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Deciding to get a tattoo is a big decision.
With so many decisions, it can feel overwhelming.
It’s peaceful and calm, and it helps that lotus flowers are also aesthetically pleasing.
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In short, it’s perfect for those looking to find peace in their ink.
Below, we share 40 of our favorite lotus designs to get your creative juices flowing.
But hyper-saturated, over-the-top lotus flowers are also stunning in their own right.
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Orange or red ink is a great alternative tobasic blackif youre looking to make your tattoo pop.
The black outlines stand in contrast to the shading, and thepetalsare drawn in a way that suggests movement.
This one has a geometric background with vertical lines and circle detailing.
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The flower is highlighted as the center of the ink, but the decoration makes it feel more designed.
Finger Lotus Flower
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Prefer a smaller reminder of a lotus flower?
Thisfinger tattoois simple enough not to overwhelm the small space but bold enough to be interesting.
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Stemmed Lotus Flower
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A lotus flower doesnt have to float on its own.
Their petals are a little thinner and more pointed.
Lotus flowers are also said to have some healing powers for certain conditions such as anxiety and insomnia.
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Connect the flower and the religion by getting a small Buddha tattooed right next to the flora.
Fingernail Lotus Flower
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Love the idea of tattoos but want something a little less permanent?
This lotus flower tattoo was inked directly onto the fingernail.
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Its an almost painless process and grows out with your nail.
The contrasting darkness of different areas also gives the illusion of light on the 2D ink.
The overlapping lines and dots add elements of design.
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This design uses the entire width ofthe forearm, making it seem like part of the body.
The mirroring of the lotus flower makes it feel balanced as well.
Shaded Lotus Flower
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Add depth to a lotus flower tattoo with a shaded effect.
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This makes it feel more artistic, as does the additional shading on the petals and below the flower.
Or ask your artist to use various shades, for a watercolor effect.
Colorful Lotus Flower
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Just because a tattoois coloredin doesnt mean it cant have dimension.
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The gradient from dark to light blue gives it a cartoonish but fun effect.
The flower feels more cartoony than realistic, and the location makes it intimate.
The thick petals contrast against the thin stem.
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This color also matches the vibrant and positive lotus flower symbolism.
This ink takes the general shape of the flora and translates it into abstract squiggles.
“There are an unlimited amount of lotus tattoo variations which can be created,” says Ainsworth.
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“There is no reason to copy another artists work or somebodys personal design.”
Although it’s a small design, its vertical details make it noticeable.
We also enjoy how the dot work at the top of the lotus looks like a halo.
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These three lotus flower tattoos represent the beauty of one’s spiritual journey at every stage.
We love how the Om symbol is beautifully incorporated into this lotus flower tattoo composition.
Nape of the Neck
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Nape tattoos make for the perfect peek-a-boo moment.
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To unveil your lotus flower ink, simply throw your hair up into a bun and let it shine.
We love the splattered paint appearance of this onea true work of art.
Sternum Lotus Flower
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This one is for the brave of heart.
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Thin-Lined Lotus Flower
Lotus flower tattoos can be full of detail, like this design.
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