Animals and Flowers
by Simon Watkins
Floral and animal subjects approached through Simon's ornamental lens. Bold blackwork patterns, strong decorative lines and a stylised quality that makes every piece unmistakably his.
Not just what it is.
How it's built.
When Simon tattoos an animal or a flower, the subject is only part of the conversation. The approach is ornamental from the ground up: bold outlines, blackwork pattern elements, stylised forms that carry decorative weight rather than simply depicting a subject. A tiger becomes a composition. A peony becomes an architectural element. The flair is always there.
This approach gives his animal and floral work a longevity and graphic presence that more illustrative or realistic interpretations do not always have. The pieces read strongly at a distance and hold their character over time. Whether it is a standalone floral piece or a botanical element within a larger sleeve, Simon's ornamental instinct shapes every line.
Simon placed 1st in Decorative at Brighton Tattoo Convention 2026 and 3rd in Ornamental at the London Tattoo Convention.
The subjects.
The approach.
Animals and flowers
by Simon Watkins
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Bring your subject.
Simon brings the approach.
Whether you have a specific animal or floral subject in mind or a broader brief, start with a consultation. Simon will work with your idea and give it the ornamental treatment that makes his work distinctive. Free consultation, no obligation.