Utilizing shade combinations to create depth and highlight the different textures in drawing delicate flower petals and leaves, these excellent marigold designs make for more interesting and unique birth flower tattoos.

5. Upper Arm Tattoo Ideas

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The upper arm has long been a popular canvas for tattoos thanks to the large size of the area and the prominence of the bicep muscle. These marigold tattoos show off interesting approaches to tattoo flower drawing.

Several of these dream designs uses a loose application of bright colors alongside bold outlines to recreate the effect of watercolor paintings. The watercolor technique is a perfect fit for these golden yellow flowers, as it can add subtlety to the color and create nuance within the flower meaning.

6. Forearm Illustration

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Thanks to the changing attitudes and perceptions about tattoos more people are choosing to get inked on their forearms, where their tattoo art is more visible in daily life.

The marigold tattoos in this gallery provide a broad cross section of styles: everything from American traditional to black and gray are on display here, demonstrating just how versatile these beautiful flowers are.