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Consider all the various traditional meanings of different kinds of flowers when choosing the subject matter for this sort of tattoo.
Daisies, for instance, symbolize innocence; ravishing red roses mean romantic love; and bursting pink cherry blossoms are often used to connote remembrance.
Countless other flowers symbolize a variety of things you might want to commemorate on your skin.
Besides their species-specific meanings, flower tattoos themselves symbolize a great appreciation for beauty, and the ability to slow down and enjoy the loveliness of small moments.
Those who seek a flower tattoo have a keen awareness of the importance of the natural world. Wanting to adorn your skin with flowers shows a deep reverence for the Earth and all its wonders.
Another consideration for flower shoulder tattoos is size and placement. Do you want this tattoo to be visible when you wear a sleeveless shirt?
Or only visible when you’re wearing a thin-strapped tank top? Perhaps you want a tattoo that covers the whole of your shoulder.
Maybe you just want something small. Either way, thinking about how it will look with the type of clothing you like to wear is important.
Sunscreen is important for all healed tattoos if you are going to be spending any amount of time outside, especially with your tattooed skin uncovered.
Your shoulder is going to be an area getting a good amount of UV radiation. Placement of a tattoo on your shoulder makes SPF all the more crucial.
Whether going light and girly, or bold and heavily shaded make sure to choose an artist who can achieve the style you’re looking for. Ask to see their portfolio, and look for examples of flower tattoos they’ve done in the past.
