What a beautiful, yet understated trio of birds! Barely formed, they take on an ethereal quality.
Butterflies
Yes, it has been done, but what’s spring without butterflies?
Watercolor tree
This intricate watercolor-infused tree feels like spring is being born right before my eyes.
Dandelion
If you’re going to do the iconic dandelion tattoo, make it distinctive. This one comes to life with bright, multicolored petals.
Springtime flower
The first flowers are always one of the best parts of spring. This oval tattoo beautifully captures a pansy laced with dew.
Feather
The feather blowing in the wind is the ultimate image of summer to me. This one takes it up a notch by emitting subtle watery colors.
Morphing tree
A gorgeous, yet simply monochromatic tree morphing into birds is the perfect symbol of rebirth.
Paper boat
This one brings me back to days when my dad and I would sail paper boats in Central Park. It’s such an innocent, carefree image.
Tree boat
Yes, I know it’s another boat, but this one’s entirely different! The delicate tree growing inside makes it surreal and magical, plus the muted colors are extraordinary.
Peony
This gorgeous peony truly feels like it was always a part of this woman’s shoulder.
Paper crane
I used to make thousands of paper cranes over the summer as a kid to commemorate Hiroshima. The watercolor gives it a life all its own.
Peacock
I personally have never seen such a glorious peacock. The way the greens shoot out from its amazing plumage is stunning.
Hot air balloon
Now I have yet to try this myself, but few things say summer to me as much as an image of a hot air balloon floating on the horizon. And yes, that’s a cat in that basket.
Bicycle
What is summer without a bicycle? Not nearly as fun, that’s for sure. I love this one because it has an old-fashioned look and the books on top are such a thoughtful detail.
Fish
Beta fish are perhaps the most elegant looking fish, the way they just float from place to place. This one tattoo is particularly lovely because it grows lighter in color towards the base, which makes it come alive all the more.
Constellation
I’ve never seen a tat that outlined constellations in so much color and detail until now.
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