Simple Cherry Blossom Tattoo Ideas
Most people enjoy their tattoos as their own personal piece of art, and the cherry blossom has become a very popular subject for tattoos, because it is both beautiful and full of symbolism. The cherry blossom also can be drawn in many ways, from abstract and stylized to very true to life. It is also a subject that is easy to customize to fit perfectly to a subject's body. Does this Spark an idea?
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A Branch of Cherry Blossoms
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You can run a branch of cherry blossoms on an elongated part of your body A branch of cherry blossoms is an ideal tattoo if you want to cover an elongated area of your body. The branch is easily stylized and can be run along your arm, leg or back. You will also find that it can easily follow the curve of the spine from the base of the back to the nape of the neck. You can then have the blossoms placed to follow the branch. For effect, you can also have your tattoo artist add some falling petals floating away from the blossoms.
A Solitary Blossom
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A single blossom, either opened or as a closed bud, makes a lovely tattoo. A solitary cherry blossom -- either open or as a closed bud -- holds a lot of symbolism and makes a beautiful and delicate tattoo. The Chinese see the cherry blossom as a symbol of love, while the Japanese view it as more of a symbol of the brief nature of life, of its transience, since the flower's bloom lasts a very short time. You can have your tattoo artist place the single flower around the navel, at the lower back, by the heart or as a cap on the shoulder.
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A Cluster of Blooms
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A cherry blossom tattoo can easily cover a large area. A cluster of cherry blossom blooms is the more traditional and typical tattoo. It is easy for the tattoo artist to fit this kind of tattoo on any area of your body. You can have your entire back covered with blossoms, or have a trail of blossoms start on your shoulder blade and flow over your shoulder, trickling down your arm. You can place them on your feet and ankles or have them wrap around your torso. The light color and airy nature of the cherry blossom makes it very feminine-looking and lends itself to this sprawling nature, since it doesn't grow in any set formation in nature.
Cherry Blossoms Incorporated into Scenery
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Cherry blossoms can be incorporated into scenery tattoos. Cherry blossoms look beautiful in natural settings, so it is easy for you to incorporate them into tattoos of scenery. You don't have to limit yourself to having a cherry blossom tattoo be the only feature; cherry blossoms fit in with water scenes and also lush greenery. You can even incorporate small birds into the tattoo. Cherry blossoms are also a symbol connected to the Samurai. The elements that you draw together can create a very beautiful and meaningful piece of body art.
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