Part of the beauty of tattoos is that they allow us to express something about ourselves without words. They are a way to enhance one’s body, putting extra value into it by living with a constant reminder of what’s important. Nowadays, there are plenty of options for people who want to rock beautiful and meaningful body art. One of the most popular requests in tattoo studios across the globe is represented by flower tattoos. Floral depictions come in all sorts of shapes, sizes, and styles making it easy for both clients and artists to find inspiration in them. Not only they offer a ton of visual possibilities, they’re also rich in symbolism and have multiple meanings. Floral tattoo designs may incorporate different kinds of flowers, each one having its unique elegance as well as hidden symbolic meaning. Today we’re going to pay homage to the natural world with some of the most beautiful and inspirational sunflower tattoos.

First, let’s find out what is the meaning of sunflower tattoos

Sunflower tattoos come in a number of varieties — ranging from small to very large, from having yellow petals to black and grey ink pieces. However, there is more to sunflower tattoos than meets the eye. While they are stunningly beautiful, they also are rich in history and meaning.

Known as “happy flowers”, sunflowers clearly hold a direct correlation to the sun, a source of warmth and life. Similarly, a sunflower tattoo brings warmth, happiness and positive vibes in your life. Also, the idea that this plant follows the path of the sun all day means that it is seen as a symbol of unbending faith, loyalty and devoted love. In addition, the sunflower is often associated with healing, nourishment and longevity.

The geometric pattern of spiraling seeds on the heads of sunflowers creates a sense of harmony, symmetry and peace in the mind of the viewer.  It also signifies focus towards worship and spiritual enlightenment. And last but not least, sunflowers are something that people look at to symbolize summer.

With their distinctive and brilliant appearance and with their rich symbolism, it’s easy to see why sunflowers are a popular subject for tattoo artists and ink enthusiasts.

These eye-catching sunflower tattoos are permanent reminders of nature’s beauty

From geometric designs to watercolor ink pieces, these sunflower tattoos are nothing short of jaw-dropping. Scroll through to see some of our favorites and maybe you’ll find some inspiration for your own nature-themed body art.  No matter what style or design you choose, a sunflower tattoo will strengthen the bond between you and the natural world. Also, remember that choosing the right tattoo artist can make a world of difference in the success of your sunflower tattoo.


sunflower tattoos

tattoo artist © azzurra manese

best sunflower tattoos

tattoo artist © Fat Panda Tattoo

cute sunflower tattoos

tattoo artist © tattooist_flower

sunflower mandala tattoo

tattoo artist © kurt heise

matching sunflower tattoos

tattoo artist © anneauxtattoo

best sunflower tattoo ideas

tattoo artist © Bk_tattooer

beautiful sunflower tattoo

tattoo artist © Nick Sinclair

beautiful sunflower tattoos

tattoo artist © SAMANTHA SAM

tattoo artist © Freywerk Tattoo

sunflower tattoo ideas

tattoo artist © MIIINK TOKYO

watercolor sunflower tattoo

tattoo artist © OXEL®

best sunflower tattoo ideas

tattoo artist © fatih odabas

awesome sunflower tattoo ideas

tattoo artist © Lee Humphries

creative sunflower tattoos

tattoo artist © Roberto Carlos Sanchez Mesa

sunflower mandala tattoo

tattoo artist © Samantha Herrera

beautiful sunflower tattoos

tattoo artist © DRAGON Bang Bang NYC

sunflower tattoos

tattoo artist © NOTORIOUS MEG

cool sunflower tattoo

tattoo artist © Noemesys

cool floral tattoos

tattoo artist © Amanda Sant’Ana

beautiful sunflower tattoo

tattoo artist © Eva krbdk


creative sunflower tattoo

tattoo artist © James_electiczombie

spine sunflower tattoo

tattoo artist © Louie Abbott | Seventh Seal Tattoo

neck sunflower tattoo

tattoo artist © marte_tattooer

best sunflower tattoo ideas

tattoo artist © SAMANTHA SAM

matching sunflower tattoo

tattoo artist © Dragon | Bang Bang NYC

minimalist sunflower tattoo

tattoo artist © bel_tattoo

floral tattoos

tattoo artist © Ariana Roman

awesome sunflower tattoos

tattoo artist © Eva krbdk

awesome floral tattoos

tattoo artist © DAVID BAISA

spine sunflower tattoo

tattoo artist © tattooist_ara

beautiful sunflower tattoos

tattoo artist © Corinne Reinert

sunflower tattoo for girls

tattoo artist © Livia Nati

beautiful sunflower tattoo

tattoo artist © Giulia Del Bianco Tattoo

sunflower tattoo ideas for girls

tattoo artist © LCjunior – Juninho

black & gray sunflower tattoo

tattoo artist © Samantha Herrera

sunflower tattoo for girls

tattoo artist © bel_tatto

beautiful sunflower tattoo

tattoo artist © Sarah Wilde

sunflower tattoos for girls

tattoo artist © tattooist_flower

sunflower tattoo ideas

tattoo artist © Ada Tori

sunflower tattoos for girls

tattoo artist © kaketattoos

sunflower matching tattoo

tattoo artist © Anneaux Tattoo


cute sunflower tattoo

tattoo artist © Rell McElroy

sunflower heart tattoo

tattoo artist © H. KAYE

sunflower tattoos for girls

tattoo artist © Vanessa Mross

beautiful sunflower tattoos

tattoo artist © Anneaux Tattoo

best sunflower tattoos

tattoo artist © Vinicius Tattoo Studio

sunflower tattoo ideas for girls

tattoo artist © Channing Stone

cute sunflower tattoo

tattoo artist © Sthefany Delatorre

cute sunflower tattoos

tattoo artist © marte_tattooer

sunflower matching tattoo

tattoo artist © EvilLady IroncioTattoo

watercolor sunflower tattoo

tattoo artist © John Balestri

sunflower tattoo for girls

tattoo artist © Sara Capra

watercolor sunflower tattoo

tattoo artist © G.NO

sunflower tattoo for girls

tattoo artist © bel_tattoo

creative sunflower tattoos

tattoo artist © Miguel Romo

inspirational sunflower tattoo

tattoo artist © Dayana Madeira

feminine sunflower tattoo

tattoo artist © Laura Lenihan

feminine tattoo ideas

tattoo artist © Joice Wang


sunflower tattoo on leg

tattoo artist © Channing Stone

sunflower tattoos for men

tattoo artist © Bia Nery Tattoo

ornamental sunflower tattoo

tattoo artist © sonerkurak

sunflower tattoos for women

tattoo artist © Joice Wang

sunflower field tattoo

tattoo artist © Ruben Cuevas Morales

sunflower tattoo on leg

tattoo artist © ductuan.recycle

beautiful sunflower tattoos

tattoo artist © Joice Wang

sunflower tattoo on leg

tattoo artist © Higinio Toledo

best sunflower tattoos

tattoo artist © Bia Nery Tattoo

sunflower matching tattoos

tattoo artist © Gustavo Palacios

sunflower tattoo on back

tattoo artist © tattooist_ara

So, you’ve got the itch to get a tattoo, but aren’t quite sure where to start in terms of coming up with an idea? You’ve come to the right place. Click here to learn about tattoos, discover their symbolic meaning, collect the ones you love and easily find the artists who created them and be inspired for your next amazing ink piece.