Cloud tattoos are beautiful. They can be tattooed in various different styles depending on what you want. Soft, plump, fluffy tattoos are cute and playful. Thick-lined, dark clouds are very sharp and attractive.
Let’s take a brief look at cloud tattoos and some of the common reasons behind them.
Cloud Tattoo Meanings
There are no set reasons behind cloud tattoos. It’s all up to what you want the tattoo to represent. Regardless, clouds actually represent many different things in different cultures.
- Heaven and earth – In Chinese culture, clouds symbolize the celestial realm as they sit between heaven and earth. In fact, it’s said that dragons were able to create clouds with their breath.
- Emotional states – In Hindu culture, clouds are a representation of your emotional states. Dark, ominous clouds may suggest there’s a level of turmoil in your life at the moment, while white clouds represent peace, hope, and love.
- Head in the clouds – For daydreamers, a cloud tattoo could represent your mind always being in the clouds. Getting lost in your thoughts and pondering new ideas is something you’re familiar with, and maybe you want to get a cloud tattoo to represent this.
Now that you’re aware of some of the common reasons behind cloud tattoos, let’s take a look at some of the coolest cloud tattoos from talented artists around the world!
Cloud Tattoo Ideas and Inspiration
Check out some of the coolest and attractive cloud tattoos from talented artists around the world. Be sure to show the artist some love by checking out their page in the photo credit!
Cloud Tattoo Outline

Tattoo Clouds and Mountains

Cloud with Daggers

Tattoos with Clouds

Cloud Tattoo on Hand

Cloud Tattoo Background

Ladder to Cloud

Cloud Tattoos on Forearm

Cloud Tattoo Shading

Small Cloud Tattoo

Clouds Tattoo Sleeve

Cloud Tattoo Filler

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Cloud Tattoos FAQ
What do cloud tattoos mean?
Cloud tattoos have many different meanings. In Chinese culture, clouds represent the celestial realm as they sit between heaven and earth. In fact, it's said that dragons were able to create clouds with their breath. In Hindu culture, they represent your emotional states. Dark, ominous clouds may suggest there's a level of turmoil in your life at the moment, while white clouds represent peace, hope, and love.
Who gets cloud tattoos?
Anyone can get a cloud tattoo. Their design can be incorporated and mixed with many different styles or subject matter.