Mandala Lotus Tattoo Gothic The elongated dragonfly shape naturally

The elongated dragonfly shape naturally follows body contours and linear muscle groups

The two subjects lock together into one shape — the snake's head crowns the butterfly

somewhere between Japanese-inspired illustration and classic bold tattoo art

this clean capital treatment delivers direct visual communication

Each one is just a few lines and two dots

Mandala Lotus Tattoo Gothic The elongated dragonfly shape naturallyA large ornamental mandala built around a lotus flower layered petals radiating outward from a dense circular centre, with dotwork accents and pointed spires extending top and bottom into a diamond silhouette. Every section has something going on: scrollwork, micro petals, dot clusters, teardrop finials. The vertical diamond shape is made for placement. Runs beautifully down a spine, sits centred on a sternum, or fills the space between the shoulder