We do any style of flowers, from minimal to traditional as well as combined with other objects and imagery.

As the general popularity of tattoos grows, so does the range of styles and images used. Originally a masculine art form, traditional tattoos from cultures like Japan and Native America have featured floral images – but now, the wider acceptance of tattoos as both self-expression and art form has meant that many more people, especially women, are getting tattooed, so we have seen a growth of more delicate, photo-realistic and detailed flower tattoos.

Understanding the cultural significance of a tattoo can be complicated. With floral tattoos, it isn’t necessarily the social climate that dictates meaning, but it is sometimes beneficial to know what the flower represents.

Here are a few flowers and their meanings – taken from many cultures, this is not an exhaustive list.

• Lotus: popular in Oriental designs, the lotus represents a rise through struggle and transformation

• Peony: in Japanese style, the peony represents wealth and elegance.

• Sunflower: with its sunny colours, the sunflower is known for adoration and loyalty

• Rose: traditionally used to represent love and hope, representing the rose and the thorns together represent the dichotomy of love and pain that is inherent in the human condition

• Daffodil: the first flowers to break through the frosts of winter, the daffodil in traditional yellow represents rebirth and new beginnings

• Cherry Blossom: a Japanese-style staple, the cherry blossom not only represents beauty, but also the fleeting nature of our own mortality

Whatever the flower tattoo you are looking for, our Melbourne resident and guest artists are on hand to make your dreams a reality.

As with every tattoo, the meaning of a tattoo is personal to the wearer. Sometimes the imagery and symbolism are about more that the tattoo itself – whether a memorial or a message, tattoos are about more than just great artistry.

When it comes to flower tattoos, many famous styles have featured flowers (and their symbolic meanings) back into history – tribal identifiers in Polynesian style, or the cherry blossom in Japanese style tattoos.

When choosing to incorporate flowers in your tattoo, you might want to consider the traditional meanings behind each type of bloom, to help you make your decision.