Artist Creates Fine Line Tattoos Surging With Themes of Feminine Power and Fertility

South Korean artist Zihwa Hongdae (aka Le jardin de Zihwa) creates feminine, fine-line tattoos in black ink that are inspired by nature. Her beautifully delicate tattoos are etched onto the wearer’s skin using an ultra-thin needle, resulting in detailed line-work and expert shading that resembles soft pencil sketches.

Describing her nature tattoos as “eternal springtime,” Hongdae’s blossoming portfolio focuses on intricate vines, delicate leaves, and weightless petals that seem to wrap around the wearer’s natural curves to complement her form. Other works feature portraits of wild animals emerging from flourishes of plant life. In one large back piece, the head of a majestic tiger is framed by roses and swirls of leaves. In another, two birds perched on a cherry blossom branch feature lifelike feathers rendered in the artist’s distinct razor-thin lines.

You can find more works from Hongdae’s portfolio on Instagram, and if you’d like to get inked yourself, you can visit the artist in her Seoul-based studio, Reindeer Ink.

South Korean artist Zihwa Hongdae (aka Le jardin de Zihwa) creates feminine, nature-inspired, fine-line tattoos in black ink.

Delicate Tattoos Nature Tattoos by Le jardin de Zihwa

Delicate Tattoos Nature Tattoos by Le jardin de Zihwa

Her beautifully delicate tattoos are etched onto the wearer’s skin using an ultra-thin needle, resulting in detailed line work and expert shading that resembles soft pencil sketches.

Delicate Tattoos Nature Tattoos by Le jardin de Zihwa

Delicate Tattoos Nature Tattoos by Le jardin de Zihwa

Intricate vines, delicate leaves, and weightless petals seem to wrap around the wearer’s natural curves to complement their form.

Delicate Tattoos Nature Tattoos by Le jardin de Zihwa

Delicate Tattoos Nature Tattoos by Le jardin de Zihwa

Delicate Tattoos Nature Tattoos by Le jardin de Zihwa

Delicate Tattoos Nature Tattoos by Le jardin de Zihwa

Delicate Tattoos Nature Tattoos by Le jardin de Zihwa

Delicate Tattoos Nature Tattoos by Le jardin de Zihwa

Delicate Tattoos Nature Tattoos by Le jardin de Zihwa

Delicate Tattoos Nature Tattoos by Le jardin de Zihwa

Delicate Tattoos Nature Tattoos by Le jardin de Zihwa

Delicate Tattoos Nature Tattoos by Le jardin de Zihwa

Delicate Tattoos Nature Tattoos by Le jardin de Zihwa

Delicate Tattoos Nature Tattoos by Le jardin de Zihwa

Delicate Tattoos Nature Tattoos by Le jardin de Zihwa

Delicate Tattoos Nature Tattoos by Le jardin de Zihwa

Delicate Tattoos Nature Tattoos by Le jardin de Zihwa

Delicate Tattoos Nature Tattoos by Le jardin de Zihwa

Delicate Tattoos Nature Tattoos by Le jardin de Zihwa

Le jardin de Zihwa: Instagram | Twitter
Reindeer Ink: Website | Facebook

My Modern Met granted permission to use images by Le jardin de Zihwa.

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Emma Taggart

Emma Taggart is a Contributing Writer at My Modern Met. Originally from Northern Ireland, she is an artist now based in Berlin. After graduating with a BA in Fashion and Textile Design in 2013, Emma decided to combine her love of art with her passion for writing. Emma has contributed to various art and culture publications, with an aim to promote and share the work of inspiring modern creatives. While she writes every day, she’s also devoted to her own creative outlet—Emma hand-draws illustrations and is currently learning 2D animation.
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