Sunflower Tattoos

The sunflower tattoo is a great selection for a bright colorful tattoo.  There are several varieties of sunflowers, the most common being yellow.  Some other colors include red, white, orange with the darkest color being burgandy.  In creating your sunflower tatttoo there are lots of choices.

This flower will often follow the sun which is how it got its name.  The short stemmed or dwarf sunflower is said to symbolize adoration while the long stem variety is associated with pride.  The Aztecs worshiped the sunflower and pure gold images could be found in their temples.  For the Chinese the sunflower symbolizes longevity.  The sunflower tattoo is frequently seen displayed with the popular butterfly tattoo.

If you searching for a small discreet tatttoo the sunflower tattoo can be very appealing in a variety of colors or in a black outline.  This tattoo can also be found displayed in a band like design with vines.