Larkspur and Water lily
An open heart and strong attachment for larkspur; purity and rebirth for the water lily.
Larkspur grows as a tall spike, which suits a spine or the length of an arm. Water lilies want horizontal space.
A single bloom suits a wrist, ankle or shoulder. Several flowers together — a family bouquet, for instance — need the space of a forearm, thigh or back. Check how much each placement hurts on the pain chart before deciding.
Floral work sits naturally in minimalist and fine-line, in blackwork where the silhouette carries the design, in watercolor when you want the colour to bleed, and in old school where bold outlines keep it readable for decades.