Flower Tattoos

Searching for a stunningly beautiful tattoo idea, or perhaps looking for a fabulous design to complement an existing art piece? Well its hard to go wrong with an elegantly placed flower tattoo.

Flower tattoos are probably the singles most common design among women, and with so many options to choose from, it can be difficult deciding which one is the best match for you.

With that being said, some of the most popular flower tattoos include the rose, lily, lotus, plus the beautiful array of Hawaiian species such as the orchid, anthurium and hibiscus are beloved by many art and beauty enthusiasts. Enjoy this picture gallery of helpful ideas.

More often than not we see lovely stand alone designs which are completely beautiful, however we personally love a colorful mixture of perhaps lilies, a rose and a smattering of daisies would be very appealing.

As for body location of flower tattoos, pretty much anything goes, however we love the shoulder artwork, both the upper arm and back shoulder area are excellent locations. Plus the ankle or foot is always a cute spot and the hip is becoming increasingly popular as well.

Flowers in general are said to symbolize peace, happiness and a overall sense of enlightenment, which stems from not only their pleasant appearance, but also the aroma they produce.

Nice Looking Flower Tattoo

Very good looking flower tattoo design. Located on the shoulder with many different bright colors.

Flower Tattoos

Flower tattoo designs can represent a timeless symbol of beauty and are a popular choice of tattoo design particularly amongst females although not an uncommon tattoo for males when incorporated with other symbols.

Certain types of flower have held a more popular appeal than others. It is worthwhile to consider what certain flowers symbolize before committing to getting a tattoo. Most people can appreciate their beauty and see their value when they look at flowers and also feel a sense joy and vitality.

Tattoo Design by Lisa Schmoldt - © Tao of Tattoos

Below are the more popular flowers (with brief meanings) that are chosen as flower tattoo designs.

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Placement of Tattoos

Flower or floral tattoo designs are popular tattoos for women and can be placed on any part of the body from arms, legs, neck, belly, lower back, chest, breasts, and pubic area.

On guys it is common to see flowers surrounding something else such as a nameplate or other symbol and can be tattooed on arms and legs.

Flowers in Dreams

Flowers in our dreams can represent the simplest feelings of contentment to the deepest feelings of spiritual completeness. A circular flower is a friendly sign which could be a symbol of wholeness. Flowers also represent hope and positive growth, along with simplicity, innocence, and possibly virginity.

There are so many different types of flowers that it should be easy to find the right flower tattoo design that resonates with who you are and means something special to you.