Key facts
- Style
- Fine Line (stylised)the whole piece
- Size
- ≈18 cmMedium · 10–20 cm
- Palette
- purple, green, black, blue
- Detail
- Moderate · 30%25% of the outline inked · mostly linework
- Mood
- 🌿 Peaceful🤍 Tender
What it shows estimated from the photo
About this tattoo
A lavender sprig on a long stem with a tiny blue forget-me-not. Also initials "C.G". Fine line style, in full colour, mostly purple, green and blue. About 18 cm on its longest side, on the forearm. The mood is peaceful.
The tattoo was made by Chris Theunissen at True Blue in Garsfontein, Pretoria.
Details
The work
- Style
- Fine Line
- Subject
- Lavender 90% · C.G 10%
- Palette
- Purple 45% · Green 30% · Black 15% · Blue 10%
- Detail
- Moderate (30%)
- Fill
- 25% of the outline inked · mostly linework
- Mood
- peaceful, tender
- Shape
- Vertical
- Line
- Fine lines
- Look of each element
- Lavender: purple, muted
- Lettering style
- serif, initials
Placement and size
- Placement
- Forearm
- Size
- ≈18 cm (13–22) · Medium (10–20 cm)
- How measured
- Estimated from the photo: longest side ≈ 0.7 × forearm length, elbow to wrist (adult average). Not measured by the studio.
Time and cost
- Estimated time
- 1–1.5 h, 1 session — Estimated from what the photo shows: the length of the lines and how many there are, and the detail — not from the studio. The artist quotes the real time.
- Price
- ≈R1,000–1,500 · ≈1–1.5 h at R1,000/h (TatSeek estimate from local rates, not confirmed by the studio) · ≈18 cm long · branching fine lines
Pain and healing
- Pain
- Mild, 2 of 5 — moderate cushioning and a flat surface
- Healing
- Easy
- Visibility
- Sometimes visible (short or rolled-up sleeves)
- More
- Tattoo pain map · Pain by placement
All tags and facts
- Style
- 🪡 Fine Line
- Subject
- 🌸 Flower📅 Name or Date
- Placement
- 💪 Forearm
- Colour
- 🌈 Color
- Mood
- Peaceful
- Size
- Medium · ≈18 cm
- Detail
- Moderate · 30%
- Time
- 1–1.5 h · 1 session
- Pain
- 2/5 · mild
- Healing
- Easy
- Visibility
- Sometimes visible (short or rolled-up sleeves)
- Palette
- PurpleGreenBlackBlue
- Fill
- 25% of the outline inked · mostly linework
- Line
- Fine lines
- Shape
- Vertical
- Format
- Line work
- Look
- Very delicateMinimalMostly colourStylised
- Flow
- Follows the limbDiagonal
- Sitting
- One sitting
Source and scan
- Work ID
- 17947
- Published on
- truebluetattoos.co.za
- On TatSeek since
- 2026-11-14
- Scan
- TatSeek Vision Scan 4.4
- Photo
- Portfolio quality
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Questions and answers
What can a flower tattoo mean?
Flower — every flower carries its own meanings; easy to fit any style or size. Meanings change with culture and person — what it means to you matters most. Understanding tattoo meanings →
How much would a tattoo like this cost?
TatSeek estimates R1,000–1,500 at True Blue’s rates. What moves it most is your final size, how much detail the design has and how many sessions it takes. It is a planning range — only the studio’s own quote is an offer. How we estimate →
Where was this tattoo done?
Chris Theunissen made it at True Blue, 722A Jacqueline Drive, Garsfontein, Pretoria. You book with the studio directly; TatSeek takes no fee. View on the map →
How painful is a forearm tattoo, and how does it heal?
Forearm: mild, 2 of 5 — moderate cushioning and a flat surface. Long sessions, stress and no sleep make it feel worse. The surface looks healed in 2–4 weeks and the skin settles over a few months; here healing is easy and the spot is sometimes visible (short or rolled-up sleeves). Pain map →
How will a tattoo like this age?
Fine detail softens gradually over the years, but at a sensible size it stays readable for a long time. Sun protection matters most; a touch-up after some years is normal. How tattoos age →
Can I get this exact design?
Use it as a reference. Most artists adapt a design to your body and their own style rather than copy another person’s tattoo line for line — and if you want this artist’s look, the best option is to book this artist. Copying, references and AI designs →
How do I book something like this?
Message the studio with this photo, where you want it and how big, colour or black and grey, your budget and dates. The “Message template” button next to the price gives you a ready text to edit and copy. How to message a tattoo artist →
