Since the early inception of tattooing, floral designs have always been popular but in our modern world thanks to the wonderful advancements of 21st Century technology, these particular designs have evolved considerably. A skilled tattooist can now use his talent and tattoo equipment to create elaborately detailed flower designs that are vibrantly colored and very realistic too. Not only are these among the most sought after designs but flowers are among the most beautiful images you can have inked on the skin so it is not surprising that these remain such a firm favorite with so many. These complex designs look visually stunning and are prefect for more exotic floral body art such as a bird of paradise tattoo. Tropical designs of this nature are exceedingly popular due to their magnificent multi-colors and their unusual shape which make them a more individual take on more traditional floral designs such as the rose, lily or daisy.
This particular plant gets its name partly from its exotic coloring but mainly because it’s unusual shape resembles a bird in flight. In nature this plant can grow up to two meters in height and has evergreen leaves which are arranged on two levels to form a fan-shaped crown at the top. The flowers themselves can be found at the tips of its long stalks, above the foliage, and these emerge from a hard sheath which is shaped like a beak. Each flower emerges one at a time and consist of three blue-purple colored petals and three orange segments. The purplish-blue, orange and green colors of this distinctive flower can now be replicated on your skin thanks to the high-tech ink colors and tattooing equipment used now which means your bird of paradise tattoo will look very close to the real thing.
Many tropical flower species are native to Hawaii including this one and a lot of people opt for a tropical flower tattoos in homage to this pacific island and all that it represents. The bird of paradise tattoo is especially popular in Hawaiian culture designs not least due to its multiple colors however it is also very symbolic too and not just in relation to the concept of paradise! It is also associated with joy, freedom and faithfulness. This particular image looks best as a medium to large body art design however it could be scaled down and created in a more simplistic style for a smaller if desired. These are popular with both men and women and really make eye-catching tattoos which are suitable for those who like their body art bright and colorful.
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