Sunyoung Kim (Tilda Kim) or as you might know her @tilda_tattoo creates beautiful intricate tattoos at Studio by Sol in Seoul, Korea. We chat to this flower obsessed tattoo artist about her journey into the tattoo world and of course, flowers…
What inspired you to become a tattoo artist and how did you become one? When I was in my third year of college, I saw (my now) tattoo teacher, Sol’s fineline tattoos for the first time. I was so surprised by them as he recreated my favourite paintings by Van Gogh and Monet beautifully with tattoos. I was shocked that a tattoo could be so small and delicate in such a pretty way.
Before that I had only seen black work and bold lines. I was surprised at how many colours could be used in tattoos. I thought tattoo ink was only black, red or blue with a high saturation. I like to use lots of colours when I draw, so this style of tattooing was so attractive to me and I loved that there were so many colourful tattoo inks.
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When I was in college, I had a chance to learn how to tattoo, but I hesitated because of the conservative perceptions around me. After graduation, I worked as a fashion MD for about a year, but it didn’t suit my aptitude, the fast pace exhausted me. I wondered what kind of work I could do that was a better way of promoting my own style and drawings to other people. I remembered my college days when I was interested in tattoos. From then on I wanted to learn how to tattoo.
Do you have a background in art? From the age of 17, I studied painting to enter an art college and I then attended an art college for four years.
Can you tell us about your experiences in the tattoo industry? Tattoos are pictures that remain on the skin for life. Therefore, I have a sense of responsibility to my customers. This is the biggest experience and the most important point of view I’ve had since I started learning about tattooing.
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How would you describe your work? I have a so-called “fineline” style of tattooing which consists of using small and delicate lines. My tattoos feature a variety of natural materials such as flowers, birds and butterflies in various colours.
You specialise in flower tattoos, what do you love about them? The reason why I usually tattoo things such as flowers and butterflies is that these natural objects look even more natural when they are on a person’s body. I think the most attractive thing is the bright and vivid colours of the flowers and their harmonious appearance as they flow along the curve of the body.
I also create a lot of bouquets of flowers which are made up of the person’s birth flowers. In Korea, many people want to immortalise their family’s birth flowers as tattoos. I think these tattoos show that the flowers can never die as they’re alive on the body. To me these look like small flower gardens too.
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Do you prefer to do colour or black and grey tattoos? I prefer colour work, but I also like black tattoos. I think black tattoos are a more attractive option when an artist is expressing the feeling of a pencil drawing.
Can you tell us about the process behind your tattoos? When I draw tattoo designs I look for images a lot, then I try to synthesise various ingredients. These include encounters I have had with butterflies, famous paintings and flowers. Sometimes I can create a good design from items and places I didn’t expect to.
Are there any challenges you face when doing tiny tattoos? These are a little tricky because I have to hold my breath and concentrate when tattooing animal’s features.
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What inspires you? In particular the memories I have of drawing fashion illustrations have helped me a lot in tattooing. When I drew clothes, I liked to draw checked patterns, lace, tweeds, flowers, etc. My past life as a designer is very helpful when I’m drawing tattoo designs, as I am expressing various materials and combining colours.
Also colour and texture are a very important part of flowers, I’m sure there are no boundaries between different types of art. I refer to Pinterest or Google when I draw designs, sometimes I get inspired by vintage botanical art books and classic movies.
What do you like to tattoo and what would you like to do more of? I like drawing roses the best. I like the variety found in a rose’s appearance, from rose buds to full bloom, and roses have various colours. Also I love that roses bloom in their prettiest form in the hottest days of summer.
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I like creating small and large tattoos alike. In particular, I think flower tattoos or plant tattoos are wonderful to tattoo as if they are blooming along the curve of the body. Someday I want to try to make a flower tattoo that makes it look like someone’s entire arm or leg is wrapped like a vine.
Can you tell us about your own tattoos? Are you a tattoo collector? I like flowers, natural objects and famous paintings, so I have these tattooed on my body. My favourite tattoo is Monet’s Water Lilies done by my teacher, Tattooist Sol. This was my first tattoo, Monet’s beautiful blue and purple colours have remained clear even after two years.
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What’s the tattoo scene like where you are? As tattoos are illegal in Korea, tattoos seem to have more negative views associated with them. In particular, many women in Korea like small-sized tattoos because they are not noticeable and they can use tattoos like fashion accessories. I hope tattoos become legal as soon as possible so that everyone can confidently enjoy tattoos of various genres.
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What moment in your career are you most proud of? I feel so happy and proud when my clients constantly visit me and are satisfied with my work.
Things&Ink does not own all the pictures on this blog. If you own the copyright to any of the pictures and want them removed or credited, please email hello@thingsandink.com. Copyright 2022Some days I like to imagine what Monet felt like when he was painting his water lilies in his garden at Giverny. Did he feel at peace amidst the rustling of the leaves and the sound of the water? Or did these sounds help him focus more? Perhaps these beautiful flowers became his release and catharsis to a life lived between moments of happiness and creativity, as well as tragedy and despair.
We often see flowers as symbols of love and beauty. But they too have a complexity in their meanings. While our first thoughts usually go towards two sweethearts exchanging roses as tokens of love, large floral arrangements are also given during moments of grief.
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These little bits of nature can become our companions during our brightest and darkest days. They can enhance an experience of feeling alive and exuberant while also being able to comfort our pain. But what if you could keep one with you always? A flower that would never wilt or turn brown.
Would you ever consider getting a flower tattoo? Not just any flower, but also a design that captured the soothing and soft sensation of seeing a garden in full bloom, one that showed natured as it is: strong yet delicate.
Pis Saro is a tattoo artist from Russia who creates gorgeous floral and nature-based designs that give the illusion of a flower, leaf, or branch being pressed on to the skin. Through bright pastels and vibrant greens, she creates ink works that not look like they were drawn but rather absorbed by the body.
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Her technique is so precise yet so seamless that it creates the illusion of being an actual flower caught on the person’s skin. If you love flowers but dislike having to throw them away after a few days, a nature tattoo might be the perfect thing. You'll have the comfort and beauty of a piece of greenery that will accompany you during your highs and lows.
A carnation tracing the spine, a fern leaf placed on your ribs, or even a vine of raspberries on your upper arm. All of these could provide their own meaning and symbolism to your own life story. Do they make you feel free? Will they remind you of rebirth and starting over like nature in spring? Or will they become a testament to the complex combination of the different aspects of life?
We cannot choose our fate. We, like the flowers, are only here for a finite moment in time. However, we can be in constant change and renewal to continue turning the landscape of our existence into a beautiful garden of life and vibrant moments and hopes.
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