Cherry Blossom Tattoo Designs

The cherry blossom tattoo design is one of the most beautiful and popular among women. This unique art has a profound meaning in both Japanese and Chinese cultures, the tattoos seems to induce meditative thoughts in admirers and proud owners of these beautiful tattoos.

Cherry Blossom Tattoo Designs

But each country has a very different take on the symbolism of the Cherry Blossom. In Japan people are reminded that the beautiful blossoms only remain on the tree for a short time before they float to the ground and kiss the earth a final goodbye. So... to Japanese people, the flowers are a reminder of a reverence for life and the truth that all living things eventually pass on.

Cherry Blossom Tattoo Designs

But in China, the cherry blossom is a source feminine power and womanhood. For a woman with strong values a cherry blossom tattoo may well be the perfect piece of body art. But many people think of the cherry blossom tattoo as a symbol of great love and deep passion, and to them, wearing this tattoo is a sign of true commitment and of a life long pledge to the precious and special connections they encounter in life.

Cherry Blossom Tattoo Designs

Different Types Of Cherry Blossom Tattoos
There are different species of cherry trees and each with its own slightly different blossom. One of the most common is the Japanese Somei Yoshino with its large white blossoms glowing with the lightest pink hue this flower makes a beautiful tattoo.

Cherry Blossom Tattoo Designs

Another excellent choice is the stunning pink flowers with white highlights. You will find it interesting to see the different types and shapes of cherry blossoms and be sure to check artwork and pictures, as well as look at tattoos and see how the different blossom colors match or contrast to your skin tone while you do your investigation.

Cherry Blossom Tattoo Designs

This fun research will help you discover the ideal body art for your new tattoo. You should ask friends how the different blossoms colors and art would look on you. With a little patience, you'll find the right one... the perfect match. Remember your cherry blossom tattoo is your lifelong symbol of fulfillment, power or contentment as it personally means to you.

Cherry Blossom Tattoo Designs

Now that you have your art work it's time to think about the size and the placement of your tattoo, are you looking for a modest shoulder piece or a spectacular full back piece incorporating a natural landscape or water background? While the choice is always personal it may be best to research how such tattoos look on other people in order to get a feel for the impact they create.

Cherry Blossom Tattoo Designs

Ask yourself does the size do the tattoo justice or would a small blossom fit better, you'll see what I mean as soon as you start to look and get a feel for all the options. Some will just not look right as a large piece while others will be perfect.

Where to Get Your Tattoo:
This is the most important part of your tattoo. First; you find the perfect cherry blossom tattoo in the right color, shade and size to work the best with your skin tone Then the right artist to apply it. This is something you should research very carefully; invite friend's opinions, ask people who have stunning tattoos "where they got them" usually people are happy to refer you to a good artist.

Don't take this part lightly; you will be wearing this tattoo for the rest of your life. So interview all potential tattoo artists, ask to see their portfolio and some of their work.

Remember you don't have to settle for an artist in your town or go with the first artist you meet, a 200 mile drive or a $300 flight is cheap compared to wearing a badly done tattoo for the rest of your life. Be patient and get a cherry blossom tattoo you will be proud of for the rest of your life.

Article by: Sam Ploof

Fleur De Lis Tattoos

The Fleur De Lis is a historic stylized lily or iris flower that is commonly used as a decorative symbol spanning across many countries and cultures, said to symbolize royalty, perhaps best known for gracing European coats of arms and flags over the years.

The Fleur De Lis has been referenced countless times throughout both ancient and modern history, on television and in movies, plus many people in north america recognize this symbol as the official logo for the New Orleans Saints football team, as well as the state symbol of Louisiana.

As you might expect, the Fleur De Lis is a tremendously popular tattoo design, which is sought after by a variety of different people for various reasons. Enjoy this beautiful picture gallery of excellent tattoo ideas.



Since the Fleur De Lis is admired by so many different cultures, we often see a wide selection of custom tattoo designs with quite a combination of colors, along with specially added artwork.



These pictures above display the more traditional tattoo designs, without all the bells and whistles and added color.



Another interesting fact about the Fleur De Lis was told by French historian Georges Duby, and he said the three leaves represented the medieval social classes: those who worked, those who fought and those who prayed.

Fantasy Tattoos

Fantasy tattoos can be characterized by a hefty number of imaginary creatures within the fantasy realm, however some of the most popular tattoos includes the likes of dragons, elves, fairies, wizards and griffins to name only a few.

But there are so many other beautiful fantasy creatures which are nothing short of stunning, like the mermaids for instance, a gorgeous half woman half fish combination of shear beauty. And then you have those much desired genies waiting patiently in their golden lamps, locked and loaded ready to grant three wishes to anyone willing to give a rub.

Have a look through this picture gallery of excellent tattoo ideas below.


Fantasy tattoos are often very colorful and contain other elements such as clouds, lightning, fire, water, flowers, mushrooms and various other mythical items.



These type of tattoos are quite popular among both men and women, and are seen on various locations of the body, however the back and chest are always great for large designs of any kind.



Since the appearance of these fantasy creatures are conjured up from old myths and stories, its fun to get creative with your tattoo and design a truly original mythical art piece.

Fairy Tattoos

Fairies are small and often pleasant mythical creatures which are generally described as being human in appearance and having magical powers. Folklore has associated the word "Fairy" with other beings such as the Sprite, Pixie and Elf.

Fairy tattoos are excellent stand alone works of art, however many people like to combine such items as mushrooms, flowers, leaves and other mythical creatures like dragons and unicorns to form a masterpiece of mythical beauty.

Get a load of this brilliant picture gallery of top quality Fairy tattoos, which will surely spark up some ideas for a wonderful design of your very own.



Fairy tattoos come in a very broad range of artwork designs, ranging from stunningly angelic themes to dark and morbid with a flair of macabre mixed in, and everything in between.



Popular locations for fairy tattoos include the lower back, upper back, shoulders and hip area for smaller designs, such as a little standalone Tinkerbell creation.



These cute little Fairy tattoos are seen in just about every color combination under the sun, however some of the most popular colors include blue, purple, green, red and violet.

Eye Tattoos

Searching for a scary and down right eerie tattoo? Well have you ever considered getting an eye ball design? These eye tattoos are some of the creepiest designs we've ever see, with most of the artwork based on the human eye, we also see quite a few animal optics from time to time, like the cat and reptile in the picture gallery below.

As if these tattoos weren't already strange enough, some folks like to take it a step further and compliment their ink with some blood, a freaky hand or other macabre ideas.


As you can see the back and back of the head is two of the most popular locations for eye tattoos, and i can see why, they look beyond creepy on those areas of the body.



Another rather common tattoo design is the ancient Egyptian symbol of protection and royal power, known as the eye of horus. Said to bring fourth protection and prosperity among other things.



One of the most underrated tattoo ideas has to be the feline eyes, and unlike humans, feline peepers are very attractive and quite sexy, perhaps an excellent idea for the ladies.