The brain is one of the most fascinating organs. It is a source of creativity and logic. In addition, the brain is also visually interesting and provides graphically strong tattoos, when done properly. The meaning of brain tattoos differ. The age-old matter of brain vs heart is often illustrated. A new category will soon be dedicated to this. More interested in the heart? Then check out these <a href='/tattoo-category/heart-tattoos-vol-1' title='heart tattoos'> top heart tattoos here.</a>

Brain tattoos

Kate

Approximately 75 percent of the brain is water. That means dehydration may have a damaging effect on brain functions, even in small volumes. Does that mean this artist tattooed 75 percent water here?

Very graphic brain tattoo

Aleksy marcinow

It's a myth that only 10% of our brain is used by humans. We actually use all of it. We’re even using more than 10 percent when we sleep. 

Alastronaute

Dreams are believed to be a combination of imagination, physiological and neurological factors. They show that even though you're asleep, your brain is functioning.

Brain in a pan tattoo

Maya Gat

If only we could pull out our brain and use only our eyes. - Pablo Picasso

Brain being knit like a scarf tattoo

Gabriela Blaezer

There is no need for temples, no need for complicated philosophies. My brain and my heart are my temples; my philosophy is kindness. - Dalai Lama

Brain giving life to flower in lightbulb

Skrzyniarz

What is the favorite rock band of a sleeping brain?     REM

Brain in a jar like a pickle tattoo

Snacks

What is the weight of an influencer's brain?    One Instagram.

Brain in a wheelbarrow tattoo

Lilly Meraviglia

Babies have large heads for carrying their fast growing brains. A 2-year-old’s brain is 80% of adult size.

Bold graphic brain tattoo with a pencil

William Marin

Albert Einstein's brain weighed 2,71 pounds (1,230 grams) that is about 10 percent less than the average of 3 pounds (1,400 grams). However, the neuron density of his brain was higher than the average.

Geometric tattoo of a brain and other shapes

Mr. Koo

If you're drinking alcohol and don't remember what you did last night, it's not because you forgot about it. While you're drunk, your brain is incapable of creating memories. This is why some people wake up with a tattoo without remembering they got one.

This category holds a selection of disney tattoos. Featuring Mulan and her dragon Mushu, Casper the friendly ghost, Goofy, Arial the little mermaid, Chip Potts from Beauty and the beast, Pinocchio, Donald Duck, Bambi and off course <a href='/tattoo-category/mickey-mouse-tattoos' alt='mickey mouse tattoos'>Mickey Mouse</a>. Almost everyone has a few good memories of the Disney characters. For some, disney made such an impact that it was immortalized in a tattoo. Get inspired by these top disney tattoos, hopefully you like them.

Disney tattoos

Sewp

Disney Mickey Mouse tattoo

Rodrigo Smog

Disney Mushu the dragon from Mulan tattoo

Phoebe Hunter

Disney Bambi tattoo

Pablo Dalas

Disney Donald Duck tattoo

Aki Wong

Disney Pinocchio tattoo

Louve

Disney Arial the little mermaid tattoo

Sandra Garcia

Ink Mali

Disney Goofy tattoo

Childish Rebellion

Disney Casper the friendly ghost tattoo

Alexis Xol

Disney Mulan tattoo

Traditionally Yin and Yang is represented by a symbol of black and white interlocked shapes. Yin is the black side of the shape with the white dot in it. These Yin and Yang tattoos capture the essence, the balance that Yin and Yang represents and visualizes it with a twist. Enjoy these graphic and original Yin Yang tattoos.

Yin Yang alternative tattoos

Alex Aureo

‘Freedom without discipline is foolish, discipline without freedom is insanity’ - Ilona Mialik

Realistic fishes forming Yin Yang infinity symbol tattoo

Arthur Soffner

The Yin cannot exist without the Yang. The Yang cannot exist without the Yin. They cannot exist in isolation. - Angellia Moore

Comic man dark and light forming Yin Yang symbol tattoo

Emil Pytlik

According to Taoism, 'Yin Yang always seeks the lowest ground' which means respecting Yin and Yang is more than fine, but they don't present themselves as our ruler or creator, they don't want to be worshiped anyway, and they're not a savior, they 're just universal balance.

Two hands holding eyes facing eachother Yin Yang symbol tattoo

Yin and Yang is not about one thing being good or the other being bad. It is all about balance. When two opposites exist together the world can be balanced.

Two bodies forming Yin Yang symbol tattoo

Deborah Genchi

Yin and Yang originated from the Chinese Philosophy of Taoism. The core principle of Taoism is that nature is perfect as it is. Instead of taking advantage and damaging it, we are genuinely supposed to be a part of it. Tao means 'The Way' but it doesn't explain what that way is.

Red and black cat forming Yin Yang symbol tattoo

Bombayfoor

There is no life without death. That is the true meaning of yin and yang. - Lisa See

Rick and Morty forming Yin Yang symbol tattoo

Marina | Ivoryblack Tattoo

The idea that Yang is bad is one of the biggest misconceptions. First, Yin and Yang are not moral contradictions, they are common and fundamental contradictions such as: Light and dark, Day and night, Fire and ice, Up and down, Push & Pull excetera.

Two owls symbolizing Yin Yang symbol tattoo

Tia Veo

Did you know that even though Yin and Yang is originated in China it impact is reached globally. In Chinese martial arts such as T'ai Chi and Chi Kung, it is very important too.

Two bodies merging like Yin Yang tattoo

Suerte y Muerte

‘It's the perfect balance between yin and yang that created a big bang, and all things in essence.’ - Ana Claudia Antunes

Woman leaning on Yin Yang symbol tattoo

Ivan Casabò

Without night day can't exist and night can't exist without day. The two are in union. Night also turns into day so they can't be separated easily.

Wolf wolves Yin Yang tattoo

These ladder tattoos will take you to new heights! The ladder tattoo usually represents climbing to a new level. The ladder tattoo can be a reminder and motivate you to climb and achieve your goals. These ladder tattoos are graphic, modern, clean and original. I love a good glitched ladder tattoo, hope you enjoy.

Ladder tattoos

B. Rixdorf

Ladder illustration small tattoo

Patatoeage

Ladder house steps tattoo

Jordy Rios

Ladder warp hole shadow dotwork tattoo

Charlotte

Ladder glitched geometric tattoo

Dei Bina

Ladder shadow stairs geometric tattoo

Iñaki Aires

Ladder glitched distortion tattoo

Tattoowithme

Ladder magic hole space tattoo

SZTUKA WOJNY

Ladder double realism tattoo

Sonia Wang

Ladder graphic glitched distortion geometric shape tattoo

Evan Summers

Ladder mirror realism tattoo

E.T. is a memory for many as he brought joy and tears in the eighties. The movie really played with the imagination of a child. This category is dedicated to the timeless movie, hope you enjoy these E.T. tattoos.

E.T. tattoos

Rob Green

E.T. became the movie that brought in the most money in 1983. It exceeded Star Wars who was in first place before E.T. came along. The movie made about 619 million dollar after it came out in all the theatres.

E.T. scene with the moon tattoo

Esther Garcia Valenzuela

When E.T. was fully visible, he was mostly played by a small stuntman. However in the scenes in the kitchen a 12 year old boy who was born without legs played E.T.. The boy was an expert in walking on his hands. He didn’t have to model for this tattoo.

E.T. portrait with funny head tattoo

Merry Morgan

Two aliens are talking to each other in space. The first alien says, 'The dominant life forms on the Earth planet have developed satellite-based nuclear weapons.' The second alien asks, 'Are they an emerging intelligence'. The first alien answers 'I don't think so, they have aimed at themselves'.

E.T. with the moon tattoo

Karo Dame

Did you know Harrison Ford made an appearance in a scene of E.T.? You won't be able to see him shine in the movie though, his scenes were cut.

E.T. with pug tattoo

Suflanda

The face of E.T. is said to be inspired by a combination of elements from Albert Einstein, Carl Sandburg and a pug. Not a bad combination for one tattoo.

Charlotte Lee

What is the difference between a man in a bar and E.T.?    E.T. does phone home

E.T.'s linework portrait tattoo

Did you know E.T. is over ten million years old? This is stated in the novelization of the movie. In an interview Steven Spielberg explained E.T. is a plant-like create, neither male or female. Winkt states he is cute and very suitable for a great tattoo.

E.T.'s portrait tattoo

Alessandro

Most movies are shot in an order that is most easy. The movie E.T. is shot chronological to engage the young actors in the story and make the ending (seen in this tattoo) more authentic.

E.T.'s and elliot hugging tattoo

Jessy Huh

The iconic movie scene shown in this tattoo is mostly a 'real' shot. The team spend weeks to find the right spot to film the moon like this. Elliott and E.T. however where shot as puppets that are added later with special effects.

E.T.'s legendary moon scene tattoo tattoo

Sleestak

Drew barrymore, who was 6 years old when she played in E.T., was rumored to believe E.T. was a real alien. She even introduced him to his parents.

E.T.'s finger and human finger touching tattoo

As the mascot from nintendo, Maria has stole the heart of many gamers. Mario has appeared in over 200 games and far more tattoos. This category features tattoos showing Mario and his friends Boo, Yoshi, Princess Peach and Wario.

Mario tattoos

Emanuel Brancaglion

Super Mario 64 and Super Kart are the best sold Nintendo 64 games.

Tattoo the super mario game

Elli Wonderlea

‘For you I would travel all levels around the world’ - Mario

Tattoo of the bullet with a face from mario

Aguinaldo Cavalcant

What did mario say when he broke up with peach?   It's not you, it's a me Mario

Tattoo portrait of mario

Sabrina Parolin

Boo is the only character to switch genders over the course of the series. She was originally a male character until ILVGwebmaster changed it to add more female characters.

Minimal tattoo of boo from mario

Aphelion Hoodz

Princess peach was first named Princess Toadstool. She was called that because she is the princess of the mushroom kingdom. Whatever we call her, this tattoo is awesome.

Minimal tattoo of princess peach

Gennaro Varriale

The name Yoshi means 'good luck', 'just' and 'respectable' in Japanese. A Yoshi tattoo is more fun than the Japanese characters for 'good luck', two birds with one stone uhh tattoo.

Tattoo of yoshi with balloons in color

Luca Testadiferro

There is a national Mario day on the tenth of march, this date is chosen because of the abbreviation MAR10. There is only one way to celebrate this day and that is to start playing! Or get a mario tattoo.

Tattoo of mario in color

Wario is the enemy of Mario he is very greedy and loves money and garlic. Also he has a crush on Princess Peach.

Tattoo of mario and wario

Kévin Plane

Yoshi's first solo game was a 'match-tree' puzzle game for the NES made by Game Freak. This is the same company that created Pokemon five years later.

Sketch style tattoo of Yoshi

Right in the childhood. Inspirational tattoos inspired by tv shows from the nineties. Featuring tattoos from Hey arnold!, Scooby Doo, The Powerpuff Girls, Courage the cowardly dog, Pinky and the brain, Johnny Bravo, The Rugrats, Cow and Chicken, The Jetsons and Dexter's Laboratory.

Childhood Tv Show tattoos

Zagge

Childhood tv show Hey Arnold tattoo

The half decent

Childhood tv show Scooby Doo tattoo

Nik Mart Tattooer

Childhood tv show Powerpuff girls tattoo

Mari Lapas

Childhood tv show Courage the cowardly dog tattoo

Luigi Arciuolo

Childhood tv show Pinky and the brain tattoo

Kejti Dumka

Childhood tv show Johnny Bravo tattoo

Chelsea

Childhood tv show The Rugrats tattoo

Carnaza Tattoo

Childhood tv show Cow and Chicken tattoo

Mimi Mine

Childhood tv show The Jetsons tattoo

Alan Lis

Childhood tv show Dexter tattoo

Honey Honey Collective

The White Whale Tattoo Society

A collection of tattoos inspired by the heart. In various styles from illustrative to realistic and everything in between.

Ladder tattoos

Artist: B. Rixdorf

Artist: Patatoeage

Artist: Jordy Rios

Artist: Charlotte

Artist: Dei Bina

Artist: Iñaki Aires

Artist: Tattoowithme

Artist: SZTUKA WOJNY

Artist: Sonia Wang

Artist: Evan Summers