Cherry Tattoo Photo #3835
As a small fruit tattoo, it is an easy way to show personality and self-expression with a bit of playful charm. In Japanese culture, cherry blossoms (sakura) carry deeper meaning about the fleeting nature of life.
Using lines of varying thickness to define shape and depth, linework tattoos achieve expression through economy. The absence of shading keeps the focus on the quality and flow of each stroke.
The collarbone's clean horizontal line provides a natural guide for elongated designs. This placement adds a subtle accent to the upper body and works especially well with fine-line and minimalist styles.