Nature Tattoos in Chicago.
Floral, Tree, and Wildlife Tattoo Inspiration
Delicate Floral Tattoos, Bold Tree Silhouettes, and Dynamic Wildlife Art
The natural world has long been a favorite subject matter in tattooing as well as art in general. We find inspiration from the plant, animals and landscapes that we exist in. We assign meaning to the flowers and trees and celestial unknown, and choose to decorate our bodies with those images. It is probably the oldest subject matter known to human kind, depicted in pictographs on cave walls and ancient talismans carved in stone and bone. Our desire to connect with the natural world and display that connection on our skin is older than civilization itself.
At Logan Square Tattoo, we bring the beauty of nature to life through the art of tattooing. Whether you're looking for a delicate floral piece or a bold wildlife sleeve, our talented artists specialize in capturing the essence of the natural world. Located in the heart of Chicago, we are proud to offer a diverse range of styles to suit every tattoo enthusiast's vision from our crew of custom tattoo artists. In this style guide we’ll explore some common themes in nature tattooing and look at how some of our artists have approached the pieces. If you’re interested in subject matter from the natural world, this is a great place to start getting some ideas of styles and artists. Check out the work, and discover why we are considered one of the best tattoo shops in Chicago and Illinois for nature-themed tattoos.
Chicago Floral Tattoo Artist Specializing in Botanical Designs
why Floral & Botanical Tattoos? – Timeless Designs from American Traditional to Hyper Realism
Floral Tattoos are timeless. From the original American traditional Sailor's rose to modern day hyper realistic botanical tattoos. Whether you’re looking for a custom floral concept or a small, meaningful flower tattoo, there’s a style and design for every wearer.
Floral tattoos can be done in an endless variety. They can be a stunning stand alone tattoo, designed in a bouquet to create a larger work, or added as an ornament or abstract pattern for more abstract tattoo work. From full floral sleeve tattoos in Chicago to delicate fine line floral wrist tattoos, these designs adapt beautifully to different placements and sizes.
An illustrative wildlife Floral sleeve by resident artist Paige Witmer
Floral tattoos can be meaningful, or, just look good
Floral designs can be deeply meaningful to the wearer, representing a loved one, a birth month flower tattoo, or an anchor to where they are from. A custom birth flower tattoo or memorial floral tattoo can mark a specific moment, memory, or relationship. They often represent a fresh start or the beginning and ending of a cycle, making them a popular choice for meaningful tattoos.
At the same time, floral tattoos can be done without any more meaning than that they look beautiful, complement the organic forms of the body, and bring joy to those who wear them and those who see them. Whether you choose a fine line floral tattoo, a bold American traditional rose piece, or a realistic botanical tattoo sleeve, floral and botanical work remains one of the most versatile and sought-after tattoo styles.
American Traditional style tattoo with floral ornament. done by Resident artist Temple, who specializes in traditional style
This realistic floral lower back tattoo is actually a coverup tattoo. You wouldn't notice it by the light watercolor quality of the flowers. Tattooed by Pablo
This illustrative floral arrangement tattoo by Cori demonstrates how the composition can create a story or scene rather than just a stand alone design
Stipple and blackwork foxglove floral piece dy December
Why Choose Our Chicago Studio for Floral and Botanical Tattoos?
Simple. Diversity of style and quality of work. Each of our artists offers a different range of design styles to fit your botanical tattoo vision. Our entire studio works as a team to make sure you are fitted with the best artist to match your idea. The tattoos here highlight just some of the variations in design capabilities our artists are capable of and the types of floral tattoo work our artists specialize in. Have an idea that you don't see any examples of here? Shoot us a message and we will be happy to point you in the right direction. This is just a small sample of the work our artists have done.
the Majestic World of Tree Tattoos
A color illustrative style tree tattoo scene done by Gifford Kasen
Nature-Inspired Tree Tattoos to Complement Floral and Botanical Work
Trees have long been a symbol of strength, growth, and endurance. They are also just really cool to look at and explore artistically. Their variation in shape and organic forms make them ideal as either large or small tattoos. Our artists at Logan Square Tattoo skillfully incorporate these majestic elements into fine line designs or expansive tree tattoos that wrap around the arm or leg. These examples show a variety of ways our artists Gifford and Pablo have approached some tree tattoos. In these examples they both use elements or realism to render the trees with texture and shading. They also use different outline styles, Pablo incorporating a more fineline approach, and gifford using a bolder more illustrative look. In the inkwash tree at the end there is a more abstract look implemented and parts have no outline. Whether you prefer the precision of black and grey or the vibrancy of color tattoos, we have artists who specialize in translating your vision into a stunning piece of art.
Woodcut style blackwork captures the strength and flexibility of this tree tattoo from resident artist December
A pair of colorful jungle tree tattoos done in a very illustrative style by Gifford
a black and grey tree sleeve. There's elements of realism but uses a strong outline to help all the detail stand out, giving an illustrative effect
A micro realism tree tattoo by Pablo Mire. This incorporates elements of realism and fineline
This sleeve uses an abstract blackwork and inkwash tattoo effect. Done by Gifford
