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January 14th, 2020

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Let’s Head to Pooh Corner for Some Winnie the Pooh Tattoos

A.A. Milne's classic of children's literature lives forever on the skin of these fans

Winnie the Pooh
Winnie the Pooh
Tubby little cubby all stuffed with fluff
He’s Winnie the Pooh
Winnie the Pooh
Willy nilly silly old bear. 

Now that you have the song firmly stuck inside of your brain, let us take some time to celebrate A.A. Milne’s beloved creation, Winnie the Pooh. Pooh Bear first appeared, albeit by the name of “Mr. Edward Bear” in Milne’s “When We Were Very Young,” a collection of poems.

As Milne continued writing children’s literature he drew inspiration from those around him. Specifically his son Christopher Robin Milne (sound familiar?) and his cherished teddy bear Winnie the Pooh. The actual teddy bear was named after Winnie, a bear that Milne’s had seen at the London Zoo, and Pooh, a swan that they had encountered in their travels. As silly as the name sounds, it stuck. 

Milne would go on to write “Winnie-the-Pooh” and “The House at Pooh Corner,” in 1926 and 1928 respectively. While Milne is most remembered for his creation of the “bear of very little brain,” he published a handful of novels and dozens of plays. 

After Milne’s death, the rights to Winnie the Pooh were purchased by Disney and soon the 100 Acre Wood was the setting for a series of animated adventures. It is these cartoons, and the instantly recognizable voice of Sterling Holloway as the titular bear, that sticks in the brains of most people these days.

You’ll also find that it is the Disney version of Pooh (and Tigger, Piglet, Eeyore, Owl and the rest of the gang) that most folks choose to get tattooed. Although you will find a few inspired by the original illustrations of E.H. Shepard in the gallery below. 

Pooh Bear taught me many valuable life lessons, like that I should avoid getting my head stuck in a honey pot. And I can’t even tell you how many times I sigh “oh bother” at an item of minor distress. That is why in honor of National Winnie The Pooh Day, which is celebrated on Milne’s January 18 birthday, we present to you some of our favorite Winnie the Pooh tattoos.  

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•Throwback Thursday • last December I did this little winnie the pooh illustration from E.H.Shepard on Jenni. Would love to do more like this ♡ . . . . #tbt #tbthursday #winniethepoohillustration #winniethepoohwatercolour #winniethepoohtattoo #watercolortattooartist #ehshepardillustrations #watercolourtattoo #illustrationtattoo #tattooartist #disneytattoo #edinburghtattoo #edinburgh #tattoo #cutetattoo #winniethepooh

A post shared by Joanne Baker (@milky_tattoodles) on Nov 14, 2019 at 2:29am PST

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It’s always fun to do a Pooh! #pooh #winniethepooh #winniethepoohtattoo #piglet #disney #disneytattoo #disneytatts #disneytattooer #bournemouthtattoo #tattootom #therisingtidetattoocollective

A post shared by Tattoo Tom® (@tattoo_tom) on Apr 27, 2019 at 10:05am PDT

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Christopher Robin an Pooh bear for the lovely Rebekah! thanks so much for trusting me to do your first tattoo! Done last weekend at @the_hideaway_tattoo #tattoo #tattoos #disney #disneytattoo #disneytattoos #disneytatts #disneytattooart #disneytattooartist #inkeddisney #winniethepooh #winniethepoohtattoo #pooh #poohbear #poohtattoo #poohbeartattoo #christopherrobin #christopherrobinandpooh

A post shared by Jackie Huertas (@tattoosbyjaclyn) on Nov 22, 2019 at 2:58pm PST

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Best frens . . . #pooh #winniethepooh #poohtattoo #winniethepoohtattoo #eeyore #eeyoretattoo #watercolor #watercolortattoo #watercolour #watercolourtattoo #watercolortattoos #tattoo #colortattoo #worldfamous #worldfamousink #fkirons #fkironsproteam #findyoursmile

A post shared by Russell Van Schaick (@findyoursmile) on Jan 17, 2019 at 8:27am PST

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Pooh bear for Joan! Ty so much! #tattoo #tattoos #disney #disneytatts #disneytattoo #disneytattoos #disneytattooart #disneytattooartist #inkeddisney #pooh #poohbear #poohtattoo #whinniethepooh #whinniethepoohtattoo

A post shared by Jackie Huertas (@tattoosbyjaclyn) on Jun 7, 2018 at 8:12am PDT

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By @joe_scop . #tattooer #besttattooartist #tattoo #tattoos #tattoolife #colortattoos #tattooist #forearmtattoo #inkedmagazine #tattooed #tattoostudio #uktta #illustrationtattoo #illustration #eeyore #eeyoretattoo #winniethepooh #winniethepoohtattoo #colortattoo #geektattoo #cutetattoo #edinburgh #edinburghtattoo #scotland #scotlandtattoo

A post shared by Ferry Road Tattoo Studio (@ferryroadtattoostudio) on Nov 13, 2019 at 6:49am PST

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感謝認領 9 10月歡迎預約 認領圖細節歡迎點進個人首頁放大觀看 喜歡我的作品 @hori_xiu @hori_xiu 可以看到更多手稿 刺青預約請滿18 #tattoo #tattoos #認領圖 #台灣刺青 #台北刺青#刺青 #台北紋身 #紋身 #japanesetattoo #japantattoo #新傳統刺青 #新傳統#日式傳統 #日式刺青 #台灣 #台灣刺青 #newschooltattoo #newschool#traditionaltattoos #japanesetattoo #japanesetraditionaltattoo #irezumi#pooh #小熊維尼

A post shared by 阿修/非物質刺青 (@hori_xiu) on Aug 15, 2019 at 1:41am PDT

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Aloha! #MissMaesYearOfMagic #honolulu #hawaii #oahu #waikiki #tigger #tiggertattoo #ukulele #ukuleletattoo #disney #disneytattoo #disneytattooartist #aloha #palmtrees #palmtreetattoo #lei #hiddenmickey #missmae #waltdisney #waikikibeach #needlejig #eternalink #bishoprotary

A post shared by Mae La Roux (@missmaelaroux) on Aug 9, 2017 at 7:34pm PDT

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Another biiiig shin piece today this time, winnie & friends! thank you so much Beth, you sat amazing would love to do more large scale character work, especially in my water colour style – – – – – Based in Coventry @creativebodyart Tattoo studio i still have spaces in June ♡ – – – – – I have a small space left whilst at my guest spot in Portsmouth Saturday June 28th at 4pm @enchantedendeavourstattoo – – – – – Email or facebook to enquire! ⭐ Facebook.com/HollyMarieTattoos Hollarie@live.co.uk Both links to these in my bio, please don’t DM me on Instagram – – – – – {#creativebodyart #HMtattoos #HollyMarieTattoos #colourtattoo #coventrytattoo #westmidlandstattoo #tattoo #floraltattoo #watercolourtattoo #watercolortattoo #cutetattoo #colourfultattoo #ladytattooer #illustrativetattoo #winniethepooh #winniethepoohtattoo #disneytattoo #shintattoo #disneytatts #disneytattooist #winnietattoo #winnieandfriends #eeyoretattoo #tiggertattoo #piglettattoo #rootattoo}

A post shared by Holly Marie Tattoos (@hollarie) on May 22, 2019 at 7:58am PDT

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Piglet Studiobysol _ @heemee.tattoo #studiobysol #koreantattoo #koreantattooshop #piglettattoo #piglet #winniethepooh #colortattoo

A post shared by SOL TATTOO STUDIO (@studiobysol) on Oct 14, 2018 at 5:07am PDT

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-Piglet- 由 Anzo 完成的作品 Anzo’s work:@anzotattoo . 痛楚指數:➊ ➋ ➂ ➃ ➄ ➅ ➆ ➇ ➈ ➉

A post shared by Hello Tattoo HK (@hello.tattoo) on Aug 13, 2018 at 5:48am PDT

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A post shared by MINI TATTOO (@minitattoo_studio) on Oct 19, 2019 at 7:02am PDT

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Roo from the other day! Thank you @saribella Always in the mood for some Disney

A post shared by Roman Watercolour Tattoo (@watercolourtattoonottingham) on Feb 24, 2019 at 3:09am PST

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Silly old bear! this was a fun session on @mother.barista @motherbaristasvegantreats Dm me for appointments!

A post shared by (@_paulayvonne_) on Dec 11, 2019 at 8:58am PST

Do you have a tattoo of Winnie the Pooh, Tigger, Eeyore, Piglet or any of the other citizens of the 100 Acre Wood? Share it with us on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter! 

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