Although not uncommon for the male population, flower tattoos are most popular among women. Their colorful and sometimes dainty appearance lends to their appeal by females. The majority of people choose to select flower tattoos according to the meaning of certain flowers. Therefore, it’s not a waste of time to do some research before committing to one specific design.
The rose is one of the most popular of the flower tattoos, along with baby’s breath, which symbolizes a pure heart, the buttercup and it’s symbol of riches, the carnation and it’s meaning of love, etc. In addition, many find the daisy to be a favorite among flower tattoos as it symbolizes innocence. The sunflower, also a popular choice, symbolizes beauty and the tulip with it’s meaning of enchantment. As you can see, each flower is not only different in appearance, but in symbolization as well.
Because flower tattoos can be very dainty in size, they can be placed almost anywhere on the body. Among the favorite placements are the arm, neck, leg, stomach, lower back, chest, etc. The majority of men who choose flower tattoos will often accompany it with a name or other symbol, which is most commonly placed on the arm. An example may be a rose with the name of his spouse or mate.
Because flowers are so vibrant in not only their coloration, but also in their design, real life images are the best resource for locating ideas for flower tattoos. Rather than browsing through a page of tattoo samples, the truly creative individual will search through photos until they find the perfect image that they wish to recreate in the form of flower tattoos. A collection of images can be found online, in gardening magazines and books of photography or calendars.