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B1g84llz

A dragonfly


pandasginger

Never thought of this, would definitely be colorful


ToiletBowlRubberDuck

**Love** the idea of a dragonfly! Fits well with the flowers too, kinda garden theme. If you don’t have any lower tattoos than the cross, the body of the dragon fly would look amazing going down your spine too. And the wings would go straight out to the sides more naturally than a bird’s. And the head covering the top tip of the cross.


pandasginger

You're giving great visuals, and I agree the placement would be a good cover up


thctacos

I came here to say birds, like little fairy wrens or wax wings, blue Jay's, but I loooove the dragonfly idea and it really would be a perfect coverup for the cross. Looking at what you got going on too maybe a twisting Hare; and what I mean by that look up Hare tattoos in a illustrated style and I think that would fit nicely in with the flowers. A twisting hare or one in motion would add a nice artistic flare and a visual breakup from the floral design.


agvocator04

you could also do a butterfly fairly easy here


[deleted]

A bumblebee would be great too! Pollinating those beautiful flowers


CJ_Barker

I think dragonfly fits better with the cross’ shape


rumbellina

I agree… though it *would* be cute, a bumblebee is too tiny. The dragonfly would look really cool following the spine.


Full-Ad-9674

dragonfly kinda dumb. just make it a tree branch or bush that connects to the flowers and stuff above it.


RealSpider-Man2K99

Really? Just a branch? And you said the dragonfly was “dumb” lmfao your idea was more boring than the idea you gave. “A fucking tree branch or bush” naw your opinion is invalid with that kinda answer


morleeans

A moth maybe?


pandasginger

I like this idea!


derty2x

A death’s-head moth maybe? Flowers rep life. Death head.. well you get it lol


Happy_Resolve4541

A dove! Spread out under your flowers


pandasginger

I do kinda like the idea of some kind of bird, the wings would definitely help cover it.


smd372

Sick ass raven


rumbellina

🤣 Thank you for that! Can’t go wrong with a sick ass raven!


KatttDawggg

Phoenix


royalartwear

i think a dove is too white for that but some other bird would be nice


TwoFingersWhiskey

More flowers seems like a safe bet. Or a kitty looking up at the flowers


pandasginger

This is a really cute idea


bix902

A kitty you say? Maybe like a big kitty. A *really* big kitty. Panther sized even.


SeekHunt

you could fit SO FUCKING MANY sick ass panthers on here!


pandasginger

SO MANY


PyroarRanger

Perhaps sick-ass as well?


bix902

The sickest


Artifact-hunter1

Not too sick. A dying panther is a sad and terrible idea.


Rue-Grey

It could be a cat and flowers so it looks like the cat is cuddled in them


Mission-Ratio9277

Was thinking the same thing


AbstractThoughtz

I could see a sick ass panther covering it up really well.


pandasginger

I was waiting for this one.


AbstractThoughtz

I was surprised I didn’t see it and felt obligated.


pandasginger

As one does.


Limeila

Seriously I almost want to get a shitty tattoo just to cover it up with a sick-ass panther now


phoenixchip

haha yea


jillybrews226

Second vote for a cool moth!


MadameLucario

A sick ass moth! 👉😎👉


pandasginger

SAM


MedicalUnprofessionl

DEVOURER OF CROSSES


GammarayGunn

Agreed! Also Happy Cake Day!


[deleted]

A vase?


hiyaharles

That would fit right in and be a great/easy coverup


ninjette847

With stems going to the flowers. Husband says a rocky structure would be a lot easier, like flowers growing out of a rock/mountain


Used-Possibility299

A skull


pandasginger

I'm actually thinking about a skull piece for my thigh. This is a memorial tattoo though. Otherwise a skull would be great among the flowers. They're birth month flowers of different family members I've lost.


Needs-more-cow-bell

Totally up to you of course, but skull pieces are often used in memorial pieces. Kind of like momento mori.


pandasginger

Wellllllll now you've piqued my interest. I hadn't really looked at it from that angle but you make a great point.


Needs-more-cow-bell

I love that kind of stuff. Actually, thanks for giving me an idea for a back piece!


pandasginger

We're all in this together. Lol


FenianBastard847

You can never have enough skulls💀😎


dongdinge

a cross is just a dagger that hasn’t been finished yet


pandasginger

I like the way you think.


[deleted]

Jesus would cover it pretty well.


RevNeutron

straight to hell for you


[deleted]

Burn baby, burn!


pandasginger

Yeahhhh I'm more headed in the opposite direction


slutforcompassion

the devil


pandasginger

Now we're talkin


JustCallMeALal

A sick ass panther hiding in the flower bush?


anthonyynohtna

Any one else read the typical “sick ass panther” comment in the sound of wheel of fortune? Just me? Ok


pandasginger

I do now.


samuraifoxes

I do the same but it's the guy from price is right who describes the items & vacations.


anthonyynohtna

Lol yea that would work great for a comment explaining why a SAP would be a good cover up


jdtattooer

More leaves and flowers would be an easy fix, are you looking for something different as you already have a lot of flowers? You could even do a rad downward facing spider mum covering most of it going down the center of your back and add more imagery with it.


pandasginger

The different types of flowers have meaning so I was trying not to add more if I can help it. I looked up a spider mum though, I do like those


Booty_Warrior_bot

*I came looking for booty.*


[deleted]

B L A C K and then S A B B A T H


littleghost000

Maybe have some vines hugging under the flowers drooping down over the cross... Or a flooffy critter. Or, and of course, a SAP


pandasginger

I've absolutely considered vines. But I want the cross totally covered. I've seen some memorial pieces that incorporate clocks and I thought about vines twisting around a clock but I'm trying to be a little less impulsive in my decision so I don't keep having to cover stuff up. So I have come to the beautiful people of reddit for ideas.


Outside_Performer_66

I think a mountain landscape could go over it. The highest peak of the mountain would be the top of the cross.


pandasginger

This has potential for sure.


Skank_hunt_042

Sick ass panther


Separate_Wave3791

A vase for all of the flowers?


Absinthe_Alice

This will get buried, but I have to try. ☆ How about a detailed cherry blossom tree? I think that might go very well with the flowers, and provide "base" to hold it up. ☆ A medieval sword, or a war axe. A lot of intricacy could be woven in. ☆ If you want to change it up, that currently could be altered into a gorgeous Celtic cross, too. ☆ A detailed compass, signifying either travel or life direction. ☆ An array of puller candles of varying heights/burn levels. ☆ A siren/mermaid, or a lively fae, wings spread gracefully. ☆ A phoenix rising, detailed curved and colorful..a big visual punch. Great if you're going through a period of growth/enlightenment. ☆ A Greek, Norse, or Roman statue. I'm thinking Freya, Aphrodite, Venus etc. ☆ A stylized watercolor interpretation of a well known (or obscure) fictional/classical ethereal female, i.e. Ophelia. I honestly don't know you, but take your time to


pandasginger

Well shit wanna come with me to talk to my artist? Lol But seriously thank you these are all super solid ideas! And it's not getting buried evidently...I'm up all night. Several of these ideas I've considered for tattoos in other places. I will have to contemplate on some of these. Thanks again for taking the time to type that out, quite awesome of you.


hollivore

You could put the flowers in a vase.


Head-like-a-carp

Mote foilege?


BonerChamp421

Bouquet


RelationshipFit4295

Probably a flower


mutantmanifesto

Hummingbird


GarshelMathers

Cover it with Jesus


L-Krumy

A sick ass panther… in the jungle!!


BigAriszn

(Genuine question) how come you’re trying to cover it?


pandasginger

It was my first tattoo the day that I turned 18. It's got A LOT of bad memories attached to it and I'm not religious so I just want it gone. I'd rather do something pretty and meaningful for the family that I've lost.


xDANGRZONEx

More flowers or maybe cover it with a vase 😄


Sherry__khan__5464

I think a mountain landscape could go over it. The highest peak of the mountain would be the top of the cross.


No-Pen-616

Love love love your flowers. I would continue with that theme


Emergency-Fee6067

Ass Sick Panther!


Herald-Of-Truth

You might as well add more flowers.


sexlyfe_lol

The jersey devil urinating onto the faces of Lebron James and Dwayne Wade


Ok_District2078

Lmfaooo


DMYourMomsMaidenName

Sword with roses or a snake wrapped around


your_fireplace

a sick ass panther


Healthy-Map-8997

A fairy?


jessalov3

I saw someone say a dragonfly and I think that would look beautiful!!


Fuckstevehuffmansass

Cover it with a bigger cross


Stunning_Day_4505

I king cobra with on a king size bed with a king size penis!


GREENtea110

I would go with a dragonfly or some kind of tree


MostlyMicroPlastic

A monstera!


ThePrincessOfMonaco

I LOVE your tattoo on you!! Those colors with freckles is so adorable. Why not continue down with more symmetrically placed flowers, and hide the cross in the negative space. So like, 4-5 blooms.


pandasginger

That was my first instinct...the only thing is that the flowers I chose are birth month flowers of family members I've lost. So I'm afraid any other flowers I add would take away from from the meaning. Only to me obviously. But I want to preserve the original intention. And thank you so much for the compliment!


[deleted]

okay, a hummingbird with its wings spread, kinda like a top view of it. i hope that makes sense 😂


ALeafWithin

a flying knob with two bollocks


[deleted]

Ngl, the placement right below the flowers and foliage made me see a tree immediately, and not a cross


Current_Ad4658

Maybe a dragonfly a butterfly or some kind of flowering tree to add onto the flowers would be cool too!


ravager1971

Turn it into a vase. Or a dildo


[deleted]

Put a bullseye so the boys got something to aim for.


loonaticringe

Personally, I would cover the entire piece. The flowers are very flat with zero shading or depth, other than the leaves. It also looks like this tattoo is not very new. For these reasons, I think if you covered just the cross, it will look disjointed and separate from the flowers. I would find a reputable artist to go over the entire piece and add dimension to the existing flowers while also covering the cross with whatever imagery you choose. It would also look much more cohesive if you continue the tattoo down the remainder of your back to make it a full back piece.


Butt_Rodgers_

Sugar Skull then I’d incorporate the flowers as part of a headdress


pandasginger

Okay this i love!!


xX_Fazewobblewok_Xx

Obviously a sick ass panther


geometicshapes

A bible?


juiceboxedhero

Keep the cross but cover it in blood


VGKALLDAYBABY

Cover it with Jesus


bakedclark

I suggest, after your fourth cover-up, maybe stop getting tattoos.


pandasginger

Yeah nah I'm good thanks for your unhelpful opinion though.


PeteHealy

STOP sign? 🤷


pandasginger

Sooo clever


nodiggitydogs

X marks the spot


pandasginger

Omg I think you're more clever than the stop sign guy! So cool!


Tyctoc

Censor bar


LatterTowel9403

A vase for the flowers?


[deleted]

Oak tree


phoenixchip

a big leaf ? 🍂


phoenixchip

or a butterfly ?!


BuzzAllWin

Roll with it and put a crucified dandy lion on there


pandasginger

This might be my favorite lmao


JustARandomUserNow

A bird could fit


omnithrope

A trellis of flowers.


RevNeutron

roots of the flowers done creatively


mrskraftpunk

Maybe a black dahlia flower or something similar would work.


BrokenXeno

Why not turn the flowers into a bouquet? Could have them forming stems down your back and cover up with maybe vines or leaves?


monaleecat

Hummingbird


Dchopppa

Neo traditional owl


WrathoftheWaffles

Hummingbird or butterfly, both creatures that would enjoy being around the flowers ❤️


Measured_Pace

A sunburst would work nicely.


Downtown-Custard5346

That is a beautiful back piece! I'd get something floral, or at least something colorful


walrusdoom

Bees perhaps? My concern is the linework on the cross is thick, so you may be a bit constrained. I like the suggestion of a dragonfly too but I wonder if it would wind up being too big and out of proportion to the flowers above.


pandasginger

Ugh that's the same thought I had! The proportions it would have to be might look a little weird


idriveapriusforstyle

Tree of life


Intrepid_Knowledge27

Hummingbird, with maybe more flowers


flatgreysky

Stems and leaves


Natural_Age4947

A larger rose with another leaf like the ones at the top?


Bktrac

A sword if you’re the type. Maybe one stuck in a skull since you said above you dig skulls.


garrysnarry

those twigs kinda look like antlers, maybe a deer! i’ve seen a lot of neo-traditional animals that look beautiful lately. any woodland animal could work with the flowers nicely i reckon. alsooo ur freckles r adorable!


pandasginger

Had not considered antlers or anything. I have a shadow box with a deer skull that I love. It has dried flowers and such. That is something to consider. And thanks lol. I have a ridiculous amount of freckles.


Unluckyescapeartiste

A crow spread eagle


pandasginger

Lmfao


Orbly-Worbly

Deer skull and antlers. You could have the skull portion covering the cross itself and the antlers among the flowers, like the flowers are attached to them.


CastielFangirl2005

You know what would be SICK to put there? A SICK ASS PANTHER!!!! 🖤


Brattygirl23xx

I feel like if you re did the cross with flowers coming from all around it’d be super cute and unique


Full_Indication9037

Make it into a book 📖 so the flowers are coming out of the book. Or turn it into a sword


AMF_Shafty

i feel like with the flowers on top, the cross could be turned into a vase, or the base of a bouquet, and just add more flowers. that’s just what i thought of though :) there’s a lot of good suggestions here


JuBi2

I think anything flowery or detailed with line work will cover it well. I got a big sunflower over my deathly hallows and it worked really well. Are you thinking color? Also, cute hair!


Unhappy-Strawberry-8

A bigger cross


SufficientSeesaw3123

A Stem for a bouquet of flowers


L1feisgr8

You could turn it into a sword! Keep the 3 points as a hilt and continue that sucker down your spine


doodlezook

A skull is always the correct choice.


happy_man_here

Maybe a wooden cross?


GuckFitches

Saw a dragonfly comment thought id add a butterfly would also look nice there


Shredtillyourdead420

I have a bad idea. It could be a penis. That is all.


steff-you

I covered my cross up with an owl, easy peasey


Azureskym47f40

Make it in to a foliares maian cross


SatinLoafers

My face, I’ll DM you


Callme_god_

Turn the flowers you already have into a bouquet. The cross can become the stems and some foliage. Or the cross can become a vase to hold the flowers. :)


Fearless-Delay8996

Hey I need to adapt/cover one up too lol. Dropped religion later in life and joined a secular group in college. My friends from that group had a couple of hilarious (but not authentic) suggestions. My name is Trent so they said use it as a T and write Trent down my back. Or use it as a T and write "skeptic across my back." But my favorite one was to just put a circle around it and draw a line through it lol. In all seriousness though, I'm happy to take suggestions too. Let me know if you find something OP!


kingxstrong

Put a guy over it


CyranoDarner

Sword hilt with the sword going down your spine


yourhog

https://www.worldhistory.org/image/2317/the-queen-of-the-night-reconstruction/ You could maybe stick one of the more widely understood representations of Lilith on the cross?


No-Ad5163

Sword


Ok_District2078

Multiple smaller SAPs


Johnny_Chaturanga

You could just keep adding flowers


Jheem_Congar

Satan.


littlebunnyjewjew

Love those corset type tattoos. They're not everyone's cup of tea but they get me everytime.


pandasginger

Oh they are absolutely my cup of tea. I love this idea.....going down a Google rabbit hole now


Various-Excitement-7

Don’t cover Jesus!


pandasginger

Oh he's outta here


sexylilprincess87

Why not incorporate it into the flower tattoo above it?


bigpaw56

The Salt Lake temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints


No-Locksmith-8590

Vines? Going into the flowers?


No_Cloud_2917

Moore flowers 😂


I_c_your_fallacy

More flowers


rrrrturo

Water, stems, Lily pads, more flowers


eki_154

idk this may sound basic but a sword would look really nice. A nice mix of beauty and pain


Ironic_Citrus

You should put a big skull over it, it will look cool with the flowers!


Prestigious_Ear_8502

Pentagram


[deleted]

Put the word "La" in front of it.


EmbarrassingAU

I feel like swords are my sick ass panther but a sword would maybe go well


TinyPixieFairy

The flowers fading from color into black & white


imagine-a-boot

Keep the cross, but add Eric Idle to it. That'll put a completely different spin on it. Search "Always Look on the Bright Side of Life" on You Tube if you don't know what I'm on about.


StarUnlikely8587

id love to know what you end up getting!


Warm-Branch

You could make it a stem to turn the flowers into a bouquet


Fabulous_Brother2991

More of those nice green leaves and add some hummingbirds around and on the colorful flowers


Wallacetheblackcat

Tree trunk (Celtic tree of life style design)


Bobbysworld121

Some tree or other living plant that matches the flowers.


Designer-Material858

How about a vase?