A detailed black and gray gothic tattoo on a side torso, featuring roses, broken hearts, ornate mirrors, a raven, and skulls.

"Design a side torso tattoo that explores the darker themes of mental health struggles and unrequited love. The piece should be emotionally powerful and visually striking, incorporating elements that represent: Core Mental Health Symbolism Wilted or dying flowers (especially roses) to symbolize love that has faded or was never returned Broken or fragmented heart imagery, possibly with cracks or shattered pieces Unrequited Love Elements Gothic rose in black and gray, symbolizing beauty that causes pain Broken mirror fragments reflecting distorted or incomplete images Ghostly or fading silhouettes representing the person who remains unreachable Darker Aesthetic Preferences Black and gray color palette with minimal color accents (perhaps just deep red for blood or heart elements) Gothic/dark romantic style with intricate details and dramatic contrasts Macabre elements like subtle skull motifs or dark creatures (ravens, bats) integrated tastefully Weathered or distressed textures to show the wear of emotional trauma Placement and Flow Side torso placement that flows with the natural curves of the ribcage Vertical orientation that can extend from below the armpit toward the hip area Asymmetrical design that feels organic and follows the body's contours Additional Symbolic Elements Withered or dead botanical elements mixed with the living ones Fingerprint textures on heart elements to make it deeply personal Style Notes Realistic shading with heavy black work and dramatic contrast See more