Tree Tattoos

Old Sakura Tree

by Glenna on February 28, 2012

This is quite the beautiful sakura tree. Its roots spread far and deep on and into the ground. With its branches old and twisted, along with its trunk, giving it that old, weary, character that resembles an elder person. As well as grace and peace, included as the overall feeling of this tree. The pedals [...]

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Old Tree Back Tattoo

by Glenna on August 26, 2011

The tree is truly amazing!  The detail, the shading, the overall composition with it’s textures and layering…and more than anything, the feeling that this piece creates is incredible.  The shape of the tree speaks of a hard existence, one wrought with turmoil and pain.  Eking its way up from the rubble of the junk yard [...]

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Tree of Life

by Glenna on August 24, 2011

This particular tree tattoo has been labeled the Tree of Life.  While I’m not sure about the meaning of the symbols in the upper branches, I do find it interesting that the roots of this tree find themselves growing through and around a bunch of skulls.  I’m not sure if this is meant to represent [...]

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Tree On The Arm Tattoo

by Glenna on August 22, 2011

The shape and movement of this tattoo is what mostly caught my attention on this tree tattoo.  It is and interesting combination of soft lines, coloring and more blurred lines that most tree images.  The shape created at the top of the shoulder is really nice.  Not only does it follow the natural contours of [...]

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