Rib Tattoos for Men
Even though tattoos have been around for centuries, today they have become more popular then they have ever been. They are easily considered one of the greatest forms of nonverbal communication and also one of the most greatest forms of art. No type of tattoo is more defining for a person than rib tattoos. Rib tattoos for men has taken the lead in what is hot today because of their striking beauty and the region of the body in which they are displayed.
A rib tattoo is inked where the name suggest, on the rib cage. The area of the rib cage is the perfect spot for larger, more complex, colorful and intricately detailed tattoos. There is without a doubt that the rib cage is one of the most painful areas to receive a tattoo but the final outcome almost always makes it worthwhile and ultimately falling for the individual.
Countless men have become fascinated with rib tattoos, as it is a great spot to convey either a great message or a beautiful work of art. Below you will learn about a few of the various designs that are not only popular but whose popularity will more than likely last through the ages.
Snake Tattoos
If one thing is for certain, snake tattoos are by far one of the most masculine types of tattoos. Their varied meanings come in the form of both positive and negative but always stand for something for which a man truly believes in. With the ample amount of space that is given, the detail of the snake can truly be captured to a great degree, whether it be a grimacing, edgier snake or a charm-filled, positive snake. The popularity of snake tattoos is ever-increasing and that trend will most likely continue throughout the years.
Celtic Tattoos
Rib tattoos for men would not be the same without celtic style tattoos. The celts in Europe are responsible for these beautiful rendered designs. The designs are known for their knotted quality and for their intricately woven patterns. As mentioned, celtic designs originated in Europe but they are closely related to Christianity and those persons who have received celtic tattoos have sought them out because of their Christian theme.
Dragon Tattoos
Like snake tattoos, Dragon tattoos are largely known for their considerable size and the vibrant colors and designs which are incorporated into them. They truly require a proper canvas like the rib cage region to project them in the best possible way. Dragon tattoos, for a lot of people have their very own meanings and their own type of physical features which so many find profoundly unique and often inspiring. The core meanings behind dragon tattoos are defiance, domination, calculation and strength.
Skull Tattoos
Another fascinating style of rib tattoo that is also quickly growing in favor within the category of rib tattoos for men are skull tattoos. Depending on what beliefs the wearer of the tattoo is instilled with, skull tattoos can either be seen in a positive or negative light. The meanings behind skull tattoos are vast and greatly thought provoking. Meanings like power, death/overcoming death, protection and rising from the ashes of tough times are keen for those individuals who are deep thinking and personally spiritual.
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Here we have a unique and minimal tattoo ideas for men, it is a shadowed image of pine five trees which give a nice look with their thin and straight trunks that run along the sides. The level of detail and thin long tree barks gives this piece a serene and pale look which is in trend these days.
This is a tattoo of a designer tribal feather which runs across the entire length of the ribs, the lower end of the tattoo features small independent designs coming together to form this majestic tribal feather with brilliant shadowing. The artist has managed to put a sense of realism into the art by using the shadows to compliment the tattoo.
A relatively common idea but never seen with so much detail and emotion, the tattoo is off a roaring lion's face and a partial mane. The artist has gone through different shades of shadows to create a surreal roaring lion rib tattoo that not only looks nice but also stand outs as a unique lion tattoo.
Angels have also been popular with people who want to get tattoos, but this one has taken it to the next level with an inked masterpiece of two angels. One of the angels is down below on the ground while another one is flying over this fallen angel, it make a great concept for a tattoo and looks great.
Another tattoo of an angel and this time it is made to look like a knight in armor and is seen taking a knee to bow down, the artwork and details of this piece are quite impressive and the shadow shading is adding to its appeal.
This tattoo is a large artwork that has several smaller meaning full tattoos within it, the inked art is of a praying maiden with a doves flying both above and below here with the word 'Believe' written in a cursive font, it is also complimenting the other tattoos on the chest and shoulders.
This is an abstract tattoo which has been made to look like a variety of things to keep it interesting and unique, the tattoo seems like an inked image of the cloud or lightning and may even seem like creepers or even smoke.
This is a brilliant tattoo design of roman figurines and statues, it look pretty cool and can even mean something special as these figures stand of knowledge, prosperity, science, and politics. It is a great tattoo which can also compliment the other tattoo around the area.
A brilliant artwork made into a tattoo, we see a scenario of a garden where a blindfolded maiden is praying with a crucifix in her hand, there are also some rays of light falling from the sky with the word 'truth' written over it in a cursive font.
A tattoo of a clock stripped right down to its interiors showing the mechanical parts, just above the clock there are three feathers that seem to be coming out of the fading clock which makes it look like a modified dream catcher
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A unique rib tattoo design that is quite minimal but still cools quite cool, the inked art is a half white and half black bear. This could symbolize adaptivity has well as a dual nature since the traits of black and white bears differ a lot.
This is a tattoo of a classic anchor with a chain like the ones which were seen on sailors, what make it unique is the shadow effect and the overall bulk of the anchor as well as the chain. This makes it a little modernized while still retaining the classic concept.
Another classic themed rib tattoo of an anchor with a rope, this one is done with simple shadow shading to make it stand out and the hooks of the anchor are a little curved and sharp which give it a special effect and make it look like the devil's tail.
This tattoo is an innovative artwork of the nine planets as seen in the solar system, each planet has been made with a lot of details and has some traits of the real planet like the color and the number of moons. It is rib tattoo design for guys who want a mellow themed tattoo.
An amazing inked masterpiece made with multiple vivid colors, the scenario that is inked can be described has a river of blood with a waterfall and a half alive and half dead owl skull. Just above the tattoo there is a phrase written in Spanish.
This is a highly detailed tattoo of a fully colored dragon, the artist has managed to capture the essence of the artistic Chinese mythical creature. It is one of the most trending rib tattoo ideas if you want a hidden dragon on your ribs this is a fantastic concept.
A brilliant tribal tattoo of a flaming Pheonix, here the artist has used a simple color scheme to create a truly spectacular minimal piece of art. It looks great and can even compliment any other tattoos around the area.
This is a part of a much bigger tattoo that is covering the whole upper body, the natural garden theme that starts at the arms is later on the ribs to complete the bigger picture. Its rib tattoos for men who want a tattoo that match their existing tattoos.
A surreal work of art inked onto the body as a tattoo, the artist has made a spectacular tattoo with a head of a Red-Indian woman with a dream catcher just below it that blends in perfectly. The color scheme and shadowing effects are also adding to the overall appeal to the tattoo.
A detailed black and white rib tattoos for guys, the tattoo is an amazing depiction of the ancient kai fish which is said to be auspicious in the chines tradition. The artist has also made beautiful details in the water that lies in the background of the tattoo.
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A funny yet meaning tattoo made of stick figures, the tattoo has been made with simple stick figures and has a phrase inked which read as 'Why aren't you having fun idiot?' this is a great tattoo that can mean a lot to someone since it clearly reminds the person to have fun.
Scenic rib tattoo have been quite popular lately, people get a part of the scene inked onto either sides to make a bigger picture when seen together. Here we see a scenic tattoo of a tower on one side of the ribs, two gramophones in the center and a few birds flying in formation on the other side.
A tattoo of a red-Indian chief's skull, this is quite popular these days as many people are getting tattoos of skulls with a red chef's feather hat. It is supposed to symbolize leadership, power, and wisdom, which makes it a great rib tattoo idea.
Here we have a fully detailed rib tattoo of an entire tree with a dream-catcher hanging from it, the artist has put in great effort to make the tree look very realistic and portray some intense emotions of serenity and silence. It looks majestic as it runs along the whole length of the ribs and cover a lot of area.
These are quite popular with youngsters and fans, this is torn skin tattoo which reveals a spider-man costume inside. The tattoo has a lot of minute details and even has a spider crawling out of the inked holes. The torn skin looks quite real with the shadows and shading effects.
[An iconic USMC 'Semper Fidelis' Bowie Knife rib tattoo with Olde English Font and a Sepia tone surrounding the USMC logo of a globe, an anchor, and an eagle. The words Semper Fidelis are Latin and mean 'Always Faithful’ or 'Always Loyal’.
A descending Eagle rib tattoo with talons grasping at the blank space on his ribs, in a yellow, red, white, and black tone. The Eagle coos viciously towards the tattoo owners navel, and spreads its wing before descent.
An elegant Chinese rib tattoo, featuring 'Han' Characters vertically scribed onto the man. Chinese characters are derived from the oldest used writing system in the world and carry a rich history providing distinction and grace. Honor is a cherished idea in China.
A geometric Hawk rib tattoo, with wings extended in the foreground and a black/red color schematic. This unique design cuts the hawk into perfect symmetry with the triangular outline. The Red Triangular outline extending towards the armpit also provides units of measurement as depicted in the bottom left corner.
A clashing tribal and Greek aesthetic rib tattoo extending through the armpit in black and white. This rib tattoo features Hellenic geometry as well as psychedelic swirls. The entire design is contained within a rectangle though the border is in line with the many swirls, triangles, and squares.
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A unique eclipse rib tattoo featuring a rupture that traces the man's left rib towards his lat muscles in black and white. The design centralizes the solar eclipse with the silhouette of the ruptures in order to give the illusion that his skin is sliced open and gushing out blood.
An angelic warrior tattoo with a deity facing courageously towards any onlooker, holding with it the 'scales of fortune' and a sword in hand. This tattoo is in black and white with traces of purple, and as the warrior is seen with bulging muscles, courage in the face of destitution is its theme.
A raven rib tattoo, with the raven descending as its wings flutter across the upper ribs in black and white. The beak extends towards the abdomen and its talons are ready for landing or grasping prey. This style is similar to a graphite sketch.
A surrealistic dragon rib tattoo with talons reaching upwards, powerful enough to clutch onto prey, done in black and white with a background of violet ether. The dragon is seen flying through gaseous clouds as it opens its mouth. Whiskers are sketched below its mouth, reminiscent of Chinese mythology, which declared the dragon as a god.
A peaceful bird rib tattoo with four birds in flight, shadows cast forward. This bird tattoo is common in popular culture and represents a peaceful journey and forward destiny; it's a great tattoo idea for men. The tattoo extends all the way to the upper left abdomen.
A nude, tribal woman rib tattoo, with the naked woman wearing a ritual headdress as seen in many Native American religious ceremonies. In this incredible rib tattoo idea, the tattoo is composed of a turquoise and black color schematic, as the detail is extremely intricate in scope. The woman gazes ahead, longingly, filled with content and despair.
A mixture of surrealism and cubism, this rib tattoo of a grinning skeleton missing an eye and two teeth, is backed by a smirking Minotaur. The Minotaur wraps around the man's arm while the skeleton becomes wrapped in the Minotaur's arms and tentacles. The skeleton's eye is particularly detailed and no matter where the viewer stands, the eye stares back at him.
A rib tattoo of a blood-splattered, crushed in skull with realistic blood coloration. The skull has a quarter of its head bashed while blood splatters from the top and sides. In addition, the nose is slightly damaged and the teeth are askew, indicating that the skull was involved in a brutal fight.
This rib tattoo of a single angel wing mimics a drawing or a sketch with a graphite style. While retaining its realistic feel, the tattoo elevates through its placement to reach towards the tattoo owner's lat muscles. This gives the illusion that flight is not yet attainable to man.
A warrior-style rib tattoo showing the many manifestations of combat in nature and man. The tattoo displays a scene of a Japanese Wolf impaled by a katana yet crushing the blade into pieces, while at the same time a viper and arrows riddle the wolf's head causing an outpour of blood. This combat scene uses Eastern art style, accurate coloration, and powerful portraits as symbolism.
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A melancholic woman resting her eyes is pictured on this rib tattoo with Hawaiian water lilies decorating her beautiful face, giving the portrait wonderful detail. In addition, the tattoo features realistic shading and an interesting pattern in the center where her closed eye meets the man's heart.
A phantasmal portrait of a cackling man and a disjointed skull in black and white engulfed by hellish tentacles is portrayed in this tattoo. The most detail is given to the man's face on top, with vacant eyes and a snarling mouth, while the skull below is being destroyed by the ghoulish tentacles. The tattoo extends onto the torso and the back.
In this rib tattoo, bats soar away from the moon in the background. The bats are completely shaded in black while the moon is shaded only slightly to give it the appearance of being riddled with holes and pulsating. This is the perfect rib tattoo idea for the night owl or a batman fan.
This rib tattoo features a sparrow nesting within two violet roses, with the text 'Gustafson' wrapping around in banner form and ending in the sparrow's mouth. The tattoo features a vibrant color schematic and because of the violet, green, and turquoise colors, catches the attention of many viewers.
The perfect rib tattoo for the guy that needs daily motivation and a power boost. This tattoo features the italicized text 'Never Give Up', a saying that is common in popular culture from many recent movies and songs. The tattoo is a testament to the owner's will to power and drive to live.
A photo-realistic rib tattoo of leafs, foliage, and budding pinecones, which pops out due to its beautiful coloration and detail. The foliage extends to the lower armpit of the man and features a representation of spring, summer, and fall with subtle hints of yellow and green in order to demonstrate to the viewer its theme.
Featuring the iconic, dramatic masks of Shakespeare, comedy and tragedy, this rib tattoo also includes the song lyrics from Led Zeppelin "Good Times, Bad Times" in banner form. For the partier, the actor, or the nihilist, this tattoo will work wonders to express your emotions and give your life some flavor if necessary. And for the Zeppelin fans, this will be a welcome addition.
This rib tattoo displays a skull adorned with roses, dandelions, and a butterfly, with a tropical aesthetic. The budding flowers and the hand drawn skull give a caring touch to this tattoo art, while its color schematic draws the attention of any viewer. The bright blue backdrop guides the eyes to the vacant skull eye sockets and offers a contemplative experience.
A highly detailed Anubis, the guider of souls, rib tattoo, with the ancient god leaning slightly over his heavenly scepter ready to decide the fate of this man. With the powerful association of the afterlife and its dynamic visual style, this tattoo is a great idea for most history buffs or spiritual men.
This rib tattoo features two metaphors and is written in times new roman and italics. The passage bears a certain meaning to the tattoo owner, but its placement and design would be great for many men. The placement is only readable from the side and the text is shaded black.