We’ve always been fascinated by the inspiration behind the tattoos that people get. We’re particularly fascinated by tattoos that are inspired by anything having to do with Latino culture. We’ve shared tattoos inspired by Day of the Dead, Selena Quintanilla, and Latino celebrities. Now we’d like to share tattoos inspired by the late, great Vicente Fernández. El Rey of Mexican rancheras died on December 12, 2021, at the age of 81. Fans throughout the world are mourning the loss and celebrating his life as an artist.
More from MamásLatinas: The life, music and legacy of Vicente Fernández
Even before his death, die-hard fans of “Chente” were getting his image tattooed on their bodies. We can only imagine that now that he has passed, more fans will be inspired to get Vicente Fernández tattoos. Many of us grew up listening to his music and watching his movies. He was an institution, and although it may have been our parents who introduced us to his music, his voice became a treasured part of our lives because it touched us and made us feel connected to our emotions and our Latinidad. For some, like the people who got the tattoos we are about to share with you, Vicente Fernández will always be El Rey.
The eyes on this one are intense.
The artist managed to capture something intense in Vicente's eyes. He really seems to be looking at you here. And the silhouette of him on a horse underneath is perfect. It looks like it could be a still from one of his movies.
Vicente was a big Pedro Infante fan.
Vicente's mother used to take him to see Pedro Infante movies when he was a little kid, and he was so mesmerized that he told his mom he wanted to grow up and be like Pedro. Is it us, or does he kind of look a little like Pedro Infante in this rendition?
His concerts would last for hours.
He truly loved performing, and he adored his fans as much as they adored him. He would put on concerts that would go on for as long as three hours. He would also drink straight out of bottles of booze that fans offered him.
His eyebrows and mustache were iconic.
In his youth, he had dark hair, but as he aged, his hair went gray. Still, his eyebrows and mustache stayed dark, perhaps with a little help. Those eyebrows and that mustache made him immediately recognizable when he wasn't in full charro regalia.
He has a very large body of work.
If you did want to get a Vicente Fernández tattoo, he was very much in the public eye and you could choose from many images. This particular tattoo was inspired by the movie El Aracadas, in which Vicente played Mariano Landeros "El Arracadas."
If you're a superfan, you could opt for a double portrait.
At first glance, you notice the more aseñorado portrait of Vicente with the gray hair. But look closer and lower and you'll see a darker-haired version of "Chente" singing. Both renditions are great.
He looks so happy!
This tattoo featuring a smiling Vicente holding a chicken — or is it a rooster? — makes you want to smile back. The chicken or rooster looks mad, but Chente looks like he couldn't be happier.
You've really got to be a big fan to go this big.
That is one big tattoo of Vicente that this fan got. Once the shirt comes off, there is no hiding this one. Love the smile on Vicente on this tattoo. He also seems to have a mischievous twinkle in his eye.
His face was so expressive.
He really was born to be a performer because he was so expressive, and not just vocally. Sure, when you listen to his songs, it's like he's pouring out all of his emotions, but his face was also incredibly expressive, which is probably why he was so fun to watch on camera.
Oh, this is cool!
To have Vicente Fernandez and Pedro Infante tattoos right next to each other is quite the tribute to both artists. They are both Mexican singers and actors who are beloved by so many, and Vicente was such a fan of Pedro.
He was always a proud charro.
Vicente spent his younger years on his father's cattle ranch and eventually grew up to live on his own ranch: Los 3 Potrillos. He was proud of his rural background and made wearing elaborate charro gear look like it was easy. You try wearing one of those hats like it's no big thing.
