Flower Tattoo Designs

Of the nature style of tattoos by far the most popular are flower tattoos with rose tattoos being one of the top.

From a symbolic standpoint, flower tattoos are remarkably flexible in their meaning, allowing the wearer to decide on its significance to them. Rose tattoos can be either be romantic or dark and sinister in nature, depending on the tattoo artist.

White roses convey a simplicity and certain charm; Pink roses whisper of clandestine love; Yellow roses can communicate the waning of love, or warn of jealousy. Rosebuds can portray innocence and youth and Red roses, are the eternal symbol of love and passion.

Flowers grow all around the world for all of us to see and it is no wonder that flower tattoo designs have been worn for nearly as long as the art of tattoo has been in existence. The world has always had a fascination with floral designs has been evident in tattoo designs for years.

The Lotus Flower and the Water Lily have been symbolic and important in the East and the rose in the West, with the Lotus and the rose being the two most powerful of the entire flower tattoos. The lotus has figured prominently in the Creation of Myths in Indian and China culture, Buddha is said to have risen from the center of a Lotus Blossom.

Hawaiian flower tattoo designs are a very popular tradition with tattoos. Most women natives to Hawaii will have a flower tattoo and the most popular of these is the Hibiscus flower tattoo. A very striking red or yellow flower with a few petals surrounded by a middle seed. This tattoo design is nearly as popular as the rose tattoo design.

You will not see many guys with flower tattoos because they will go for a more tribal design of some sort. Other flower tattoos are the Daffodil. As far as flowers go, daffodils as well have come to take on several different meanings. Deceitfulness, hope, unrequited love, and also regard.

Eagle Tattoo Designs

Many people may be under the impression that eagle tattoo designs fall under the category of 'old school' body art. This is probably down to the fact that these types of designs have been popular for many decades. Actually, in all honesty, eagles can appeal to a whole plethora of avid ink fans. These designs are always versatile and can be made to adapt well to any part of the body that they are placed.

To be fair, they tend to appeal more to men. After all, this is a bird that exudes masculinity and powerful prowess, therefore, unless it is toned right down and a part of a more feminine overall design, it may not be quite so suitable for the ladies.

Eagles almost always encourage gasps of admiration from people when they check out the piece. This magnificent and formidable bird of prey could not translate any better than when it has been strategically placed onto the body. The bird's talons and intricately patterned wings will give the overall impression of a truly magnificent tattoo.

Some of the most favored places for positioning eagle tattoo designs are on the biceps of the arm; on the back; and even across the chest. The wings of the eagle look very effective as they cover the whole of the side of the arm and if you are after larger tattoos for your next piece, amazing designs can be adapted to fit the most expansive parts of the body.

The other great thing about eagle tattoos is that they can look equally effective when done with color or in a plain black and grey shading. The silhouette of the eagle is always highly recognisable and this means that eagle tattoo designs will even work well as a tribal piece.

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