Sunflower tattoo
A sunflower tattoo is one of the most positive, sunny and at the same time beautiful options. Such an image can bring only good thoughts and good mood to its owner. But in any case, you should find out everything about the meaning of such a tattoo, as well as decide on the style, sketch and location of the picture on the body.
The meaning of a tattoo
The "Sunflower" tattoo is one of those options that have an extremely positive meaning. It always looks very beautiful, of course, if the drawing came out from under the hands of the master. Not so often men choose such an image. Most often, however, a sunflower pattern can be found on a woman's body. And this is no coincidence. Of course, this type of tattoo has many meanings, but there are several legends associated with this flower. And one of them tells how a beautiful nymph fell in love with Helios, the sun god. She followed his gaze everywhere and waited for his attention. But in vain. Then the girl from despair turned into a flower and, as before, always turned after the sun. Those who have seen sunflowers grow must have noticed that their bright, beautiful heads are always turned towards the sun.
Based on this beautiful legend, associations associated with the most beautiful and brightest feeling are firmly entrenched in the sunflower. And a tattoo means the same thing. Consider a few basic meanings that a sunflower, depicted on the body in the form of a tattoo, carries.
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The main thing is a symbol of love, pure, faithful. Therefore, this version of the tattoo can be applied by lovers, thereby demonstrating feelings for each other.
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In addition, this flower symbolizes belief in the best, the beginning of a new life, desire and desire to become better and cleaner.
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The sunflower is also a symbol of wealth, prosperity and material well-being.In addition, it symbolizes generosity.
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Another meaning is faith in God. Although the church does not welcome tattooing in any form, some can express love for God in this way.
Many people simply choose such a tattoo as an amulet, believing that this flower can only bring happiness. A person who has chosen such a sketch can also inform the world that he is happy, lives in harmony with himself and the world around him.
Such a tattoo on the human body can say that in front of you is a person with a positive outlook on the world, a generous soul, ready to share his positive energy with everyone whose thoughts are in tune with his own.
Execution styles
In the art of tattoo, a lot of directions have been invented that are suitable for a particular image. Styles such as watercolor and realism are most suitable for drawing a sunflower.
In the first case, with the help of paints, you can create a real picture on the body, it will look gentle and at the same time bright.
With regard to realism, in this case, the smallest details will be drawn, which makes the images truly realistic. They are more like a photograph.
For those who prefer conciseness and rigor, minimalism and graphics styles are suitable. And in black and white, you can create a very attractive tattoo, it all depends on the capabilities of the master.
Sketch ideas
The sunflower itself looks very self-sufficient. Therefore, very often he is depicted without any additional elements. In this case, only the head of a sunflower or completely a plant with a stem and leaves can be depicted.
In addition, sometimes he is depicted against the background of grass, the sky, it can be several sunflowers.
The most successful additions for him are butterflies, birds, ladybugs, beetles, dragonflies, bees, wildflowers, ears of wheat.
Here are some examples of sunflower tattoos.
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Such a bouquet, where the sunflower is the main accent, looks very beautiful and is associated with summer, sun and warmth.
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A sunflower, complemented by flowers, in black and white does not lose in the least to a color image.
- Quite a large-scale image. Chamomile, in addition to sunflower, only doubles its positive value. The bee also looks harmonious in this tattoo.
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Sunflowers with ears are also a very good combination, especially when everything is depicted so realistically.
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Two sunflowers on their legs look extremely positive and even somewhat funny. Such a tattoo will definitely make everyone smile. Apparently, the person who has chosen this option is ready to share his positive energy with others.
- Such a voluminous tattoo, which occupies a significant area of the arm, will definitely not go unnoticed. The sunflower, complemented by a pink dragonfly, is simply gorgeous.
Where can you apply?
The choice always remains with the owner of the tattoo. But it makes more sense to place a sunflower on your hand. This can be the forearm, wrist, sometimes more space is allocated to this, then the entire sleeve is filled.
Such images can often be found on the back. As a rule, these are three-dimensional realistic plots.
Similar patterns are also stuffed on the side. It is much less common to see sunflowers on the belly, neck, chest, or leg.
But it is better to consult a master. He will tell you exactly all the nuances of applying a tattoo on a particular part of the body.