If you're like me, you love a juicy, ripe peach that's just waiting to be devoured. Why not express that strong sentiment with a peach tattoo design? It's fairly uncommon to see this fruit depicted in body art, so you'll be assured of an ink piece that you won't see on every body at the beach. Indeed, the peach has been popular as a symbol for a long time, and it's not likely to lose its significance anytime soon.
The peach tree is the second most widely grown tree in the world after the apple tree, so there's certainly a favorable ratio at work here: people everywhere know about peaches, but no one seems to have yet jumped on the bandwagon with a tattoo. Why don't you start the revolution with a great peach tattoo design?
Peaches gentle red and orange hues make them particularly attractive-you'll love the way the colors play against your skin. A well-done design will contrast just the right way, and the tattoos will almost melt into the background. Of course, you could go the other way, and make it as prominent as you want. These are issues that you should discuss with your tattoo artist; he or she will certainly point you on the right track.
Peaches are most strongly associated with the state of Georgia. Indeed, Georgia's nickname is actually "the Peach State"! If you're familiar with the Allman Brothers, one of the best bands from the 1970s, you'll know that they graced almost all of their artwork covers with peaches. There's something about these fresh, succulent fruits that no one can resist. Peaches grow best in the sultry sweat of summer heat, so they're automatically associated with great times in the hot sun. That means your tattoo is sure to be a hit at the beach. You could even turn into the peach guy or girl, if you keep a steady supply on hand.
Do you love nectarines? You might be a devout fan of their great taste, but you probably didn't realize that they were actually peaches! While it's a common misconception that nectarines are a cross-breeded species between plums and peaches, they're actually just a fuzz-less variety of the latter. Matt Hodkinson
