Exploral tree, floral, and wildlife tattoos in a variety of styles
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.
the Majestic World of Tree Tattoos
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.
A color illustrative style tree tattoo scene done by Gifford Kasen
A pair of colorful jungle tree tattoos done in a very illustrative style by Gifford
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
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