantern design is rather standard, it looks great and is colored in nicely too. This not only proves that even simple, quote-less lanterns look great, but also that there are many different types of lanterns to choose from for those seeking a design of their own.

3. A Graphic Lantern Upper Arm Tattoo

A neat graphic design, proving that lantern designs look great with or without color. This tattoo is very nicely shaded, and is certainly a great choice for anyone wanting to maintain a neutral black and white theme.

4. A Very Unique Burning Lantern Design

Though lanterns with flames bursting through them are not at all common, this specific design looks great and is actually very original. Moreover, there is probably a much deeper meaning to this tattoo than that of the others listed.

5. A Very Eerie Lantern, Done Entirely In Black Ink

A great choice for those who enjoy colorless tattoos, done entirely in dark black ink. In all honesty, this lantern design is actually pretty eerie, giving off a rather creepy-nighttime feeling to all who look at it closely enough.

6. An Old Lantern, With A Burning Red Candle Inside

Not only does this lantern feature a burning red candle, but it has some neat flowers added in as well. Much like the second image listed, this too is a vintage victorian style lantern (one of the more popular choices).

7. A Vintage Style Lantern And A Beautifully Colored Moth

Likely used to resemble a moth to a flame, this lantern design is not only unique but also very well thought out. Come to think of it, this may just be the most creative lantern design on the entire list.

8. A Very Detailed Lantern Neck Tattoo

The neck isn’t a fun spot to get tattooed, however, if you can deal with the pain, then the image below is certainly a great choice for you. Though this design features very little detail, if you look closely enough, you can see the intricate shading methods used by the artist.

9. A Traditional Style Lantern Forearm Tattoo

If you are a fan of traditional tattooing, then it’s likely the design below will serve as your favorite on the list. And for those who don’t enjoy the style, it may be beneficial to know that years ago, traditional was (by far) the most common style amongst those with lantern designs.

10. A Hand With Stairs Holding An Old Golden Lantern

It is hard to describe in words just how unique this lantern tattoo is, and to be honest, there is probably a lot of meaning behind it too. In addition to the very nicely done lantern, this tattoo also features some flowers, leafs, and a hand with a staircase inside of it…

Conclusion

Hopefully after scrolling through these 10 images, you either have an idea for your own lantern tattoo, or are wanting to read more into the history of the designs. Nevertheless, we hope you enjoyed the list and encourage you to check out some of our other tattoo-related posts as well. Not only will they teach you more about the history of each style, design, and idea, but they will also serve as a platform for you to find out which tattoos you want (or don’t want) for yourself.

In addition to their very vibrant colors and highly intricate details, aku aku tattoo designs are incredibly common amongst those who are fans of the crash bandicoot video game series. However, they can be found on those who have never played the game before too. In fact, though the basic aku aku tattoos feature the main character’s mask from the game and most people assume these designs are only obtained by younger individuals, adults who have never heard of the game before also have the designs inked on them – due to how aesthetically pleasing these tattoos are.

Considering the fact that the Crash Bandicoot video game series has many different characters in it, it should come as no surprise that those seeking aku aku tattoo designs have many different options to choose from. And fortunately for the artists who implement these designs, all of the characters are not only fun to draw, but also very appealing. They have almost human-like features, yet, appear as fictional, cartoon-based, made-up video game characters. Though cartoony character’s may not be the style most some people enjoy, the coloring, shading, and uniqueness of the designs help the tattoos stand out quite well. Moreover, depending on what character is chosen for the design, it also serves as a way of communication between like-minded gamers, allowing them to discuss why they like the character they chose.

To those who are unfamiliar with the series, these characters may appear look somewhat similar, however, they all have their own distinct appearance and unique features, helping to keep each design very original. So, whether you are a fan of the crash bandicoot video game series yourself, or you are just wanting to scroll through some very unique images, be sure to check out the list below – we are sure it will not disappoint you!

1. A Very Colorful Aku Aku Back Of The Leg Tattoo

As you can tell from the cartoonish graphics and oddly shaped eyes, this is certainly a video game-based design. And due to the artist’s very nicely done work, it certainly stands out well!

2. A Rather Angry Looking Aku Aku Wrist Tattoo

Not only does this one look neat, but it features a different (and much more angry looking) mask than most of the aku aku designs. And fortunately this particular image gives you not one, but two looks at the tattoo.

3. Another Great Aku Aku Back Of The Leg Tattoo Design

To be honest, this one is perhaps the most vibrant on the entire list. Just look at how well the coloring came out. Certainly a great choice for those wanting their tattoo to be seen from a distance!

4. An Aku Aku Mask, Done Entirely In Grey Ink

Though the game itself features a lot of different color schemes amongst the characters, some of the best aku aku tattoo designs are done solely in grey ink. Just look at the image below, it came out nice and proves that these designs look great, with or without color added in.

5. A Very Nicely Done Aku Aku Shoulder Design

To be honest, this one was done so well by the artist who implemented it, that it almost looks more like a cropped, imported image than an actual aku aku tattoo. However, we can assure you that it is an actual aku aku design.

6. Aku Aku And Uka Uka

Though these designs may look somewhat similar to one another, they are actually two different characters. In fact, throughout the entire series, these two are bitter enemies – just ask those who have played it before!

7. An Extremely Noticeable Aku Aku Rib Tattoo

Though the design itself is rather standard, it certainly sticks out well and is very nicely shaded. Fortunately, it can also be covered up very easily, making it a great choice for those with serious jobs who want to keep their designs somewhat hidden.

8. Another Great Aku Aku And Uka Uka Design

This one is also very creative, featuring two of the main crash bandicoot video game series characters done in a rather unique style, with some blue and purple smoke behind them!

9. An Almost Three Dimensional Version Of Aku Aku

This one is done so incredibly well, that it almost appears to be three dimensional. Perhaps those wanting an aku aku design of their own should contact the very talented artist who did this one!

Conclusion

Well there you have it, the nine aku aku tattoo designs that (in our personal opinion) are the best online. Not only are these tattoo designs extremely creative, but they are all done very well, and appear almost identical to the actual characters found throughout the crash bandicoot video game series. So, if you are someone interested in getting one of these designs for yourself, we’re sure the designs above will give you some great ideas to work with, and if you’re someone who was just looking for some neat images to scroll through, then we hope you enjoyed the pictures.

Keep in mind that there are many more aku aku tattoo designs online that were not included in our list, so if you have trouble getting inspired by these nine images, but still want to get a crash bandicoot-based design, be sure to search for some more through Google, Yahoo, or through some different tattoo parlors websites. Also, remember to put your own twist on whatever you get – since so many people have these rather common aku aku designs tattooed on them, creativity and originality are the only ways of making sure your design really stands out well!

No matter what type of music you prefer listening to, it’s probable that you’ve heard of the Beatles. In fact, they are considered by the vast majority of people to be the most memorable band of all time, and due to their wonderfully written songs, most of the band’s lyrics will live on forever – via the tattoos below!

1. All Four Beatles Members, Three In Black And One In White

The white one is of course the late John Lennon, who sadly passed away long ago.

2. The Four Beatle Faces, Done Entirely In Watercolors

A very beautiful, and very colorful Beatles forearm tattoo design!

3. “Tomorrow May Rain So Today I Will Follow The Sun”

A great Beatles song, and a nice reminder to look on the bright side!

4. An Amazingly Colorful Beatles Arm Sleeve

If you love the Beatles enough to dedicate your entire arm to them, then this design is certainly a great choice for you!

5. “Let It Be…”

And excellent design, and perhaps the most famous Beatles lyric!

6. Four Very Realistic Beatle Portraits

In all honesty, this tattoo is done so well that it almost looks like it is edited!

7. A Beatles Album Cover Leg Tattoo

Very well done, and one of the most common Beatles tattoo designs around!

8. An Entire Chest Piece, Dedicated To The Beatles And Their Yellow Submarine

This one probably took a few sessions, however, it looks amazing!

9. Another Very Realistic Beatles Back Piece Tattoo

Believe it or not, this isn’t a photoshopped picture of the actual album cover…

10. “The Sun Is Up, The Sky Is Blue, It’s Beautiful & So Are You”

One of the most heartfelt Beatles songs ever written!

11. A Simple Declaration Of Love!

Very simple, yet very appealing!

12. “Limitless Undying Love Which Shines Around Me Like A Million Suns”

Another wonderful Beatles lyric, from another wonderful Beatles song. It’s hard not to be happy after reading this one!