What does man live for if not dreams and the secret hope of achieving those dreams? Whether it is dreaming of the next big thing, a better life, a deeper spiritual journey, or something very personal to the wearer, Dream Tattoos are indeed special. It is said that we live in a community, and in dreams we are alone, but as we dream together the same dream, we can have a bigger and brighter future. Different cultures interpret dreams in different ways, and tattoo artists celebrate these interpretations through beautiful designs.
Tattoos that deal with dreams range from simple tattoos with just text related to dreaming, to complex tattoos that draw on traditional cultures. The Native American tribes were known for their dreamcatchers made at home to catch good dreams and let the nightmares drop out. The willow hoop and feathers that made up dreamcatchers have become popular as tattoo art. Many tribes among North American natives had their own ways of looking at dreamcatchers. Decorations with ribbons and colorful beads often appear in dreamcatcher tattoos. What about modern cultures and what do they have to say about dreams? In today’s fast life too, dreams hold a lot of importance, so tattoo artists may ink designs showing an angel of freedom holding up text related to dreams and love. When everything in the world seems to be going from bad to worse, it is dreams that keep the hope alive. It is love for each other that weaves us into a tight net of fellow-feeling, much like the intricate web woven by a spider. This community feeling and power of dreams is what dream tattoo art portrays through colorful patterns. Instead of giving up hope in troubled times we need to keep actively dreaming and loving, and this is a theme that heart shaped dreamcatcher tattoos often play on. Here is a collection of artistic tattoos celebrating the eternal power of dreams.
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Dream Tattoo Text
The simplest text sends forth the loudest message sometimes, like in this tattoo saying ‘Dream’ and ‘Live’ across the two wrists.
Flying Bird Dream
Check out the cute bird with upraised wings for a flight in this flying dream tattoo on the upper arm.
Dream Angel Tattoo
Simple angel wings spread out on both sides in this symbolic tattoo with the text ‘Dream On’ written on top of the design.
Eye Dream Tattoo
The mystical peacock eyes complete the form of this dreamcatcher with the dreaming eye at the center of the design. A powerful spiritual symbol of seeing.
Eye Dream Tattoo
Dream Theater Fan For Life
Curves and straight lines come together in a bold graphic design style in this Dream Theater fan’s tattoo art.
Catch Deer Dream Situation
The deer skull theme dreamcatcher is inked in an intricate fashion on the woman’s upper thigh in this tattoo design.
Catch Deer Dream Situation
Pretty Dream Heart Tattoo
The tiny heart with feathers keeps the dreamcatcher motif perfectly snug a little below the ear in this small tattoo design.
Dream On Back Tattoo
The text ‘It was all dreams’ is inked in a traditional and elegant capital hand lettering on the man’s upper back.
Forearm Family Dream Tattoo
Gorgeous flowers circle the bottom of the heart theme dreamcatcher with the names of favorite people making the tattoo personal and special.
A Real Dream
The large heart shaped willow loop is a unique take on the traditional dreamcatcher tattoo.
Catching Dreams
Pretty blue ribbons are the decorative motifs used in this dreamcatcher tattoo inked on the woman’s back.
Catching Dreams
Artistic Dreamcatcher Tattoo
The side of this woman is elegantly decorated with a dreamcatcher tattoo in which the feathers seem to be enjoying a lively dance.
Celtic Patterns Dream Catcher
Take a look at the Celtic patterns spreading in a horizontal pattern on both sides of this dreamcatcher tattoo on the lower back.
Dream Chest Tattoo
The bold and stylishly inked text, Chase Your Dreams’ is larger than life on the chest of the tattoo wearer. This tattoo seems to say – Dream big.
Celtic Cross Dream
The traditional Celtic Cross with dreamcatcher feathers from Native American traditions celebrates art across cultures and lands.
Intricate Dream
The style of inking the word ‘Dream’ with artistic shaded effects may make you think of mysterious vines in a dense jungle.
Intricate Dream
The Best Cures
The imaginatively inked healing tattoo shows a fairy girl, free and unclothed like a nature’s sprite. A banner saying ‘Dream Love Cure’ is wrapped around her pretty form.
Dreamcatcher Neat Design
The red and blue combination of the willow hoop adds a bright look to this dreamcatcher tattoo on the leg.
My Dream Token
Two delicate and artistically inked feathers are inked on the shoulder along with the text ‘Dreams’ in this tattoo.
World Dreamcatcher
A beautiful beaded circle sits around the globe in this colorful dreamcatcher tattoo design.
Dreamcatcher Concept
You can see the intricate feathers hanging at the end of tiny snares in this composite dreamcatcher tattoo.
Dream Balance Tattoo
The text ‘Dream’ is written above this intricately patterned Ying Yang tattoo, perhaps pointing to the dream of a balanced life.
Lucky Dreams
The four-leaf clover sits at the center of this dreamcatcher tattoo as a potent symbol of good fortune.
Decorated Dreamcatcher
Here is a tattoo showing a beautiful dream catcher decorated with red and blue beads for a colorful effect.
Decorated Dreamcatcher
Such a beautiful dream tattoos. Dream Chest Tattoo is nice one i loved it.
All the dream tattoos are different in their styles and i liked Catch Deer Dream Situation idea its cool.
These dream tattoo are very much beautiful and attractive.
Pretty Dream Heart Tattoo is cool. However, I would just like to put that design on the other parts of the body like the back part or the foot. ^^
Dream Balance Tattoo on the back of the women looks beautiful and the words are more beautiful.
Nice collection of dream tattoos. Thanks for sharing.