The age-old question; are you a Sith supporter or a Jedi lover? Well, by the looks of this extensive list I might just be in favor of the sith!
Darth Maul was a crime lord during the reign of the Galactic Empire. He was once known as Darth Maul; the apprentice of Darth Insidious. Maul is characterized by his bedazzling appearance of crimson red skin with bulging horns out the top of his head; easily confused with Satan himself!
Darth Maul is a popular Star Wars tattoo choice and can be done in various styles and creative twists.
If you’re looking for another sith lord, don’t forget to check out our Darth Vader tattoos.
Let’s take a look at my top 20 Darth Maul Tattoos.
1. Colour Realism
Starting off strong, we have a beautiful color realism rendition of Darth Maul. I admire the imagery the artist created when making this piece; the emotion captured in Maul’s face is great, and his stare pierces your soul.
The deeply saturated red ink the artist used here is superb and makes the entire tattoo stand out brightly. Overall, this tattoo is a winner in my books!
2. Simple Darth Maul Tattoo
This simple piece has a special place in my heart. I like the minimalistic approach this artist took when creating this piece. This tattoo looks like it was taken off an artist’s flash sheet, which is something that I admire greatly.
The line work is clear and simple; this makes the tattoo bold. The blackout shading used here is unique and adds to the simplicity of the design.
3. Anime Darth Maul Tattoo
The anime imagery used in this tattoo is something I have never seen before, and I have seen a lot! The color palette the artist used is great and has darker tones which cool down the tattoo. This tattoo has a uniqueness like no other
My favorite part about this tattoo is the bold, thick lines that routine Maul’s face and neck! The shading is smooth and blends well; this tattoo is certainly a winner.
4. Darth Maul Back Piece
This is one of the most impressive tattoos o this list; the sheer size of the tattoo alone is noteworthy. My favorite part about this tattoo is the hannya mask imagery used when making Darth mauls appearance, badass!
The scales skin depicted on the tattoo is a unique feature, and I appreciate the creativity of the artist. I like the depth the artist encapsulated; this tattoo harnesses a three-dimensional quality that is breathtaking.
The lines are clean and crispy which is impressive given the size of this piece.
5. Traditional Script
I can’t make a list without adding some traditional! The entire design and imagery are what got this bad boy in my good books. What stands out to me the most is the blending technique used when packing the red ink; this tattoo almost has a realistic element to it which I am living for!
The bold, heavily weighted lines are what keep this tattoo together and create a feeling of depth and balance.
6. Old School Darth Maul Tattoo
The hannya mask imagery combined with the traditional tattooing technique is what makes this tattoo stand out from the rest. This might be my favorite tattoo… ever! I love the color palette the artist used here; traditional down to the core.
My favorite part about this tattoo is the professionally done line work, I would kill to have the piece on my body.
7. Maulipede
This is one of the most creative pieces I have ever seen! I love the imagery the artist used by combining a millipede and darth maul; this is just too cool. The entire tattoo has been done by a professional hand, this is evident by the clean linework and the tightly packed bright colors.
Overall, this tattoo is one of the best on the list.
8. Oni Mask
The Oni mask is symbolic for souls that have passed onto the other side; they are often depicted as hiding in the shadows, wanting to remain inconspicuous.
I love how solid this tattoo came out; the darker colors made this possible. I like the detailing of the of blood spatters on the fangs giving the tattoo a unique quality.
9. Simple Black Work
I was so excited to see a simplistic design and had to add it to this list; usually, Darth Maul tattoos are done in color realism. I like the stippled shading used in this design, this gives a softer look to an otherwise hardcore Sith Lord.
The line work is the standing feature in this piece; clean and bold!
10. Intricate Floral
Wow… where do I even find the words to articulate how much I like this tattoo? This tattoo looks like it has been done by a professional tattooer with many years of experience, and it is quite possibly a custom design, too.
The contrast of skin breaks and pitch-black ink is what gives this tattoo that powerful appearance. The line work is out of this world and the stippled shading technique is a winner. Overall, this tattoo has rightfully earned its spot on this list. Well done to this incredible artist!
11. Skull Darth Maul Tattoo
The imagery on this gem is one of my favorites on this list; the lightsaber going through the skull of Darth Maul is badass. This tattoo perfectly encapsulates the essence of the energy a Sith Lord carries.
The red ink in the skull has been blended to flawlessness; the colors on this tattoo have weaved their way into my heart. The line work is great, too.
12. Tarot
The combination of a tarot card and Darth Maul is a creative and artistic twist which is what I admire most about this tattoo. Not only is the imagery mind-blowing, but the tattoo itself is spotless! Well… besides the stippled shading technique, I can’t see a single mistake here!
I like the pop of red color used in the lightsaber; red is the color of the Sith Lords, and this gives the tattoo that evil appearance that follows the Sith Empire. Great touch!
13. Crying Heart
The use of traditional imagery combined with the badass sith lord is why this firecracker is on the list! This looks like it could be a custom design or alternatively came off of an artist’s flash sheet. My favorite feature on this tattoo is the bold, heavily weighted lines encapsulating the bold colors used in this piece.
What a show-stopper!
I like the bits of white ink that have been packed into Darth Maul’s eyes; this brings the tattoo together and shines boldly.
14. Darth Maul Hand Tattoo
Tattooing on hands requires a great deal of patience, knowledge, and experience. It is no doubt that this artist knows what they are doing! I love the placement of this tattoo, it fits perfectly and flows well with the natural curvatures ad crevasses of the hand.
My favorite part about this hand tattoo is the saturated crimson reds; seems like I am in need of one of these tattoos! The use of white ink in the flames framing Maul’s face is a great feature; when a tattoo doesn’t look like it’s finished, add white ink!
15. Black Work
The illustrative etching style of tattooing used here is first-class! What I admire most about this tattoo is how the artist created depth and shades but using linework techniques; this artist knows how to implement their skill set professionally.
The size and placement of the tattoo add to the domineering appearance and the soul-crushing stare from Darth Maul; yikes, run for your life!
16. Darth Maul Panther Tattoo
Another traditional twist on the Sith Lord imagery has me weak in the knees; I am frankly blown away by the creativity displayed here! The line work stands true to its bold and thick traditional roots, which I applaud with the utmost respect.
The traditional color shading technique is a winner in my books; the reds and golds complement each other well and keep true to their traditional imagery. I am booking a one-way ticket to this artist’s studio.
17. Color Realism
Last and certainly not least, we have this beautiful rendition of Darth Maul in color realism. Although the tattoo itself is intricate and detailed, there is a level of simplicity when it comes to the overall imagery of this piece. Darth Maul’s snarly face is the stand-alone feature.
The shading has been done flawlessly, and the realistic aspect is spot-on. I feel like I am in the presence of Darth Maul himself when I look at this tattoo! Well done to the artist for the outstanding level of artistic ability used here.
Summary
When looking at this extensive list, we can see that this Sith Lord is a popular choice for a tattoo, and we can see why! Style, placement, and imagery can be played with extensively, which is a tattoo artist’s dream. This list has left me with a burning desire to get a domineering Sith Lord tattoo… time to book an appointment!
If you liked this list of Darth Maul tattoos, be sure to check out my list on Darth Vader… you will not be disappointed.
