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August 19th, 2020

Are You Afraid of Scary Clown Tattoos?

Check out some of our favorite scary clown tattoos from talented artists around the world.

Coulrophobia, fear of clowns, is one of the most common phobias and according to a study by Chapman University, it impacts roughly 7.8 percent of Americans. The role of a clown has been shown in many different cultures throughout history, from the performers of Ancient Egypt to the tricksters in Native American mythology to the court jesters of the European medieval period. The modern clown is often associated with the circus and came into popularity during the sideshow movement of the late 19th and early 20th century.

In the Western world, one of the first evil clowns was featured in the 1849 short story “Hop-Frog” by Edgar Allen Poe, which follows a court jester who murders the kingdom. More contemporary examples of the evil clown trope include Stephen King’s “It,” and the Joker. The evil clown trope became a true crime phenomenon because of serial killer John Wayne Gacy, who regularly performed at children’s hospitals as Pogo or Patches the Clown. Today, there are tons of examples of evil clowns throughout popular culture, spanning from television depictions in “American Horror Story” to the zombie clowns featured in the video game “Left 4 Dead 2.” Filmmakers and designers certainly aren’t making it easy for people with coulrophobia, but neither are tattoo artists.

There are tons of tattooers from around the world who’ve created terrifying evil clown tattoos—both taking inspiration from beloved characters and pulling the creatures from their own imagination. Take a look at some of our favorite scary clown tattoos in the gallery below, then let us know if you’re afraid of clowns in the comments section on social media.

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Whatta ya gonna do? Knock my block off?

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Because it is Halloween One of my favourite collaborations done together with amazing friends @el_mori_tattooartist , @adriancier and my wife @katlinmalm_tattoo at Munich in @mori_occultum ! This was one of the greatest experiences and funniest two days tattooing I have experienced. So much laughing and jokes! Can’t wait to do an other collab with these guys soon at @milanotattooconvention #intenzeink #intenzefamily #fkironsproteam #fkirons #balmtattoo #balmtattooproteam @intenzetattooink @fkirons @balm_tattoo @the.best.tattoo.page @the.best.realistic.tattoos @ink_o_clock @sullenclothing @sullentv @inkedmag @realistic.ink #tatuointi #tatuering #tatoveering #tatovering #tatuaje #tatuajes #tätowierung @tattooarmourpro

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Mad sick Captain Spaulding for @mvrderspreeontv today too! Always a pleasure man! ——————————————————————— Studio: @ironandpintattoos ——————————————————————— Created using: @fkirons @fusion_ink @stencilanchored @oliverstattoobutter @unicart_tattoo_cartridges @jungle_ts @killerinktattoo ——————————————————————— #tattoo #tattooartist #artist #newtattoo #customtattoo #blackworktattoo #blackwork #blackworkers #art #simpletattoo #flashtattoo #guyswithtattoos #lineworktattoo #instaart #sketch #neotraditional #tattoos #cooltattoo #uniquetattoo #captainspaulding #clown #clowntattoo #robzombie #houseof1000corpses #horror #film #abstracttattoo #creepy

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¡TERMINADO! Todo empezó con un humilde payaso y este es el final del pecho. Ahora seguimos con los laterales. Gracias por dejarme a mi bola Sergi, es un autentico honor!!! ————————————————— Para citas dimanueltattooer@gmail.com venenonegro2013@gmail.com 0034/622232857 ————————————————— ————————————————— #letteringtattoo #circustattoo #clowntattoo #chesttattoo #blacktattoo #blackworkers_tattoo #blackandgreytattoos #blackandgrey #tattoos #blackink #barcelonatattoo #supportgoodtattooing #tattoobcn #tttism #thebesttattooartists #thebestspaintattooartists #payasos #tattooartist #tattooart #tattoolife #tattooworkers #inkmagazine #bcntattoo #bcnttt #spaintattoo #tattoomagazine @viking_inks @vikingink

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Clowns are terrifying, but you know what’s not terrifying? This amazing piece our favorite guy @seangardnerisawesome did! Shoot him an email to get on his schedule: Seangardnerisawesome@gmail.com ・・・ KLOWNZILLA Wrapped up this Killer Klowns From Outer Space piece for Mr. Cat Man Mike. Love doing horror themed pieces with my own stylize spin on things, it’s so much fun! #killerklowns #killerklownsfromouterspace #clown #klownzilla #killerKlownstattoo #killerklownsfromouterspacetattoo #clowntattoo #scary #horror #horrortattoo #tattoo #ink #boyswithink #spooky #spookytattoo #newschool #newschooltattoo #salem #salemma #salemmassachusetts #seangardner #seangardnerisawesome #helheim #helheimgallery #color #colortattoo #icecream #fun ✖️✖️✖️✖️✖️✖️✖️✖️✖️✖️✖️✖️✖️✖️✖️✖️✖️ Helheim Gallery 28 Norman Street, Suite 3, Salem, MA, 01970 978-744-2367 Tuesday-Saturday 11am-7pm Www.helheimgallery.com Helheimgallery@gmail.com ✨We are appointment only until further notice! @helheimgallery @kellydotylovessoup @frissies @brittxwhitman @jessbrowntattoos @seangardnerisawesome @drawingdeadart @9threalmgallery @leannelondis @shaynapraytattoos

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TASTY TASTY FEAR!!! Who else is excited for #itchapter2!? Who’s seeing it this weekend? Who’s seen it already??? Had a blast with this #pennywise a couple weeks back and thought now was the perfect time to post with the release this weekend. Thanks Hailee! , can’t wait to add more! #it #itmovie —————————————- Sponsored by @fusion_ink @fusionink_pro @fkirons @hustlebutterdeluxe @fytcartridges @electrumstencilproducts @secondskintac @painfulpleasures @blackhopecurse #realism #realismtattoo #realismtattooartist #ink #inked #inkedmag #inkedmagazine #tattooistartmagazine #tattooistartmag #tattoosnob #Tattoo_art_worldwide #tattoodo #skinartmag #tattoorevuemag #tattoolifemagazine #tattooistartmagazine #thebesttattooartists #tattooartistmagazine

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