Close-up of a tattoo on dark brown skin featuring a lioness head surrounded by flowers, feathers, and sun rays.

CREATE THIS TATTOO ON DARK BROWN SKIN, PALM SIZED Style & Technique * Fine linework + dot shading * Organic layout — nothing rigid or stacked * Use of negative space to enhance contrast on melanin-rich skin * Selective ink color: * Muted ochre/gold for sun rays or flower centers (warm, soft) * Deep crimson only for flower detail (optional, subtle) 🔆 Integrated Elements 1. 🦁 Lioness Face (Main Focal Point) * Centered in the upper hip area, slightly angled or forward-facing * Expression: Calm, watchful, regal — not snarling * Defined by: * Clean linework for facial features * Dotwork for shading and depth — no solid black fill * Hairline and cheek areas fade into floral and feather elements for a flowing integration * Symbolism: * Strength, motherhood, protector, leader * Feminine power from within 2. ☀️ Filipino Sun (Top Left of Lioness, Waist Side) * Traditional 8-ray sun (minimalist center) * Rays contain Kalinga/Ifugao tribal patterns — thin line tribal accents * No heavy fill — just outline + soft detailing 3. 🌺 Filipino Flowers (Integrated Into Mane & Side) * Sampaguita: Small jasmine blossoms around upper mane or near forehead * Ilang-Ilang: Flowing petal forms contouring the outer edge of her face/hair * Gumamela (Hibiscus): Slightly bolder bloom below or behind lioness ear * All florals connected by gentle vines that wrap and curve around the lioness’s silhouette * Colors (if used): deep crimson accents on petals, otherwise grayscale linework 4. 🪶 Native American See more