25 Stunning and Daring Bull Tattoo Ideas for Men & Women in 2024

We start off strong with one of my favorites in the collection. Many elements make this design such a pleasure to look at. First of all, the blackwork is fantastic, with a few bold dashes that really give it a sketchy vibe and make a strong impression. The circular shapes and the branch of leaves, in contrast, create a sense of softness and grace. My favorite detail is the use of orange on the head of the bull, which is definitely the surprise element. The design is straight from our studio Panumart Tattoo located in Chiang Mai, Thailand.

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Now this one goes fully for the sketch style. I personally adore this design, and how it looks like it’s straight out of a painter’s sketchbook. On the other hand, the artist’s impressive blackwork skills really make the shapes and muscles of the bull lively, despite the lack of realism. Props to the tattoo artist for doing a great job!

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For lovers of bold outlines and saturated colors, the neo-traditional style never gets old. This tattoo has a great balance considering both the color palette and composition. While the focal point, the bull, is outlined and filled with dark tones, it’s surrounded by brighter shades of yellow, pink and green on the blade, the flowers and the leaves, respectively. A detail that’s very fascinating to me is how the blade pierces through the bull’s neck, adding so much more depth and strength to this design.

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I find it incredibly suiting that many of the tattoos in this collection feature a bull in movement because that creates a much better sense of strength and agency. And this one is no exception. I like how the blackout space behind the bull makes it seem like it’s running towards you. What’s also really nice is that the tattoo flows perfectly on this client’s lower calf.

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Another beautiful example of Taurus tattoos, this time in the ornamental style. I must say that choosing this style for a sternum tattoo is such a pleasantry for the eyes because ornamental tattoos are usually characterized by symmetry in their designs. I love the alluring and intricate patterns on the bull’s head, with skillful shading and subtle white highlight. The branches of leaves and the sparkles really add a sense of femininity and grace to the design as a whole.

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There’s always something so symbolic about geometric designs because they depict fascinating interconnections between the most seemingly unrelated things. This example features a running bull as its focal point, surrounded by planets of all sizes following their orbits, and even a rooster. I love how the lines are really clean, and direct the flow of the tattoo to match this client’s forearm.

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This piece absolutely leaves me in awe. First of all, the concept is so alluring: a horizontal anatomical depiction of a bull’s head, revealing its inner skull rotten and poisoned by a black snake. Second, the execution is itself so impressive. Shading, highlighting and use of color are on point with the different elements connecting perfectly with each other. Look at how the artist adds subtle red shading on the thorns and the Taurus sign, as if they are reflected from the red skull of the bull! The Result: A Great Tattoo

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If I were to pick one of my favorites from this collection, I’d surely go with this one. I love how the black cracks and the spiderwebs make the bull look like an old, abandoned wooden toy. The lack of outlines around the pupil make the eye seem so deep and lively. It’s also interesting how blackwork is employed with neo-traditional style as the latter is typically characterized by a bright, saturated color palette. It’s such a creative decision that makes this design a real standout!

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What a gorgeous black and gray ink piece featuring a bull head and a constellation of sparkling stars. One detail that not everyone would notice is that the constellation on the bull’s head is actually shaped exactly like the Taurus constellation. Another easter egg for astrology enthusiasts! Tattoo artist @fo.xey from Poland excels at black and gray designs and animal tattoos; I would definitely check out his page for similar inspirations.

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I’d say this is one of the most adorable and feminine designs on the list. It’s also among the small number of tattoos that doesn’t showcase a bull in motion. This results in a sense of serenity and calm. Of course this tone is further enhanced by the flowers with their soft petals and delicate buds. Going with the black and gray style is also a great choice because the lack of bold outlines and colors also aligns very well with this mood.

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Korean tattoo artist @sudal_blk excels at blackwork, and this one is among his collection of ink pieces. I love how the shading and outlines work so well together. With the addition of subtle white highlights, one’s able to visualize the muscles and the overall shape of the subject so well. Nicely Done

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I find this design extremely eye-catching. Are you impressed by how realistic the bull looks? Even though the tattoo only shows half of the bull’s head, it still manages to bring about such a strong sense of realism, thanks to the skills of the tattoo artist. The concept of a rectangular frame is also interesting. The fact that one of the horns extends beyond the outline of the frame, creates a nice sense of abstractness in contrast to the otherwise realistic art style employed.

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While other tattoos usually depict the subject’s nature by showcasing its body, this one does so by focusing on the smoke coming out of the eyes and nose. Since this is a part of a full-sleeve tattoo, the smoke is also on theme with the background, making it seems like the bull is running out from a burning battlefield. Props to the artist for his excellent skills!

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This alluring tattoo makes use of linework and linework only! Yet it still manages to capture my attention immediately because of its perfect symmetry and not-so-simple structure. I like how the artist uses different line weights in this design which naturally creates more dimension. Don’t you think it really resembles a beautiful and complex work of origami? Awesome

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Realistic tiger tattoos look great on the forearm due to its relatively flat and long surface. There’s impressive skill on display here. The shading and contrast are off the charts. Although the overall work is very dark, the even darker shadows at the top and bottom of the face prevent the tiger from getting “lost” in a sea of darkness. The swirls of black ink at the wrist are then like a punctuation point to a very well done work.