Hawaii is inspiration for many art forms, including tattooing.
Hawaii inspires all kinds of art forms, including tattoo design. There are so many different ideas to represent on skin that it can be difficult to choose. From beautiful and colorful hibiscus flowers to strong tribal bands, there is a wealth of great ideas to use. Decide which most represents your love of the islands. Does this Spark an idea?
Hibiscus Flowers
Signature Hawaiian symbol, the hibiscus
Hibiscus flowers have been an icon of the Hawaiian islands and what Hawaii represents for a long time. They are a symbol of its beauty, nature and the laid back atmosphere. The flower makes for a beautiful tattoo. There are many variations on this theme. A single hibiscus is pretty, but you can also get multiple hibiscus flowers. Depending on your love of the hibiscus you can get a large tattoo design with multiple hibiscus mixed with other elements, tattooed as a sleeve or covering a whole leg.
Tiki
The tiki is another iconic image of Hawaii. It has been representative of Hawaii in movies and television, especially as a retro symbol. It's associated with luaus and parties symbolizing the fun and carefree feeling of vacationing on the islands. Tikis have been seen with different expressions including happy and angry. There are different tikis that can be used. Maybe you've snapped a photograph of one on a Hawaii trip. Other elements can be added to the tiki composition like a retro-style drink with an umbrella in it, hibiscus or a surfboard.
Tribal
There are many different tribal designs to choose from.
The tribal tattoo is the most commonly seen tattoo inspired by Hawaii and Pacific Islander culture. Tribal designs can go anywhere on the body. Tribal bands are very island inspired, especially arm bands or ankle bands. Tribal designs can also go on the lower back, the arm as an arm sleeve, the ankle or the foot.
Hawaiian Landmarks/Scenery
Use your favorite vacation photograph.
Photographs are helpful for this idea. If you took a vacation on the Hawaiian islands, you could have a favorite beach, waterfall or other landmark. This can be turned into a sentimental tattoo of Hawaii. If you don't have a personal photograph, postcards are great for this as well, as are vintage Hawaiian photographs.
Hula Girl
There are many different hula girl options.
The iconic Hawaiian pin-up girl makes a great tattoo. A hula girl can be done in the vintage, more stylized, classic version or it can be done in a more realistic fashion.
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