Flowers have been getting inked on people's bodies for decades and for those floral aficionados that love the sweeter things, a honeysuckle tattoo is a great choice. A symbol of love and fidelity, the delicate flowers and creeping vines of the honeysuckle can make for some compelling tattoo designs. Whether realistic or abstract, black and gray or full color; a...
Flowers are powerful design elements with various symbolic meanings and one of the most significant of these blossoms is the violet. It isn't surprising then, that so many people choose to get a violet tattoo to commemorate different life events, family members and express their personal style. While flower tattoo concepts have been common for over a century, the violet...
An often overlooked flower that perfectly translates to tattoos is the lily of the valley. When it comes to flower tattoos, most people think of cherry blossoms, roses, or chrysanthemums. While the lily of the flowers lacks the large colorful blossoms of other varieties, it makes up for it with understated elegance and a slightly sweet fragrance, making it a...
The carnation is a beautiful bloom most often associated with positive feelings of love, affection, gratitude and admiration. The carnation flower differs from more traditional flower tattoo designs and comes in a range of colors to support strong feelings. Carnations go back to Diana in Greek Mythology and also play a part in early Christianity. It was said that when...
The lilac flower comes in a variety of colors. With its unique appearance and association with love, lilacs are a great subject for a flower tattoo. Humans have a long and interesting relationship with flowers. In fact, some of the earliest known expressions of human creativity were depictions of flowers, carved into stone thousands of years ago. One only has to look at the way...
Lavender, with its purple hues, has long been associated with royalty and elegance, while the variety of uses it has makes its significance even more complex. These lovely flowers, thanks to their multifaceted nature and charming looks, are excellent inspiration, and the following pieces show just how diverse and excellent lavender tattoos can be. 1. Realism Lavender Tattoos Like all art, at its core...
People have had a deep fascination and connection with flowers for millennia: some of the oldest petroglyphs that have ever been found (some being almost 15 thousand years old) depicted animals, people, and flowers. Humans just seem naturally drawn to these embodiments of natural beauty, utilizing them in ceremonies and rituals. When someone dies, bring flowers; when some is married we bring...
There are few more personal ways to commemorate a person’s passions, family and friends than tattoos. From simple black and grey line work, to vibrant colors and intricate designs, people use tattoos to express their individuality and show the world what they care about most. As time goes on trends and styles change, and tattoos are no different. In this...
One design element that has gained popularity over the last several years in the tattoo world is the dandelion. These tattoos incorporate a number of different styles, although the most common are simple, fine line blackwork, often accompanied by some sentimental or motivational quote. Here we will examine a few of the better examples of this growing dandelion tattoo design...
As tattoos grow in popularity and prominence, some designs rise above others as the most popular categories of designs, and one of those categories is flowers. Almost everyone who has a nature or plant-themed tattoo design has some type of flower inked somewhere on their body. One of the most popular flowers to get tattoos of is the sunflower. Sunflowers...
