Reviewed and Updated: October 19, 2022 by Jamie Wilson BA
Would you like to reverse your luck by getting a shamrock tattoo? Check out these amazing shamrock tattoo designs to get inked with!
People all over the world know the shamrock as a symbol for much luck that has its origin Irelandyears before.
Clover tattoos have grown in popularity over time. With each passing year there seem to be new types of clover tattoo ideas that just keep getting more creative.
What does a four leaf clover tattoo mean?
As you may already know, the shamrock is an Irish symbol of good luck. The origin of this symbolism is attributed to Celtic culture. However, the meaning of the clover tattoo is associated with more than just luck. The four leaves of a four-leaf clover have special symbolism. Each of the leaves represents love, success, faith and hope. Hence, getting a four leaf clover tattoo is immensely lucky.
With all this information, let’s dive straight into the best shamrock tattoo designs of 2021 that you will definitely fall in love with!
Small shamrock tattoo
If you’re new to inking, you can start with a small four leaf clover tattoo. Even if this tattoo does not take up much space, it is still an eye-catcher due to its beautiful coloring. The way the leaves have been shaded makes the whole subject look quite realistic. After getting a tattoo like this, you are guaranteed to leave the tattoo shop satisfied!
Watercolor 4 leaf clover tattoo
For artists, tattoos that mimic any type of artwork are always the best option. So, if you also want to add some artistry to your skin, you can certainly do so Watercolor four leaf clover tattoo. The way the green ink has been used in this design makes it look like it has been painted. In addition, yellow and green together balance the look of the entire tattoo.
Vivid shamrock tattoo
A three-leaf clover or shamrock is much rarer than a four-leaf clover. Nonetheless, the meaning of a three-leaf clover is very special, as it stands for Holy Trinity. Its meaning is also associated with love, Hopeand happiness. So if you want to have a tattoo that looks like art and has beautiful connotations, this design would be the way to go. Here the living shamrock is inked on a brass knuckles, which can symbolize the fighting spirit in you. The red spots also add to the fierceness of this tattoo.
Black clover tattoo
A simple shamrock tattoo free of any color can be a good idea for those who believe in the simpler pleasures in life. In this four leaf clover tattoo, each of the leaves have been shaded Black Ink leaving some space in between to mimic the leaves of the actual plant. The tattoo is quite small so you can inked it anywhere on your body.
Clover Sketch Tattoo
Sketch tattoos are a contemporary concept that has gained a lot of popularity. So if you love to sketch yourself or just have the idea of having a permanent sketch on your body, this design may be for you. Here not only a leaf but the whole clover plant was colored. The plant features both three-leaf and four-leaf clovers, as well as a flower, making the design complete and complete.
Rose and clover fine line tattoo
The beauty of one rose has prevailed over the years and is still considered a symbol of today elegance and Gracefulness. Combining such a beautiful flower with a four-leaf clover is certainly a great idea. In addition, there is the concept of fine line tattoos are gaining more attention every day. As you can see from the image, in this tattoo, both the rose and the shamrock have been simply inked with a bold black line, making it look like the entire design was created at once. You can have this inked on your arm or on the back of your neck as shown.
Skull Clover Tattoo
skull tattoos are fairly common, but yours can be unusual if you get creative with it. For example, in this tattoo, the skull has been inked into a four leaf clover. The complete blackness of the shamrock provides the perfect backdrop for the white and gray skull. Such clover tattoos can also reveal the rebel and fighter in you.
Horseshoe and clover tattoo
This is common knowledge horseshoe should bring happiness. So adding a horseshoe to a four leaf clover tattoo will only increase your chances of turning your fortunes around. While there are many ways to create a tattoo that combines the two symbols, this design pictured above is certainly one of the most creative ways. That liveliness this tattoo is absolutely stunning as the colors look great together. You can get this inked on your chest or even your back.
Magic crystal and clover tattoo
Many people believe that a crystal can help in crafting positive results. Whether you believe such ideas or not, a shamrock tattoo with a crystal is surely one of the most unique designs. This tattoo has been inked with black color only, however, you can opt for a colored version of it. The dotted shading and small lines on the shamrock are perfect examples of the attention to detail.
Small bird and shamrock tattoo
Are you interested in one cute and adorable shamrock tattoo? Then you surely must get inked with this tattoo of a little bird between three-leaf clovers. The gracefulness of this tattoo will draw people’s attention to it. The subtle gray shading on the bird’s body depicts its plumage perfectly. Such a tattoo would look great anywhere on the body.
Now that you have learned the meaning of clover tattoos and seen the different designs and ideas that you can implement, you will no doubt be able to choose a clover tattoo that suits your personality and preferences. Here is a quick guide to some of the most popular shamrock tattoo designs.
- Black three-leaf or four-leaf clover tattoos.
- Clover tattoos with Celtic or Irish designs.
- Clover tattoos depicting the whole plant.
- Clover tattoos with other lucky symbols.