In 2014, I had an opportunity to design a tattoo for one of my clients. I do not position myself as a tattoo artist, I have no such experience, but according to my friends, I draw well and I decided to accept the challenge.

The tattoo was supposed to be placed on the biggest part of an arm and have a floral theme. Botany is one of my favorite directions in the illustration, so the task seemed not that difficult.

I wanted to make a tattoo with a meaning, so I chose rosehip flowers. This plant symbolizes good and pure intent. The ancient Greeks have a beautiful myth about the goddess of love Aphrodite and a rosehip.

The combination of sharp thorns with delicate roses is the best example of balance in life. Stop and Smell the Roses!