It can be difficult to accurately portray the crevasses and cracks of the human skull on paper, so when the canvas is human skin, the stakes are even higher. It can also be difficult when skulls and sunflowers are layered on top of one another, as part of each may be on the same color spectrum and will be hard to differentiate once the initial brightness of the ink fades away.

11. Tattoo of a Sunflower Within a Bouquet

Sometimes the best thing to frame and enhance a flower is another flower. Sunflower tattoos that are part of a bouquet carry with them a classic beauty that is flattering to every skin color, style, and even body type. As the plant kingdom is incredibly vast, and not only are flowers beautiful, there are heaps of possibilities. Leaves, grains, or even vegetables for a cornucopia effect are all viable options, and when done by a highly skilled tattoo artist, they can be just as gorgeous as any full-color back piece with hyperrealistic shading. 

Another appealing aspect of sunflower bouquet tattoos is that they bring forth feelings of relaxation and peace, such as on a warm summer evening with the sun setting and the temperature dropping just enough to be perfectly comfortable. When a design like this is finally worked out and finished, the end result is sure to elicit praise and excitement from all who see it.

12. Tiny Sunflower Tattoos

Not everyone wants a huge, arm-covering design that elicits oohs and aahs from people who see it. Sometimes small tattoos that aren’t always completely visible present the more appealing option.

Perhaps someone who gets a tiny sunflower tattoo wants to get something meaningful but subtle, or maybe it is even their first tattoo and they are worried about pain or sitting still for an extended time.

Even simpler and quicker are tiny minimalist sunflower tattoos; these typically involve simple lines and minimal color if they contain any color other than black and gray. Part of the beauty of sunflowers is that even if they are portrayed in the smallest, simplest iteration the shape and design of the flower, stem, and leaves are so distinctly unique that most people can easily recognize them.