Serving as perhaps the most religious flower to date, and often used to symbolize remembrance, peacefulness, eternal life, and resurrection, poppy flowers are worn (in tattoo form) by many men and women all across the globe. Though many poppies are found growing alongside ditches, they are extremely beautiful, and have helped to cure many people, due to the medicinal qualities they often posses.
While some prefer their poppy flower tattoos to be done in a bright, realistic red color, others prefer watercolor. However, no matter the style, poppy tattoo designs always look great, and are sure to turn some heads.
1. This Basic Poppy Flower Tattoo
Simple, yet very visually pleasing. Though basic poppy flower tattoos may not cover an entire arm, or be found alongside additional imagery, they certainly stick out well.
2. This Poppy Flower With Bird Tattoo
However, if there is any additional imagery incorporated, it is usually either another flower, a skull, vines, or a small bird.
3. Multiple Colored Poppies
Some very realistic looking, red and grey poppy flowers, spread out well across the upper arm.
4. Watercolored
Despite the wonderful aesthetics of realistic poppy tattoos, many prefer them to be done in watercolor.
5. This Poppy Flower Upper Back Tattoo
Fun fact – the upper back is one of the most common places for poppy flower tattoos to be implemented.
6. Poppy Flower With A Skull
Though it may come as a surprise to most people (considering the fact that poppies are somewhat spiritual), skulls are often found alongside them.
Skulls are often viewed in a negative light, however, much like poppies, they too can sometimes symbolize eternal life.
7. This Single Black and White Triangle Poppy
Black and white poppies are indeed rare, however, they too look amazing.
8. A Very Realistic Poppy Flower
Highly detailed, and incredibly realistic.
9. Another Great Poppy Flower Neck Tattoo, This Time With Multiple Poppies
For those who can get away with it, poppy flower tattoos look great as neck pieces.
10. Single Red Poppy Flower On Shoulder
Poppy flowers, as you may have guessed, are most popular amongst women.
11. Poppy Flower Rib Tattoo
Painful, but worth it. Poppy flower rib tattoos look great, especially when your tattoo artist can shade like this.
12. Poppy Flowers With Lights
Lights are almost never found alongside poppy flower tattoos, indicating that this may be a cover up. Nonetheless, like most other poppy flower tattoos, it certainly does look great.
13. This Poppy Flower Hand Tattoo
Another great spot for a poppy flower tattoo, the hand. It’s circular shape fits well, and looks great all by itself.
14. Old-School Poppy Flower Tattoo
Done in somewhat of a traditional style, this old-school poppy flower tattoo looks great. And, much like the tattoo above, it fits perfectly on the hand.
15. This Amazing Poppy Flower Foot Tattoo Design
Wonderfully shaded, and well-placed.
Conclusion
In addition to their overall beauty, poppy flowers have been helpful to many different cultures and religions. While they are strictly used for medicinal purposed in some areas, they are eaten and gawked at in others, giving them a highly reputable, and incredibly original reputation amongst the flower family.
For those looking to get a poppy flower tattoo for themselves, no matter what style or meaning you choose to go with, your poppy is sure to look great. In fact, it is hard to have such a beautiful flower on you, and not catch someone’s eye.
