Botany is more than a style.

Nature surrounds us. And when I think about it — what could be more harmonious for the human body than what has grown beside it for millions of years? I always come back to this thought. Go back to ancient Rome or the Baroque — the greatest artists, sculptors, architects always wove botany into their work. Not because it was trendy. Because plants and humans are part of the same whole.

Botany doesn't need an explanation. It just feels right.

And that's exactly why, when a client comes to me with a botanical request, I know: this is going to be something special.

The Golden Ratio — why plants sit on the body like they belong there

When an artist knows what they're doing, botanical tattoos follow the golden ratio automatically. Nature itself is built on this principle — the spiral of a fern, the arrangement of petals, the branching of stems. This means a well-chosen design naturally follows the curves of the body, emphasizes what you want to emphasize, and works with anatomy — not against it.

I can take the shape of a collarbone and run a branch along it as if it was always there. Or trace the line of the ribs with a lavender stem. Botany doesn't just decorate — it interacts with the body. That's why it looks good on every person, regardless of body shape.

Botany + Fineline — why it's the perfect combination

Most of my botanical work is done in the fineline style. That's no coincidence. A fine line allows you to show what matters in nature: the texture of a leaf, the veins of a flower, the lightness of a stem. A heavy outline destroys exactly that feeling.

In fineline, botany breathes. It looks like it was drawn on the skin with a pen, not a needle. That's the effect I'm looking for in every piece.

The complexity that captivates me

Nature is unique — and botany is a hundred percent proof of that. There are no two identical leaves in the world. No two identical flowers. And that's what I love about it as an artist: every piece is a new challenge.

Botany has its own character, just like a person. Finding the right solution isn't simply drawing a beautiful flower. It's about finding the plant, the design, the composition that fits exactly this person — their personality, their skin, their body. My favourite projects are the ones where the client looks in the mirror after the session and says: "That's definitely me."

Who comes for botanical tattoos — and one surprise

I honestly thought botany was more of a women's thing. Softer, lighter, more delicate. So you can imagine my surprise when one of my biggest clients — an absolute giant of a man — came in asking for a full sleeve made entirely of leaves.

Maple leaves and oak leaves. The whole arm. As an expression of his wisdom and strength. And god, how incredible it looked.

Women aren't far behind, of course. One of my favourite sleeves — for a woman: 12 different plants and dragonflies. Light, airy, like nature itself. That piece still makes me smile when I think about it.

Totem plants — when you come with your own idea

Most clients come to me with an idea already in mind. And it's true: many people have plants that feel close to them — that bring calm, remind them of something important, or have simply been living in their head for a long time. Totem plants, if you will.

I never dismiss a client's idea. But I always ask: why this plant specifically? What does it mean to you? Where did you first see it? Because a tattoo that has meaning looks completely different. It lives. And the best designs always come from exactly that conversation.

Popular botanical motifs — what people get most often

If you're looking for inspiration, here's what I work with most — and what looks best in the fineline style:

Cherry blossom and sakura — light, spring-like, a symbol of fleeting beauty
Peonies and roses — classics that never get old
Fern and eucalyptus — minimalist but full of character
Lavender and wildflowers — especially beautiful in fineline
Oak leaves, maple, chestnut — for those who want strength and roots
Lotus — symbol of transformation and new beginnings
Plant mix in a sleeve or chest project — the boldest and most beautiful option

If you don't know which plant to choose — no worries. We'll figure it out together during a consultation.

Where to place a botanical design

Nature offers solutions for almost every spot on the body. Botany is flexible — it stretches, wraps, fills space organically. Some places where it really comes alive:

Forearm and sleeve — ideal for extended compositions
Ribs and side — for vertical plants and stems
Collarbone — for delicate branches and small flowers
Shoulder blade and back — for large botanical scenes
Shin and calf — surprisingly beautiful, especially for stem motifs

I've written a separate article on problematic body areas — read it here.

Munich — my source of inspiration

I walk around Munich and its surroundings a lot. The city is rich in nature — forests, meadows, a wild variety of plants you don't expect from a big city. I photograph everything that catches me: a leaf on the pavement, a branch after rain, a flower I've never seen before.

This isn't just inspiration. It's my library of shapes and textures that I bring into my designs. And what never stops amazing me: every leaf is unique at its core. There's no second one like it in the world.

Just like the tattoo I make.

If you're thinking about a botanical tattoo in Munich — write to me. We'll find your plant.