The tattoo is reminiscent of the traditional Japanese ink paintings known as soibuko-ga, while the realistic execution of the cherry blossoms, mountains, and wildlife in the background work well to frame the face and improves the overall composition of this stunning tattoo.

8. Tattoos of a Geisha with a Fan

9. Tattoos of a Geisha with an Animal

10. Tattoos of a Geisha with Flowers

11. Tattoos of a Geisha with a Mask

12. Tattoos of a Geisha with a Parasol

13. Tattoos of a Geisha with a Skull

The line work and black and gray shading in this piece are excellent, alternately creating the bones of the skeleton and the smooth way the fabric falls over the hand creating different angles and shadows.

The artist perfectly captures the shimada, or traditional haircut, using dense, fine line work as well as negative space to create the highlights that add contrast and further define this quintessential element of geisha designs.

The use of red ink adds an interesting splash of color that works to break up the monochrome scheme and helps the entire piece to pop.

13. Tattoos of a Geisha with a Sword

The limited use of color is a clever design choice here, adding a bit of flare in the cherry blossoms on her kimono as well as the flush on her face, helping to give this geisha a more lifelike complexion without overpowering the simplicity of the design.

The way the artist incorporates smooth black and gray shading to recreate how shadows fall over the folds in the fabric is a testament to their skill and adds a layer of depth that helps to set this excellent tattoo apart from similar designs.

15. American Traditional Style Geisha Tattoos

This design uses American traditional elements and pairs them with an abstract composition to create a geisha tattoo that is half Sailor Jerry and half Picasso. At the center of this stunning, black and gray full-back piece is a geisha holding a parasol, a classic motif in Japanese tattoo work.