Owl and Clock Tattoo
An owl holding a pocket watch: wisdom and time, and one of the most popular black and grey realism pieces.
- Style
- Realism
- Joined
- Guarding
- Placement
- Upper arm
Opens Tattoo Fusion with these choices. Change the style, placement or what it means to you; every design is new.
What a owl and clock tattoo means
The owl stands for wisdom and for seeing in the dark; the clock for time passing and the moments that matter. Together they suggest the wisdom that comes with time, or watching over the time we have. Many people set the clock to a meaningful time: a birth, a death, a wedding.
- OwlWisdom and seeing in the dark
- Pocket watchTime, and a moment you never forget
Where to put it
A rounded design for the outer upper arm, the shoulder, the calf or the forearm. Realism needs space; plan for at least palm size so the feathers and clock face stay sharp.
Tips for the design
- Set the hands to a time that means something to you; your artist can adjust it on the stencil.
- Roman numerals read better than Arabic ones at small sizes.
- A front-facing owl with direct eyes gives the piece its focus.
Try it in another style
Questions
What does an owl and clock tattoo mean?
Wisdom and the passing of time. The clock is often set to a meaningful moment, such as a child's birth time.
Can I choose the time on the clock?
Yes. Make the design, then ask your artist to set the hands to your time before the stencil is printed.
