The artistry behind the Danny Trejo tattoo ink is steeped in strong meaning and emotional ties to the character actor. Many of the tattoos you see on his body were put there while in prison and are vastly gang affiliated but the most prominent one is located on his chest.
A couple facts about this ink:The Chest Tattoo: Placed directly over the heart and taking up the majority of his torso, his chest tattoo is seen in many of the films Danny Trejo has worked on. It features a woman wearing a sombrero. A bright red heart near the base and wrapped in wire is a fairly new addition and is meant to signify "forever" to the actor in regards to his marriage to his wife Debbie.
- This piece of ink has been voted most recognizable in the world by International Tattoo Magazine
- It has been in 139 movies
- It has been featured in 100's of magazines
- This piece of ink is actually a prison tatoo
- The ink began in Folsomm prison and finished in San Quentin over a 2 year period while Trejo was in solitary confinement
As many people who get ink the name tattoo is quite popular. There are two names featured on either side of the chest tattoo: Debbie and Danielle. Debbie is the name of his wife and Danielle is the name of his daughter.
The hummingbird symbolizes a few things to different cultures:Totem Animals: Those who get tattoos also have a frequency to get an animal inked on them. Danny Trejo is no different as he has a large peacock tattooed on his left forearm. The peacock as a totem animal is often a symbol of purity of heart and fidelity. On his right arm is a tattoo of the hummingbird.
- They are a meaning of peace, love and happiness to North, South and Central America
- Ancient Pagans viewed the hummingbird sacred due to their boundless energy and anxiety
- In Native American culture, the hummingbird symbolizes timeless joy and as the nectar of life. It is a symbol of accomplishing the near impossible, finding the joy in your life despite your circumstances
Catholic CrossRose Tatoo Also present on Danny's right arm is a tattoo of a rose bush. Roses can mean many things to different people, including a memorial of some kind. The most common reason for a rose tattoo is for it to signify beauty, but the thorns add a different twist. Roses mean love to a lot of people and adding thorns usually signify that love does not come without sacrifice.
Catholic Cross: Located on the left bicep of his arm is a Chatolic cross to represent his personal faith.
