The lion tattoo is a symbol of strength, courage and leadership across many cultures, including Persian tradition, where the lion appears on historic flags and art.
Common meanings
- Strength and courage
- Protection of family
- Leadership and pride
- Personal growth after hardship
Design ideas
- Portrait on the forearm or upper arm, with sharp eye contact.
- Scene with savanna, sunset and silhouettes, like the lion piece in our portfolio.
- Lion and crown for a regal look.
- Lion with clock or rose for time and love.
Why realism works
Fur texture and eyes are perfect for black and grey realism, see black and grey realism in Toronto.
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