The darkest of Disney Films, Maleficent put a new twist on the tale of Sleeping Beauty by telling the story of Princess Aurora from the perspective of Maleficent, and since then has become an iconic tattoo design.
Maleficent casts a spell in Princess Aurora but is shown to be a deeper and more sympathetic character than the simple ‘evil fairy godmother,’ which appeals to a different subset of Disney film tattoo fans.
Maleficent was brilliantly embodied by Angelina Jolie. Her evil turn is based on her love for the creatures in the forest and her desire to protect the natural lands and to keep humans out, but makes the mistake of cursing an innocent princess.
Many of the 65 brilliant tattoo designs in this gallery depict Jolie in the art, while others feature Maleficent as the fairy godmother from the Disney Sleeping Beauty cartoon.
1. Upper Arm Tattoos
2. Back Tattoo Ideas
3. Black and Gray Tattoo Designs
4. Chest Body Art
5. Dragon Tattoo Ideas
6. Forearm Body Art
7. Wrist and Hand Tattoo Ideas
8. Leg Tattoo Designs
9. Realistic Tattoos
10. New Wave Tattoo Concepts
11. Cartoon Style Tattoos
12. Watercolor Tattoo Designs
FAQs
What does a Maleficent tattoo symbolize?
Maleficent is a great design idea for tattoo lovers who understand that the difference between good and evil can come by small margins and the shaping of life’s events.
Maleficent began as a good fairy before taking the Darth Vader route – gradually turning to the dark as events shaped her personality – and succumbing to evil.
She casts a spell on Aurora and turns her into Sleeping Beauty to fully embrace being the evil fairy godmother.
Why make Maleficent tattoos using Angeline Jolie?
Many fans of Maleficent opt for tattoos depicting Jolie in the role due to her striking beauty and the brilliance of her costumes from the film.
It’s one of her most iconic film roles, with the evil fairy now fully entwined with her nuanced and sympathetic portrayal.
Maleficent is played with strength and conviction by Jolie in the Maleficent films. There has since been a sequel and plans are in place for a third film.
Why choose Maleficent tattoos rather than Sleeping Beauty?
A rich and fully fleshed out character such as Maleficent – with all the graded aspects of personality good through evil – really makes for an appealing body art choice.
Sleeping beauty tattoo designs are also popular, but they live fully in the realm of Disney fairy tale. Maleficent appeals greatly to those people who wouldn’t usually choose a Disney themed design but are drawn to Maleficent’s complexity.
Where should I put my Maleficent tattoo?
The elements of Maleficent’s flowing dress and crown – which are essentially huge black horns – means tattoos in narrow areas work excellently.
Places such as the upper arm, inner forearm, and the calf or thigh work really well as the contours of skin and muscle work with the tattoo designs, natural shape.
For those wishing a more substantial design that incorporates more than just a profile of Maleficent, a full thigh, shoulder blade tattoo or central back design works well.
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