There’s nothing as whimsical as a mushroom tattoo. There’s so much to be said about these tattoos are there’s a lot that goes into the creation of these designs.
You have so many different mushrooms to choose from when you’re creating your new tattoo. Nonetheless, there’s always the same meaning of longevity, the meaning of life, health, and immortality behind it.
Also, it’s a great representation of your love of nature. Mushrooms are also one of the things that represent a person’s love for autumn and the season when everything is preparing for winter.
Whatever you choose to put your body could have a deep meaning, but you could also do this simply for the aesthetic. To make that easier for you, here are some ideas that could put you on the right track.
Black and gray mushroom tattoo
Considering that black and gray tattoos can be whimsical as well, this tattoo style would be perfect for your mushroom tattoo. Here we have an example of multiple mushrooms, that have some gorgeous shadows. However, there are some lines around it that make the tattoo look like it’s sparkling.
And the crescent moon on top is a magical detail.
There’s a lot going on in this tattoo. It looks like a witch’s bundle! The mushroom tattoo is, of course, the centerpiece. But there are little stems of lavender, stars, a crescent moon, and it looks like it’s sparkling with magic.
A mushroom tattoo doesn’t have to be a basic mushroom that you put on your body. It can also have personality! If you’re a romantic soul, then you may want to consider putting little hearts instead of the freckles on the mushroom.
There are other images that you can put on your tattoo to make it more personal. Here, the heads of the mushrooms are pitch black, and they give way to much lighter images of hearts and skulls. It’s very whimsical, but it’s also quite spooky.
Mushrooms grow on the grounds of forests. There’s so much going on in the forest that you shouldn’t just limit yourself to simple mushrooms. This tattoo is completely done with fine lines, there are no shadows included,
A trippy mushroom tattoo is one of the favorite designs out there. This tattoo is very simple, there are no shadows, but the black ink is perfectly saturated on the top of the mushroom. The eye in the middle, with the two pupils, makes it looks like an actual trip.
This is a hand-poked tattoo, but it’s still amazingly done. It’s quite light and feminine, but the shadows are so whimsical and perfect. This is just an example that you don’t have to go crazy to have a good tattoo.
This tattoo is completely done with black ink. The head of this mushroom tattoo is blacked-out, but the rest is done in very fine lines. There’s a lot of detail when you look at the stem of the tattoo, but it still looks quite simple.
Colorful mushroom tattoo
If you’re more into colors, then don’t be afraid! There are so many colorful mushroom tattoo ideas, that you’ll definitely get inspired for your own tattoo. This tattoo has some black leaves in the background which makes the main piece stand out even more. The tattoo goes from lighter colors, down to very dark ones.
This is a very magical mushroom tattoo design. The little snail on top of the mushroom is a gorgeous detail, but the entire tattoo looks very cartoon-ish.
If you’re a fan of something smaller and cuter, then you may want to consider getting this adorable mushroom tattoo. You have everything in it, from the shadows to the perfectly saturated red head. I mean, just look at how cute it is!
If you’re looking for a trippy tattoo that’s done in color, then this may be the tattoo of your choice. There are so many colors included, but it’s still obvious what it’s supposed to represent.
Adding other parts of nature into your mushroom tattoo is probably one of those things that will make your tattoo stand out even more. Just look at all these clovers, and the little frog on top is having the time of his life. The green is a great contrast to the red of the mushrooms, and the shadows are so subtle that they give a lot of dimension to the tattoo.
When we’re talking about color tattoos, you have to remember that your options are limitless. Just look at this bottle that’s been left at the bottom of the forest! The wilderness has taken hold of it, and the little mushrooms are growing happily around it. The realism in this tattoo is astonishing, and the plastic bottle looks like it’s actually reflecting light.
Mushroom lady tattoo
A very popular style choice is when people incorporate human figures into their plant tattoos. You can also do this with your mushroom tattoo! You could turn the body of the mushroom into a woman, that’s wearing the rest as a hat. There’s a lot of detail in this tattoo, so the more you look at it, the more you’ll be able to find.
You don’t even have to put a face on the mushroom lady. This is a very sensual tattoo, that has all the right details. The snakes on the arms, the leaves on the legs, some immaculate shadows, but it’s still obvious that it’s a mushroom.
As stated before, you don’t have to limit yourself to just one type of mushroom. Here we have three mushroom ladies that are surrounded with other types of shrooms, and even some snails.
This mushroom lady is actually a fairy. She’s covered in freckles, just like a real mushroom, and that’s what makes you believe that she’s good at hiding from the world.
Your mushroom lady could also be turned into a magical composition of all the whimsical things. I mean, you have your mushroom tattoo here, but you also have a very strong feminine energy, the crescent moon, some stars, and even these shapes that look like decor.
Unique mushroom tattoo ideas
If you want your mushroom tattoo to be unique, then how about choosing an actual representation of the circle of life? The skull shows the afterlife, but the mushrooms, the moss, and the leaves that are growing out of it show that we go back to nature – where we belong.
Another unique idea would be to make your mushroom tattoo spooky. This tattoo is quite dark because there are so many shadows. The ink is very dark, and it shows a skull at the bottom, and a mushroom house sitting right on top of it.
On the other hand, you could also choose something more adorable. If you’re a girly girl who doesn’t take herself seriously, then this cute little mushroom tattoo is perfect for you. The pink notes could fade after a while, but it’s so worth it.
Let your imagination run wild! I mean, just look at this mushroom tea pot! There’s a little red flower in it, that isn’t done with any black outlines. However, the head of the shroom is done to show a lot of texture that you could think about.
We already had a couple of mushroom tattoos with little frogs, but a toad with mushrooms growing from it is a very unique idea. In this design, only little strokes were used to give off the feeling of texture, but there are no actual shadows done.
This is another skull tattoo with mushrooms. The representation of the transience of life is obvious. The skull is the centerpiece, but the mushrooms that are growing from it are the actual stars of the show. This design is very dark, so if you’re looking for something more fun, then this probably isn’t for you.
