A fox tattoo has the same meaning all over the world. This gorgeous animal is known for being cunning, for being clever, and wise.
There are so many people who believe that their curiosity matches the curiosity of a fox, so they believe the fox to be their spirit animal. However, in Japanese mythology foxes are also known for their magical powers, so they’re mostly depicted in white or red, and they can have multiple bushy tails.
Either way, everyone understands just how special this animal actually is. For that exact reason, you should get this tattooed on your skin.
Red fox tattoo
The red fox is probably the most common fox tattoo that people get tattooed. This example of a fox tattoo flows perfectly down the leg and the flowers in the background make it look extremely feminine.
Your red fox doesn’t have to look realistic, you can actually make it look like a cartoon character and do whatever your soul pleases. This tattoo doesn’t have any harsh black outlines, but it’s done with perfectly saturated red ink.
This is a watercolor tattoo, the fox is the centerpiece, but the colors flow down the fox, and the black squiggly lines behind it create a gorgeous effect. The colors aren’t as saturated, which makes the black ink pop out even more.
This is a big piece, and it’s only the head of the fox. The eyes are a wonderful blue color, just like the flowers, which creates a wonderful contrast to the orange and red tones of the fox. The shadows are a great combination between dark shadows and light shadows.
You can also add whatever your heart desires to your fox tattoo. For example, here we have strawberries and flowers. There are a couple of black outlines within the fox tattoo itself, but the colors look amazing, and they won’t fade over time.
If you’re into something more gothic or gory, but you still want to incorporate colors into the mix, then this fox tattoo with the skeleton peeking through is the way to go. There are also some flowers and butterflies which take away from the scary factors of the tattoo.
Black and gray fox tattoo
Black and gray tattoos are extremely popular. You can do so much with this ink, and you don’t have to use any color to show what you want. For example, this tattoo has no harsh outlines, they’re all so fine, and the shadows are done in shades of gray, to make the tattoo look more gentle.
You can also add a little bit of color to your black and gray fox tattoo. The fox is done with simple strokes, but the pink flowers around it make the fox pop out even more.
This is a big piece of a baby fox. The entire tattoo is done in quite an animated style, but there are so many little details that make it look rich.
You also don’t have to add a lot of texture to the tattoo, as we’ve seen in the previous examples of black and gray tattoos. Here are just a couple of strokes that represent the fur, but the rest are dotted shadows.
If you’re looking for something more feminine, then this sleepy fox that’s surrounded by gorgeous flowers is the perfect thing for you. The leaves are the darkest part of the tattoo, yet the fox is the centerpiece.
This is a more vicious fox tattoo. This fox looks like a spirit that’s emerging from the shadows. The blacked-out lines around the fox look like fire, but the sun on top is a great little detail.
Here is another example of a fox tattoo where you can add bits of color to make things more interesting. There are only a couple of details on the head of the fox that were done in red, and the leaves around it as well. This makes the fox look like it came straight out of an anime.
See also: 26 Magnificent Matching Tattoos To Say “I Love You” In Ink
Small fox tattoo
If you’re more into small tattoos, then there are also a couple of options for you. This little fox is done with thick outlines, and the hearts on its body make it easy to do because there’s no need for texture on the fur.
This little fox tattoo is done perfectly. There are little paw prints, and there’s even a shadow of the fox there. Nonetheless, the fox itself has shadows that follow natural lighting, the lower parts have darker shadows than the upper part.
Here we have a small fox tattoo that isn’t just done in black and gray, but actually has a red string added to the mix. The fox looks happy while playing, you can even see that the string is drawn around its black paws.
If you’re someone who likes geometric tattoos, these half-half tattoos have always been popular. One half is done fully colored, while the other half is done in geometric shapes to show the rest of the fox.
Nine-tailed fox tattoo
A nine-tailed fox is a creature from East Asian mythology. It has the power to trick people, and it can disguise itself as a beautiful woman. So, it’s no wonder that people love to get this image tattooed on their skin.
In this tattoo, you can see fine outlines, but the shades of blue are the main star of the show, the shadows and details are immaculate.
The nine-tailed fox is an extremely popular image that people get tattooed on their skin. Here we have a small fox tattoo, with many other details. It’s done to resemble a Japanese charm.
You can also do a black and gray nine-tailed fox tattoo with little red details. This tattoo has gorgeous shadows, and the eyes are colored in with white ink, which gives it an even more spiritual look.
Or, if you’re looking for a fully black and gray tattoo of a nine-tailed fox, then you may like this one. The spiritual aspect of this one is obvious because of the added moon. The shape of the fox looks like it’s floating in the air, and the magnificent tails have dark ends, which puts them into the center of attention.
This style is made to look like actual brush strokes and pen strokes. You can see every stroke of the machine, to make it look like it was drawn on paper instead of human skin.
This nine-tailed fox doesn’t have much texture, there a just a couple of lines within the actual fox tattoo. However, the red details are the main piece of the tattoo, and the little details on the face give it the spiritual feeling that’s needed.
Again, we can see an example of a style that shows brush strokes. There are no outlines here, it’s only about the perfectly blended colors. In this example, there are many different shades of blue used, to blend into the black ink.
You’ll probably lose yourself trying to see all the details within this gorgeous design. Most of the tattoo has black shadows, and the tips of the nine tails are also black. However, the string is red, and they’re connecting different parts of the tattoo. There’s even a little half-circle on the top to represent the sun.
This is a very unique tattoo design. Even the colors that are used here are extremely unique, which only means that you should get a lot of inspiration from this tattoo. A fox and a little kitty, that are surrounded by gorgeous red flowers? Now, that’s something you should take to your tattoo artist next.
This entire tattoo is done to represent a little charm. The nine-tailed fox is incorporated into the charm, and the only parts that come out of the charm are the tails and the elegant face of the animal. This fox tattoo is unique. It’s very feminine and dainty, and it also follows the shape of the abdomen perfectly.
A nine-tailed fox tattoo doesn’t have to look like it came straight out of an anime. You can do a simple fox tattoo with nine tails, and add some details to make it your own. The colors are very subtle, but the shadows and transition between colors are immaculate.
