The dragon is an intricate part of tribal lore and belief in China. The stories and legends woven around the dragon are many, and they tell you about this powerful mythical creature with a snake-like body and great wings. A dragon is considered a symbol of great luck among the Chinese, and tattoo artists create gorgeous designs with tribal motifs to depict this legendary Chinese creature. Magic, power, and mystery are all part and parcel of the aura of a dragon, which is why Tribal Dragon Tattoos are so immensely popular.
Tribal designs are known for bold and simple patterns made with flowing strokes, and many tribal dragon motifs have these patterns in common. Often you find the dragon depicted with scales and shown in an S shape that looks really amazing in a tattoo design. You also find dragon tattoos showing this magnificent creature with its head raised and wings opened out for flying. From dragon faces inked with masterful strokes, to winged dragon forms, to designs showing a dragon with a mouth open and fangs bared, there are many creative dragon tattoo designs. The strength of the tribal design comes from the single color ink, usually black that is used by the artist. Often a touch of red in the eye looks more stunning in the maze of black lines that makes up the form of the dragon.
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Arty Tribal Dragon
Check out this delicately inked tribal dragon tattoo in which some areas of the outlined shape are filled in black for an artistic look.
Arty Tribal Dragon
Tribal Dragon Intertwined
The flying tribal dragon raises its head with kingly style. See how the ink lines dance down to make a streamlined shape for the lower part of the body.
Tribal Dragon Intertwined
Feng Shui Dragon
A graceful tribal dragon arches over the Feng Shui symbol in a delicate curve in this traditional lucky tattoo design.
Feng Shui Dragon
Chinese Black Dragon
Note the elegant S shape made by the body of the dragon in this artistic tribal motif. The flicking tongue in the open mouth looks deadly cool.
Chinese Black Dragon
Flying Dragon
The dancing curves depict the power of the majestic wings beautifully in this flying tribal dragon motif.
Flying Dragon
Dragon Face Tattoo
Artistic curves and straight lines combine to make the powerful stylized head of a tribal dragon with the Chinese language script in blue completing the design.
Dragon Face Tattoo
Chest Dragon Tattoo
Check out the powerful legs that hold the body of the dragon upright in this bold graphic design style tribal tattoo.
Chest Dragon Tattoo
Tribal Dragon Motif
The great wings have been depicted with a pattern of interlocking lines in this black dragon tattoo design.
Tribal Dragon Motif
Tribal Patterns
The vertical form of a dragon with its head raised looks great as a tribal tattoo on the side of the body.
Tribal Patterns
Faded Dragon
The head of this tribal dragon lies close to the ground as its body arches upward in this leg tattoo.
Faded Dragon
Abstract Tribal Tattoo
A huge curve and a play of a few simple lines is all it takes to depict a tribal dragon in its abstract form.
Abstract Tribal Tattoo
Tribal Dragon Leg Tattoo
Curvy shapes and arches with points interlock in this stylish leg tribal dragon tattoo design.
Tribal Dragon Leg Tattoo
Musical Tribal Dragon
Straight lines and gentle curves are the high point of this tribal dragon tattoo. Check out the spiral shaped head of the dragon.
Musical Tribal Dragon
Dragon Graphic Design Tribal
Bold areas of black ink go into creating this graphic design style tribal dragon tattoo.
Dragon Graphic Design Tribal
Snake Dragon Tattoo
Snake like patterns curve downward as this snake dragon is shown with its mouth open wide in the tattoo design.
Snake Dragon Tattoo
Fresh Tribal Dragon Tattoo
Four lines curve artistically to depict the wings in this beautiful freshly inked tribal dragon tattoo.
Fresh Tribal Dragon Tattoo
Intricate Dragon Tattoo
An intricate pattern of lines with spaces in-between go into making this powerful tribal dragon motif on the upper arm.
Intricate Dragon Tattoo
Red Eyed Tribal Dragon
Styled with a series of lines curving downward and delicate ink strokes this dragon tattoo comes with a red-eye for a striking effect.
Red Eyed Tribal Dragon
Tribal Dragon Lines
Flowy black lines intermesh and curve with spider web-like patterns in this tribal tattoo design.
Tribal Dragon Lines
Tree Tribal Dragon
A pattern of branches just like a tree come into play in this artistic tribal dragon tattoo.
Tree Tribal Dragon
Stomach Tribal Dragon
This beautiful stomach tattoo design shows a dragon with its face in a direct line with the navel and wings outstretched in flight.
Stomach Tribal Dragon
Shoulder Tribal Dragon
Check out the criss-cross patterns made by the dragon in this faded tattoo design near the shoulder.
Shoulder Tribal Dragon
Design Dragon Tattoo
Stylized curves have been used to depict this dragon tattoo arched in an S shape on the back.
Design Dragon Tattoo
Face The Dragon
This arm tattoo design captures the awesome action of the dragon and the tiger facing off with each other.
Face The Dragon
Dragon Leg Tattoo
Take a look at the stylish curves of this dragon tattoo inked in a traditional Chinese design on the leg.
Dragon Leg Tattoo
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