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Flower tattoos: 43 drawings to inspire you FAQ
Flower tattoos: 43 drawings to inspire you
Many people choose flower tattoos because of the different meanings they imply. To succeed in your tattoo, it is important to carefully choose the style you want, as well as the place and way you want your floral tattoo to express itself. Good news! The design of this style of tattoo can suit everyone!
To help you refine your references, we’ve rounded up our best flower tattoos and floral patterns, along with their meanings. Discover our selection!
1. Plum blossoms
It is a branch dotted with plum blossoms that wrap around the arm or torso. This creation is an iconic model of Hongdam, a famous Seoul-based artist and popular around the world. These flowers follow the style of classic ink paintings with a touch of bright colors to straighten out the feel of spring.
2. Wild flower
Floral motifs offer great flexibility in terms of size, whether enlarged or reduced! Small bouquet or unique flower, this minimalist tattoo style with fine lines will highlight every detail with elegance. It is essential to carefully moisturize the drawings after your visit to the tattoo artist, as dry skin can affect the quality of the tattoo during the healing process! So, be careful to take good care of your skin for optimal results.
3. Egyptian Lotus
Brittany Randell, an artist who specializes in presenting tattoos on dark skin, explains that the lotus flower symbolizes renewal and rebirth. In some Egyptian cultures, it is a symbol of the sun. With its long stems, which can wrap gracefully around the body, the lotus flower tattoo is ideal for people who want to add a distinctive artistic touch.
4. Camellias
Flowers are rich in symbols! Their hidden meanings make them a popular first choice for many tattoo enthusiasts. These beautiful flowers that grow, even in the cold, symbolize passion, strength and will. The petals and leaves dotted with touches of snow add a charming little detail to this creation.
5. Sunflower
This design represents a faded sunflower tattoo! According to the famous tattoo artist Dr. Woo, Dakota Johnson chose to wear this tattoo in tribute to the painter Egon Schiele. Excellent choice, don’t you think?
6. Verbena
These blue verbenas are strikingly delicate. This rather atypical design has been engraved in the perfect place. A great way to enhance this exceptional design!
7. Cranberry flowers
The design of this tattoo is quite distinguished… Cranberry flowers are more delicate than plum blossoms. Here, the result focuses mainly on the lines of the branches. Some flower patterns are drawn directly on the curves of the body. A true masterpiece!
8. Flower garden
Getting flowers tattooed on your body is a way to maintain a close connection with nature and with those we cherish. It is a kind of visual reminder of our own and that pays tribute to the people we care about! In addition, some attribute particular meanings to them, which end up representing them wonderfully…
9. Neon pink
This design features bright shades of a blooming pink, surrounded by delicate geometric lines. Tattoos incorporating vibrant colors experience fading as they heal and age. However, it is possible to make alterations to adapt it as you wish.
10. Fleur de lys in watercolor
Floral patterns are pleasantly more beautiful when you add a touch of color. The secret lies in the talent of the tattoo artist. For this, it is better to contact an artist specialized in watercolor on dark skin, as is the case of Amanda Wachob, who made this perfectly successful fleur-de-lys design on all levels (choice of colors, part of the body …).
11. Geometric diamond rose
For this style of tattoo, it is difficult to choose a favorite between monochromatic and neon versions. This motif represents a flower, leaves and stem wrapped in an elegant diamond. The result is clean and seriously pretty!
12. Japanese honeysuckle
Japanese style tattoo, this design will make you dream! These colorful honeysuckles soothe you and inspire calm and serenity.
13. Colorful sunflower
Here is another version of the famous sunflower tattoo. These yellow, sunny petals echo loyalty and admiration. Careful! With flower patterns like this, it is advisable to avoid long exposure to water and sun to better preserve the color.
14. Cotton flowers
Cotton flowers stand out as a rarer choice for floral tattoos. In this design, these flowers look dreamy. This design exudes calm, delicacy and discretion.
15. Lotus flower
This illustration of the lotus is breathtaking! The ultra-fine lines make the petals almost translucent. As for the symbolism behind this tattoo, the lotus is a sign of resilience and purity. It is a unique flower, because it blooms in the mud, but its petals remain immaculate!
16. Hwajodo
This design is inspired by a Korean painting of flowers and birds, called Hwajodo. This composition tattooed on the ribs is much more painful than those made on other areas.
17. Colored rosebud
This tattoo represents a rose that has not yet bloomed. Watercolor gives it light and brilliance and makes it even more alive. This tattoo means a new beginning!
18. Cat’s head covered with flowers
Floral motifs don’t have to be isolated! On the contrary, they can be a great way to express yourself freely and complement other illustrations, like this pretty cat face. The result is excellent!
19. Lily
Here is a completely different lily tattoo! This sleek design gives the impression that the flower is photographed with X-rays. What’s more, even the imperceptible lines are superimposed on each other to give life to a unique effect. Let’s face it! This adds an elegant touch to this classic tattoo.
20. Minimalist Lotus
This delicate and minimalist lotus outline is the masterpiece of the famous tattoo artist JonBoy. A great way to symbolize new beginnings. The clean lines make the drawing stand out on a small scale and even at a distance.
21. Tiger lilies
Tiger lilies are very beautiful to tattoo. This flower has many meaningsNs. As an example, it represents the virtues of compassion in Buddhism.
22. Garland of cherry blossoms
Cherry blossoms in tattoo give rise to exceptional floral works, because they transmit positive energy. This tattoo aims to transform surgical scars into a garland of cherry blossoms. A unique creation well succeeded!
23. Magnolias
This design perfectly illustrates large tattoos that seem minimal and delicate. To create this effect, the tattoo artist used clean lines and shadows, inspired by the style of classical paintings.
24. Anemones
Although anemones are so beautiful, they are not very popular. They represent desire, anticipation and fragility. These flowering plants have positive and negative representations, and this is based on their provenance!
25. Lavender
Often associated with its healing and calming properties, lavender has deep symbolism. It can represent love, devotion and purity, while the addition of a bee can symbolize hard work and cooperation.
26. Orchid in full bloom
Like any other flower, the orchid has a rather special meaning; It symbolizes physical desire and sensuality. In this representation with a delicately drooping orchid on the shoulder and arm, the tattoo gradient brings a warm touch that sublimates this design.
27. Watercolor roses
Roses are called the queens of flowers! In this gentle and ethereal interpretation of the queen of flowers, we move a little away from the usual line to adopt the technique of watercolor. This mix of soft hues, pink and green is difficult to achieve. Important! For this style of tattoo, we advise you to consult an article that masters this technique well so that it does not crust and peel off.
48h Iceland poppy
Many people appreciate this style of tattoo. You may not know it, but there are several varieties of poppies, with different meanings: sleep, death or peace! This flower also symbolizes the anniversary of August. The above design depicts the Iceland poppy.
29. Climbing Magnolias
This climbing magnolias tattoo is perfect for its associations with healing and rebirth. A design that gives hope and happiness, in order to soothe painful memories and cherish the present.
30. Plum blossoms
When it comes to floral tattoos, many people prefer to have them on their ribs or arms. And for good reason? They wrap gracefully on any part of the body… For this plum blossom pattern, the tattoo is applied with full hand, starting with the wrist and extending to the fingers. However, it should be noted that this area turns out to be one of the most complex to tattoo.
31. Bouquet of wildflowers
In addition to gracefully hosting exquisite fine needle patterns, wildflowers have a symbolic meaning of joy in various cultures around the world. Perhaps this explains why contemplating this work of art triggers such a deep sense of happiness.
32. Cherry blossoms and peonies
Each person assigns a special meaning to flowers. It’s a histSo personal! The peony is a small Japanese flower that symbolizes courage, strength and bravery. The location of this tattoo, from the collarbone to the shoulder, is highly appreciated for its subtle harmony with the curves of the body.
33. Baby orchids
The orchid, the flower of happiness! This depiction of cascading baby orchids on the forearm transforms a simple petal arrangement into a captivating galaxy.
34. Chrysanthemum
The natives of the astrological signs Scorpio and Sagittarius might feel attracted to chrysanthemums, as they represent the official flower of the month of November. Chrysanthemums symbolize optimism and joy, and have as much elegance when performed on the rib cage as when reduced on the wrist or ankle.
35. Peony
This version of peony reminds us of old-school botanical illustrations. The colors are darker and more discreet, so that they retain the same vintage impression when they fade.
36. Cherry blossoms and full moon
These cherry blossoms in full bloom are made on the skin so as to evoke colorful wings framing a full moon. This natural harmony creates a dreamy feeling. Even if the final design extends entirely over the torso, it still keeps a floating and delicate effect that we can not get enough of.
37. Magnolias
This beautiful representation of magnolias depicts a sketch full of meaning. According to the tattoo artist, the client chose this tattoo of four magnolias as a souvenir of her family. Traced in ink, it has a slightly darker hue than the usual illustrations of delicate flowers, allowing the tattoo to stand out even more!
38. Dianthus
The result of this tattoo is breathtaking! Considered the “flower of the gods”, this bold dianthus flower symbolizes passion, gratitude and affection. Important! The sternum is an extremely sensitive area of the body for a tattoo… So, unless you have pain tolerance and are able to go a few weeks without a bra while it heals, avoid getting tattooed there!
39. Roses
A metaphor for love, the rose symbolizes hope and beauty. This pair of roses slightly shaded on the inside of the arm offers a perfect and unique result!
8pm Geometric peonies
These peonies unfold gracefully, shaded so transparently and evenly that each petal looks like a soft pink gradient. To infuse his distinctive style, the tattoo artist included an arrow in negative space between the two large flowers and adorned the background with a charming diamond pattern.
9pm Daisy
This representation of daisy was named “flower of the bet in love”. This tattoo depicts a shaded sketch of two hands, tearing off the petals of the flower. At first glance, this tattoo reminds us of the famous formula of the daisy game: “he loves me”, “he does not love me”!
10pm Roses in calligraphy
Generally, flowers lend themselves perfectly to textual tattoos! And this is the case for this representation of three roses forming a garland. The cursive writing “love” which means “love”, gracefully integrates with the stem of the rose, thus elegantly emphasizing the romantic symbolism of the flower
11pm Little rose
This type of cute tattoo is perfect for men who wear jeans that stop at the ankles or women who wear dresses. The location is perfect and gives you the option to choose if you want to show it or cover it.
There you go! With this selection of 43 floral tattoos, you now have what it takes to easily find your next tattoo. In addition to their distinguished aesthetic character, these flower tattoos have very particular meanings. Originality and elegance are waiting for you!
FAQ
Which tattoo for a new life?
The phoenix, the tattoo of the renaissance! This mythical bird is often a symbol of rebirth and renewal. For floral tattoos, cherry blossoms evoke rebirth and evolution while keeping their fragile character…
Which tattoo means the memory?
To pay tribute to a person, the approach is purely personal. The design, size and location of the tattoo depend on the relationship with the deceased. Among the most frequently chosen tattoos are: hearts, birds, trees or even dates of birth.
Which flowers mean the family and which one to choose in tattoo?
There are 8 flowers that represent the family, namely: rose, daisy, peony, hydrangea, lily, lilac and carnation. For the choice of tattoo, it depends entirely on your personality and the meaning associated with them.
