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Eye-Catching Flower Tattoos Convey the Delicate Strength of Beautiful Blooms

Bold Flower Tattoos Gracefully Drape Across the Body

Tattooist Vlada Shevchenko inks a popular subject on the skin of her clients: beautifully-arranged flowers. Although it’s a motif we’ve admired many times, her unique take transcends ordinary floral body art and produces statement-making pieces. Working exclusively in the blackwork style, Shevchenko’s lush flower tattoos are simultaneously delicate and strong. The roses, lotus blossoms, and more are adorned with intricate details in addition to bold shading. This approach offers an eye-catching juxtaposition and is a welcome addition to legs, arms, shoulders, and collarbones. Each piece, no matter how big or small, feels tailor-made to her clients and gracefully flows with the curves of their body.

Shevchenko often departs from straightforward blooms and incorporates other elements into her work. Some of her most stunning pieces feature geometric shapes, mandalas, and lace-inspired patterning that drape from the inked bouquets. And lately, she’s developed animal silhouettes that are filled with roses. This particular imagery represents a fresh direction for Shevchenko, who works in a private studio in Kiev and is so popular that she’s currently closed booking for new appointments.

Vlada Shevchenko's flower tattoos are a stunning combination of bold blackwork and delicate imagery.

Bold Flower Tattoos Gracefully Drape Across the Body

Bold Flower Tattoos Gracefully Drape Across the Body

Bold Flower Tattoos Gracefully Drape Across the Body

Bold Flower Tattoos Gracefully Drape Across the Body

Bold Flower Tattoos Gracefully Drape Across the Body

Bold Flower Tattoos Gracefully Drape Across the Body

Bold Flower Tattoos Gracefully Drape Across the Body

Bold Flower Tattoos Gracefully Drape Across the Body

Bold Flower Tattoos Gracefully Drape Across the Body

Bold Flower Tattoos Gracefully Drape Across the Body

Bold Flower Tattoos Gracefully Drape Across the Body

Bold Flower Tattoos Gracefully Drape Across the Body

Bold Flower Tattoos Gracefully Drape Across the Body

Lately, Shevchenko has incorporated animal silhouettes in with her flowers.

Bold Flower Tattoos Gracefully Drape Across the Body

Bold Flower Tattoos Gracefully Drape Across the Body

Bold Flower Tattoos Gracefully Drape Across the Body

Bold Flower Tattoos Gracefully Drape Across the Body

Vlada Shevchenko: Instagram | VK
h/t: [Design TAXI]

All images via Vlada Shevchenko.

Sara Barnes

Sara Barnes is a Staff Editor at My Modern Met, Manager of My Modern Met Store, and co-host of the My Modern Met Top Artist Podcast. As an illustrator and writer living in Seattle, she chronicles illustration, embroidery, and beyond through her blog Brown Paper Bag and Instagram @brwnpaperbag. She wrote a book about embroidery artist Sarah K. Benning titled 'Embroidered Life' that was published by Chronicle Books in 2019. Sara is a graduate of the Maryland Institute College of Art. She earned her BFA in Illustration in 2008 and MFA in Illustration Practice in 2013.
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