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The dark theme tattoo concept explores the darker aspects of both life and fiction. Given that you’re online and searching for a dark theme tattoo artist near you it’s clear that the genre is something that you have an affinity with. The great news, is that your query has delivered you here to Adrenaline VanCity in downtown Vancouver BC. As the city’s top shop for this line of work it makes sense to conclude this search by booking your FREE consultation (click or tap here) with our resident specialist in the style (view his profile here). That being said, you may want to learn a little more before confirming your appointment, which you can reference by reading further below.

What to Know About Getting a Dark Theme Tattoo in Vancouver BC


Dark Theme Tattoo Ideas

While you know that you desire this genre for your work of body art, you may need a helpful nudge towards one specific subject. Ideas and subject matter to consider include the following:

  • Black or dark-red roses
  • Clowns (obviously)
  • Dark symbols (i.e. pentagram)
  • Dark forests and barren trees
  • Demons (and related)
  • Disturbing, even horrifying, scenes that generally depict torture and the like. This is often referred to as macabre.
  • Evil persons from history
  • Fierce animals and beasts (i.e. wolves, et cetera)
  • Ghosts and goblins
  • Gothic architecture
  • Gothic religious themes
  • Horror movie characters (and scenes)
  • Horror movie beasts and creatures
  • Insects (black widow spiders, scorpions, etc.)
  • Little girls being creepy (as per every Hollywood horror film from the past decade)
  • Nuns being creepy (as per every Hollywood horror film from the past decade)
  • Medieval weapons
  • Mythical creatures associated with death and destruction (dragons, etc.)
  • Skulls and skeletons
  • Sexualized dark characters (i.e. a “hot” zombie or demon, etc.)
  • Vampires
  • Zombies and the undead
  • Other (whatever the warped mind can conjure)

Examples of Dark Theme Tattoos to Inspire Yours

The Adrenaline VanCity tattoo artist referenced in the introduction of this resource has put together some amazing work in this genre through the years in our Vancouver shop. Here are a select few that may inspire your own upcoming work of body art:

Dark Theme Tattoo Vancouver BC

All pieces completed at Adrenaline in Vancouver BC

Dark Theme Tattoo Ideas Vancouver BC


Ready to take the next step? Adrenaline in Vancouver BC offers FREE consultations for new and current clients alike. Click or tap the link below to schedule your initial consultation and follow-up appointment.

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